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Documents released related to Walker probe
The documents were released publicly Wednesday by the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, over an objection from conservative group Wisconsin Club for Growth which wanted to keep them secret.
Safety group to hand out Water Watcher Cards, life jackets at Lake Altoona Beach
The Water Watcher Card notes safe habits for parents to keep in mind at public pools with lifeguards or at unguarded areas where people swim.
Study: Psych drug ER trips approach 90,000 a year
A new study says bad reactions to psychiatric drugs result in nearly 90,000 emergency room visits each year by U.S. adults.
State agency involved in Owen newspaper fire investigation
A local fire chief has called in investigators from the Office of the State Fire Marshal to help figure out what caused a fire at an area newspaper building.
2 companies that outsourced jobs got state money
At least two companies that received money from Gov. Scott Walker's chief economic development agency later outsourced jobs to foreign countries.
Obama's counterterrorism director resigns
President Barack Obama is thanking the outgoing director of the National Counterterrorism Center as he wraps up a 24-year career in the federal service.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Crews shutting down highway lane near Hokah, MN
The road work is in Houston County, MN about 1.3 miles north of the Highway 16 intersection with Highway 44 in Hokah.
La Crosse man accused of exposing himself to girls
Prosecutors recently filed criminal charges against Jonathan McNell, 29.
CONSUMER ALERT: Harley-Davidson recalling 66,421 motorcycles
Harley-Davidson will notify owners later this month.
Ladysmith man arrested on suspicion of child pornography possession
A Ladysmith man is accused of having videos containing child pornography on a computer.
2 vacationing officers rescue crash victims
Husband and wife police officers from the La Crosse area who were returning from vacation are credited with helping victims of a fiery crash in Kentucky.
Judge won't speed up gay marriage stay decision
A federal judge will not speed up the briefing schedule in the American Civil Liberties Union request that she lift a stay on gay marriages in Wisconsin.
Burke reports raising $3.6 million in 6 months
Democratic candidate for governor Mary Burke's campaign says she raised $3.6 million over the first six months of the year and has more than $2.5 million cash on hand heading into the election.
Eau Claire Police Dept. hires three new officers
On Wednesday morning, officers Cory Reeves of Wisconsin Rapids, Mark Vang of Green Bay, and Tyler Larsen of Eau Claire were sworn in.
Ex-cop tied to suitcase deaths suspended 3 times
Fifty-two-year-old Steven Zelich is charged with two counts of hiding a corpse in Walworth County. Authorities say he's also a suspect in the women's deaths, although no homicide charges have been filed.
Clinic to give $10m dental grant back to state
Marshfield Clinic plans to return a $10 million state grant meant to help build a rural dental education facility.
Petition for release filed for man charged in Vine Street murder
Eau Claire County District Attorney Gary King tells WEAU 13 News that he received a notice for a hearing in the case of James Olson, 53, on Tuesday.
Ho-Chunk legislators skip vote on trust funds
Ho-Chunk Nation legislators aren't acting on a proposal to delay trust fund payments that members now receive when they are 18.
Walker requests SBA disaster declaration
Gov. Scott Walker is asking for a disaster declaration for Grant County due to storm and tornado damage from last month.
Lottery ticket worth $57,000 sold at Hammond gas station
The Badger 5 ticket was sold at Bob & Steve's BP Amoco Shop on 3rd Street.