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UW-L Mathematics Dept. recognized by UW Board of Regents

Fri, 03/13/2015 - 6:09pm
The mathematics department at an area university is receiving some recognition.

Eau Claire Plan Commission to consider restaurant proposals Monday

Fri, 03/13/2015 - 4:54pm
The Eau Claire Plan Commission is scheduled to consider site plans for the restaurants Monday night.

Matsiko World Orphan Choir performs in Eau Claire

Fri, 03/13/2015 - 4:54pm
The group assists children from Africa, India and Peru by sending them to perform across the U.S.

Reagan library curator disputes Walker story about Bible

Fri, 03/13/2015 - 4:09pm
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's tale of how he came to hold the family Bible that President Ronald Reagan used when taking the oath of office doesn't match the memory of the presidential library curator charged with caring for the book.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Traffic signals at Farwell Street and Galloway Street running in "flash mode"

Fri, 03/13/2015 - 4:09pm
The signal indications will flash red to traffic on Galloway Street and yellow to traffic on Farwell Street.

Military releases names of 7 special forces Marines killed in Florida helicopter crash

Fri, 03/13/2015 - 4:09pm
Staff Sgt. Kerry Michael Kemp of Port Washington, Wisconsin was among those killed.

Woman charged in Hayward death from October

Fri, 03/13/2015 - 3:24pm
According to online court records, 31 year-old Rebecca Kerner of Hayward is facing a charge of first-degree reckless homicide and delivery of drugs.

NEW INFORMATION: Death of man found in Tomah hotel room investigated as homicide

Fri, 03/13/2015 - 3:24pm
On Friday, officers identified the man as Derek Magnuson, 43, of Tomah.

NEW INFORMATION: Cause of Eau Claire business fire ruled "undetermined"

Fri, 03/13/2015 - 2:09pm
Gary Puljas with Eau Claire Fire and Rescue said fire investigators and experts from an insurance company recently returned to the United Refrigeration building on Morningside Drive in Eau Claire.

Dekker, Kaminsky lead No. 6 Wisconsin past Michigan 71-60

Fri, 03/13/2015 - 1:26pm
Sam Dekker scored 17 points, Frank Kaminsky added 16 points and 12 rebounds and No. 6 Wisconsin beat Michigan 71-60 Friday in the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals.

Agencies taking donations for slain Wisconsin couple's kids

Fri, 03/13/2015 - 1:26pm
Oneida County aid agencies say they're collecting donations for three young children of a northern Wisconsin couple who was killed earlier this week.

NEW INFORMATION: Coroner says 19-year-old man shot by police in head, torso

Fri, 03/13/2015 - 12:53pm
A Wisconsin coroner says a 19-year-old man killed by a Madison police officer was shot in his head, torso and upper body.

NEW INFORMATION: Spotlight shines on bullied cheerleader defended by athletes

Fri, 03/13/2015 - 12:53pm
The story of three Kenosha middle school basketball players defending a cheerleader who has Down syndrome is attracting a lot of attention.

External review: Baldwin did not sit on Tomah VA report

Fri, 03/13/2015 - 12:09pm
The review, done by Perkins Coie, a Seattle-based law firm, found that Baldwin's office ineffectively communicated constituent concerns about the Tomah hospital, but did not intentionally sit on the report. Baldwin's office released the findings Friday.

Brewers ban high fives to avoid spread of pink eye

Fri, 03/13/2015 - 12:09pm
The Milwaukee Brewers will have to find a new way to celebrate for the next few spring training games. The team has banned high fives to avoid the spread of pink eye.

CONSUMER ALERT: Kia to recall some Soul SUVs; gas pedals can bend or break

Fri, 03/13/2015 - 10:09am
Kia is recalling nearly 209,000 Soul small SUVs because the gas pedals can bend or break.

Body found in Mississippi River near La Crosse

Fri, 03/13/2015 - 9:39am
Crews pulled a body from the Mississippi River near La Crosse Friday morning.

River Falls man accused of trying to kill girlfriend

Fri, 03/13/2015 - 8:54am
Twenty-three-year-old Benjamin Force is being held on $100,000 bail in St. Croix County.

University's engineering school receives $3M donation

Fri, 03/13/2015 - 7:39am
Officials say the University of Iowa College of Engineering has received a $3 million donation from two Wisconsin residents.

Judge to rule in Slender Man stabbing case

Fri, 03/13/2015 - 7:09am
A judge in southeastern Wisconsin is expected to rule on whether an attempted homicide case against two girls accused of stabbing a classmate to please the fictional character Slender Man should proceed in adult court.

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