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Heavy rain causes washouts on Town of Rusk roads
Crews will end up replacing culverts and re-finishing the tops of the roads.
HAPPENING TONIGHT: Fairytale Ball for Kids
The event, benefiting the Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild, will run from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at The Florian Gardens in Eau Claire.
First lady to deliver president's weekly address
The White House says she will focus the radio and Internet address on Mother's Day and the nearly 300 girls who remain missing after being kidnapped more than three weeks ago from their school in Nigeria by an Islamist extremist group whose leader has threatened to sell them.
Baby names: Noah ends Jacob's 14-year run at top
The Social Security Administration announced the most popular baby names Friday.
USDA: US corn yields to offset lesser acreage
The U.S. Department of Agriculture released Friday its first World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report of the year.
Woman accused of stealing elderly mother's money
Prosecutors filed a felony Theft charge against Rachel Goodpaster, 55, of Eau Claire on Monday.
COMMUNITY FIRST: Letter carriers to take part in Stamp Out Hunger effort Saturday
Letter carriers throughout Wisconsin and the country will collect non-perishable food items left by mailboxes and in post offices.
More police to patrol La Crosse streets this weekend
On Friday, the La Crosse Police Department said on its website that the extra officers are working Friday and Saturday.
Minn. liquor-law feud ends quietly in Legislature
The debate over cracking open Minnesota's ban on Sunday liquor store sales has ended with a whimper.
Boehner names GOP members of committee on Benghazi
Democrats aren't sure they want to be part of a probe that House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi calls a "political stunt."
US: Syrian chemical facilities must be destroyed
The State Department's top arms control official says that surrendering 100 percent of its chemical weapons will not bring Syria fully into compliance with the commitments it made to eliminate its arsenal.
Court sides with US in cell tracking records case
A federal appeals court has sided with the Justice Department in a public records dispute over cell phone tracking data.
UW students launch "Jump Around" petition
University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates think they're the cream of the crop and will rise to the top -- and they want to hear it one last time.
Law enforcement not amused by water plunge stunt
Law enforcement and rescue personnel say a seemingly harmless act for charity has potentially dangerous consequences.
Offical: Koch Brothers plan $125m midterm push
The investment marks a significant escalation for the Koch Brothers' main campaign arm.
US job openings slip in March after strong gain
U.S. employers advertised slightly fewer jobs and slowed hiring a bit in March, though the declines came after healthy gains the previous month. The figures suggest the job market is improving in fits and starts.
Postal service had $1.9 billion quarterly loss
The agency said Friday that the loss for the quarter ended March 31 matched the $1.9 billion in red ink in the same period last year.
SUV crashes into concert venue
The driver of an SUV crashed into a University of Wisconsin-Marathon County building where a jazz concert was underway.
Mid America Chamber Executives honor McCoy
Bob McCoy was recognized for his dedicated 34 years leading four Chambers in Rock Rapids, IA, Fairmont and Albert Lea, MN, and Eau Claire.
ONLY ON SUNRISE: Local florist mom juggles busy weekend
Prom season and mom season are kicking off, leaving a lot of local florists busy. But what do you do when your a mom and florist? WEAU's Courtney Everett shares the story of how one women juggles the balancing act.