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Colfax teen dies after crashing motorcycle into trees
The Dunn County Sheriff's Department says an officer tried to pull over the 19-year-old motorcycle driver. That's when he took off.
Happ wins Democratic attorney general primary
Jefferson County District Attorney Susan Happ has won the Democratic nomination for attorney general.
Bradley wins GOP primary for secretary of state
Republican Party activist Julian Bradley has won the GOP Wisconsin primary for secretary of state, defeating state Rep. Garey Bies.
Adamczyk beats Melchert in GOP treasurer race
A small business owner who wants to eliminate the office he is running for won the Republican primary for state treasurer.
Tony Kurtz gets Republican nod for November election
Kurtz will take on Democratic incumbent Ron Kind in November.
Church prepares hundreds of kids to head back to school
Peace Lutheran Church says just under 500 backpacks were handed out to kids at Longfellow Elementary Tuesday afternoon.
US Rep. Duffy fends off challenge in GOP primary
U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy has fended off a Republican primary challenge from a real estate broker.
Polls closed in Wisconsin primary
Polls are closed across Wisconsin in the primary election with hundreds of races on the line.
Lauren Bacall, sultry-voiced actress, dead at 89
Lauren Bacall, the award-winning actress and Humphrey Bogart's partner off and on the screen, has died. She was 89.
Democratic voters show support for Burke
Democratic voters are showing support for Mary Burke in the governor's race primary where she faces only nominal opposition from state Rep. Brett Hulsey.
Robin Williams'death sparks conversation about suicide prevention
Robin Williams' death has sparked a conversation, not only about his memorable work and humor, but also about mental health issues.
Crews building recreation trails at La Crosse County Landfill
La Crosse County's landfill is getting an additional use.
One high school athele is sitting out from sports because of concussions
After four concussions one local mom has decided to sit her son out from hockey and football at Memorial High School in Eau Claire.
Eau Claire bar owner pleads guilty to filing false tax returns
36-year-old Jared Jerome Hart, who owns the Pickle bar, made the plea in federal court Tuesday.
Three military memorial walls travel through Wisconsin
Three military memorial walls, never presented together before, were formally escorted by more than 130 motorcycles on a 187-mile procession Tuesday.
Lorman Education Services to lay off 42 workers
In a letter to the Department of Workforce Development, Lorman said the layoffs are permanent and will go into effect on October 6th.
Walker declares “Purple Hearts for Healing Day” in honor of Waukesha girl
Governor Scott Walker issued a proclamation declaring Wednesday, August 13 as “Purple Hearts for Healing Day” across the state of Wisconsin.
Retired Trempealeau Co. Sheriff dies
Sheriff Darryl McBride (ret.) worked for the for the Trempealeau County Sheriff's Office from 1966 to 1992.
Wisconsin's state health plan among richest
A new report says Wisconsin state employees have one of the richest health insurance plans in the country and also pay among the highest premiums for that coverage.
DECISION 2014: Voter turnout in Eau Claire at 2 percent as of noon Tuesday
An early figure for the City of Eau Claire shows voter turnout was just 2 percent.
