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Racine County teens accused in sexual assault of young girls

Fri, 02/20/2015 - 6:54am
Two Racine County teenagers are facing sexual assault charges after allegedly giving alcohol to two young girls at a party and having sex with them.

Feds restore protected status for Great Lakes wolves

Fri, 02/20/2015 - 6:54am
Gray wolves in the western Great Lakes region are protected by federal law once more.

ASSIGNMENT 13: Officers, victims say shooting investigation law works

Thu, 02/19/2015 - 11:24pm
From the streets of ferguson, missouri ... To a rural county road in chippewa falls Officer involved shootings are not just a national issue, they're something that happens here in western Wisconsin. But did you know Wisconsin was the first state in the entire country to have a law setting requirements for how these cases are handled?

Eau Claire woman talks about living with superbug

Thu, 02/19/2015 - 9:23pm
The superbug, known in the medical field as CRE, is linked to at least two deaths at UCLA’s medical center in Los Angeles.

Eau Claire teacher builds classroom "igloo"

Thu, 02/19/2015 - 8:39pm
Winter days inside can be long for everybody, but one Eau Claire teacher has made it easier for her kindergarteners.

Voters in West Salem School District to decide on referendum

Thu, 02/19/2015 - 8:39pm
An area school district wants voters to pass a $31.2 million referendum this spring.

Chippewa Falls goes red for heart health

Thu, 02/19/2015 - 7:38pm
Downtown Chippewa Falls turned red to promote heart health for the 4th annual Paint the Town Red.

Trolley bridge collapses in Superior; 2 hurt

Thu, 02/19/2015 - 6:09pm
A century-old trolley bridge has collapsed at a Superior industrial site, slightly injuring two contractors.

Fire leaves minor damage at house near Black River Falls

Thu, 02/19/2015 - 6:09pm
Firefighters say an apparent electrical issue caused a fire in a house near Black River Falls.

Walmart increases minimum wage to $9 an hour

Thu, 02/19/2015 - 6:09pm
America's biggest retailer has decided to raise its minimum wage for more than 500,000 employees.

NEW INFORMATION: Investigators say Menomonie stabbing was a "hate motivated crime"

Thu, 02/19/2015 - 4:39pm
Through the course of this investigation it was learned the stabbing was a hate motivated crime.

Sheriff's deputies searching for man in Chippewa Co. who may have dementia

Thu, 02/19/2015 - 4:08pm
On Thursday afternoon, the Chippewa County Sheriff's Office announced it is looking for Theodore Jurek, 81, of Woodbury, MN.

Former Bucks player's death linked to blood clot that traveled to lung

Thu, 02/19/2015 - 4:08pm
The state medical examiner says former Portland Trail Blazers player Jerome Kersey died from a blood clot that traveled from his left calf to his left lung.

Outdoor skating rinks will not be open Feb. 19

Thu, 02/19/2015 - 3:24pm
Outdoor skating rink will not be open today.

Friend's tip leads to arrest of La Crosse hit-and-run suspect

Thu, 02/19/2015 - 3:24pm
On Thursday, prosecutors filed a felony charge of Hit and Run Involving Injury against Thomas Dereszynski, 22, of La Crosse.

Senate committee stalls upskirting bill, calls it too severe

Thu, 02/19/2015 - 2:39pm
A bill that would make upskirting -- the act of secretly taking a photo of someone's genitals, buttocks or breasts -- a stand-alone felony has reached a standstill in a state Senate committee.

Yahoo seeking to harvest ad revenue from other mobile apps

Thu, 02/19/2015 - 2:09pm
Yahoo will try to harvest revenue from mobile applications outside its own crop of services as CEO Marissa Mayer scours the digital landscape for more growth opportunities.

Postal Service and postal union open talks on new contract

Thu, 02/19/2015 - 2:09pm
Negotiators for the U.S. Postal Service and a major postal union are opening talks on a new contract.

Minnesota man accused of conspiracy to support Islamic State

Thu, 02/19/2015 - 2:09pm
A Minneapolis man who was previously charged with lying to the FBI is now facing additional counts alleging he tried to provide support to the Islamic State group.

Puerto Rico Powerball winner appears, but anonymously

Thu, 02/19/2015 - 2:09pm
The winner of a Powerball ticket in Puerto Rico has appeared a week after hitting the $564 million jackpot but has opted to remain anonymous.

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