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2 killed in head-on crash in Vernon County
Sheriff John Spears says the crash happened on Highway 35 near Stoddard Tuesday afternoon.
Lawsuit aims to strike down Ohio gay marriage ban
Civil rights attorneys have filed a lawsuit seeking to strike down Ohio's gay marriage ban and to allow same-sex couples to marry in the state.
ONLY ON SUNRISE: Local violinists shine in youth symphony
For the last 34 years, the Chippewa Valley Youth Symphony has helped area musicians take their talents to a new level like one dynamic duo.
Semi crashes off I-94 onto Highway 37
A semi drove off I-94 early Wednesday morning and crashed onto Highway 37 below. Shortly after, another semi crashed on I-94 near the first crash scene.
Brewers grind out extra inning win for second straight night, top Cards 5-4
Lyle Overbay singled in Khris Davis with the tiebreaking run and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals in extra innings for the second straight night, winning 5-4 in 11 innings Tuesday.
Living Life Gluten-Free
Experts discuss a disease associated with gluten intolerance and whether living a gluten-free lifestyle is a good idea.
Area farmers dealing with wet weather.
Local farmers say it's too soon to tell if the recent wet weather will affect when they can plant this years' crops.
Tomah VA Medical Center provides training for students
An area medical center that helps veterans is giving college students the opportunity to learn to take care of veterans.
Higher water bills following run order concerning people in Thorp
Water has been causing some big problems for an area town, but it's not from the rain.
Report issued on steps to prevent sexual assault at college campuses
The federal government is taking new steps to fight sexual assault on college campuses.
Lake Holcombe School hires new superintendent
School Board President Corey Grape says the board hired Columbus High School Principal Jeff Mastin on Monday night.
Eau Claire Co. building a dementia-friendly community
Eau Claire County was among 26 counties chosen in Wisconsin to take steps towards building a dementia-friendly community.
Man arrested in connection to burglary and fire at Marshfield business
Marshfield Police responded to an alarm at Avalon on 4th, just after 1 a.m. Tuesday. When officers got there, they saw the man trying to crawl out of the business through a window.
Family with ties to Eau Claire survives tornado, dealing with aftermath
A local family is happy to hear that their relatives are okay after their home was leveled by the tornadoes that tore through Arkansas Sunday night.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Crews to shut down freeway lanes near Osseo for $4,000,000 road project
The project will cost $4,000,000.
37,000 chickens killed in Pennsylvania barn fire
A fire official says the blaze may have been caused by an electrical malfunction.
Wisconsin veterinarian to help fight pig virus
The virus is believed to have come from China and showed up in the U.S. last May.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Lane of I-94 east shut down near scene of Jackson Co. crash
The Wisconsin State Patrol says the crash happened around 2:45 p.m. Tuesday on I-94 near Hixton.
Man arrested following high-speed chase appears in court
A man arrested after deputies say he led them on a high-speed chase appeared in Eau Claire County court Tuesday.
NEW INFORMATION: Investigators release photo of suspect in New Auburn robbery
On Tuesday, the Chippewa County Sheriff released the photo posted with this story.