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Gundersen Health System taking precautions to prevent RSV
An area hospital is seeing more cases of an illness that can be serious for younger babies.
SKYWARN13: Swath of snow to bring difficult travel to the area tonight into Saturday
A storm system will bring snow and difficult travel weather to the area tonight into tomorrow morning.
Wausau man celebrates 40 Christmases with 1 tree
Neil Olson put up a Christmas tree in 1974 when two of his boys went off to war, vowing not to take it down until all six children came home for Christmas.
Fire sweeps through ice shack; no one hurt
A fire that authorities traced to a wood stove has rendered a Merill, Wisconsin family's ice fishing shack unusable
Select Wisconsin theaters show 'The Interview'
Last week, Sony scrapped 'The Interview's' release after terror threats from hackers prompted major chains to pull the film. But Sony did an about-face, releasing the movie online and in smaller, independent theaters.
Mobile home likely a total loss after fire near Black River Falls
The Red Cross is assisting the family.
Menomonie game farm gives Christmas companionship
Christmas is a time to spend with others. Whispering Emerald Ridge Game Farm in Menomonie provided a free Christmas dinner for those with no place to go today.
Wisconsin ranks #5 in volunteering
A new report shows Wisconsin jumped ahead of three other states when it comes to volunteering, and volunteering plays a big role right here in the Chippewa Valley.
Moviegoers glad to have opportunity to see 'The Interview'
One man who went to the movies on Christmas Day in New York to see "The Interview" says he liked the film -- but even more than that, Derek Carpel says he liked the idea of supporting its release.
Snow-capped summits give Hawaii a white Christmas
A rare blizzard that dusted two island mountaintops gave tourists and residents in Hawaii a white Christmas.
Wausau man celebrates 40 Christmases with 1 tree
Neil Olson put up a Christmas tree in 1974. The same tree is still standing in his living room, needles intact.
Milwaukee police don Santa hats for special deliveries
Milwaukee police officers are trading in their belts and guns for presents and Santa hats.
Menomonie game farm offers free Christmas Day dinner
A game farm is opening its doors to those who need a place to go and a meal for Christmas Day.
Christmas Eve shooting kills 1 at Louisiana mall
A Christmas Eve shooting has left one person dead at a mall in suburban New Orleans, and police say a suspect is in custody.
NEW INFORMATION: Banner calls for fire department volunteers in Altoona
The wanted banner asking for volunteer EMS workers and Firefighters is now up in Altoona.
Last minute shoppers flock to stores
Many holiday shoppers took to the stores Christmas Eve in search of last minute gifts.
Christmas dinner to be held in Sparta
Volunteers were getting ready for a Christmas tradition in one area city that's been going on for 25 years.
Area police respond to attorney general warning of looming drug issues
Local law enforcement is joining Wisconsin’s outgoing attorney general when it comes to concern about in-state problems from out-of-state marijuana.
Lawmaker wants change to Wisconsin judge terms
A Wisconsin state representative plans to introduce a bill that would force judges to retire at age 75.
Sony, YouTube to stream 'The Interview'
Sony has struck a deal with YouTube to offer digital rentals of "The Interview" beginning Thursday, a source with direct knowledge of the situation says.