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2 killed in Mosinee duplex fire

Fri, 02/13/2015 - 2:39pm
Investigators are looking for the cause of a fire that killed two people in Mosinee.

Prosecutor asks at least 1 justice to recuse in Walker case

Fri, 02/13/2015 - 2:39pm
The prosecutor leading a secret probe into whether Gov. Scott Walker's recall campaign illegally coordinated with conservative groups wants at least one state Supreme Court justice to step out of considering lawsuits challenging the investigation.

COMMUNITY FIRST: Eau Claire firefighters raise money for charity through flower delivery

Fri, 02/13/2015 - 2:39pm
The money they raise goes toward the Eau Claire Firefighters Community Charity.

Sam Davey Elementary shares Valentine's Day spirit with 'Love' Lunch

Fri, 02/13/2015 - 11:11am
The holiday of love, Valentine's Day, is nearly here and students at Sam Davey Elementary School in Eau Claire are inviting parents to share in a special "love" lunch.

New hotel planned for Altoona's River Prairie Development

Fri, 02/13/2015 - 10:39am
Construction on the Staybridge Suites is planned to start in April.

The Valentine's Day floral rush

Fri, 02/13/2015 - 10:39am
The clock is ticking, Valentine's Day is almost here and that means flowers in abundance. Here's a look at how area florists handle the rush.

Speaker enrolls Keystone bill, urges Obama to sign it

Fri, 02/13/2015 - 10:39am
Congress' Republican leadership has made it official, formally enrolling legislation to build the Keystone XL pipeline and urging President Barack Obama to sign it.

US says Islamic State attackers all killed by Iraqi forces

Fri, 02/13/2015 - 10:08am
The Pentagon says a small number of Islamic State fighters who attacked an Iraqi air base that hosts about 400 U.S. forces were killed in a counterattack by Iraqi troops.

Walker suspends merit raises to deal with budget gap

Fri, 02/13/2015 - 10:08am
Gov. Scott Walker's administration has suspended merit raises and retention pay increases to help deal with a $283 million budget gap that must be plugged by the end of June.

Sen. Baldwin wants Justice Dept. review of Tomah VA

Fri, 02/13/2015 - 10:08am
Sen. Tammy Baldwin is asking the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate three deaths and reports of prescription drug abuse at the Tomah Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Budget provision shifts some property tax assessment duties

Fri, 02/13/2015 - 7:24am
Wisconsin's counties would take over assessment of property taxes from smaller communities under a provision included in Gov. Scott Walker's budget proposal.

Woman in custody in fatal Necedah shooting

Fri, 02/13/2015 - 6:54am
A 21-year-old woman is being held in a fatal shooting in Necedah.

2 isolated in Portage County in suspected measles cases

Fri, 02/13/2015 - 6:54am
Health officials say two patients have been isolated in Portage County while tests are done to see if they have the measles.

Military report: Kiel soldier committed suicide in Kosovo

Fri, 02/13/2015 - 6:24am
U.S. military officials have announced a soldier originally from Wisconsin died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Kosovo last year.

Valentine's Day restrictions in area schools

Thu, 02/12/2015 - 11:09pm
Valentine's Day is known for spreading love but in schools, it can sometimes leave kids feeling left out.

Assignment 13: Smoking without fire

Thu, 02/12/2015 - 10:38pm
After hitting store shelves in the United States more than seven years ago, the popularity of e-cigs has grown leaps and bounds.

Fanny Hill closes after four decades of serving the Chippewa Valley

Thu, 02/12/2015 - 7:39pm
Fanny Hill closes after four decades of serving the Chippewa Valley.

Police warn of online dating dangers ahead of Valentine's Day

Thu, 02/12/2015 - 6:54pm
More and more people are turning to online dating this Valentine’s Day. Match.com says it's seen a nearly 40% increase in new membership.

Crews respond to gas leak in Chippewa County

Thu, 02/12/2015 - 6:09pm
Chippewa County Sheriff, James Kowalczyk, says it happened around 5 p.m. Thursday at Quality Propane, which is located north of Chippewa Falls, in the Town of Eagle Point.

Woman sentenced for plotting ex-husband's murder

Thu, 02/12/2015 - 5:39pm
A Barron County judge ordered 30 year-old Trista Hrabak to serve 15 years in prison with credit for time served, and 10 years of extended supervision.

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