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"GO PACK GO!" NBC's Chuck Todd claims he's a big Packers fan
NBC's Chuck Todd talks football with WEAU Sports Director Justus Cleveland.
Local gun show boasts unique venue
The 12th Annual Menomonie Sports Expo and Gun Show is this weekend. It's hosted by Menomonie Alliance Church.
Local economy flies with Silver Mine Invitational
Top ski jumpers from around the world descend on Eau Claire, WI to compete in the 129th annual Silver Mine Invitational. The event is expected to bring in hundreds of thousands of dollars to the local economy.
New investigations looking into opiate prescription practices at Tomah VA
On Friday, Congressman Ron Kind was in La Crosse to discuss the allegations that the Tomah VA Medical Center is over prescribing opiates.
'Cabin Fever Days' help fight winter blues
It can be easy to become a little stir crazy while being cooped up during the winter months. So, an area healthcare facility brought the outdoors in for its residents
Boy Scouts membership falls 7 percent in decade-long decline
The Boy Scouts of America's youth membership fell 7.4 percent last year, continuing a decade-long decline for one of the nation's oldest youth organizations.
Waukesha police arrest suspect in gas station killing
Waukesha police say officers have arrested a man who they think is responsible for shooting and killing a gas station clerk.
Bucks' Sanders suspended 10 games for drug violation
Larry Sanders of the Milwaukee Bucks has been suspended without pay for a minimum of 10 games for violating terms of the NBA's anti-drug program.
Officials: Vikings stadium bird-safe glass could cost $60M
Officials say adding bird-safe glass to the new Minnesota Vikings stadium could add as much as $60 million in extra costs.
Man convicted of bank, gas station robbery has been sentenced
A man convicted of robbing several gas stations in Eau Claire was sentenced Friday.
Drug suspects now facing child neglect charges
According to the criminal complaint, on June 30th, investigators found several drugs including meth, psilocybin mushrooms, and marijuana in the home of 41-year-old Karla Meyer and 31-year-old Richard Ahler.
State of the County addresses year in review
Members of the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce met this morning for the annual State of the County presentation.
Bears hire Fox as coach
The Chicago Bears have hired John Fox as their new coach.
High court to hear gay marriage cases in April
The Supreme Court says it will decide whether same-sex couples nationwide have a right to marry under the Constitution.
HAPPENING TODAY: Competition to begin at 129th Annual Silver Mine Invitational
A ski jumping competition that draws competitors from around the world is getting started near Eau Claire.
Muhammad Ali released from hospital after urinary infection
It was the former heavyweight champion's second hospital stay in the last four weeks.
Republican National Committee re-elects Chairman Priebus
Republicans meeting in California have re-elected party chairman Reince Priebus, a once little-known Wisconsin lawyer who supporters say has turned the GOP organization around.
New York Post says some of its Twitter accounts hacked
A New York Post spokeswoman says some of the newspaper's Twitter accounts were briefly hacked Friday.
After Paris, NYPD expanding 'active shooter' training
In the wake of the Paris terror attacks, New York's Police Department is quietly expanding training for "active shooter" situations in which terrorists arm themselves with high-powered rifles and open fire.
Penn St. gets wins restored, Paterno again winningest coach
The NCAA announced the new settlement with the school weeks before a scheduled trial on the legality of the 2012 consent decree it will replace.
