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US attorney calls shooting act of terrorism

Thu, 07/16/2015 - 2:39pm
A U.S. attorney says the killing of four people during a shooting rampage in Chattanooga is an "act of domestic terrorism."

Walker dings Clinton in New Hampshire stop

Thu, 07/16/2015 - 2:39pm
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says Hillary Rodham Clinton's tenure as secretary of state left many parts of the world more "messed up" than they were before she became America's top diplomat.

United pays miles to hackers who spotted IT-system flaws

Thu, 07/16/2015 - 1:09pm
Two hackers have scored a million frequent-flier miles each on United Airlines for finding security holes in the airline's computer systems.

Missouri mega-donor to host fundraiser for Walker campaign

Thu, 07/16/2015 - 1:09pm
Missouri's most prolific political donor is planning a fundraiser for Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's presidential campaign.

New information in Bloomer shooting

Thu, 07/16/2015 - 12:39pm
Police have identified the victim as Dustin Wallsch from New Auburn. Officers tell us he has a minor head wound, after a bullet grazed his head early Monday morning near the Bloomer fairgrounds.

Former salon employee serving jail time on sexual assault conviction

Thu, 07/16/2015 - 12:08pm
Assistant District Attorney Meri Larson said a jury convicted Quoc Van Bui, 26, on two misdemeanor charges of Fourth-Degree Sexual Assault on Wednesday.

Ethanol tanker erupts in fire following collision

Thu, 07/16/2015 - 10:54am
A tanker truck carrying ethanol has erupted in a huge ball of flames after colliding with a car on a highway in Dodge County.

The Big Reveal: WEAU announces launch of new outdoor set

Thu, 07/16/2015 - 9:24am
Thursday marks a special morning here at WEAU. The station is happy to unveil our new outdoor set, the WEAU Patio.

George HW Bush, 91, falls, breaks bone in neck, hospitalized

Thu, 07/16/2015 - 9:24am
A Maine hospital where 91-year-old former President George H.W. Bush is being treated for a broken bone in his neck says it's too early to say when he'll be released.

US homebuilder sentiment hits highest level since 2005

Thu, 07/16/2015 - 9:24am
U.S. homebuilders are feeling more confident in their sales prospects than they've been since the high-flying housing boom days a decade ago.

Police: Fleet Farm employee shot by shoplifting suspect

Thu, 07/16/2015 - 6:54am
Authorities have arrested two teenagers in connection with a shooting at the Fleet Farm store in Beaver Dam.

Vilsack: Federal law bars Wisconsin food stamp drug testing

Thu, 07/16/2015 - 4:54am
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says federal law bars the drug testing of food stamp recipients that Wisconsin plans.

Highway worker struck, killed in Lincoln County crash

Thu, 07/16/2015 - 4:54am
Authorities say a county highway worker is dead after he was struck by a car in north-central Wisconsin.

Wisconsin court to rule on Walker investigation

Thu, 07/16/2015 - 4:23am
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is set to announce whether investigators can resume a wide-ranging and secret probe into alleged election law violations during the Republican Gov. Scott Walker's 2012 recall campaign.

Milwaukee man charged in shooting deaths of 2 men

Thu, 07/16/2015 - 4:23am
A Milwaukee man is accused of killing two men who authorities say planned to rob him of cocaine earlier this month.

Search expanded for doctor who went missing in Door County

Thu, 07/16/2015 - 4:23am
Authorities have ramped up search efforts for a missing doctor in Door County.

Pabst Brewing to return to Milwaukee with new brewery

Thu, 07/16/2015 - 4:23am
Pabst Brewing Company is returning home to Milwaukee.

Celebrating 25 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act

Wed, 07/15/2015 - 10:38pm
25 years ago this month, the “Americans with Disabilities” Act was made law, and today, UW Eau Claire held an event to celebrate its anniversary.

Fans gear up for Rock Fest 2015

Wed, 07/15/2015 - 10:38pm
The stage is set and fans are ready to rock the weekend away in Cadott. Rock Fest 2015 will bring more than 50 bands to perform for thousands over the next four days.

Eau Claire police respond to expansion of traffic stop justification

Wed, 07/15/2015 - 6:11pm
A new Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling sets a different standard for how police can justify a traffic stop.

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