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NEW INFORMATION: Manhunt widens for ex-Marine in 6 killings
A Marine veteran suspected of killing his ex-wife and five of her relatives in suburban Philadelphia is still on the loose more than 30 hours after the shooting rampage ended.
Minnesota ice arenas test air quality twice weekly
Minnesota ice arena managers are reminding others of the importance of monitoring air quality following two scary incidents of suspected carbon monoxide poisonings in Midwest ice arenas.
1.7 million unanswered calls to unemployment line
A new state report says Department of Workforce Development call centers were too busy to answer almost 1.7 million calls from people looking to claim unemployment benefits in the year that ended June 30.
Jeb Bush to 'actively explore' run for president
Jeb Bush is taking his most definitive step yet toward running for president.
Baraboo adopts transgender athletic policy
The Baraboo School Board has amended its athletic and co-curricular activities policy to prohibit discrimination against transgender students.
Wisconsin elections board to discuss audit
The state board that oversees elections and ethics in Wisconsin plans to discuss a new audit that found problems with its operations that is fueling calls for Republicans for an overhaul.
3rd Annual Clearwater Winter Parade
It's winter and that means it's time to embrace the season with friends and family so why not celebrate with the 3rd Annual Clearwater Winter Parade.
Red Wing boy dies in hunting accident
Authorities say a Red Wing boy has died in a hunting accident in western Wisconsin.
Australian leader mourns for siege victims
Tearful Australians laid mounds of flowers at the site where two of 17 hostages were killed Tuesday when police swooped into a cafe to rescue them from a gunman -- an Iranian-born self-styled cleric described by the prime minister as a deeply disturbed person carrying out a "sick fantasy."
Search intensifies for gunman who killed 6
Six family members have been fatally shot in suburban Philadelphia, and police are searching for one victim's former husband, who's suspected of committing the rampage.
'Deluded' hostage-taker saw himself as a martyr
He wrote letters to grieving families of Australian troops killed in Afghanistan that likened them to "Hitler's soldiers." He was accused of being an accomplice in the murder of his ex-wife, who was stabbed and set on fire.
Survey finds e-cigarettes surpass regular smoking for US teens
The government's annual drug use survey finds that electronic cigarettes have surpassed traditional smoking in popularity among teens.
Driver gets 12 years for fleeing from fatal crash
A driver that fled from a Dane County crash that killed his friend has been sentenced to 12 years in prison.
Taliban attack Pakistani school, kill at least 126
Uniformed militants attacked a school, killing at least 126 people and taking hostages on Tuesday, according to an official.
Marquette University receives $3.5M donation
Marquette University has received a $3.5 million gift to fund capital improvement projects in the school's oldest building.
Wisconsin man gets 16 years in heroin case
A Racine County man has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for conducting heroin sales with their small children present.
Over 150 students out sick in Milwaukee suburb
More than 150 students are sick with flu-like symptoms in a northern Milwaukee suburb.
Ugly sweater decorating tips
Savers associate and ugly sweater expert Whitney Ronnei show us how you can take your own sweater from average to ugly.
Eau Claire father, son talk about ice rink CO poisoning
A Lake Delton ice arena is under a full inspection after a carbon monoxide leak sends dozens of people to the hospital.
Ugly sweater sales put to good use in the Chippewa Valley
The Goodwill store in Eau Claire says they've sold more than 370 sweaters. With a price tag of around $15 - $20 apiece they're putting their profits back to work in the community.