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Bank, Wis. man file class-action suit vs. Target

Sat, 02/15/2014 - 3:30pm
A class-action lawsuit against Target Corp. over last year's security breach has been filed by a Wausau bank and a Fitchburg man.

Waukesha fire leaves man in critical condition

Sat, 02/15/2014 - 3:30pm
Waukesha police say a man who suffered severe burns in a garage fire this week is in critical condition.

SportScene13 for Friday, February 14th

Sat, 02/15/2014 - 12:18am
On this Valentines Day, SportScene 13 gives you the gift of prep sports action. Tonight we have basketball action from Big Rivers, Cloverbelt , Dunn-St.Croix, Dairyland and the Heart O'North as teams try to clinch conference titles. We also hit the ice as Eau Claire Memorial battles Homestead in boys hockey, plus UW-Eau Claire heads to Stevens Point in WIAC hockey action. Click here to see all the action on SportScene 13!

Community rallies behind longtime teacher battling Breast Cancer

Sat, 02/15/2014 - 12:18am
It's a color that has been everywhere on February 14th. But in Cornell, pink has much deeper meaning going beyond Valentine's Day.

Spreading the love on Valentine's Day with song

Fri, 02/14/2014 - 9:46pm
Some special Eau Claire Valentines received a serenade from their loved ones on Friday.

Taking a stand against violence

Fri, 02/14/2014 - 9:46pm
An area organization is taking a stand to end violence against women and girls.

Eau Claire Firefighters sweeten Valentine's deliveries

Fri, 02/14/2014 - 9:46pm
A unique fundraiser made surprise deliveries extra special for Valentines in our area.

$2 million in grants available for students starting businesses

Fri, 02/14/2014 - 7:18pm
Grants totaling $2 million are now available to help fund new business ideas from students and staff in the U.W. System.

Neillsville takes water shortage in stride

Fri, 02/14/2014 - 6:17pm
For businesses like Country Floral “Too” that meant getting creative on arrangements on one of their busiest days of the year.

Chippewa Falls High School students launch their own weather balloon

Fri, 02/14/2014 - 6:17pm
While most kids from Chippewa Falls High School were sleeping in on their day off today, a dedicated group of students known as the High Altitude Balloon Club were taking their learning to new heights, literally.

Great Lakes become nearly covered with ice

Fri, 02/14/2014 - 6:17pm
The last time they came this close was in 1994, when 94 percent of the lakes' surface was frozen. As of Friday, ice cover extended across 88 percent.

NEW INFORMATION: Benefit fund set up for victims of Gilmanton fire

Fri, 02/14/2014 - 5:11pm
The fund is set up at Security Financial Bank in Durand.

Drowning victim identified as Lake Hallie man

Fri, 02/14/2014 - 5:11pm
The victim of a drowning in northern Wisconsin Thursday has been identified as a Lake Hallie man.

Superintendent, police chief discuss moving Whitehall Police Department to school

Fri, 02/14/2014 - 4:06pm
Whitehall District Administrator Mike Beighley and Whitehall Police Chief Jeff Schaffner have been talking about it for nearly a year.

Vikings GM: Sam spotlight not a bother

Fri, 02/14/2014 - 4:06pm
Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman says he's not concerned about the extra attention that would come with drafting Missouri defensive end Michael Sam, who recently announced he's gay.

SUV falls on person in Eau Claire

Fri, 02/14/2014 - 3:01pm
It happened around 12:30 p.m. Friday.

Record flight cancellations this winter; storms, cost cuts, new regulations strand passengers

Fri, 02/14/2014 - 1:07pm
But the winter storms aren't entirely to blame.

NEW INFORMATION: Woman charged in kidnapping to stay jailed in Iowa

Fri, 02/14/2014 - 1:07pm
Attorney Victoria Noel said Friday that her client, Kristen Smith, wants to express concern for her half sister because she understands "she has gone through an ordeal."

Former Wis. speaker Jensen taking more active role

Fri, 02/14/2014 - 1:07pm
Scott Jensen was convicted of three felonies for misconduct in office in 2006 but had them overturned in 2010. He started lobbying for school choice advocates in 2011.

Former Packers, Vikings DB Sharper charged with rape in California

Fri, 02/14/2014 - 12:03pm
Darren Sharper was arrested Jan. 17 and released on $200,000 bail.

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