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Fallen deputy remembered through gift drive

Wed, 12/10/2014 - 9:54pm
The Chippewa County Sheriff's Office is holding its 6th annual "Jason's Presents" party.

Youth Ambassadors make blankets for Community Table

Wed, 12/10/2014 - 8:53pm
Staying warm this winter can be a problem many people face. The Youth Ambassadors of the Eau Claire Energy Cooperative hope to fix that.

Dash cam video sheds light on fatal asthma attack

Wed, 12/10/2014 - 8:53pm
Dash cam video released Wednesday by Chippewa Falls Police is shedding light on an asthma attack that claimed the life of 29-year-old Casey Kressin.

Obesity and inactivity in Wisconsin continue to rise

Wed, 12/10/2014 - 8:53pm
A new report from the United Health Foundation finds obesity and activity continue to plague American’s health.

Mitrel Anderson's trial underway

Wed, 12/10/2014 - 7:39pm
Opening statements were given Wednesday in the homicide trial for Mitrel Anderson.

Strip club proposed in Altoona

Wed, 12/10/2014 - 7:39pm
A proposal for a nude dancing club in the area is raising some concern among residents.

Walker says 'molotov' in Hanukkah letter was typo

Wed, 12/10/2014 - 6:23pm
He presumably meant to write "mazel tov."

Walker says 'bold' consolidation coming

Wed, 12/10/2014 - 6:23pm
Walker made the comments Wednesday when speaking to reporters at the governor's mansion.

NEW INFORMATION: Walker says he didn't ask Adelson for support

Wed, 12/10/2014 - 6:23pm
Gov. Scott Walker says he didn't ask billionaire casino mogul Sheldon Adelson for his support as the Republican mulls a potential 2016 presidential run.

20th annual giving project to support rice pantry

Wed, 12/10/2014 - 6:23pm
For the 20th year, the McIntyre Library at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is collecting donations for the Hmong Mutual Assistance Association's rice pantry.

Restaurant owner sentenced in arson

Wed, 12/10/2014 - 6:23pm
A Jackson County Judge ordered 42-year-old Brian Adkins to serve two years in prison and 15 years of extended supervision.

Volunteer improv coach at Memorial High School accused of sexually assaulting student

Wed, 12/10/2014 - 5:08pm
Prosecutors filed criminal charges against Mitchell Sletner, 22, of Eau Claire on Wednesday.

Gary Andersen leaving Wisconsin for Oregon State

Wed, 12/10/2014 - 5:08pm
Gary Andersen informed the Wisconsin football team at a team meeting at 4 p.m. on Wednesday that he was taking the head coaching job at Oregon State University.

US ends control of Afghan prison

Wed, 12/10/2014 - 3:53pm
U.S. military officials say the United States on Wednesday released the final detainees from the Parwan Detention Center in Afghanistan.

New HPV vaccine strengthens cancer protection

Wed, 12/10/2014 - 3:53pm
The drugmaker Merck & Co. Inc. has received approval for an updated version of its Gardasil vaccine that protects against an additional five strains of the virus that causes most cases of cervical cancer.

DNR drafting 4 wolf population goal options

Wed, 12/10/2014 - 3:53pm
The Department of Natural Resources' current wolf management plan calls for a population of 350 wolves.

Higher taxes floated as local roads funding option

Wed, 12/10/2014 - 1:38pm
Local Wisconsin governments are making their case to get more money to pay for roads.

NFL owners approve new personal conduct policy

Wed, 12/10/2014 - 1:38pm
NFL owners approved changes to the personal conduct policy Wednesday, but Commissioner Roger Goodell will retain authority to rule on appeals.

Granton man accused of sexually assaulting teenager in 2009

Wed, 12/10/2014 - 1:38pm
Prosecutors filed a felony charge of Second Degree Sexual Assault against Timothy Wilson, 34, last week.

DNR: Hunters used dogs to take 6 wolves

Wed, 12/10/2014 - 1:38pm
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources officials say wolf hunters trapped 80 percent of their kills and used dogs to take six animals.

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