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Governor Walker visits Chippewa Falls business
Governor Scott Walker made a stop at an area business Thursday.
Tax refund fraud on the rise
Experts say the fraud happens when someone gets ahold of your social security and files a false tax return using your name and information.
Winter taking its toll on cars
From fender benders to busted batteries, the harsh winter is taking its toll on cars.
Napolitano to serve jail time after reaching plea deal
At a hearing in Eau Claire County court Thursday, Napolitano entered no contest pleas to five charges, and the remaining charges were dismissed.
Snowy sidewalks bringing hefty fines if not cleared in time
Cities in western Wisconsin said they're having a hard time getting property owners to clear snow and ice from their sidewalks and it could cost them.
Outdoor skating rinks, warming houses closed
It's because of to the wind chill and subzero temperatures.
NEW INFORMATION: Jury convicts Spooner man in deadly 2012 crash
Court records show that Wade Richey, 23, of Spooner was found guilty of Homicide by Vehicle With the Use of a Controlled Substance, and Reckless Driving-Causing Great Bodily Harm on Thursday.
John Doe prosecutor asks court to overturn ruling
A prosecutor has asked a state appeals court to overturn a ruling in a secret John Doe investigation that's reportedly focused on fundraising by Gov. Scott Walker's campaign and other conservative groups.
Ladysmith man accused of having child pornography
David Bishop, 38, was arrested and taken to jail Thursday morning.
Man accused of letting son use stolen credit card
Investigators say surveillance video showed 44-year-old Curtis Daniels standing with his son, as he used the card.
Jim Lange, 'The Dating Game' host, dies
He died Tuesday morning after suffering a heart attack, his wife Nancy told The Associated Press Wednesday.
NEW INFORMATION: Final Thorp water main break repaired; boil advisory continues
Crews found and repaired the final active water main break in Thorp Thursday afternoon.
New food labels aim to make healthy shopping easy
The proposal would also make the calorie counts on the labels more prominent, reflecting that nutritionists now focus more on calories than on fat.
Braun homers in first at-bat back from drug ban
In the first inning of Milwaukee's spring opener against Oakland, Braun hit an 0-1 pitch off Tommy Milone high over the wall near the left field corner, 345 feet away.
NEW INFORMATION: Charges against man in reported stabbing near Osseo dropped
Court records show that a felony Aggravated Battery charge and a misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct charge against Richard West, 37, of Osseo were dismissed Thursday.
Three arrested in Abbotsford drug raid
A news release from the Clark County Sheriff and Colby-Abbotsford Police Chief announced the arrests on Thursday.
Wis. DNR offers help in removing ice shanties
Wardens say they've taken calls from people who have shanties that are frozen in place in several inches of slush.
Wisconsin retirees to see increase in annuity
The Department of Employee Trust Funds announced Thursday that all 180,000 retirees will see an increase in core fund investments of 4.7 percent.
Wisconsin panel approves gun process in domestics
The Senate's public safety committee passed the measure unanimously, setting up a full Senate vote.
Wisconsin Dems want universal background checks
Current law requires only background checks for gun buyers from federally licensed dealers.