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Two men hurt in Monroe Co. crash
Two people were hurt in a crash in Monroe County on Saturday.
Deadline draws near for bill cutting cancer patients' costs
Gov. Scott Walker's spokeswoman says he will sign the latest version of a bill that would help cancer patients purchase chemotherapy pills, but it's still unclear if the proposal will clear the Senate.
Former Packer accepts university job
Former Green Bay Packers linebacker George Koonce has accepted a job at Marian University in Fond du
Ryan's poverty remarks distract from policy push
Rep. Paul Ryan is making poverty a signature issue as he tries to broaden his appeal ahead of a possible presidential run in 2016. But he's had to defend himself and his message against allegations of racism.
1 dead, 1 seriously hurt in Dane County crash
Authorities believe alcohol was a factor in an early morning crash that killed one man and left another seriously injured.
Icy Lake Superior means slow shipping season start
This year's shipping season is getting off to a slow start due to record levels of ice on the Great Lakes after an extremely cold winter.
Medford woman accused of moving, leaving pets
A plea hearing is scheduled for a Medford woman accused of leaving a dog and two cats behind when she moved out of her home.
Highway projects that could impact your drive this construction season
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has already started some its construction projects for the 2014 season.
Food pantries seeing more people come in
WAFER in La Crosse serves an average of more than 1,600 families and about 4,000 to 4,500 individuals per month.
Cold, snow killing turkeys and deer, restricting hunting permits
The cold and snowy winter has forced the state to allow less hunting for turkeys, and it could affect this year's deer hunting season.
Monroe County Sheriff announces retirement
Sheriff Pete Quirin says he will not seek another term as Monroe County Sheriff and will retire on January 5th, 2015, if not sooner.
Deputies still searching for suspect in January robbery at dollar store
The Rusk County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying the male suspect in the poster.
Crews at scene of rollover crash on Hastings Way
The crash involved at least two vehicles, with one of them landing on its side.
Woman killed in Polk County crash
The crash happened around 10:15 on Highway 87 in the Town of Sterling, near the Wisconsin-Minnesota border.
Man sentenced for threatening to stab woman
30-year-old Aaron Berg of Eau Claire was ordered to serve 90 days in jail and three years of probation.
Two women face prostitution charges
Two women face prostitution charges after officers say they posted ads offering sex for money.
Lindner scores 33 points as Neillsville girls basketball advances to WIAA D3 championship game
Jenny Lindner scored 33 points including 18 of 19 free throws as the Neillsville girls basketball team beat Brodhead Juda 51-43 in overtime in the WIAA Division 3 state semifinals
Three people injured in HWY 53 crash
Three people are injured in a crash on Highway 53 in Galesville.
NEW INFORMATION: Neillsville officer cleared in fatal shooting investigation
Neillsville Police Department Officer Aaron Bembnister has been cleared in the fatal shooting investigation of 23 year-old Ricky Taylor.
Teen charged with faking cancer, theft
Nineteen-year-old Celina Winchell is charged with obstructing an officer and theft. Prosecutors allege Winchell said on Facebook that she had lung cancer and couldn't afford treatment.