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Reward offered in Manitowoc train car arson fire
Lt. Craig Jansen says Manitowoc police officers responded to the fire around 1 a.m. Saturday.
Sunny, Warm Saturday
(WEAU) -- Average highs for this time of the year are now down in the upper 60's. It's the time of year it really starts to feel like fall, but it will feel anything but fall this weekend. If you liked...
SportScene 13 for Friday, September 26th, 2014
SportScene 13 for Friday, September 26th, 2014 includes high school football highlights from Eau Claire Memorial at Hudson, Superior at Hudson, Rice Lake at Menomonie, Chippewa Falls at Eau Claire North, Elk Mound at Colfax, Chetek-Weyer. at Bloomer, Somerset at New Richmond, Fall Creek at Stanley-Boyd, Colby at Cadott, Pittsville at Altoona, McDonell at Athlens, and Augusta at Lincoln.
Student with Cognitive Disability Named Homecoming Queen
Students at Altoona High School celebrated Homecoming Friday night and for one student the night was extra special.
Milwaukee Bucks teach local kids how to play ball
A few familiar faces made a stop in the Chippewa Valley.
Clear skies for Friday Night Football
Clear skies expected Friday night into Saturday. A warm weekend is in the forecast.
Clearing up downtown Eau Claire construction concerns
With so much activity in downtown Eau Claire, it can start to get confusing, so we set out clarify some of the biggest construction concerns
TRAFFIC ALERT: Lake Hallie urges drivers to restrict use of 40th Ave. after paving
Crews are planning to pave 40th Avenue starting at 2 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday as part of the reconstruction of the road.
Warrens Cranberry Festival attracts large crowd
The world's largest cranberry festival is underway. The 42nd annual Warrens Cranberry Festival kicked off Friday.
Former police officer pleads guilty in Burnett County
Court records show 44-year-old Bradley Young, who is a former Waupun Police Lieutenant, pleaded guilty to taking and driving a vehicle without the owner's consent.
Harvey Hall Theatre added to registry of historic U.S. theaters
The theater is one block from Menomonie’s other historic venue, the 1889 Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts.
Officers reminding bikers to stay off sidewalks
According to city ordinance, bikes are not allowed on sidewalks in most of the Water Street district. They also aren't allowed on sidewalks in downtown Eau Claire.
Eau Claire prescription drop-off event to be held Saturday
The prescription drop-off event is Saturday. It's from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the front entrance of the Marshfield Clinic Eau Claire Center on Craig Road.
NEW INFORMATION: State Hwy. 35 re-opened at scene of crash near Trempealeau
All lanes were open at the crash scene as of about 4:20 p.m. Friday.
Lawmakers consider ways to raise money for roads
Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he's open to using money from Wisconsin's general fund to shore up the state's transportation budget while lawmakers consider other ways to raise money for roads.
Matthews listed as probable for Sunday's game
Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears.
Health Department confirms illness in Durand was caused by Campylobacter
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene have confirmed that the outbreak of gastrointestinal illness occurring in Pepin County, Wisconsin, was caused by Campylobacter.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Traffic snarled in two counties on I-94 east
Crews have shut down two exit ramps leading to Interstate 94 because of a traffic backup.
WHO: Deaths linked to Ebola pass 3,000
The World Health Organization says the number of deaths linked to an Ebola outbreak in West Africa has passed 3,000.
Texas congressman battles Paul Ryan for committee post
Congressman Paul Ryan's plan to take over one of the most powerful committees in Congress could hit a snag when lawmakers return after the midterm elections.