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Too cold for overnighting at Miller Park

Sat, 02/28/2015 - 9:09am
The Milwaukee Brewers say it's too cold to camp out overnight for the Arctic Tailgate.

Drag show raises money for food pantry

Fri, 02/27/2015 - 11:24pm
The Davies Center at UW-Eau Claire was full of local and national performers that put on a show for a sold out crowd

Men charged in what police call a 'hate crime'

Fri, 02/27/2015 - 11:24pm
26-year old Joshua Morrow and 20-year old Lucas Franklin are both facing a disorderly conduct charge, a misdemeanor among other charges.

House OKs bill to fund Homeland Security for 1 week

Fri, 02/27/2015 - 9:54pm
The vote late Friday was 357-60 as Democrats joined majority Republicans in backing the bill that averts a partial government shutdown.

UW asked to no longer file state sexual assault report

Fri, 02/27/2015 - 9:23pm
Sexual assault is a national problem, and now the University of Wisconsin doesn't want to have to report allegations of sexual assaults to the state.

Man arrested after robbery at Community Credit Union

Fri, 02/27/2015 - 8:39pm
A man was arrested after police say he robbed a credit union in Onalaska.

Police offer ride alongs, no handcuffs required

Fri, 02/27/2015 - 7:24pm
Officers in Eau Claire are encouraging people to come out and get a front seat view of what being an officer is really like.

Mining company closing office in northern Wisconsin

Fri, 02/27/2015 - 7:24pm
The company looking to open an iron ore mine in northern Wisconsin says it is closing its office in Hurley effective on Sunday, casting doubt on the future of the project that sparked fierce debate and opposition from environmentalists and tribal members near the site.

Viennese Ball tickets on sale at UW-Eau Claire

Fri, 02/27/2015 - 7:24pm
UW-Eau Claire is now selling tickets for the 41st annual Viennese Ball.

Dress debate serves as eye health reminder

Fri, 02/27/2015 - 6:39pm
The debate over the color of a dress posted on the internet is taking the social media by storm. However, an area eye clinic says it's also serving as a reminder to get your eyes checked.

Putting the spotlight on special education students

Fri, 02/27/2015 - 5:54pm
Two Eau Claire high schools are putting the spotlight on special education students and their longtime teacher.

Jury finds man guilty in 2013 Taylor County fatal pedestrian crash

Fri, 02/27/2015 - 5:54pm
A Taylor County jury deliberated for just more than an hour Thursday before finding 43-year-old James Winchel guilty of six felonies including homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle.

Suspect arrested in Onalaska bank robbery

Fri, 02/27/2015 - 5:54pm
This morning at approximately 9:05 a.m. an individual entered the Community Credit Union located at 943 12th Ave. South in Onalaska and demanded money.

Police arrest Black River Falls man in child sex assault case

Fri, 02/27/2015 - 5:09pm
Authorities in Black River Falls have arrested a local man in the sexual assault of an underage girl that reportedly occurred last weekend using Facebook as a tool of communication.

Eau Claire committee to discuss Wagner's Lanes Dome Project

Fri, 02/27/2015 - 4:24pm
The proposal puts the dome on the west side of the building, which is an area that drivers often use to go between Fairfax Street and Brackett Avenue.

City of La Crosse hears feedback for its Transportation Vision

Fri, 02/27/2015 - 3:39pm
An area city has spent this week listening to input about what the community wants its transportation system to look like.

House clears way for short-term Homeland Security bill

Fri, 02/27/2015 - 2:24pm
The House has cleared the way for passage of a short-term bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security and avert a partial agency shutdown.

UN plans decision in August on mass Ebola vaccine program

Fri, 02/27/2015 - 2:24pm
The World Health Organization says a decision will be made in August whether to recommend a program of mass vaccination against Ebola in affected countries.

Obama to host new Afghan leaders at White House on March 24

Fri, 02/27/2015 - 1:39pm
President Obama will host the leaders of Afghanistan's new unity government for their first White House visit next month.

Packers: Favre induction ceremony broadcast inside stadium

Fri, 02/27/2015 - 12:53pm
The induction and number retirement ceremony scheduled for July 18 inside the atrium is sold out.

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