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Man charged in Eau Claire County crash
30-year-old Lucas Tait and his passenger both went to the hospital after the crash on July 23rd.
Road buckles in Chippewa Co. for second time in two days
It happened around 12:45 Friday afternoon on State Highway 29 near 30th Street, which is east of Elk Mound.
Crash backs up traffic on Highway 93
It happened around 3 p.m. at Highway 93 and Highway 53. The crash involved several vehicles.
Israel, Hamas accuse each other of breaking truce
At least 44 Palestinians are now reported dead in the violence that erupted in a southern Gaza town, as a cease-fire that began less than two hours earlier fell apart.
NEW INFORMATION: Wisconsin voter ID ruling creates confusion
A court-ordered change to Wisconsin's photo identification law designed to cut down on voter fraud is creating confusion that some say may lead to more lawsuits and, ironically, fraud.
ONLY ON SUNRISE: Wisconsin front and center for 'National Mustard Day'
This weekend marks a salute to what some call the superhero of condiments. It's National Mustard Day and Wisconsin is front and center.
Charges expected in killing of Mendota Heights cop
Prosecutors are planning to file charges against the man suspected of killing a Mendota Heights police officer.
Plans underway to retrieve Americans with Ebola
Plans are underway to bring back the two American aid workers sick with Ebola from Africa.
NEW INFORMATION: DOT warns of possible traffic backups as I-90/94 Challenge begins
The department says major statewide events, heavy travel, and construction zones may cause backups during the weekend.
Investigators set up base near wreckage of Malaysia Airlines plane
Dozens of international investigators are setting up a base of operations at a chicken farm in eastern Ukraine. From there, they will carry out a search of the surrounding area for debris from the Malaysia Airlines crash, and the remains of as many as 80 of the people on board.
2 Americans detained in North Korea seek US help
Two Americans charged with "anti-state" crimes in North Korea say in a video that they expect to be tried soon and possibly receive long prison terms, and appeal for help from the U.S. government.
Harley-Davidson resumes production of touring bike
Harley-Davidson plans to resume sales of its most popular model.
CONSUMER ALERT: Harley recalls bikes for ignition switch problem
Ignition switch problems that have plagued General Motors and Chrysler have now turned up in the motorcycle business.
Wisconsin Supreme Court upholds porn convictions
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has upheld child porn convictions in two separate cases, overturning earlier rulings.
House GOP weighs new border bill to break logjam
House Republicans are considering a new border security bill that would add more money for the National Guard as leaders frantically try to win over reluctant conservatives.
Parents sue caregiver website company over death
Nathan and Reggan Koopmeiners say Care.com did not perform the background check they paid for when they hired Sarah Gumm in 2012.
Minnesota gay marriage law reaches anniversary
It's been a year since Minnesota's gay and lesbian couples got the right to legally marry.
Hearing set on stabbing suspect's mental health
The mental health of one of two 12-year-old girls accused of stabbing a classmate to please a fictional character is up for discussion in a Wisconsin court.
Guilty plea in crash that killed 2 motorcyclists
An Illinois man has pleaded guilty to charges resulting from a southern Wisconsin crash that killed two motorcyclists.
Wisconsin officials ask public to help count deer
Wisconsin officials are asking residents to keep a tally of deer they see in daylight hours.