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Thousands turn out for Bridge to Wonderland parade
This year's parade featured more than 50 floats and horse drawn carriages, all lit up, with holiday music.
Family receives home from Habitat for Humanity
After months of hard work and dedication, an Eau Claire family is almost ready to move in into their new home thanks to the help of 150 volunteers.
Beloit College remembering Somers, slain in Yemen
The Beloit College community is grappling with news that a 2008 graduate was slain in Yemen.
Milwaukee man convicted in 2 heroin deaths
A Milwaukee man accused of selling heroin that killed two people in separate overdoses has been convicted.
Snowmobilers asking for access to Blue Mound park
Snowmobilers in Dane County are asking the Department of Natural Resources to grant them access to Blue Mound State Park.
Lieutenant governor to lead trade trip to China
Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch is set to travel to China for a 10-day trade mission.
2 men found shot to death in car identified
Authorities have identified two men found shot to death in a car on Milwaukee's west side, but are still searching for a suspect and a motive.
Ice dams cause flooding near Portage
Authorities are warning of the potential for flooding on the Wisconsin River due to ice dams near Portage in central Wisconsin.
NEW INFORMATION: Dumbwaiter in fatal case worked properly
Police say a food elevator at a Fountain City restaurant where a college student was found dead was functioning properly.
14 young whooping cranes now in Louisiana
Fourteen young whooping cranes have a new home in Vermilion Parish. They're part of a project to re-establish the endangered bird in the marshes of south Louisiana.
Sunny Saturday in store
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) -- This first weekend of December certainly won't be bad for the time of year, as temperatures will remain near and just above long term averages. Plenty of sunshine in the forecast...
UW-System launches new reform plan
Changes could be on the way for UW schools, as a new reform plan is launched to make the system more efficient. UW-System President Ray Cross made the announcement during a board of regents meeting today in Madison.
Five Chippewa Falls students to compete in Special Olympics bowling championships
Five students at Chippewa Falls High School are heading to the Special Olympics State Bowling Competition this weekend.
Hmong student rally designed to send message to Pepin Co. DA
Hmong students rally in Durand after a beating they believe was racially motivated.
Protesters march in Madison
Dozens of protesters have marched through Madison to protest the decisions by grand juries in Missouri and New York against indicting police officers involved in the deaths of unarmed black men.
Lieutenant governor to lead trade trip to China
Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch is set to travel to China for a 10-day trade mission.
Most common flu strain this year isn't specifically targeted for vaccine
Your flu vaccine may not be as effective this year.
Missouri hunter feels heat for killing albino deer
A hunter in southeast Missouri who killed a rare albino deer says he's received online threats but that he doesn't regret his actions.
Altoona man to serve probation in connection to 2013 standoff
Prosecutors say James Bauer, 32, of Altoona pleaded guilty to 1st-Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety Thursday, but the court deferred the finding of guilt for two years while he serves probation.
US consumer debt rises $13.2 billion in October
U.S. consumers increased their borrowing in October but at a slightly slower pace than in the previous month as credit card use slowed.