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Man falls from roller coaster at Wis. resort
Authorities say a 64-year-old man has fallen off an indoor roller coaster at a Wisconsin theme park.
TRENDING NOW: Penguin Sweaters
Find out how you can help penguins that have suffered from oil spills.
DNR, Conservation Congress form fishing group
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the Conservation Congress have formed a new fishing advisory group.
Fire destroys mobile home in Elk Mound
A fire destroyed a mobile in Elk Mound Thursday night.
Eau Claire water rates going up
People living in Eau Claire will soon be seeing an increase in their water bills.
SportScene 13 for Thursday, March 6, 2014
SportScene 13 for Thursday, March 6, 2014 includes WIAA Boys Basketball Sectional semifinal highlights from these games: Rice Lake vs. L.C. Central, Elk Mound vs. L.C. Aquinas, Osseo-Fairchild vs. Mondovi, Hudson vs. Marshfield, Thorp vs. E.C. Immanuel
"Empty Bowl" fundraiser helps local food bank
The Feed My People Food Bank is holding its 14th Annual Empty Bowl Benefit Thursday at the Florian Gardens in Eau Claire.
Local jail installs web visitation system
In an effort to improve safety, security, and cut costs, an area jail has installed a web-based video visitation system.
"Fat" bikes gaining popularity in Eau Claire
Riding on snow or ice can prove difficult on two wheels. But now there may be a solution.
Chippewa Falls families offer hundreds in Mexico better sight through donation
One Chippewa Falls couple had a chance to get away from the cold and spend a few weeks in Mexico, but their souvenirs are the experience of what they left behind.
Tax cuts could change tech school funding
What the cuts would mean for the average home owner and tax payers is more money in their pocket.
Memorial loses state boys hockey quarterfinal to Notre Dame
On Thursday afternoon, Green Bay Notre Dame (27-1) shut out the Old Abes 7-0.
Walker attends Manufacturing Show at Chippewa Valley Technical College
The manufacturing show featured more than 20 companies and a number of programs at the college.
Some customers in Eau Claire asked to continue running pencil-size stream of water
The City of Eau Claire is reminding people, who were previously notified, to continue running their water at a pencil stream.
Committee votes to extend donation time
The Senate Elections Committee voted 3-2 on Thursday to pass a bill that allows lobbyists to begin giving donations to candidates on April 15. Current law doesn't allow donations to begin until June.
Walker lobbies Kerry for Keystone XL pipeline
Walker says the pipeline would create up to 9,000 jobs in Wisconsin over 20 years.
Vernon Co. investigators searching for suspects in drug case
On Thursday, the Vernon County Sheriff's Office called on the public to help find Derrick Knox, 32, Ernest Knox, 29, and Eric Knox, 22.
Senate committee passes bill limiting voting hours
The measure passed 3-2 Thursday with all Republicans for it and Democrats against.
DOJ: Fmr. Menomonie attorney charged with Forgery, Theft
On Thursday, the state Department of Justice announced that the charges had been filed.
Wisconsin governor touts Enbridge expansion plans
Walker toured Enbridge's facilities in Superior for the first time Thursday.