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Lew says economy still facing major challenges

Wed, 06/11/2014 - 11:14am
Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew says the economy should grow at much stronger rates the rest of this year as the country overcomes the impact of a harsh winter.

Official: FBI asked to investigate VA health care

Wed, 06/11/2014 - 11:14am
A U.S. law enforcement official says the Justice Department has formally asked the FBI to review materials provided by the Veteran Affairs inspector general.

Wisconsin gay marriages continue amid court fight

Wed, 06/11/2014 - 10:13am
Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen and the American Civil Liberties Union faced a Wednesday deadline to file arguments in the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Attorney says gay marriage licenses are valid

Wed, 06/11/2014 - 10:13am
A county clerk and an attorney say gay marriage licenses issued by county clerks are legal even if the state Vital Records Office is not processing them.

Man arrested for stealing statues from Eau Claire shop, heroin possession

Wed, 06/11/2014 - 10:13am
Officers say the case highlights the importance of collaboration between the community, the Eau Claire Police Department, and other law enforcement agencies by working together to solve complicated, multi-jurisdictional crimes.

NEW INFORMATION: Chippewa Co. now accepting marriage license applications for same-sex couples

Wed, 06/11/2014 - 10:13am
Chippewa County will not be denying applicants for same-sex marriage licenses.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Crews block stretch of State Hwy. 64 near scene of crash

Wed, 06/11/2014 - 10:13am
The Wisconsin State Patrol says the crash happened around 9:15 a.m. Wednesday near the U.S. Highway 53 interchange.

Blood center launches summer drive

Wed, 06/11/2014 - 10:13am
Center officials say the demand for blood rises in the summer because more people travel and get into crashes.

Fight rages over definition of Tennessee whiskey

Wed, 06/11/2014 - 9:13am
It's among the epicurean battles being waged around the world over what food and drink should carry special status as local and unique.

No criminal charges in high school fire

Wed, 06/11/2014 - 9:13am
Investigators say a16-year-old student started the fire in April by tossing a cigarette into a bathroom garbage can.

NASA postpones Mars 'flying saucer' test on Earth

Wed, 06/11/2014 - 9:13am
NASA has postponed its plan to send a "flying saucer" into Earth's atmosphere to test technology that could be used to land on Mars.

Tea party rejoicing at Cantor's defeat

Wed, 06/11/2014 - 9:13am
Republican tea party forces are rejoicing and the party establishment is somber or altogether silent in the wake of House Majority Leader Eric Cantor's primary defeat at the hands of political neophyte David Brat.

'Oil Pulling' trend claims to whiten teeth, improve health

Wed, 06/11/2014 - 8:12am
Forget whitening strips and special toothpaste, even professional whitening treatments. The answer to a brighter smile might be in the baking aisle at the grocery store.

2 girls accused of stabbing friend back in court

Wed, 06/11/2014 - 8:12am
Two 12-year-old girls accused of stabbing a friend 19 times and leaving her to die in a park in southeastern Wisconsin are due back in adult court.

Wheelchair track athlete surprised with trophy presentation

Tue, 06/10/2014 - 11:02pm
After taking 1st place in shot-put, 3rd place in the 400 meter dash and 5th place in the 100 meter dash over the weekend Holman knew he placed second in the WIAA Wheelchair Division. What he didn't know is the state runner up gets a trophy to call his own.

I-94/ State Hwy. 37 Ramps set to open tonight

Tue, 06/10/2014 - 9:02pm
The ramps at the I-94 and Highway 37 interchange may soon reopen.

Eau Claire city leaders approve Brackett Ave. construction project

Tue, 06/10/2014 - 9:02pm
Eau Claire City Council members approve a construction project on Brackett Avenue.

Divers find body of pilot in Lake Superior plane crash

Tue, 06/10/2014 - 9:02pm
Divers have found the body of a pilot whose small plane crashed into Lake Superior over the weekend.

Department of Veterans Affairs releases audit

Tue, 06/10/2014 - 8:01pm
An area VA facility has the shortest wait time for patients among Wisconsin’s three major medical centers.

Circus performers continue family tradition, spend life on the road to put on a show

Tue, 06/10/2014 - 7:01pm
For dozens of performers and staff, the show continues long after the grand finale.

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