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Tropical Storm Amanda forms in Pacific

Fri, 05/23/2014 - 10:43am
The storm poses no threat to land and remains far offshore.

Insanity defense filed in Purdue campus shooting

Fri, 05/23/2014 - 10:43am
Cody Cousins of Warsaw, Indiana, is charged with fatally shooting and stabbing 21-year-old Andrew Boldt of West Bend, Wisconsin, in January inside a classroom on the West Lafayette campus.

US new-home sales rose 6.4 percent in April

Fri, 05/23/2014 - 9:33am
Sales of U.S. new homes recovered in April after slumping in the previous two months. But Americans are still buying new homes at a slower pace than they did a year ago.

CONSUMER ALERT: US safety agency probes older Ram pickups

Fri, 05/23/2014 - 9:33am
The probe covers about 110,000 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups made by Chrysler from the 2004 through 2006 model years.

CONSUMER ALERT: Suzuki recalls GM-made small cars for fire problem

Fri, 05/23/2014 - 9:33am
The recall covers Forenza models from 2004 through 2008 and Reno models from 2005 through 2008. Both vehicles were made for Suzuki by General Motors.

Woman among world's oldest turning 115 years young

Fri, 05/23/2014 - 9:33am
Jeralean Talley was born May 23, 1899. The Inkster, MI resident went fishing last year and still gets around on her own with the help of a walker.

WWII vet from Eau Claire awarded top French award

Fri, 05/23/2014 - 9:33am
Richard Hogstad says the Legion of Honor medal he received last month represents the sacrifice of everyone who served during the war.

ONLY ON SUNRISE: Local artist uses power of music to change lives

Fri, 05/23/2014 - 6:22am
A 34-year old local songwriter and artist is making a difference in our area through his music. Plus, see how he's touching the lives of former prisoners nearly 2,000 miles away.

Altoona council votes down changes in garbage service

Thu, 05/22/2014 - 10:53pm
After taking public comment, the City Council ultimately decided to trash the plan to switch exclusively to one provider.

BREAKING: Crews search for missing man in Eau Claire River

Thu, 05/22/2014 - 9:40pm
Emergency responders are on the scene of an incident on the Eau Claire River.

Local business to offer seniors jobs and in-home care

Thu, 05/22/2014 - 8:36pm
As we age, we may need help to keep up with everyday life. Often, an in-home care service can provide that help, but one local in-home care service is offering seniors more than just the option to receive care.

Bud Grant autograph hot item at his garage sale

Thu, 05/22/2014 - 8:36pm
For those who didn't buy anything, Grant's signature came at a price. He charged $25.

WAFER to start Nutrition Education and Tools Project

Thu, 05/22/2014 - 6:00pm
An area food pantry is starting a new program to address nutrition, food insecurity and obesity.

Speed and alcohol believed to be factors in ATV crash

Thu, 05/22/2014 - 6:00pm
Investigators say a 41-year-old man and his 3 and a half year-old son were riding the ATV when the driver lost control and rolled over. Neither were wearing a helmet.

Gov. Scott Walker delivers remarks at Hi-Crush event in Whitehall

Thu, 05/22/2014 - 4:46pm
The event was held in recognition of company’s new location, which is creating 100 full-time jobs.

Two suspects arrested in Altoona drug raid

Thu, 05/22/2014 - 4:46pm
A SWAT team responded, and used what investigators describe as a "distraction device." It makes a loud noise, but does not cause damage.

Judge signs off on deal ending donation cap

Thu, 05/22/2014 - 4:46pm
U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman on Thursday signed the settlement agreement reached between the state and donor Fred Young of Racine.

CONSUMER ALERT: Ground beef recall expands; some distributed in Wisconsin

Thu, 05/22/2014 - 3:42pm
On Wednesday evening, FSIS officials said Gordon Food Service Marketplace of Wyoming, Michigan, had sent the meat to nine states: Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Wisconsin.

Great Lakes get more funding in Senate water bill

Thu, 05/22/2014 - 3:42pm
At least 10 percent of all federal funding for harbor improvement projects will go to the Great Lakes region under newly approved congressional legislation.

Gypsy moth aerial spraying update

Thu, 05/22/2014 - 3:42pm
Experts say spraying is necessary to control the spread of gypsy moth, a destructive and invasive pest that feeds on the leaves of oaks, maples, crabapple, birch and many other species of trees and shrubs.

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