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Putin: Leaders agree deal for Ukraine cease-fire

Thu, 02/12/2015 - 5:39am
Russian President Vladimir Putin says the warring parties in the Ukrainian conflict have agreed on a cease-fire beginning midnight on Saturday and a division line for withdrawing heavy weapons.

Twin sisters share their incredible story after both suffering from heart failure

Wed, 02/11/2015 - 11:08pm
February is American Heart Association Month, designated to raising awareness for those with heart problems. That's why twin sisters from Bloomer wanted to share their incredible story with us, shedding light on how cardiac health is important at any age.

Fire and Rescue crews dive into ice water rescue training

Wed, 02/11/2015 - 7:39pm
During the winter it's not uncommon to see ice shanties and even cars set up on the ice, so it may be easy to forget the dangers lying right underneath your feet.

Embracing your figure

Wed, 02/11/2015 - 7:08pm
Curvier women are taking over national headline from music to magazines.

Demand for narcan leads to skyrocketing cost

Wed, 02/11/2015 - 7:08pm
Gundersen Tri-State Ambulance said it was paying about $7 per bottle for narcan before last year.

SpaceX launches observatory on 3rd try, nixes landing test

Wed, 02/11/2015 - 5:54pm
SpaceX has launched an observatory inspired by former Vice President Al Gore toward a solar-storm lookout point a million miles away.

Steelers will face Vikings in Hall of Fame game

Wed, 02/11/2015 - 5:54pm
The Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers will open the 2015 NFL preseason in the Hall of Fame game.

Attorney releases names of 17 clergy accused of sex abuse

Wed, 02/11/2015 - 4:38pm
An attorney has released the names of 17 clergy members accused of sexual abuse or misconduct with a minor in the Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis.

Congress clears Keystone XL pipeline bill, setting up veto

Wed, 02/11/2015 - 4:38pm
The Republican-controlled Congress has cleared a bill approving the construction of the Keystone XL oil pipeline.

Man sentenced in Eau Claire garage burglaries

Wed, 02/11/2015 - 4:38pm
A 20 year old man has been charged in a string of burglaries that happened in the Eau Claire area last summer.

HEALTH ALERT: Study ties more deaths, types of disease, to smoking

Wed, 02/11/2015 - 4:38pm
A study ties a host of new diseases to smoking, and says an additional 60,000 to 120,000 deaths each year in the United States are probably due to tobacco use.

Senate passes bill to help victims of child pornography

Wed, 02/11/2015 - 3:54pm
The Senate has unanimously passed legislation to permit victims of child pornography to recover greater damages from those who produce, distribute or possess pornographic images of them.

RCU gives large donation to YMCA camp

Wed, 02/11/2015 - 3:54pm
YMCA Camp St. Croix has received a $550,000 grant from Royal Credit Union (RCU) Foundation to build a new program center that will serve day campers, community organizations and schools

Ousted Secret Service No. 2 to mystery Homeland Security job

Wed, 02/11/2015 - 3:54pm
The ousted No. 2 official at the Secret Service has a new job inside the Homeland Security Department. But no one's saying what it is.

NEW INFORMATION: Man found in Wood Co. search

Wed, 02/11/2015 - 3:54pm
Authorities have found the man who they said was armed and dangerous in Wood County.

As 2016 campaign begins, Biden isn't part of Democratic mix

Wed, 02/11/2015 - 2:09pm
As likely Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton builds an elaborate campaign-in-waiting, Vice President Joe Biden's name has all but disappeared from the national political conversation.

Gov. Walker refuses to answer question on evolution

Wed, 02/11/2015 - 2:09pm
Likely 2016 presidential candidate Scott Walker is refusing to say whether he believes in the theory of evolution, dodging a question posed after a speech in London.

Costa Concordia captain sentenced to 16 years in prison

Wed, 02/11/2015 - 2:09pm
The captain of the capsized Costa Concordia luxury liner has been convicted of multiple charges of manslaughter and sentenced to 16 years in jail.

NEW INFORMATION: Medical examiner identifies Mazomanie shooting victims

Wed, 02/11/2015 - 1:24pm
The Dane County Medical Examiner's Office has confirmed that a man and a teenage girl killed at a home near Mazomanie died of gunshot wounds.

Republicans press to fix Social Security disability program

Wed, 02/11/2015 - 1:24pm
Senate Republicans are giving a White House plan to shift money from Social Security's retirement funds to cover a looming shortfall in its disability account a chilly reception.

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