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Madison police: 19-year-old dies after being shot by officer
Police Chief Mike Koval says the man was shot Friday after an altercation with the officer. Koval did not know if the man was armed.
One person killed in I-94 crash
One person was killed in a crash on Interstate 94 near Hudson.
Two people injured in Buffalo Co. crash
Two people were injured in a crash in Buffalo County this morning.
Rock Fest Lineup Announced
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Chippewa Valley: Rock Fest is back for its 22nd year with a killer lineup including some of the biggest names in rock. Nickelback, Avenged Sevenfold, Judas Priest and Shinedown slated...
Former Vice President Walter Mondale hospitalized with the flu
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Former Vice President Walter Mondale is hospitalized with the flu but says he's doing well. Mondale was supposed to introduce former President Jimmy Carter Friday at the annual Nobel...
Pres. Obama to Join 'Bloody Sunday' Anniversary in Selma
SELMA, Ala. (AP) -- President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama and about 100 members of Congress are converging on Selma, Alabama, for the 50th anniversary of a landmark event of the civil rights...
Partly Sunny Saturday
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) -- Most of Saturday will be dry after a few flurries early. We'll see a mix of sun and clouds throughout the day with those temperatures exceeding Friday's high temperatures. Look...
Chipppewa County to take part in phase of criminal justice program
Chippewa County is 1-of-6 Wisconsin counties in part of the evidence-based decision making initiative.
Local high school partners with YMCA to teach healthy lifestyles
A partnership between the Chippewa Falls YMCA and the Chippewa Falls alternative high school will teach students the importance of eating right.
Local lawmakers speak out on right-to-work bill
Local lawmakers are speaking out after hours of debate, some praising the right-to-work proposal and others warning that it could hurt families across the state.
UWEC students receive grant to encourage tobacco free campus
A student group at UW- Eau Claire is trying to add their school to a list of more than 1,000 smoke free college campuses in America.
Manager gets pie to the face for a good cause
Workers at the Holiday gas station on Starr Avenue in Eau Claire have been selling shamrocks for various amounts. The money raised is going to the Muscular Distrophy Association.
Deputies investigating deaths of two people near Stevens Point
Deputies are investigating the deaths of two people at a home near Stevens Point.
Man accused of killing wife pleads guilty
Donald Lazar is accused of shooting and killing his wife back in December of 2012.
Walker to sign right-to-work bill at Badger Meter
Gov. Scott Walker plans to sign the right-to-work bill on Monday at a Milwaukee-area company whose leader spoke out in favor of the measure this week.
Western Wisconsin man convicted of animal mistreatment
A western Wisconsin man has been convicted of multiple counts of mistreating animals after authorities found malnourished horses, unsanitary conditions and other animals in poor health at his ranch.
Police investigating Dairy Queen robbery in Rice Lake
Police are trying to find two men suspected in the robbery of a restaurant.
NEW INFORMATION: Empty Bowls sets records for funds, attendance
A recent fundraiser set records for attendance and money raised for the Feed My People Food Bank.
Indiana police recover woman, child taken in Milwaukee
Indianapolis police say they have recovered a woman and her child who Wisconsin authorities say were abducted in Milwaukee.
Dirt Devil recalls Turbo Tool accessory due to laceration hazard
The recall involves the Turbo Tool accessory on the Dirt Devil Scorpion Turbo Quick Flip Hand Vac.