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Chippewa Falls man hurt in motorcycle crash

Wed, 07/23/2014 - 8:08am
A Chippewa Falls man was airlifted to the hospital, after he crashed his motorcycle in Pierce County.

Eau Claire sled hill gets put to use during warmer months

Tue, 07/22/2014 - 9:51pm
A popular Eau Claire sledding hill is getting new life this summer.

Gov. Walker visits Stanley to praise a local company

Tue, 07/22/2014 - 8:48pm
Governor Walker made a stop in Clark County Tuesday afternoon to praise a local company for its work.

Boy Scouts learn how to shoot, become leaders at Barron Co.'s Camp Phillips

Tue, 07/22/2014 - 8:48pm
Thousands of campers have made their way to Rice Lake to learn how to climb, swim and shoot, but scouts are learning more than survival skills.

Union of deputies declares no confidence in Sheriff Dennis Smith

Tue, 07/22/2014 - 7:46pm
Smith has been Dunn County Sheriff since 2001. He is running for re-election.

Yellow Ribbon Program helps non-resident vets at UW-Stout

Tue, 07/22/2014 - 6:45pm
Starting in August, non-resident veterans will have access to tuition funding through the Yellow Ribbon program in addition to the Post 9/11 GI Bill at the University of Wisconsin-Stout.

Area school districts prep for coming school year

Tue, 07/22/2014 - 6:45pm
It may seem far away now but the school year is fast approaching and districts across the Chippewa Valley are trying to finish up their summer projects before school is back in session.

500 Club for Kids tries to promote healthy food options

Tue, 07/22/2014 - 6:45pm
An area health system is taking action to help fight childhood obesity.

Three suspected, two charged in string of burglaries in Buffalo Co.

Tue, 07/22/2014 - 6:45pm
Deputies expect more arrests after catching three suspects in a string of burglaries.

Winona State football player dies Monday during workout

Tue, 07/22/2014 - 5:44pm
KARE-TV in Minneapolis cites a statement from the university in reporting that Shawn Afryl, 22, died at Maxwell Field.

Baldwin among senators seeking emergency wildfire fighting money

Tue, 07/22/2014 - 5:44pm
They sent a letter to Senate leaders asking for passage of emergency legislation to allocate $615 million for use in fighting wildfires.

U.S. Representative, Sean Duffy, presents medal to local veteran

Tue, 07/22/2014 - 5:44pm
Duffy presented the Legion d'Honneur medal to Sergeant Anton F. Jacks, a veteran who served in France, Belgium, and Germany during World War II.

Plans to renovate Rainbow Arch Bridge put on hold

Tue, 07/22/2014 - 4:42pm
Mayor Greg Hoffman says issues with funding have delayed plans.

Mondovi man killed in motorcycle crash

Tue, 07/22/2014 - 3:41pm
The Pepin County Sheriff's Department says the crash happened around 6:15 Tuesday morning on Highway H near Albany N, which is north of Mondovi.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Brackett, Harding Aves. to be closed starting Monday for construction project

Tue, 07/22/2014 - 3:41pm
The Brackett Avenue and Harding Avenue reconstruction project, from Lee Street to Donnellan Lane, is scheduled to begin on Monday, July 28th.

Gay couples' lawyers object to full-court hearing in Indiana

Tue, 07/22/2014 - 3:41pm
Attorneys for same-sex couples challenging Indiana's gay marriage ban are objecting to the state's request that all 10 members of the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals hear the case.

Woman arrested for 2nd OWI with child in car

Tue, 07/22/2014 - 1:38pm
23-year-old Jolyn Beighley of Nekoosa is being held in the Jackson County jail.

Convicted Minnesota murderer seeks new trial

Tue, 07/22/2014 - 12:37pm
Jeffrey Lepsch of Dakota, Minnesota filed a motion in La Crosse County Circuit Court. Lepsch was convicted of killing Paul Petras and his 19-year-old son A.J. at their family-owned camera store in downtown La Crosse.

Wisconsin GOP files complaint over Trek ad

Tue, 07/22/2014 - 10:33am
A spokeswoman for Trek had no immediate comment on the complaint filed with the state Government Accountability Board.

Goodwill, feds investigate possible data breach

Tue, 07/22/2014 - 10:33am
Nonprofit organization Goodwill Industries Inc. is working with federal officials to investigate a possible security breach.

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