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Man found unconscious in roadway, police search for answers

Thu, 01/29/2015 - 2:23pm
Menomonie Police are searching for suspect involved in suspicious activity that left a man in the hospital.

Republicans: House to begin work on health care alternative

Thu, 01/29/2015 - 1:39pm
The House will vote next week to repeal the health care law Republicans have vowed to undo. They'll also direct work to start on a replacement bill the GOP promised more than four years ago.

GOP lawmaker calls for revisions in UW budget plan

Thu, 01/29/2015 - 1:39pm
A Republican lawmaker is calling for dramatic changes in Gov. Scott Walker's budget plan for the University of Wisconsin System.

Black breast-feeding gatherings battle troubling health gaps

Thu, 01/29/2015 - 1:39pm
Low rates for breast-feeding may contribute to health gaps facing U.S. blacks, but in several cities grassroots groups are aiming to change that.

Republican Senate leader renews call for right-to-work law

Thu, 01/29/2015 - 12:54pm
The Republican leader of the Wisconsin state Senate is renewing his call for passage of a right-to-work bill.

HAPPENING TONIGHT: Candidates for Mondovi superintendent to appear at forum

Thu, 01/29/2015 - 12:54pm
Each of the candidates will take questions from people at a public forum in the high school IMC. It starts at 6 p.m. Thursday.

Man charged in Osseo shooting is scheduled for trial

Thu, 01/29/2015 - 12:54pm
52 year-old William Ledford is accused of entering Wendy and Jon Hageness' home in September.

Sunbeam recalls Holmes space heaters that can spray hot oil

Thu, 01/29/2015 - 12:23pm
Sunbeam is recalling about 34,000 Holmes-branded space heaters because they can spray hot oil and possibly cause household damage or injuries.

Deadly Barron Co. hit-and-run under investigation

Thu, 01/29/2015 - 11:53am
On Thursday, deputies identified the victim as Logan Paulson, 26.

Boy Scouts settle California suit over abuse

Thu, 01/29/2015 - 11:53am
The Boy Scouts of America have agreed to settle a lawsuit by a 20-year-old California man who was molested by a Scout volunteer in 2007.

Appeals court rejects Neenah Foundry's 'new employer' claim

Thu, 01/29/2015 - 11:53am
A state appeals court has ruled Neenah Foundry's reorganization following bankruptcy doesn't mean the company should be considered a new employer in terms of the state's unemployment system.

As Romney weighs '16 bid, his past donors commit to Jeb Bush

Thu, 01/29/2015 - 11:53am
Closing in on a decision on whether to again run for president, Mitt Romney is finding that several of his past donors have defected to former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush.

Police searching for information on arson, burglary

Thu, 01/29/2015 - 11:53am
The Holmen Police Department is looking for those responsible for arson and burglary of a home.

Troop leader accused of stealing from scouts

Thu, 01/29/2015 - 11:13am
According to authorities, this scoutmaster might deserve a demerit badge.

Man accused of biting off part of woman's ear

Thu, 01/29/2015 - 11:13am
A southern Minnesota man is accused of choking his girlfriend and biting off part of her ear after earlier setting her cat on fire.

Senate heads toward approval of Keystone XL pipeline bill

Thu, 01/29/2015 - 11:13am
The Senate planned to vote on the bill later Thursday, advancing a top priority of the newly empowered GOP. It is one of the first bills to draw a veto threat from President Barack Obama.

Study: Chances of dying in a car crash plunged over 3 years

Thu, 01/29/2015 - 11:13am
Safety researchers say the chances of dying in a crash in a late-model car or light truck fell by more than a third over three years, and nine car models had zero deaths per million registered vehicles.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Lane of Interstate 94 west shut down near Dunn Co. crash scene

Thu, 01/29/2015 - 10:39am
The Wisconsin State Patrol said it happened at 8:10 a.m. Thursday at State Highway 25, which is near Menomonie.

Bill requires talking to doctor before opting out of shots

Thu, 01/29/2015 - 10:39am
A Minnesota lawmaker wants parents who don't vaccinate their children to meet with a doctor first.

Nickelodeon to offer Internet-only subscription service

Thu, 01/29/2015 - 10:39am
Add Nickelodeon to the list of channels planning a stand-alone Internet offering.

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