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Wisconsin police brace for new probe protocols

Sun, 04/20/2014 - 4:23pm
A bill revamping officer-involved death investigations would mean a culture shift for Wisconsin's largest police departments.

OWI fines hefty, but deterrence effect debated

Sun, 04/20/2014 - 4:23pm
The fine for a first drunken-driving offense, including court costs and surcharges, can be as high as $1,000. But industry experts are questioning whether heavy fines serve as effective enough deterrents

Volunteers help make sure no one goes without an Easter Meal this weekend

Sat, 04/19/2014 - 9:48pm
A group of volunteers wanted to help make sure no one in and around Eau Claire was without an Easter meal this weekend.

Power restored to 3,000 customers in Rusk Co.

Sat, 04/19/2014 - 8:37pm
Lights are back on for more than thousands of customers in Rusk County, after losing power Saturday afternoon.

School food service workers learn healthy recipes

Sat, 04/19/2014 - 8:37pm
A Wisconsin chef is teaching school food service workers in the Green Bay area the art of preparing healthy meals from scratch.

'Egg'-stravaganza of Easter egg hunts across Chippewa Valley

Sat, 04/19/2014 - 8:37pm
It was an 'egg'-stravaganza for families who went Easter egg hunting across the Chippewa Valley on Saturday

Facebook helps find owner of military bracelet

Sat, 04/19/2014 - 3:35pm
Employees at an Appleton supper club have been searching for the owner of a special military bracelet for more than a year.

Police investigate threatening letter in Stoughton

Sat, 04/19/2014 - 3:35pm
Police in Stoughton are investigating a threatening letter that was sent to a black teenager, with a photo that depicted him as the victim of a lynching.

Winnebago authorities rescue 22 animals from home

Sat, 04/19/2014 - 3:35pm
A Winnebago County woman has been arrested after authorities found nearly two dozen animals living in deplorable conditions in the Town of Clayton.

Bird enthusiasts to begin mapping purple martin

Sat, 04/19/2014 - 3:35pm
Purple martins will begin returning to Wisconsin to nest in coming days, but some bird enthusiasts say their numbers are on the decline.

Packers tailgate tour stops in Rice Lake, Barron Country

Sat, 04/19/2014 - 9:26am
The 2014 Green Bay Packers tailgate tour rolled through Northern Wisconsin on Friday with stops to Hayward, Spooner, and to the Barron County fairgrounds in Rice Lake.

6 suspects unaccounted for after nearly $40K stolen in Eau Claire "Homeless" check fraud case

Fri, 04/18/2014 - 6:55pm
Seven men face felony charges after police say homeless men were recruited to cash fake checks from Eau Claire businesses.

Scientists say Earth-sized planet could sustain life

Fri, 04/18/2014 - 5:53pm
NASA announced Friday that it found an Earth-like plant in a solar system 500 light-years away.

UW-L to implement Responsible Action Policy

Fri, 04/18/2014 - 5:53pm
An underage college student has too much to drink, and needs medical help, but doesn’t call 911, because they're worried about getting in trouble

Bernier to run for re-election to State Assembly

Fri, 04/18/2014 - 5:53pm
On Friday, Kathy Bernier officially announced she will be seeking a 3rd Term in the State Assembly.

Chipotle to raise prices

Fri, 04/18/2014 - 3:49pm
The restaurant chain announced prices would go up starting in the next three to six months.

Warrant issued for known sex offender

Fri, 04/18/2014 - 3:49pm
According to the criminal complaint, Jason C. Walker was convicted of second-degree sexual assault of a child in Pepin County in 1995, and is required to comply with the Wisconsin sex offender registry.

Chippewa River Trail open; River now nine feet below flood stage

Fri, 04/18/2014 - 1:45pm
The City of Eau Claire released its Chippewa River Update Friday morning.

Zydowsky picked to become next Menomonie schools superintendent

Fri, 04/18/2014 - 1:45pm
Menomonie School Board President Colleen Davis says current Cadott District Administrator Joe Zydowsky will start as Menomonie School District Administrator on July 1.

Arizona mom charged for leaving kids alone in car while at job interview

Fri, 04/18/2014 - 12:43pm
Thousands have signed a petition of support for Shanesha Taylor, claiming she had no choice but to leave her children alone.

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