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A Bloomer teenager was severely injured after losing control of his SUV on an icy stretch of road.

22 year-old Andrew Lawrence faces one count of attempted first-degree reckless homicide, first-degree recklessly endangering safety, and one count of felony bail jumping.

44 year-old Chad Shiffer made the plea to a count of attempted child enticement. Two other charges were dismissed.

The full signalization of Brackett Avenue and Harding Avenue is currently planned to be completed by the end of February 2015, weather permitting.

A California appeals court has upheld a jury's decision that the promoter of Michael Jackson's ill-fated comeback concerts is not financially responsible for his death.

Some new evidence this is a particularly bad flu season: Flu-related hospitalizations of the elderly are the highest since the government started tracking that statistic nine years ago.

Former Chippewa County Finance Director Dennis Hunt filed a claim against the county on Thursday.

Jim Lo, 33, of Barron was arrested for homicide by negligent operation of a motor vehicle.

Former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney will not run for president in 2016.

Criticism of Seattle's receivers comes from ex-players-turned-broadcasters, other reporters and plenty of fans on social media.

The attorney for Jeffery Trevino argued in front of a three-judge panel Thursday that the jury did not receive proper instructions during Trevino's trial.

Federal agriculture officials say Wisconsin's school districts are strong participants in buying local fruits and vegetables for their lunchrooms.

Republican Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald says he has the votes to pass a right-to-work bill in Wisconsin this session.

Authorities say Sioux Falls has become a popular stopping-off point for sex traffickers on their way to the booming western North Dakota oil patch.

Semi driver survives early morning I-94 crash, diesel spill cleanup underway.

Mitt Romney is scheduled to return to Wisconsin this spring, possibly again as a Republican candidate for president.

Three weeks after unexpectedly saying he was considering another run for president, Mitt Romney plans to update supporters about his plans for the 2016 presidential campaign.

Three more children have died from flu complications in Wisconsin. The state's pediatric deaths this season are now second only to Texas.

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is expanding his political operation as he fights for early momentum in the crowded Republican presidential field.

Internationally recognized pianists perform free show in Eau Claire.