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Hulsey launches write-in candidacy for governor

Thu, 10/23/2014 - 1:51pm
Hulsey announced Thursday that he was mounting a last-minute write-in campaign, but if it appears the effort is helping Republican Gov. Scott Walker, he will stop.

Wisconsin court won't reconsider voter ID case

Thu, 10/23/2014 - 1:51pm
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has refused to reconsider whether the state's voter photo identification law is unconstitutional.

U of M researchers unveil new apple variety

Thu, 10/23/2014 - 10:45am
University of Minnesota researchers have high hopes for a new apple they say shares some qualities with their popular Honeycrisp variety.

Senators ask gov't for nationwide air bag recall

Thu, 10/23/2014 - 10:45am
Two U.S. senators are calling on U.S. auto safety regulators to immediately issue a nationwide recall for cars with faulty air bags made by Takata Corp.

Tow Truck Operators honor driver killed Monday

Thu, 10/23/2014 - 9:45am
Dozens of tow truck operators are driving from Roberts to Osseo this morning for the funeral of 38-year-old tow truck operator Nathan Walsh.

DOT says memorial can stay until June

Thu, 10/23/2014 - 7:45am
State transportation officials say a memorial to a woman killed by a drunken driver can stay in place along a Dane County highway until June.

Hunters kill 98 Wisconsin wolves

Thu, 10/23/2014 - 6:41am
It looks like Wisconsin's third wolf season could be over soon.

Simple Sickness Prevention: Hand-Washing vs. Hand-Sanitizer

Wed, 10/22/2014 - 11:51pm
With the cooler temperatures, comes flu season. Studies have found that frequent hand-washing is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick and spreading illness but what about hand sanitizer?

Eau Claire students host "First Amendment Free Food Festival"

Wed, 10/22/2014 - 10:09pm
Some students at UW- Eau Claire gave up their First Amendment rights in exchange for something else.

Eau Claire man sentenced to six years for gun charges

Wed, 10/22/2014 - 8:57pm
An Eau Claire man is sentenced to 6 years in prison for illegally possessing a firearm.

Gov. Walker and challenger Mary Burke campaign in Western Wis.

Wed, 10/22/2014 - 8:09pm
Wisconsin is down to less than two weeks before voters head to the polls and both Governor Scott Walker and democratic challenger Mary Burke kept Western Wisconsin on their radar Wednesday.

Millennials look to bigger cities for job opportunities

Wed, 10/22/2014 - 6:57pm
A new study by the American Planning Association shows more millennials are moving to bigger cities putting smaller cities like Eau Claire at risk for economic growth.

Democrat and republican parties urge voters to head to polls

Wed, 10/22/2014 - 6:57pm
With the November 4th elections less than two weeks away both democrats and republicans are busy urging voters to head to the polls.

Peterson Elementary celebrates school wide anti-bullying week

Wed, 10/22/2014 - 6:57pm
Respect and responsibility have two new meanings for students at one local elementary school.

Judge extends blocking Wisconsin campaign law

Wed, 10/22/2014 - 5:55pm
U.S. District Judge Rudolph Randa on Wednesday extended his temporary restraining order blocking enforcement of the law until Nov. 12.

Northwestern Bank contributes $100,000 to Confluence Project's Performing Arts Center

Wed, 10/22/2014 - 5:55pm
Jerry Jacobson, with Northwestern Bank, says the Confluence Project is key to keeping young people in the community.

Nursing home employee accused of stealing medication

Wed, 10/22/2014 - 5:55pm
The Eau Claire Police Department says 43-year-old Dawn Nocito of Eau Claire was arrested October 14th.

Walker hasn't applied for preschool grant

Wed, 10/22/2014 - 4:47pm
Gov. Scott Walker's administration has not applied for $60 million in preschool development grants from the federal government, a move decried as irresponsible by Democrats.

Police investigating vandalism in Lake Hallie

Wed, 10/22/2014 - 4:47pm
The Village of Lake Hallie Police received 4 complaints of Criminal Damage to Property that occurred between the hours of 9pm on Tuesday October 21 and Wednesday, morning October 22.

Obama heading to Wisconsin in rare stumping trip

Wed, 10/22/2014 - 3:43pm
President Barack Obama is stopping in Wisconsin next week to help Democrat Mary Burke in her tight race to unseat Republican Gov. Scott Walker, marking a rare campaign-trail stop for the president.

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