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More spring snow to impact Western Wisconsin Wednesday

Tue, 04/15/2014 - 6:23pm
Another spring-time winter storm is set to impact much of Western Wisconsin and will likely dump some significant snowfall totals across northern Wisconsin. Expect this storm to make travel difficult right away for your morning commute.

Accountants now educating tax filers on Affordable Care Act penalties

Tue, 04/15/2014 - 6:23pm
Tuesday was the deadline to file income taxes. But next year, many people hoping to get a big refund, could see a penalty instead.

Local runner returning to Boston one year after bombings

Tue, 04/15/2014 - 6:23pm
A year has gone by since the bombings at the Boston Marathon. Now survivors and runners from last year, including an Altoona man, say they want to make it across the finish line again in tribute of the victims.

Taking care of your skin

Tue, 04/15/2014 - 6:23pm
The Skin Cancer Foundation said one out of every five people will develop skin cancer during their life time.

Man arrested in hostage situation is charged

Tue, 04/15/2014 - 5:23pm
31-year-old James Albrecht made his initial appearance in court Tuesday afternoon where a judge set a cash bond at $100,000.

Body found of man missing since August

Tue, 04/15/2014 - 5:23pm
83-year-old Adolph Koutny was reported missing on August 29, 2013 and an extensive search was conducted of the area around his home at 28334 155th Avenue in Cornell.

NEW INFORMATION: Suspect's name released in Altoona standoff

Tue, 04/15/2014 - 5:23pm
28-year-old Leonard Pope was taken to the Eau Claire County jail

Ex-Minnesota State, Mankato coach returning to job

Tue, 04/15/2014 - 4:20pm
Former Minnesota State, Mankato, football coach Todd Hoffner says he'll return to his old job after an arbitrator ruled he was wrongly fired.

Deputy hurt in line of duty passes away

Tue, 04/15/2014 - 4:20pm
On April 19th, 1991 Mike was assisting Burnett County Sheriff’s Department in the Village of Webster WI when he was shot and seriously injured. Due to his injuries, Deputy Seversen was permanently paralyzed.

Heating moratorium coming to an end

Tue, 04/15/2014 - 4:20pm
The law prohibits utilities from shutting off a customer's heat between Nov. 1 and April 15.

$89,000 Badger 5 ticket sold in Baldwin

Tue, 04/15/2014 - 2:12pm
The $89,000 winning ticket was sold at Baldwin Cenex Convenience, 930 10th Ave. in Baldwin.

Gov. Walker touring state, including Chippewa Falls, launching re-election Campaign

Tue, 04/15/2014 - 11:06am
Republican Gov. Scott Walker is officially launching his re-election campaign with a series of rallies across Wisconsin.

ONLY ON SUNRISE: Readers recognize National Library Week

Tue, 04/15/2014 - 8:00am
America is celebrating National Library week, so WEAU's Courtney Everett talks to a local school about how technology is keeping kids engaged.

FBI director to meet with reporters in Milwaukee

Tue, 04/15/2014 - 6:56am
The head of the FBI is scheduled to meet with reporters in Milwaukee, as part of his effort to visit all of the agency's 56 field offices.

School District considers adding off-site clinic for employees

Mon, 04/14/2014 - 11:39pm
Adding the off-site clinic would allow both the district and its nearly 1,400 employees an opportunity to save on healthcare costs.

Common School Fund helps ensure books are on school library shelves

Mon, 04/14/2014 - 10:38pm
You may not have heard of the Wisconsin Common School Fund but it has been helping make sure books are on school library shelves since Wisconsin became a state.

Flood potential to extend into the week

Mon, 04/14/2014 - 9:36pm
The rain and snow may have moved out, but the potential for flooding still exists for the next couple of days.

SWAT team responding to Altoona standoff

Mon, 04/14/2014 - 9:36pm
Several law enforcement agencies are on the scene of a stand off in Altoona.

Too young for cell phones? Sprint targets 5-year-olds with new phone

Mon, 04/14/2014 - 7:31pm
It's a question parents have been debating for more than a decade

Regis Catholic Schools students test higher than national average

Mon, 04/14/2014 - 7:31pm
In 2013 Regis students tested above the 85th percentile in both reading and math in grades 2, 4, 6 and 8.

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