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NEW INFORMATION: UW-Eau Claire to name new athletic director Friday
The university says it will hold a news conference, and that both Chancellor James Schmidt and Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Beth Hellwig will speak.
Police looking for suspects in playground shooting
Authorities say the girl was caught in the cross-fire of a shootout on the playground of Clarke Street Elementary School Wednesday night.
NEW INFORMATION: Boy who fell from high-rise headed home soon
Musa Dayib suffered a broken spine and ribs as well as a concussion and a punctured lung.
Walleye bag limits increase on 447 lakes
Department of Natural Resources fisheries director Ron Bruch says the limit for walleye will increase to five per day on 269 lakes, three per day on 171 lakes and two per day on seven lakes.
Full 7th Circuit won't hear union appeal
The U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has rejected a request from two Wisconsin unions to re-hear an appeal they filed of Gov. Scott Walker's law effectively ending collective bargaining for most public workers.
Homicide charges filed against driver in deadly Washburn Co. crash
On Thursday, the Washburn County District Attorney filed the charges of Homicide by Intoxicated Use of A Vehicle against Ed Depies, 26, of Sarona.
Fox News anchor charged after Minneapolis airport arrest
Authorities say the 59-year-old network anchor was arrested about 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Northern Lights Grill in the main terminal.
Gasoline prices have familiar look as summer nears
The price of gasoline should look familiar to many drivers this Memorial Day. For the third year in a row, the national average will be within a penny or two of $3.64 per gallon.
Dehumidifier believed to have caused Eau Claire fire; two treated for smoke-related injuries
It happened at a home on Niagara Street around 8:35 p.m. Wednesday.
Holiday Vacations donates to American Legion Auxiliary's Poppy Drive
The recent Poppy Drive of American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 53 of Eau Claire, exceeded all expectations as the result of a large donation from Holiday Vacations.
3 incumbents yet to file non-candidacy forms
Three Republican state lawmakers who have said they will not be seeking re-election have yet to file the required paperwork officially declaring they will not be candidates.
NEW INFORMATION: Pagoda removed from former Woo's Pagoda restaurant
The Chippewa Valley Museum says it had a crew remove the pagoda from the building Thursday morning. A representative tells us it is headed to Banbury Place in Eau Claire.
Fairfax Pool to open for season May 24
The city’s only outdoor municipal pool will operate under an abbreviated schedule through Friday, May 30, and then resume standard hours starting Saturday, May 31.
HAPPENING NOW: Crews respond to fire on Truax Blvd. in Eau Claire
Crews are on the scene of a duplex fire on Truax Blvd. in Eau Claire.
Crash blocks lane on Highway 27 near Cadott
The Wisconsin DOT says it happened at 7:15 a.m. Thursday on Highway 27 at Edson Drive (40th Avenue), just south of Cadott. The Chippewa County Sheriff's Department says no one was hurt.
ONLY ON SUNRISE: Getting through airport security faster
This weekend, AAA predicts the weekend to be one of the busiest for travelers since 2000. So how can you prepare if your flying this summer? Try the TSA PreCheck program that can speed up the process of airport security.
Sesquicentennial license plates being replaced
Move over, sesquicentennial license plates.
After more than 17 years on the road, the red-lettered plates celebrating Wisconsin's 150th birthday are being retired.
Old Chippewa Falls homeless shelter getting new life
A former homeless shelter in Chippewa Falls could soon be getting a facelift.
Dunn Co. animal abuse case going to trial
A Dunn County woman who is accused of neglecting horses was ordered to stand trial.
Empire building being torn down in Chippewa Falls
Demolition on the Empire building in Chippewa Falls began on Wednesday. It will be replaced by a new chamber of commerce and visitor center.