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Non-profit organizations often race the little plastic ducks as fundraisers.

Current Wisconsin law allows jailors to conduct strip searches if an inmate has been arrested for a felony or a number of different misdemeanors.

The team says in a statement that there will be a "major announcement" Wednesday afternoon.

Burke says her jobs plan focuses on creating more good paying jobs and making sure people have the skills to fill those jobs.

The bill allows the use of cannabidiol, an oil extract, to be administered under the care of a doctor.

Flynn's agent, Bill Johnson, confirmed the two sides had agreed to terms. Details were not announced.

Organizers say they have activities for all ages planned.

WIAA members vote to send the "enrollment multiplier" proposal to committee. No changes to athletic divisions next season.

Minot State University has named an interim head football coach, after newly hired coach Todd Hoffner decided to return to Minnesota State, Mankato.

A Portage County man convicted of helping to cash the Social Security checks of his presumably dead mother-in-law has been sentenced to 54 months in prison, and now his wife might have similar charges reinstated.

The public will have a chance to see the preliminary design for two highway improvement projects in Menomonie.

The Conservation Congress, a group of sportsmen that advises the Department of Natural Resources on policy, held its annual spring hearings across the state on Monday.

To qualify, the districts have to implement programs that teach students healthy eating habits and good nutrition.

The jury was sequestered at a hotel in Merrill overnight after beginning its discussions Tuesday.

4-H turns 100 this year! WEAU's Courtney Everett dug into the organization to see its changes over the last few decades.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is working to stock 316,000 trout across the state ahead of inland fishing season opener next month.

The Wisconsin Better Business Bureau is hosting special events at three locations across the state where people can shred sensitive documents to prevent identity theft.

An event designed to help people find volunteer opportunities was held in Eau Claire Tuesday.

The CDC says the number of poison center calls involving e-cigarettes is on the rise.

The proposal is quite simple in nature. All private schools in the state would have their enrollment multiplied by 1.65. A school of 100 would move up to 165, shifting their divisions to face stiffer competition in an attempt to even the playing field since, in theory; private schools can recruit better players.