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Lieutenant Governor visits UW-Stout

Fri, 11/07/2014 - 5:09pm
Rebecca Kleefisch toured the Discovery Center Digital Fabrication Laboratory, or "Fab Lab" on the campus.

Plans to re-open former Ramada hotel are put on hold

Fri, 11/07/2014 - 5:09pm
The hotel, which will be named The Lismore, was expected to open this January, but after running into some building issues, those plans have changed.

Police investigating death in Tomah

Fri, 11/07/2014 - 5:09pm
Officers say the body of Brittany B. Bock was found Wednesday night.

Three-vehicle crash snarls traffic on North Crossing Friday afternoon

Fri, 11/07/2014 - 5:09pm
It happened around 3 p.m. Friday at the Riverview Drive intersection.

No. 2 official at WEDC resigns

Fri, 11/07/2014 - 3:08pm
Ryan Murray, the second in command at Gov. Scott Walker's job-creation agency, is resigning.

Students show gratitude for approved referendum in Altoona

Fri, 11/07/2014 - 3:08pm
On Friday, the kids stuffed disposable cups through a fence near Bartlett Avenue. They spell the words "thank you."

Wisconsin man convicted in taxi driver homicide

Fri, 11/07/2014 - 3:08pm
Timmy Johnson Jr. pleaded no contest to a reduced charge of first-degree reckless homicide, kidnapping and armed robbery with use of force.

NEW INFORMATION: Crews re-opening Interstate 94 near scene of gas leak

Fri, 11/07/2014 - 3:08pm
The Northwest Region Wisconsin 511 Twitter account posted that Interstate 94 was re-opening to traffic and that repairs were done as of about 3 p.m. Friday.

Obama authorizes 1,500 more troops for Iraq

Fri, 11/07/2014 - 3:08pm
President Barack Obama is authorizing the U.S. military to deploy up to 1,500 more troops to Iraq as part of the mission to combat the Islamic State group.

NEW INFORMATION: Local business matches Kids 'N Cops donations

Fri, 11/07/2014 - 11:38am
The Kids ‘N Cops Program pairs youth with law enforcement officers for an afternoon of shopping for warm clothing, a special toy and lunch.

Highway 29 closed due to fire

Fri, 11/07/2014 - 8:09am
Highway 29 is closed in both directions between County Highway K and 390th Street due to the fire.

Fargo facility could handle Ebola-related waste

Fri, 11/07/2014 - 8:09am
Company and state health officials say the public has nothing to fear from the possibility that a medical waste incinerator in Fargo could accept Ebola hospital waste from other parts of the country.

5-year-old girl dies in Milwaukee shooting

Fri, 11/07/2014 - 8:09am
Milwaukee police say a 5-year-old girl has died after being shot when someone intentionally fired into a home on the city's northwest side.

Capitol tree to travel through Wisconsin

Fri, 11/07/2014 - 8:09am
The U.S. Capitol Christmas tree will travel through Wisconsin next week on the way to Washington, D.C.

Community members demand answers over administrative firing

Thu, 11/06/2014 - 11:53pm
On Monday Dennis Hunt was terminated from his position as Chippewa County Finance Director and Risk Manager Connie Goss was put on paid administrative leave.

ASSIGNMENT 13: Injury Time-out

Thu, 11/06/2014 - 10:40pm
With kids working out and playing sports throughout the year, doctors and trainers say they are increasing their chances of getting hurt. WEAU's Bob Gallaher profiles a trio of local three-sport athletes who have been injured on the court and on the field.

Community members weigh in on proposed rail from Eau Claire to the Twin Cities

Thu, 11/06/2014 - 9:39pm
A proposed passenger rail connecting the Chippewa Valley with the Twin Cities was up for public discussion Thursday.

Big Brothers Big Sisters hosts first "big" awards gala

Thu, 11/06/2014 - 8:39pm
The purple carpet was rolled out for the first ever "Big" awards gala, for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin.

Regulation changes for gun deer season

Thu, 11/06/2014 - 7:24pm
The 2014 gun- deer season is just two weeks away.

Deputies investigate possible fight in Eleva

Thu, 11/06/2014 - 7:24pm
They're trying to figure out exactly what happened and who saw it. If you have information, you're asked to call the Trempealeau County Sheriff's Office.

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