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Wis. court releases thousands of Walker aide docs
The documents released Wednesday include emails Kelly Rindfleisch sent while working as Walker's deputy chief of staff when he was Milwaukee County executive in 2010.
NEW INFORMATION: Neillsville boil water advisory lifted
On Wednesday, the city announced on its website that the order had been lifted.
Bond set for man arrested in deadly hit-and-run
A judge set bond at $20,000 cash for 65-year-old Gregory Price.
NEW INFORMATION: Soldier suspended for defending empty casket photo
Guard spokesman Maj. Paul Rickert said Wednesday that Sgt. Luis Jimenez was suspended because of comments he posted on social media defending the photo.
Wis. budget committee OKs job training money
The state Assembly passed the bill earlier this month. The Joint Finance Committee approved the bill 12-4 on Wednesday, setting up a vote in the state Senate.
Bumblebees getting stung bad by honeybee sickness
Insect experts said that's a problem because bumblebees pollinate a significant chunk of the world's flowers and food, especially greenhouse tomatoes.
Wis. prosecutor joins AG race
Susan Happ's announcement wasn't unexpected; she filed paperwork with state election officials in late January signaling she had formed an attorney general campaign committee.
Wild recalls Dowell from AHL
On Wednesday, the team's website said that forward Jake Dowell had been recalled from the Iowa Wild.
Police investigating vandalism to Rice Lake park sign
Rice Lake police put out a call for information on their Facebook page on Tuesday. They say the Lumbering Hall of Fame Park sign was vandalized between December 1, 2013 and December 2, 2013.
Heavy snow to impact travel Thursday
A snowy winter so far with totals more than 17" above normal for the season in Eau Claire. Another potent winter storm is brewing and looks to bring another round of heavy accumulating snow to Western Wisconsin.
Police search for suspect in New Richmond armed robbery
New Richmond police say a man robbed the Cash Store on Dorset Lane in New Richmond around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Voters reject both proposals in Ellsworth school referendum
A pair of referendum questions in an area school district have failed.
Walker supports deal on tax cut plan
The deal to be voted on by the Legislature's Joint Finance Committee on Wednesday retains the $406 million property tax cut and $98.6 million income tax cut.
Pronschinske, Adams advance in Mondovi mayoral race
The two of them advance to the general election on April 1.
Wis. Assembly to vote on expanding strip searches
Current state law permits county jailors to conduct strip searches if an inmate has been arrested for a felony or a number of different misdemeanors, including battery and weapons violations.
Walker backs bill to undo academic standards
The state Assembly Education Committee plans to vote on the Republican-sponsored measure on Thursday.
Ice caves popularity overwhelms park staff
The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore has turned to other agencies for help in handling the thousands of people visiting the area to see the majestic beauty of ice caves along the south shore of Lake Superior.
Wis. board to consider trail weapon restrictions
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' board is set to consider permanent rules prohibiting hunters from firing their weapons across trails in state parks.
Maintenance important to prevent roof collapses, leaks
Whether you're a business owner or a home owner, experts says it’s still important to get out and clear some snow off roofs while it's warm before the next round of snow comes.
Eau Claire police give tips on staying safe in the crosswalk
As the temperature starts to rise and the snow melts, more and more people will be heading outside to walk, run or get on the bike.