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Meet Jeopardy's winningest woman, Julia Collins
At thirteen days and counting, Julia Collins is the top female contestant in the history of the game of Jeopardy.
Ugandan orphan choir makes stop in Menomonie spreading message of hope
Twenty-two kids made a trip to Menomonie to sing and spread a message from their homeland, nearly 8,000 miles away.
Local dealerships tackle General Motors Recalls
Tuesday General Motors issued a recall on some of its Chevy Aveo models, bringing the total number of vehicles GM has recalled this year to around 13.8 million.
Siegenthaler recognized as School Safety Patroller of the Year
AAA Wisconsin recently recognized Jacob Siegenthaler, who attends Halmstad Elementary in Chippewa Falls, as its School Safety Patroller of the Year.
Minnesota woman sentenced for Menomonie bank robbery
Ranya Al-Huthaili of Roseville was sentenced Wednesday. She also was ordered to pay restitution to all the banks.
Historic bridge in Chippewa Falls to undergo repairs
A historic bridge is being reconstructed after concerns that it may become unsafe to drive over.
California woman found 10 years after kidnapping
The Santa Ana Police Department said Wednesday that they have booked her captor, 41-year-old Isidro Garcia, on suspicion of kidnapping for rape, lewd acts with a minor and false imprisonment.
No students aboard in Minnesota school bus fire
Video shows the bus burning on an exit ramp off Interstate 94 in Maplewood Tuesday afternoon. Black plumes of smoke billowed out the bus windows.
Eau Claire County Board approves referendums on minimum wage, health care funding for November ballot
The county board approved putting the questions on the November ballot Tuesday night.
Dozens charged in child porn case in New York
Federal officials are accusing dozens of people in the New York City area -- including a police officer, a fire department paramedic, a rabbi, a nurse and a Boy Scout leader -- of using the Internet to collect and trade child pornography.
Students released at Ladysmith High School after power surge
It happened Wednesday morning.
President Obama salutes Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks
President Barack Obama is paying tribute to the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks, congratulating players and coaches for their triumphs in the field and their contributions to their community.
Gordy's County Market adding new fuel locations
Gordy's County Market is pleased to announce that construction is underway to add fuel locations to their Ladysmith and Neillsville Gordy’s County Market locations.
Local unemployment rates down again in Wisconsin
The Department of Workforce Development reports that preliminary unemployment rates dropped in all but two counties in April.
Sex offender being released in Tomah
Upon his release, Brian Vadnais will be residing at 1515 Kilbourn Avenue in the City of Tomah.
CONSUMER ALERT: Nest recalling 440K smoke alarms for safety risk
The Nest Protect Smoke + CO alarms allow users to temporarily silence some alerts by waving their arm near the unit.
Poll shows Wisconsin governor's race a dead heat
The Marquette University law school released its poll Wednesday.
Nigeria extremists attack more villages; 48 dead
The attacks happened between Tuesday night and early Wednesday.
Video seeks help in preventing species invasions
Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin are sponsoring the video.
Milwaukee's Gomez visits child struck by foul ball
The boy, who has not been identified, was sitting behind Atlanta's first-base dugout Tuesday night when he was struck by Gomez's liner in the seventh inning.