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Police say at least five burglaries were committed or attempted in eau Claire since last Friday, but there are simple ways people can protect their homes.

Hundreds of firefighters gathered for the memorial of a fallen Eau Claire firefighter who lost her battle to cancer.

Representatives from the Eau Claire Department and the YMCA were at Lake Shore Elementary School today teaching 5th graders about water safety.

If you're driving through one area, you might encounter some construction.

An Assembly task force that researched Wisconsin's rural schools recommends more funding for schools and a change to the state's funding formula.

It happened at a hearing in La Crosse County court on Tuesday.

Those are the highlights from a report the Obama administration released Tuesday.

System officials have taken criticism for building massive surpluses while raising tuition.

A top attorney for the state Department of Transportation sought advice on interpreting a new motor vehicle lemon law from someone who had tried to stop the changes in the Legislature.

He calls it "kind of a unique experience," and says he's just glad the owl wasn't hurt.

The state reimburses counties for taking care of state roads. But counties spent more than expected on plowing and melting ice this past winter.

Spokesman Jay Carney says Secretary of State John Kerry reiterated the offer during a conversation Tuesday with Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan.

Democratic candidate for governor Mary Burke is scheduled to take part in a public conversation sponsored by two Milwaukee organizations.

Visit Eau Claire says crews worked on Water Street, South Barstow Street, and North Barstow Street Tuesday morning.

General Motors is issuing another recall, for a problem it's known about for at least a year.

Lake Arbutus will refill at steady rate until the lake level reaches its normal pool level.

The Obama administration released an updated report Tuesday on how climate change requires urgent action. The White House claims the impacts of it will touch every corner of the country.

Officials say a Wood County pallet manufacturer has been destroyed by fire.

Dogs have always been known as man's best friend, but an area sheriff's department has a new four legged colleague!

Low-flying planes will soon begin spraying for gypsy moth caterpillars across southern Wisconsin, with northern Wisconsin to follow in August.