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Scientists from UW-Madison win 'Amazing Race'

Sat, 12/20/2014 - 4:24pm
A team of "Sweet Scientists" from the University of Wisconsin-Madison has become the latest winner of "The Amazing Race."

33% will be traveling for the holidays

Sat, 12/20/2014 - 3:09pm
With Christmas next week, 33% will be traveling for the holiday season this year, according to TripAdvisor’s winter travel survey.

Humane Society blames lead bullets for bald eagle death

Sat, 12/20/2014 - 11:49am
One bald eagle has died and another is in serious condition in Wisconsin after ingesting lead from ammunition.

Wisconsin DNR: No comment on wolf decision

Sat, 12/20/2014 - 11:49am
Wisconsin wildlife officials aren't saying anything about a federal judge's decision to place Great Lakes wolves back on the endangered species list.

Conservative group says Walker probe improper

Sat, 12/20/2014 - 11:49am
The conservative group at the heart of the investigation into Gov. Scott Walker's 2012 recall campaign says the state election board improperly plowed ahead with its probe of the governor.

More than 70 arrested during Hamilton protest

Sat, 12/20/2014 - 11:49am
Authorities say more than 70 people have been arrested after marchers protesting the death of a black man shot by Milwaukee police in April blocked traffic on Interstate 43.

One person rushed to hospital following Clairemont Ave. crash

Sat, 12/20/2014 - 12:08am
At least one person is rushed to the hospital following a two car crash Friday evening in Eau Claire.

Crash kills one in Pierce County

Fri, 12/19/2014 - 10:57pm
Crews are still investigating a crash that killed one and sent three others to the hospital in Pierce County.

Man accused of burning restaurant sentenced to jail

Fri, 12/19/2014 - 10:57pm
The man accused of burning down a restaurant in Black River Falls will spend the next 6 months in jail.

Family receives holiday surprise

Fri, 12/19/2014 - 9:54pm
A five-year-old boy and his grandma received some early Christmas presents.

Dragon Boat Race Festival comes to Eau Claire this summer

Fri, 12/19/2014 - 7:38pm
A new species will be invading the waters of Half Moon Lake come August.

Police departments turn to social media to stop crime

Fri, 12/19/2014 - 7:38pm
More police departments are turning to social media to stop crime; recently the Chippewa Falls Police Department used Facebook to catch two vandals.

Conservative group says Walker probe improper

Fri, 12/19/2014 - 7:38pm
The conservative group at the heart of the investigation into Gov. Scott Walker's 2012 recall campaign says the state election board improperly plowed ahead with its probe of the governor.

Wisconsin jobs agency losing another top exec

Fri, 12/19/2014 - 6:23pm
The fourth chief financial officer in less than four years at the Wisconsin agency charged with job creation and economic development is leaving.

Wisconsin DNR: No comment on wolf decision

Fri, 12/19/2014 - 6:23pm
Wisconsin wildlife officials aren't saying anything about a federal judge's decision to place Great Lakes wolves back on the endangered species list.

NEW INFORMATION: Colfax woman pulled machete on officer

Fri, 12/19/2014 - 5:23pm
The Dunn County Sheriff's Department says 44 year old Beth Mittelstadt was uncooperative and armed herself with a large knife / machete and threatened Chief William Anderson.

Trial date scheduled for man accused of killing wife

Fri, 12/19/2014 - 5:23pm
A motion hearing was held Friday in Eau Claire County Court for Thomas Biesterveld of Eau Claire.

Eau Claire Transit launches real time bus tracking system

Fri, 12/19/2014 - 5:23pm
Tired of waiting in the freezing cold or scorching heat to catch a ride? Now, a new bus tracking website could help.

Prepackaged caramel apples linked to 5 deaths

Fri, 12/19/2014 - 4:09pm
Two of the deaths were in Minnesota, according to state health officials. The CDC said the illnesses also occurred in Arizona, California, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin.

Van Hollen says foreign land ownership OK

Fri, 12/19/2014 - 1:53pm
Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen says Wisconsin state law permits foreign ownership of land in some cases.

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