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China: Vietnam detects signals from missing airliner
China's state media say Vietnamese authorities have detected signals from the missing Malaysia Airlines plane.
SportScene 13 for Friday, March 7, 2014
SportScene 13 for Friday, March 7, 2014 includes WIAA Girls Basketball highlights from these games: E.C. North at Chippewa Falls, E.C. Memorial at Marshfield, Osseo-Fairchild at E.C. Regis, Augusta at Fall Creek, Elk Mound at Neillsville, River Falls at Rice Lake, Amery at Barron, Flambeau at Cameron, West Salem at Durand, Stanley-Boyd at Mondovi, Gilmanton at Eleva-Strum
Eau Claire police ticketing fewer cars for calendar parking violations
All roads in the City of Eau Claire are subject to calendar parking rules. It started November 1, 2013, and runs through May 1.
Antoine, Graybill win US skeleton titles
Matt Antoine will be honored for his Olympic medal in his hometown of Prairie du Chien, Wis. on March 14.
New housing report puts WI at or near national loan averages
A new housing report shows Wisconsin home owners owe more than the national average, but Eau Claire realtors said it's not a major concern.
EQB releases final draft of silica sand standards
The EQB intends it to be a toolbox of resources local governments can use as they consider how to regulate silica sand.
Eau Claire County included in air quality advisory
The Department of Natural Resources issued the advisory Friday around 4 p.m. It runs until 11 p.m. Friday.
President Obama reveals education budget plan
President Obama said he wants to improve education at every grade level from early childhood through college.
Police remind drivers to follow traffic light laws
Eau Claire Police say they've had several calls about drivers not following the correct traffic procedures when it comes to stop lights.
Harsh winter causes greater need for blood donations
The Red Cross says there's been a big increase in the amount of disasters from fires and power outages because of the severe winter weather that hit most of the nation this year.
NEW INFORMATION: Empty Bowls event in Eau Claire has record success
More than 1,900 people turned out for the Empty Bowls event Thursday at Florian Gardens in Eau Claire.
US consumer borrowing up $13.7 billion in January
The Federal Reserve says consumer borrowing rose $13.7 billion in January following an even larger $15.9 billion rise in December.
Minnesota man arrested, suspected in string of robberies
Officers arrested Anthony Partee of Oakdale, MN on Thursday.
Arrest warrant details rape claim against Sharper
The warrant was released by New Orleans police on Thursday in an investigation of Darren Sharper and associate Erik Nunez.
Analysts say jobs report suggests gains in job growth are ahead
The Labor Department reports that employers added 175,000 jobs last month -- even though February's harsh weather shut down factories, reduced auto sales and slowed home sales.
NEW INFORMATION: Government orders Graco to explain recall
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says Graco has until March 20 to explain why last month's recall of 3.8 million child seats didn't include infant seats, which have the same buckles that can get stuck on the child seats.
Elections bills moving forward in Wisconsin
Several Republican-led elections bills are moving through the Legislature as it moves into the final two weeks before the end of the session.
TRAFFIC ALERT: La Crosse street closed due to water main break
La Crosse police say it happened at the intersection of Copeland Avenue and Monitor Street.
Woman charged in bleached puppies case
The 30-year-old Fond du Lac woman is accused of failing to take action after learning about the injured 6-week-old puppies.
Walker pushes back against Burke in first ad
The Republican incumbent launched his first ad on Friday, the same day that Burke was running her initial spot.