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Soldiers of the 829th thank their supporters
Earlier this week, the 829th Engineering Company returned home from a successful mission in Afghanistan. Sunday there was a presentation of the flags that were flown over the base they occupied.
Packers Hall of Famer Fuzzy Thurston passes away
As a key member of the Packers’ offensive line under coach Vince Lombardi, Thurston was a crucial component of the team’s famous power sweep, which helped the Packers win five NFL titles in the 1960s.
Dozens treated for carbon monoxide at ice rink.
Authorities say dozens of people were sickened by a carbon monoxide leak at a Wisconsin hockey rink.
1 dead, 1 injured in Milwaukee shooting
Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another man hospitalized.
Wisconsin parks, forests to hold New Year's hikes
A number of Wisconsin state parks and forests will offer guided New Year's Day hikes.
Wisconsin anti-abortion groups set 2015-17 agenda
Wisconsin's anti-abortion groups have drawn up their wish list for the next legislative session.
Hats off to UW-Stout class of 2014
More than 700 undergraduate and graduate students walked across the stage, receiving degrees in two ceremonies at Johnson Fieldhouse.
Huber inmate who failed to return to jail turns himself in
38-year old Billy Daniels is a Huber inmate who walked away Thursday. Deputies were on the search for him but he's since turned himself in.
Red Cross launches campaign to reduce fire deaths
The American Red Cross is urging neighbors to have a plan in place to help protect families, just in case danger strikes.
Winter Farmer’s Market kicks off in Eau Claire
The first winter farmer’s market of the year kicked off Saturday at the L.E. Phillips Senior Center.
Survey finds most Americans won't be spending more this holiday season
A new survey finds a majority of Americans won't be spending more this holiday season, but it also reveals who will.
Lawyers who fought same-sex marriage ban seek legal fees
The lawyers who successfully fought to undo Wisconsin's ban on same-sex marriage are seeking to recoup $1.2 million in legal costs from the case.
Milwaukee man gets 44 years for playground shooting death
The Milwaukee man convicted of shooting and killing a 10-year-old on a playground has been sentenced to 44 years in prison.
DOJ says no rape evidence testing without consent
The state Department of Justice is recommending police don't submit evidence from some sexual assault exams to the state crime lab without the victim's consent.
New House budget chairman to follow Ryan framework
The incoming Republican chairman of the House Budget committee says he's going to draft a fiscal blueprint to balance the budget in 10 years.
River Hills woman, 70, crushed in her driveway
Police say a 70-year-old River Hills woman is dead after she was crushed by her own vehicle in her driveway.
Former Walker aide appeals case to Supreme Court
A former aide to Gov. Scott Walker when he was Milwaukee county executive has appealed her conviction of misconduct in office to the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Republicans say elections audit shows changes needed
Republican critics of the board that oversees elections and ethics law in Wisconsin say a new audit shows that an overhaul is needed.
At least 2 die on slippery Wisconsin highways
At least two people have died in accidents as freezing drizzle made for slippery roads in parts of Wisconsin.
Man charged with killing wife kills self as police close in
A Milwaukee man charged with fatally shooting his wife has taken his own life.