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On Thursday, crews could be seen working on taking down parts the building at 2. S. Barstow Street in downtown Eau Claire.

Students and parents hauled in boxes, suitcases, futons, and all the other essentials for college dorm life.

The former Trek Bicycle Executive addressed the Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce Thursday morning.

38-year-old Eric Hall was released from prison June 10th. Since then, police say he's stolen multiple vehicles, committed several burglaries, was involved in a high speed chase, and assaulted a police officer.

Today, Governor Scott Walker appointed Anna Becker to serve as judge of the Jackson County Circuit Court, replacing recently retired Judge Thomas Lister.

Newly released records show state Justice Department field offices across Wisconsin have delayed investigating child pornography tips for months.

Comedian Joan Rivers is in a New York City hospital, according to police and hospital officials who say she was rushed there from a doctor's office after going into cardiac arrest.

One man who's biking across the country to raise money to help kids with serious medical conditions was in the area Thursday.

Deputies say the Labor Day weekend is the heaviest traveled holiday as we go on vacation one last time before school starts.

Several officers could be seen looking at items near an open dumpster between two apartment complexes early Thursday afternoon.

Wisconsin tax collections are more than $281 million short of estimates, a drop that could require the Legislature to take action to keep the budget in balance.

The board that recently rejected a post office request to extend its lease is now scheduled to meet again about a similar proposal.

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says dairy farmers can begin signing up Sept. 2 for a new program that replaces old subsidies.

"Augie," who owns Augie's Bar and Grill in Bangor and organizes the event, said nearly 80 people participated in the 4th annual Augie's Poker Run on Saturday.

Researchers say they tested water samples from tanks containing small fish for sale as bait at more than 500 shops around the eight-state region.

Along with showcasing the best of television acting, this week's Emmy awards also highlighted some great fashion. You might think those gorgeous red-carpet gowns are out of reach, but local experts say think again.

Federal researchers next week will start testing humans with an experimental vaccine to prevent the deadly Ebola virus.

Wisconsin wildlife officials are reminding hunters that the state's new extended mourning dove season will begin next week.

Gov. Scott Walker's administration has warned the Potawatomi tribe that it could lose nearly 2,000 slot machines if it succeeds in withholding its $25 million annual payment to the state.

Wisconsin officials have confirmed an invasive worm species has been discovered in Appleton.