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Sen. Baldwin talks gas prices ahead of holiday weekend
Senator Tammy Baldwin was in our studio to talk about Fourth of July travel and the impact it is having on Wisconsin families.
Eau Claire and Altoona districts handle receiving less general state aid
Two area school districts are estimated to receive less general state aid for the coming school year than in years past. That's according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
Eau Claire man faces burglary charges in break-ins at storage units, tavern, pro shop
An Eau Claire man is accused of breaking into multiple storage units, a tavern, and a pro shop at a golf course during the spring.
NEW INFORMATION: Power restored to almost 4,000 customers in Eau Claire County
Xcel Energy says the outage happened around four Wednesday afternoon.
Homeowner shoots bear in Albertville
An Albertville man tells authorities he shot a black bear that came into his yard because he feared for his daughter's safety.
Live cam shows Arctic snowy owl, chicks in nest
The camera went live this week and is trained on the nesting site where as many as six chicks are beginning to emerge from the burrow near Barrow, Alaska.
Crews respond to possible fire at Erbert & Gerbert's
The Eau Claire Fire Department says it happened around 10 a.m. When they got there, they found smoke coming from a motor that is used to keep the basement dry.
Wisconsin man's boast leads to homicide charge
A Wisconsin man's boast about selling high-quality heroin has led to a homicide charge in a fatal overdose.
Water tests end after Wisconsin manure spill
The Fond du Lac County Health Department is ending water quality tests it had done since a manure spill in May.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Police ask drivers to avoid Hendrickson Drive, I-94 interchange due to fuel spill
Eau Claire police have responded to Hendrickson Drive (State Highway 37) and Interstate 94.
Crews investigating house fire near Colby
A fire appears to have caused significant damage at a house near Colby.
Safety agency says Chrysler recall too slow
The U.S. government's road safety agency says Chrysler is moving too slowly on a Jeep SUV recall announced last year.
Winona County sheriff to auction 4 seized horses
Bids can be accepted or rejected by Winona County Sheriff Dave Brand.
Parties want more time on John Doe filings
Prosecutors, a conservative group and two unnamed parties have asked a federal judge for more time to review documents that could be made public in a secret investigation into whether Gov. Scott Walker's campaign and right-leaning organizations violated campaign finance law.
Man arrested in domestic situation near Stanley
Officers arrested a man after calling in a SWAT team to respond to a domestic situation Wednesday morning.
Target asks customers to leave firearms at home
Target is asking its customers to not bring firearms into its stores, even where it is allowed by law.
Convicted sex offender to be released in Ladysmith Tuesday
Michael Crouse will be living at 402 W. Fritz Ave. in Ladysmith.
Medicaid expansion would cover 120k Wisconsinites
President Barack Obama is stepping up pressure on states that have refused to expand Medicaid eligibility.
Woman accused of stealing thousands while working for Sacred Heart Hospital
Prosecutors recently filed a charge of Theft of Movable Property against Marcia Arneson, 45.
Man wanted in Adams County arrested in Connecticut
The sheriffs office says 20-year-old Tyler Hand was taken into custody in Connecticut on charges of second-degree sexual assault of a child, use of a computer to facilitate a child sex crime, disorderly conduct and battery.