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Elderly man dies after bus assault in March
An elderly man assaulted after a confrontation on a Milwaukee County bus in March has died.
Plans for Phoenix Park bridge lights discussed at city council
Eau Claire City Council discussed plans for decorative lighting on the Phoenix Park bridge Monday night.
Work continues on plans for new Eau Claire transit center
Those involved in a new transit study are recommending four possible sites near the downtown area.
City council talks about plans for new Miracle League Field
The rubberized field would be more accessible for athletes with disabilities.
Escort ordinance discussed at city council meeting
Eau Claire City Council discussed a proposed escort service ordinance Monday night.
Officer injured following fight at Eau Claire YMCA
Several people are arrested and a police officer is injured following a fight at the YMCA in downtown Eau Claire.
Eau Claire considers setting new guidelines for TIF districts
According to the City of Eau Claire tax incremental financing is one of the tools that make development ideas a reality.
La Crosse Police to begin wearing body cameras
A local police department is set to begin wearing body cameras this week.
Eau Claire Police to replace 23 bulletproof vests
The Eau Claire Police Department is looking at a grant to help offset the cost for new bulletproof vests.
Employers hope to keep college students working locally after graduation
The countdown is on for employers in the Chippewa Valley, hoping to persuade graduating seniors to work in the area.
Fourth Democrat announces run for 7th District
A fourth Democrat has announced their candidacy for the congressional seat currently held by Republican Sean Duffy.
NEW INFORMATION: Man charged in drive-by faces new homicide count
Prosecutors have charged a man accused of killing an Illinois woman in a drive-by with shooting his neighbor to death hours earlier in the day.
Rubio says he's not interested in VP run
Marco Rubio is making it abundantly clear that he's not at all interested in being Donald Trump's vice presidential running mate.
Man who played RB for Blugolds suspected in forgery investigation
Toure Wallace, 20, of Chicago, IL is scheduled to appear in Eau Claire County court on Thursday. He's free on a signature bond.
NEW INFORMATION: Former teacher charged in sexual assault case
A former science teacher at Chippewa Falls Middle School, who is accused of having sexual contact with a student, has been charged.
New airport restaurant opens up
A new restaurant has opened in the Chippewa Valley.
Spring allergies: Some tips to relieve symptoms
Allergies are worse this year than they have been in previous years because of the early spring, but there are some simple changes you can make to reduce the effects.
Xcel to start annual line inspection by helicopter
Xcel Energy plans to begin visually inspecting its electricity transmission lines beginning today in Wisconsin and Michigan by helicopter. The inspections are scheduled to last one to two weeks.
Ex-Madison officer pleads guilty to theft during sting
A former Madison police officer has pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $4,000 during a sting operation.
Blue lights to show support for police during National Police Week
Blue lights will be popping up in La Crosse soon.