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The Minnesota Wild recalled Eau Claire native Jake Dowell Wednesday morning. Dowell scored 6 goals in 54 games for the Iowa Wild in the American Hockey League this season.

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration hosts the biannual take-back day. The next one is set to for April 26.

Here are statements released following the decision to approve the Eau Claire County referendum, which would contribute $3,500,000 toward the Confluence Project, and to reject the Eau Claire city referendum, which would have let voters decide whether the city could spend $1,000,000 or more on arts-related building projects.

Officers arrested Daniel Lauer, 26, of Chippewa Falls for OWI 4th and Causing Injury by the Intoxicated use of a Motor Vehicle. He was placed on a probation hold.

On April 1, 2014 after completing an investigation Autumn R. Ostrowski, age 31 of Ladysmith was arrested for conspiracy to commit First-Degree Intentional Homicide.

A local author is getting nationwide recognition through his book called, "Raised with Praise."

Supporters of the Confluence Project are taking the next step after winning their campaign.

Eau Claire City Clerk Donna Austad says voter turnout for the April 1st elections was better than expected.

UW-Eau Claire Chancellor James Schmidt issues statement regarding proposed Confluence Project.

Kincaid said that the 2014 race for city council has been the most energetic and demanding race that she has been a part of.

It's a day Wisconsin voters decided more than 100 local referendum questions state-wide, including two that could have a major impact on the future of the Confluence Project in Eau Claire.

The measure now heads to Gov. Scott Walker.

The Assembly passed those measures in February.

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

Current UW System and UW-Madison policies bar researchers from performing research on campus that can't be published, prohibiting them from doing classified government work on campus.

Chief Deputy Colin Severson did not know the extent of the boy's injuries.

The Wisconsin men's basketball team held their final practice in Madison on Tuesday before the Badgers travel to North Texas on Wednesday to get ready for Saturday's Final Four showdown with Kentucky.

One area city said it’s expecting a low voter turnout

President Obama said 7.1 million people enrolled for health coverage before Monday night's deadline, but some are still waiting to find out when and if they'll be covered.

The library will have regular hours Monday through Thursday of each week.