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The Education Committee planned to vote on the Republican-backed measure Thursday, clearing its way for the full Assembly to take up next month.

Seniors at Syverson Lutheran Home are learning to exercise to Zumba from their wheelchairs.

A Taylor County woman is sentenced to jail time after admitting to stealing money from mail at the post office where she worked.

The man accused of stealing a priceless violin is telling his side of the story.

Following an abduction in Missouri, local experts offer advice to help parents discuss strategies with kids about kidnapping.

The Chippewa County administrator called the closure of Starting Points, Inc. is a major loss for Chippewa Falls. But the county along with dozens of organizations and churches are working to fill the void.

An area non-profit is trying to make sure every elementary and pre-kindergarten child in Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls won't go hungry on the weekends.

Winter storms and cold weather have pushed school calendars well into June, but a new bill could change that.

Police officers from area departments took some time away from the streets to benefit the Special Olympics.

The indictment says 35-year-old Jared Jerome Hart of Altoona reported earnings that were less than what the bar made in 2008 through 2011.

Several bills designed to combat heroin use in Wisconsin and help those who are addicted are close to becoming law.

A significant winter storm is brewing to our west for tomorrow into Friday morning. The storm will be packing heavy snow and gusty winds for Western Wisconsin. The largest impact will be Thursday afternoon through Thursday Night.

A spokeswoman for the U.S. Attorney's Office in Madison, Wis., says authorities will transfer Kristen Smith to Wisconsin from Iowa sometime before then.

A Barron County deputy arrested in a domestic dispute is now charged. 31-year-old Jason Hickok faces several counts including false imprisonment and domestic abuse.

Retailers are using mobile-based technology to track shoppers' movements at some malls and stores.

Ryan was the GOP's vice presidential nominee in 2012.

A report says "very real intelligence" is suggesting bombs concealed in shoes could be used to attack passenger jets.

Under the bill, the state would guarantee up to $2,500 in loans to purchase propane or other heating supplies and pay down interest on the loans.

Marquette's interim president, the Rev. Robert Wild, announced the cutbacks in a letter Wednesday to faculty and staff.

Victim Impact Program scheduled for Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 5:30 pm at UWBC Fine Arts Auditorium is cancelled due to weather.