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McDonald's testing McNugget recipe without preservatives
McDonald's is testing Chicken McNuggets with no artificial preservatives as it works to revive its U.S. business.
Orlando police chief to officers: Stop using excessive force
Orlando's police chief has issued a new directive to his officers -- use "only the minimal amount of force necessary."
Dozens arrested in New York City gang crackdown
Charges are expected against more than 100 members and associates of two rival street New York City street gangs following raids in the city's Bronx borough Wednesday.
NEW INFORMATION: 1 of Domes in Milwaukee to reopen 2 days before target date
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele says the Show Dome at Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory will reopen two days earlier than the target date.
US House OKs bill extending Great Lakes restoration program
The U.S. House has voted to extend for an additional five years a program designed to improve water quality in the Great Lakes and make progress on resolving their biggest environmental threats.
Students showcase projects during Second Annual Altoona Maker Fair
Learning by doing. That's the idea behind the Second Annual Altoona Maker Fair. Students in 4th through 12th grades showcased projects related to science, technology, engineering, and math.
Solar garden lease approved
Tuesday night, the Eau Claire City Council voted in favor of a lease with Pristine Sun Wisconsin. That company will lease land at the Sky Park Landfill site.
City renews life jacket loaner board agreement at Riverview Park
Tuesday night, the city council unanimously voted to renew an agreement with the DNR to keep a life jacket loaner board at Riverview Park.
Funeral services set for Bloomer teacher killed in crash
Funeral services have been set for a Bloomer teacher killed in a crash over the weekend.
DECISION 2016: Sanders wins RI; Trump sweeps five states; Clinton wins three
Donald Trump has won the Republican primaries in Rhode Island and Delaware, sweeping all five of Tuesday's contests. Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton has won the Democratic presidential primaries in Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland.
New law looks to protect abused children with disabilities
The safety of children with disabilities who have been abused is at the heart of a new Wisconsin law.
Safe sleep program pushed to save infants lives
The unexpected death of infants occurs too often according to child care providers. That’s why the Children’s Health Alliance of Wisconsin presented two Infant Safe Sleep Trainings for child care providers in Eau Claire County.
NEW INFORMATION: Prescott woman charged with killing boyfriend, headed to jury trial
A Prescott woman charged with killing her boyfriend and hiding his body, is headed to jury trial.
NEW INFORMATION: Suspect in trooper chase bound over for trial
The man held up at gunpoint after leading troopers on a chase has been bound over for trial.
Local organizations hope to add light installation to Phoenix Park Bridge
Local organizers are working to attract more people downtown at night, by using Eau Claire’s Phoenix Park Bridge.
Gov. Walker signs bill requiring school CPR training
Wisconsin schools will be required to provide CPR training in every health course between seventh grade and 12th grade under a bill Gov. Scott Walker signed Tuesday.
Tomah VA completes 100 day plan
The Tomah VA Medical Center says it's made big changes to the way it prescribes pain killers to patients.
81-year-old homeless woman seeks shelter for herself, seven dogs
Marie Pederson was living out of her truck with seven dogs in the Wal-Mart parking lot when Cathy Adams took her in. But the women still need help.
Make-A-Wish helps wishes take flight
The Make-A-Wish Foundation is giving wishes wings in Nebraska.
Challenger Little League: Changing lives
It's your typical evening at Swope Field in Reno, NV. Little Leaguers enjoying America's pastime on the emerald diamond. But if you take a closer look, this isn't your typical game.