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CDC report: Ebola reports rarely panned out
A new government report counts hundreds of times U.S. doctors and hospitals raised false alarms about possible Ebola cases, finding that fewer than one in five warranted even additional investigation.
Walker won't promise veto of right-to-work
Gov. Scott Walker is refusing to say he would veto a right-to-work bill should it pass the Wisconsin Legislature, but he says he's prefer lawmakers not take the issue up at all.
UW-System campuses at odds over program proposal
Three University of Wisconsin campuses in northwest Wisconsin are hoping to open a cooperative engineering program to meet the region's needs.
Holsteins take a stroll down Red Wing thoroughfare
Six wayward dairy cows sauntered down the main drag in Red Wing, a small city tucked along the Mississippi River.
TRAFFIC ALERT: U.S. Highway 53 blocked off near scene of crash
The Wisconsin State Patrol says it happened around 10:50 a.m. Friday on highway 53 at Sunset View Lane, which is near Galesville.
Agencies probe student's dumbwaiter death
The body of 21-year-old Brooke Baures was found in a food elevator at WingDam Saloon and Grill in Fountain City Monday night.
US employers add 321,000 jobs in November, most in nearly 3 years; jobless rate stays 5.8 pct.
U.S. employers hired at the strongest pace in nearly three years in November.
HAPPENING TODAY: Final days of Burger King Unmet Needs drive
The Burger King Unmet Needs Campaign ends on Pearl Harbor Day, which is Sunday.
Obama says Carter will hit the ground running
President Barack Obama is calling Ashton Carter one of the nation's foremost national security leaders as he nominates him as secretary of defense.
UW System president launches reform plan
University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross is launching a broad plan to find savings, streamline academic requirements and re-examine the need for elective courses.
HAPPENING TODAY: Hmong student rally to demonstrate against violence
The rally is planned for Friday afternoon in Durand.
Right-to-work advocates launch radio ad
A newly formed group pushing for a right-to-work law in Wisconsin is launching a statewide radio ad a day after the Republican Senate leader said he wants quick action on a bill.
Fire damages La Crosse apartment
One firefighter is hurt after battling an apartment fire.
Nick Guy takes over 1st place in steer wrestling
Nick Guy of Sparta, Wisconsin, moved up from fourth to first in the steer wrestling world standings by placing first in 3.6 during round one on Thursday at the National Finals Rodeo
Milwaukee police to buy 100 body cameras
The Milwaukee Police Department has opened bidding to vendors for 100 body cameras.
Hostage held in Yemen is Beloit College grad
Al-Qaida is threatening to kill a Beloit College graduate taken hostage in Yemen.
NASA launches new Orion spacecraft and new era
NASA's new Orion spacecraft is on its way to orbit.
Eau Claire Fire/Rescue ice safety training
Eau Claire Fire and Rescue conducting ice rescue training this week.
Reach Inc. holds annual holiday open house
A holiday tradition going back nearly three decades in Eau Claire is back for another year.
Holiday lights now on display at Phoenix Park in downtown Eau Claire
Phoenix Park in downtown Eau Claire got a lot brighter Thursday, after the inaugural "Lighting of the Lights" ceremony.
