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With the growing popularity of video messaging devices like Skype and Facetime, more municipalities around Wisconsin are allowing city leaders to attend meetings remotely.

The first official day of spring is still two weeks away but on Monday, people stepped outside to take advantage of the first warm day since November.

Winona State University released a statement Monday, saying the community is mourning the loss of one of its students.

A new program aimed at getting youth involved with local government is getting off the ground.

A new campaign at UW-Eau Claire is encouraging students to be safe when they are out for a night of drinking.

Milwaukee police say an officer has shot an armed robbery suspect at a Dollar General store.

President Barack Obama is calling for a home-grown, high-technology workforce to help boost higher-wage employment at a time of stagnant incomes.

On Monday, 29-year-old Bryce Anderson waived extradition in an Iowa courtroom. This means he will be brought back to Wisconsin to face his charges here.

26 year-old Joshua Carlson appeared in Barron County Court where several cases were discussed.

In a unanimous vote, the Chippewa County Executive Committee voted Monday to deny a claim brought by Connie Goss.

Attorney General Brad Schimel outlined the officer-involved death investigation process in a statement released Monday afternoon.

The popular ice caves in northwestern Wisconsin are set to close after a brief season.

Apple has unveiled its Apple Watch. The company says users can use the watch to make calls, read full emails, control music, manage Instagram photos and pay for groceries.

Investigators say they've determined the deaths of a couple in Portage County are a murder-suicide.

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio is set to rally Wisconsin Democrats as they look ahead to the 2016 elections.

Students at Madison East High School left class to stage a public demonstration over the death of a young man killed by a police officer.

During a hearing on Monday, the court adjourned instead of sentencing Thomas Biesterveld, 61, of Eau Claire.

Through his spokeswoman, Laurel Patrick, Walker said his "thoughts and prayers are with all those involved."

The man is scheduled to appear in court Monday.

The death of a Rusk County man who apparently was shot by a stray bullet is under investigation.