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Crash simulation gives local students a reality check
Students at an Eau Claire high school got a reality check Thursday afternoon, all in the name of education and awareness.
Training Day: From citizen to officer
The Eau Claire Police Department has 100 officers. They're tasked with protecting and serving the more than 65,000 of us living in the community.
Idea to add new, increase current tax on beer discussed at E.C. County committee meeting
An idea to raise the current state beer tax and add additional tax to beer purchased at a bar was discussed at an Eau Claire County committee meeting on Thursday.
Packers take Alabama safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix with first round pick
The Packers have selected Ha Ha Clinton-Dix in the first round of the NFL draft, adding a hard-hitting safety to a defense that needed playmakers.
Walker touts tourism in the Chippewa Valley
National Tourism week is in full swing.
Relatives' DNA can soon be used for police investigations
A controversial investigation method could soon start in Wisconsin.
6th graders raise money for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals
Two area sixth graders are giving back to an organization that’s helped a teacher’s son and family.
Campaign hopes to start conversation about mental illness
Chippewa County says it’s seen its rate of suicide double over the past year. That's just one of the reasons why the city kicked off the campaign to get people talking about mental health issues and hopefully remove the stigma attached to getting help.
Packers' next shareholder meeting is in late July
If you own shares of Green Bay Packers stock, you could be among the first to see the stadium's latest renovations.
COMMUNITY FIRST: Filling the Dream event to raise funds for Special Olympics
Filling the Dream is Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Mega Holiday gas stations in Eau Claire, Altoona, Lake Hallie, and Chippewa Falls.
Eau Claire health department prompted to do more mumps testing
Eau Claire City-County Health Department Director Lieske Giese told WEAU 13 News that there are currently no cases of mumps in Eau Claire County.
Happ hesitates on criminalizing first DUIs
Wisconsin attorney general hopeful Susan Happ isn't convinced criminalizing first-time drunken driving offenses would be the right move.
Attorney: Shelly Sterling wants to keep Clippers
An attorney representing the estranged wife of Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling says she will fight to retain her 50 percent ownership stake in the team.
Lawmaker says all questions about Benghazi will be addressed
The Republican congressman who will head a new probe of the Benghazi attack is suggesting he will re-examine all of the issues surrounding the attack -- including some questions that have long been dismissed by Democrats and even some senior Republicans.
US syphilis rate up; mostly gay and bisexual men
Health officials say syphilis has reached its highest level since 1995 with the increase all in men.
Census: More Americans biking to work
The number of Americans who biked to work increased to 786,000 during the 2008-2012 time span, officials say.
NEW INFORMATION: Judge's ruling once again halts Walker probe
U.S. District Judge Rudolph Randa on Thursday issued an order in a separate case that allows for his previous order halting the probe to be effective.
18th Annual Breakfast in the Valley to be held June 13
It's at the Eau Claire County Exposition Center on Fairview Drive in Eau Claire.
Jobs rise, but work support programs still needed
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison who conduct an annual study of poverty have found jobs and earnings are beginning to rise again.
Deal reached to kill Wisconsin campaign limits
The state of Wisconsin has agreed to stop enforcing a limit on how much people can donate in total to candidates running for office.
