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Blue ribbons show support for law enforcement

Fri, 01/02/2015 - 9:23pm
After protests of police brutality grabbed headlines nation-wide, Brittany Beyer, whose husband is an officer, decided it was time she stepped into action. Getting her community to show their support for officers in the form of blue ribbons around town.

Badgers return to Madison following Outback Bowl victory over Auburn

Fri, 01/02/2015 - 8:53pm
The Wisconsin football team arrived back in Madison Friday afternoon following their thrilling 34-31 overtime victory over Auburn in the Outback Bowl on New Year's Day.

Rotary Lights has best year ever

Fri, 01/02/2015 - 6:53pm
On Friday volunteers were packing up from Rotary Lights at Riverside Park in La Crosse.

NEW INFORMATION: Attempted murder charge filed against woman injured in officer-involved shooting in Colfax

Fri, 01/02/2015 - 6:53pm
Prosecutors filed criminal charges against Beth Mittelstadt, 44, of Colfax on Friday.

Gym memberships increase with the New Year

Fri, 01/02/2015 - 6:53pm
Even though it's only the second day of 2015, gym-goers are already packing local fitness clubs in the hopes of taking the weight off, as part of a new year's resolution.

Preventing frostbite as temperatures struggle to stay above zero

Fri, 01/02/2015 - 6:53pm
The Pinehurst sledding hill was packed Friday afternoon with families trying to beat what Skywarn 13 expects to be a deep freeze next week.

Law enforcement pushes self-defense education for gun owners

Fri, 01/02/2015 - 6:53pm
Law enforcement is encouraging gun owners to become educated on self-defense rights in light of a recent home invasion in Polk County.

Deputy is top Waukesha County prosecutor for now

Fri, 01/02/2015 - 6:09pm
As the chief Waukesha County prosecutor becomes Wisconsin's attorney general, his deputy is temporarily taking over his old role.

Wisconsin had fewest road fatalities in 71 years

Fri, 01/02/2015 - 3:39pm
Hundreds of people died on Wisconsin roads last year, but the overall total was the fewest in more than seven decades.

Organizer calls Christmas Village in Chippewa Falls a success

Fri, 01/02/2015 - 3:08pm
He also said Friday that he did not have a fundraising total for the event, and that he may not for a couple of weeks.

Aaron Rodgers held out of practice for Packers

Fri, 01/02/2015 - 3:08pm
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers was held out of practice as the Green Bay Packers returned to work Friday.

Rodgers, Kuhn lead Packer NFL All-Pro selections

Fri, 01/02/2015 - 1:39pm
The post-season recognition has begun for the Green Bay Packers, with quarterback Aaron Rodgers and fullback John Kuhn earning spots on the 2014 Associated Press NFL All-Pro team.

US sanctions North Korea over Sony cyberattack

Fri, 01/02/2015 - 1:39pm
The U.S. is imposing sanctions on North Korea in retaliation for the cyberattack against Sony Pictures Entertainment.

New diet guidelines might pull back from meat

Fri, 01/02/2015 - 12:54pm
A panel that advises the Agriculture Department appears set to recommend that you be told not only what foods are better for your own health, but also for the environment.

Bakery owners provide 1,000 free loaves of bread

Fri, 01/02/2015 - 12:24pm
The owner's great-grandfather reportedly began the practice at his bakery in Winona.

Four outdoor rinks to open Friday

Fri, 01/02/2015 - 12:24pm
The Eau Claire Parks & Recreation Department announces that four Outdoor Skating Rinks will be open today, January 2.

Wisconsin projects Medicaid budget will balance

Fri, 01/02/2015 - 12:24pm
Wisconsin health officials are predicting the state's Medicaid budget will end the 2013-15 biennium balanced.

Man in stable condition at hospital after Polk Co. shooting

Fri, 01/02/2015 - 12:24pm
A call received from a family member on Friday indicated that the man who was shot is in stable condition at Regions Hospital.

UN tally of Ebola-linked deaths tops 8,000

Fri, 01/02/2015 - 10:54am
The World Health Organization says more than 8,000 people are thought to have died last year from the Ebola outbreak in West Africa.

Loggers want more land to make ends meet

Fri, 01/02/2015 - 10:23am
Loggers in Wisconsin say the forest products industry can stay above water only if more land and trees are made available.

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