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It may be several months away, but organizers are already getting ready for this year's Oktoberfest in Chippewa Falls.

After last Tuesday’s election, one local political race ended in a tie, so today a unique tiebreaker was used to determine who won the seat.

It's not your average science fair. Underwater robots, life saving gear and even chickens in each room of the White House.

There will be a recount for an Eau Claire County Board seat.

When most people think of flying, they think of large jet airliners that take you across the country, but for cadets involved in Eau Claire’s Civil Air Patrol, aviation it’s something much more.

Four days and over fifty bands. Rock Fest 2015 came to an end.

A man is arrested at Rock Fest for getting into a fight with security guards and stabbing another person.

Wisconsin Republican Gov. Scott Walker is scheduled Monday to sign a bill banning abortions at or beyond 20 weeks of pregnancy.

Xcel Energy says the number of Minnesota customers still without electricity after a weekend storm continues to shrink.

A spokesman for George H.W. Bush says doctors are pleased with the progress the former president is making since he fractured a bone in his neck during a fall last week.

Congress' midsummer to-do list may take until Christmas to clear.

Hall of Fame quarterback Bart Starr's son said his father's health is improving following two stokes and a mild heart attack.

When University of Wisconsin researchers study stem cells, they typically seek to create skin and organs. This summer, they seek to create scientists.

Brett Favre has returned to Lambeau Field, where the Green Bay Packers will be inducting their former MVP quarterback into the team's Hall of Fame on Saturday night.

Saturday's lineup brought fans in from across the country and even overseas.

Chain saws were hard at work Saturday in Fall Creek as people cleaned up after early morning storms. Power was lost and strong winds toppled trees.

The weather pulled through this year for the 8th annual Freedom Fest held at UW-La Crosse.

An ice cream and pie social was held in Augusta Saturday afternoon to celebrate the religious liberty for Amish citizens.

Favre's No. 4 jersey will also be retired in a ceremony inside Lambeau. More than 67,000 people are expected to watch in the stadium bowl on video boards.

The cause of the fire is under investigation at this time. The Wisconsin State Fire Marshals Office, Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department are assisting the department with the fire scene investigation to determine a cause and origin for the fire.