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Crews respond to house fire in La Crosse
A house has moderate damage after a fire in La Crosse.
Green Bay hospital reopens after water main break
A Green Bay hospital has reopened after a water main break shut down the heat and forced the transfer of about 50 patients.
Pewaukee man dies in snowmobile accident in Vilas County
Authorities say a Pewaukee man has died in a snowmobile accident in northern Wisconsin.
Bond set for Milwaukee man charged in toddler's death
Bond was set at $500,000 for the 21-year-old Milwaukee man charged in the shooting death of a toddler.
Sparta man arrested after fleeing police
On Saturday, January 10, 2015, at approximately 3:00 am, a Sparta officer attempted to stop a vehicle that was weaving and operating without lights.
State of State speech unlikely to provide budget specifics
Gov. Scott Walker's fifth State of the State speech comes as he's ramping up exploring a run for president and amid questions closer to home about how he's going to solve a $2.2 billion budget shortfall.
One killed in crash near Bloomer
The Chippewa County Sheriff's Office says the car went off the road, went down a ditch and rolled several times.
Pinehurst Park host to first Winter Safety Day
The Eau Claire Fire Department has partnered with the Parks and Recreation Department to bring the first winter safety day to Pinehurst Park.
Green Bay hospital transfers patients after water main break
A Green Bay hospital had to transfer 50 patients after a water main break shut down the heat.
26-year-old dies of flu complications in Kenosha County
A 26-year-old health care worker who had a flu shot has died after complications of the flu.
Wisconsin to start elk comeback with trapping in Kentucky
Wisconsin wildlife officials are ready to put their elk comeback plan into action.
Walker declares energy emergency because of propane problem
Gov. Scott Walker has declared a precautionary energy emergency because of service interruptions on a key propane pipeline.
Federal agency rejects deal over proposed Kenosha casino
The federal Bureau of Indian Affairs has rejected a deal that calls for the state to reimburse the Forest County Potawatomi for any losses the tribe suffers if the rival Menominee Nation opens a casino in Kenosha.
Milwaukee man charged in fatal shooting of 1-year-old boy
A 21-year-old man has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a 1-year-old child.
Crash creates traffic congestion on Hastings Way in Eau Claire
A traffic crash Friday afternoon snarled traffic on Hastings Way in Eau Claire.
Altoona Fire Dept. looks for more volunteer firefighters
An area fire department is hoping to fill some open volunteer positions soon.
Fighting fires, challenging in cold weather
When temperatures dip below freezing, firefighters are not only working against the flames, but also the cold and it can make their jobs even more dangerous.
Showing support on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
Sergeant Randy Rank with the La Crosse Police Department said working in law enforcement requires you to make split second decisions.
Menards cited by OSHA following employee death
Menards in Eau Claire faces a federal citation for failing to report the death of one its employees.
New lead in Eau Claire cold case, but Sheriff Cramer seeks more info
A new lead has arisen in the homicide investigation of Angelina Wall, after investigators called for more information on the fourteenth anniversary of her death.