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The public will get a chance to weigh in on a Republican-backed bill that would force failing public schools to close and reopen as charter schools.

Oconto County authorities have identified the drivers who died in a head-on crash on Highway 22.

A Rice Lake man was arrested Tuesday night after leading police on a high-speed chase.

Crews are on the scene of a sawdust mill fire in Saint Croix County.

WEAU Political analyst John Frank calls Governor Scott Walker’s 5th State of the State Address a look forward and a look back at what the state has accomplished over the past four years.

Officers say in cold temperatures they'll run into people who don't have proper clothing for the weather. They say in cases like that they can now offer those in need a hat to keep them warm.

Gov. Walker pushes school accountability bill, merging state departments in his State of the State speech.

Reactions to Gov. Scott Walker's State of the State speech are breaking down predictably along party lines, with Democrats saying he's distracted from dealing with Wisconsin's problems and Republicans saying he's offering bold leadership.

Senate Democratic Leader Jennifer Schilling responds to State of the State.

The City of Eau Claire has announced plans to complete snow removal on Water Street.

A man accused of child abuse has been sentenced to 18 months probation.

A long time downtown business in one area city began its going out of business sale Tuesday.  

Facebook users may see a new alert on their news feed as the social media giant launches a system in an effort to help save lives.

Mayo Clinic Health System is sponsoring the Half Moon Dragon Boat Festival on Saturday, Aug. 8, in Eau Claire. The event will raise awareness of hospice care for people in the final stages of life, and funds raised will support bereavement services for their families and the community following the loss of a loved one. Online registration opens Sunday, March 1

Seattle's Richard Sherman may have more to do this time against the Green Bay Packers.

Two area teenagers are back in Wisconsin after competing in the 2015 Youth National Championships and Junior Open in Reno, NV last week.

The Pepin County Clerk of Courts office said Kevin Elberg, 43 was bound over for trial during a preliminary hearing Tuesday morning.

Several members of Congress are preparing to introduce legislation soon to take wolves in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and Wyoming off the endangered list.

A Centuria man, accused of trying to meet boys for sex, is bound over for trial.

Saint Patrick Church in Eau Claire is celebrating its 150th anniversary.