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Carson Park celebrates 100 years in the community
From baseball games to festivals and museums, Carson Park in Eau Claire packs 100 years of history. The community was invited on Sunday to be a part of the park's centennial celebration.
Driver killed, another seriously injured in car vs. semi crash
One person was killed and another driver seriously hurt following a collision between a car and a semi truck in Monroe County.
Moose sighting near Elk Mound draws big crowd
The moose spotted Sunday near Elk Mound was so popular that several Chippewa County Sheriff's Deputies had to be called out to manage traffic and parking around the area.
Ceremony pays tribute to fallen firefighters
In the last year 107 firefighters in the United States have lost their lives in the line of duty. Sunday local firefighters paid their respects at a service at the Florian Gardens.
Two men killed in St. Croix Co. crash
Two people were killed in a crash overnight in St. Croix County.
Teen dies after being hit by car in Milwaukee
A 16-year-old Milwaukee boy has died from injuries he received when he was hit by a vehicle while he was crossing the street.
Wife: Starr recovering from strokes, heart attack
The wife of Hall of Fame quarterback Bart Starr says in a statement that he is recovering from two strokes and a mild heart attack and is making progress in rehabilitation.
Milwaukee man stops breathing on plane, dies
Authorities say a Milwaukee man died at General Mitchell International Airport after he stopped breathing while on board a flight from Las Vegas.
Justices' new term has expectations on gay unions
A Supreme Court term that is starting with a lack of headline-grabbing cases may end with a blockbuster that helps define the court's legacy under Chief Justice John Roberts.
Sword slaying suspect declared incompetent
A 29-year-old man accused of killing another man with a sword in Watertown has been declared incompetent to stand trial.
Church and hospital team up for coat drive
The community donated winter gear including coats, mittens, hats, and blankets. All the items collected were brought to the drive held Saturday at Redeeming Grace Church.
Surgical hospital shows off new facility at open house
Saturday the $38-million facility hospital opened its doors to the public at an open house.
Durand Football Team Finally on the Field
The Durand football team was back on the field today after dozens of students, many of them football players, were sick with a severe illness.
UWEC students and alumni celebrate homecoming
The annual Homecoming parade for The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire took place Saturday morning.
Clear night expected, frost possible in some areas
(SkyWarn 13)-- What a difference a week makes! This first weekend of October is certainly a far cry from just one week ago when temperatures topped out in the 80's.. seemingly going from summer to almost...
Missing horse reunited with owner
The medium sized, gray and brown pony was found wandering onto some property near Rock Falls and Meridean Friday.
Freeze could end growing season for immature crops
A freeze could stop the growing season in the upper Midwest as far south as Nebraska and Iowa, leaving farmers in a difficult situation because much of the region's corn and soybean fields are not quite ready for harvest.
5 charged in killing of 20-year-old in Superior
Five people have been charged in the killing of a 20-year-old man during an attempted robbery in Superior.
Legislature's budget panel OKs voter ID spending
The leaders of the Legislature's budget committee have told Wisconsin's elections board to go ahead and spend about $461,000 to educate voters about the voter identification law before the Nov. 4 election.
People gear up for early season blast of winter
People in the Chippewa Valley are bracing and dealing these cold temperatures and prospect of snow.