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Chippewa Falls police trying to find men in theft, forgery case
The department wants your help in finding Isaac Lasiewicz, 22, and Nathan Johnson, 23.
NEW INFORMATION: Wisconsin gay couples set off for arguments
Two gay couples suing for the right to marry are off to Chicago to listen to oral arguments before a federal appeals court. Carol Schumacher and Virginia Wolf of Eau Claire are among them.
Woman hurt in Menomonie fire
She told investigators that she was trying to light a cigarette and had a seizure.
Minneapolis students head back to class
Students in Minneapolis Public Schools are back in the classroom.
Court asked to keep documents secret in John Doe
Two parties linked to a secret investigation into whether Gov. Scott Walker's campaign illegally coordinated with conservative groups in 2012 are asking a federal appeals court not to release any more documents in the case.
Stanley man killed in Clark Co. crash
The driver went to Our Lady of Victory Hospital in Stanley where he died from his injuries.
Hiker found safe after five-hour search in Barron Co.
She told investigators she had been walking on a trail, and was lost.
New UW-Stout Chancellor makes first major address
New UW-Stout Chancellor plans to speak to faculty and staff in first major campus address.
Vintage base ball team to wrap up season
A Wisconsin historical site's vintage base ball team is getting set to close out its season next month.
Outagamie County gets alcohol detection bracelets
Outagamie County will use alcohol detection bracelets to monitor repeat drunken drivers in a special court program.
Deputy held in slayings of wife, sister-in-law
A Fitchburg police lieutenant says charges are likely early this week against a recently retired Dane County sheriff's deputy accused of fatally shooting his wife and sister-in-law.
Ashley Furniture gets $6M tax credit, donating to city
Earlier this year, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation approved the tax credit for Ashley Furniture.
Cornell Camaraderie Club raises money to send packages to area soldiers
A local club is sending its thanks to soldiers overseas. Cornell's Camaraderie Club has sent more than 1,800 care packages to soldiers with local ties, over the last eight years.
Plymouth wants to be 'World's Cheese Capital'
The city of Plymouth wants to use the phrase "World's Cheese Capital" in marketing and tourism materials. But officials say someone else already has the trademark on a similar phrase.
Gender matters as 2 women top Democratic ticket
Democrat Mary Burke is the first woman to win a major party nomination for Wisconsin governor, but you wouldn't know that from her campaign. She rarely strays from her main message of job creation.
Deaths of 2 women in Fitchburg ruled homicide
Authorities have released the names of two women who died after a shooting in a Fitchburg home.
Wisconsin DNR considers inland salmon stocking
The Department of Natural Resources is weighing a proposal from the Green Lake Coldwater Fish Advisory Committee to stock Big Green Lake in Green Lake County with the salmon for four years.
Evaluation ordered in naked home invasion case
The 26-year-old Lucas Leffel is accused of entering four homes. He's charged with three counts of burglary and four counts of second-degree sexual assault of an unconscious victim.
Ryan says he's weighing possible White House run
When asked on Sunday about the possibility of running, Ryan said he and his family will "take very seriously and weigh" the decision next year. Ryan has said he is not eager to spend even more time away from his small Wisconsin hometown where he and his wife, Janna, have raised their own family.
Charter Communications working on restoring services
A Charter Communications spokesperson said the company is working on restoring services to its operating area.