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City mgr.: Non-profit organization to apply for Confluence funding
Russ Van Gompel gave a presentation on the Confluence Project at an Eau Claire City Council meeting on Tuesday.
Poll: Democrat Happ leads Republican Schimel
A new poll shows Democrat Susan Happ leads Republican Brad Schimel in the race for attorney general, but nearly one-in-four voters are undecided.
Wisconsin governor's race remains dead heat
The latest Marquette University Law School poll shows Gov. Scott Walker and Democratic challenger Mary Burke remain in a dead heat.
Military: Jet in Virginia crash based in Mass.
Pentagon spokesman Air Force Lt. Col. Tom Crosson says the pilot of the single-seat aircraft was with the 104th Fighter Wing of the Massachusetts Air National Guard.
Money from poker run event to benefit La Crosse nonprofit organization
Augie's Poker Run was on Saturday at Augie's Bar and Grill in Bangor.
US economy forecast to grow by 1.5 percent in 2014
The Congressional Budget Office says the U.S. economy will grow by just 1.5 percent this year -- hurt by a poor first-quarter performance.
Sources: US considering new relief mission in Iraq
U.S. defense officials say the Obama administration is considering launching a humanitarian relief operation for Shiite Turkmen in northern Iraq who have been under siege for weeks by Islamic State militants.
Early season apples ready at Rochester orchard
The Zestar apple known for an earlier ripening season is ready for harvest this week at Sekapp Orchard in Rochester.
Workout Wednesday: Reaching fitness goals with playground equipment
The playground is not just for kids anymore. Turns out you can complete a workout just by using playground equipment.
Two arrested after crash on Hastings Way
Two people were arrested following a two-car crash on Business 53 in Eau Claire Wednesday night.
Wisconsin DNR urges hunters to use lands atlas
The state Department of Natural Resources is urging hunters and outdoor enthusiasts to use its public land access atlas.
Park officials allow Apostle Islands fire to burn
National Park Service rangers have discovered a fire on one of the Apostle Islands in Lake Superior that they say has been burning for weeks.
6 arrests in Northland human trafficking sting
Authorities conducting a human trafficking sting in northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin have made six arrests.
Missing boy found in Fox River
A missing 6-year-old boy was found in the Fox River in Neenah.
Man arrested following 3-county chase
A man is behind bars this morning after hurting another man in a fight and leading police on a chase that spanned three counties.
Annual run raises money for free dental care program
Dozens of people laced up their running shoes Tuesday night at Carson Park to help raise money for a good cause.
Domestic Violence: Getting help before it’s too late
Bolton Refuge House is just one of the resources available to victims of domestic violence in the Chippewa Valley.
Kwik Trip, Westconsin Credit Union in final plans for River Prairie Development
Altoona city leaders announce final plans for the River Prairie Mixed Use Development Area.
Ladysmith child pornography case heading to trial
A Ladysmith man, charged with child pornography, waives his right to a preliminary hearing, and is bound over for trial.
Two rushed to the hospital following Pierce County crash
Two people are in the hospital after deputies say a truck t-boned a car.