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DHS says airstrikes may have 'disrupted' plotting

Tue, 09/23/2014 - 6:05pm
The FBI and the Homeland Security Department say there is no indication of advanced al-Qaida or Islamic State group terror plotting inside the United States. But they say airstrikes in Syria may have temporary disrupted attack planning against U.S. or Western targets.

NEW INFORMATION: Frat boots UWM chapter president amid drug probe

Tue, 09/23/2014 - 6:05pm
An international fraternity has revoked the membership of the president of its University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee chapter amid an investigation into whether local fraternity members slipped "date rape" drugs into party drinks.

NEW INFORMATION: Man accused of trying to skin dog enters not guilty plea

Tue, 09/23/2014 - 6:05pm
A Clark County man accused of attempting to kill his dog by skinning it alive has pleaded not guilty by mental disease or defect.

Court refuses to allow motion in voter ID case

Tue, 09/23/2014 - 4:39pm
A federal appeals court has refused to allow a liberal group to file a brief arguing Wisconsin transportation officials can't issue enough photo IDs to voters before the Nov. 4 election.

NEW INFORMATION: Man accused of hitting conservation warden with car arrested

Tue, 09/23/2014 - 4:39pm
The Pierce County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday that Corey Peterson, 38, of Turtle Lake was arrested in Polk County.

Vernon Co. crash involving horse-drawn buggy, car leaves two injured

Tue, 09/23/2014 - 4:39pm
The horse ended up with minor cuts, and both the car and buggy were severely damaged.

AG hopeful has plan to curb crimes against women

Tue, 09/23/2014 - 2:25pm
Republican attorney general hopeful Brad Schimel has unveiled a plan to curb crimes against women.

US: Over 50 countries agree to fight extremists

Tue, 09/23/2014 - 2:25pm
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says more than 50 countries have joined the coalition to fight the Islamic State extremist group.

UW-L student shares her Ebola evacuation story

Tue, 09/23/2014 - 1:19pm
A master's of public health student at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is sharing her story after being evacuated from Sierra Leone last month amid the deadly Ebola outbreak.

Two arrested in Prairie du Chien drug raid

Tue, 09/23/2014 - 12:12pm
Investigators served a search warrant and arrested Dustin C. Roh, 23, and Callie D. Kirschbaum, 35, both of Prairie du Chien.

Airstrikes in Syria: US, Arab allies hit Islamic State sites

Tue, 09/23/2014 - 12:12pm
Hours after the barrage of airstrikes began, Lt. Gen. William Mayville said the attacks took out key Islamic State training camps and facilities.

US: Ebola cases could hit 1.4 million by mid-Jan.

Tue, 09/23/2014 - 12:12pm
Since the first cases were reported six months ago, the tally of cases in West Africa has reached an estimated 5,800 illnesses and over 2,800 deaths.

Hotel ordered to remove tents for workers

Tue, 09/23/2014 - 12:12pm
When a Wabasha hotel didn't have enough rooms for all the migrant workers helping with the apple harvest, it set up a couple tents with cots and pillows. Now, the city has stepped in and ordered Coffee Mill Inn and Suites to take down the tents.

Police: 3 people dead in shooting at UPS facility

Tue, 09/23/2014 - 12:12pm
Police say three people have been killed in a shooting at a UPS facility in Birmingham, Alabama.

Attorneys want Wisconsin ballot lawsuit tossed

Tue, 09/23/2014 - 11:08am
Republican legislative leaders filed the lawsuit against the state Government Accountability Board in Waukesha County last week.

Top teachers union says beating Walker priority

Tue, 09/23/2014 - 11:08am
The head of the national teachers' union says beating Gov. Scott Walker is the organization's top priority in the upcoming Wisconsin election.

NEW INFORMATION: Packers ticket scam hit fans outside of Marshfield

Tue, 09/23/2014 - 11:08am
More Wisconsin residents have reported they were victims of a Green Bay Packers ticket scam through which police say a 37-year-old Marshfield man stole tens of thousands of dollars.

TTM Technologies buying competitor

Tue, 09/23/2014 - 11:08am
TTM Technologies, based in Chippewa Falls, makes printed circuit boards for electronic devices.

Eau Claire marks 'Banned Books Week'

Tue, 09/23/2014 - 11:08am
This is a special week at libraries across the country, Banned Books Week. It celebrates intellectual freedom, the freedom to read material some may call unorthodox or unpopular.

Anti-gun violence group lays out empty shoes to raise awareness

Tue, 09/23/2014 - 10:03am
A statewide tour to raise awareness about the impact of gun violence made its way to Eau Claire on Tuesday.

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