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3 seeking Assembly majority leader post
Republicans in control of the Wisconsin state Assembly are meeting to select a new majority leader.
Changing Currents exhibit to open at Chippewa Valley Museum next month
The Chippewa Valley Museum in Eau Claire’s Carson Park is opening a new major exhibit, called Changing Currents: Reinventing the Chippewa Valley, on Sunday, December 7, 2014.
Rodgers throws 6 TDs, Packers rout Bears 55-14
Aaron Rodgers threw six touchdown passes to tie the Green Bay game record and match the NFL record for a half, and the Packers routed the reeling Chicago Bears 55-14 on Sunday night.
Florida mom who spent 45 minutes with no pulse shares story
A Florida mother says she's savoring every day of her busy life after doctors believed she had died less than a month ago.
Medical examiner investigating infant death
Investigators in Milwaukee are looking into the death of a 10-day-old baby.
Business/Event Cancellations
Here is the list of events and business closing.
1st major storm of season arriving in NW Wisconsin
The first major winter storm of the season is expected to leave 10 to 18 inches of snow in its wake in some parts of northwestern Wisconsin.
Vigil held for Milwaukee girl shot in head
Family, friends and neighbors of a 5-year-old Milwaukee girl who was fatally shot while sitting on her grandfather's lap have honored her with a candlelight vigil.
Man faces up to decade in prison in violin theft
A Wisconsin man accused of masterminding the theft of a $5 million Stradivarius violin faces up to a decade in prison when he is sentenced Monday.
DNR creates new software to track runoff potential
The state Department of Natural Resources has developed new software for identifying terrain susceptible to agricultural runoff.
Man killed in ATV accident in La Crosse Co.
The La Crosse Co. Sheriff's Office says a man has died after an ATV crash in the town of Farmington.
Council seeking information on trail use
A state recreation council is asking hikers, bikers and other outdoor enthusiasts to fill out a survey detailing how they use non-motorized trails.
Barron Co. man arrested after alleged assault
A man and a woman at the home told deputies they were assaulted by 42-year old Eric Thompson of Barron. Deputies say Thompson met them at the door of the home with a large knife and told deputies he wanted to shoot them.
Drivers prepare for first winter snowfall
The first big snowfall of the year always seems to catch people off guard.
Walker: Governors make much better presidents
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says governors make much better presidents than members of Congress.
Second protection petition filed in Peterson case
Hennepin County prosecutors have filed a second child protection petition in the case connected to Vikings running back Adrian Peterson.
Veteran killed after celebrating return from duty
Officials say a 21-year-old Army veteran was shot to death after a dispute at a party to celebrate his return from Afghanistan.
American Airlines crew reject union contract
Flight attendants at American Airlines have rejected a five-year contract, forcing the world's largest carrier and its union for cabin-crew workers into binding arbitration.
New Wisconsin congressman discusses priorities
Republican Glenn Grothman was elected Tuesday to succeed retiring longtime Congressman Tom Petri.
Winter storm heads for western, northern Wisconsin
The National Weather Service says 8 to 16 inches of snow could fall north of a line from Marshfield to Crivitz beginning Monday morning into Tuesday evening.