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Wisconsin agency limits use of campaign funds

Wed, 02/05/2014 - 1:44pm
The opinion comes amid a secret investigation reportedly focused on potential illegal coordination between conservative groups and Republican campaigns during recalls targeting Gov. Scott Walker and state lawmakers.

3 arrested in theft of Stradivarius violin

Wed, 02/05/2014 - 1:44pm
Milwaukee County prosecutors say three people have been arrested in connection with the theft of a multi-million dollar Stradivarius violin stolen from the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra concertmaster.

Man who fatally shot girlfriend gets 28 years

Wed, 02/05/2014 - 11:43am
A Minnesota man who said he was high on methamphetamine when he accidentally killed his girlfriend in Wisconsin has been sentenced to 28 years in prison.

Walker says he senses no gay marriage `movement'

Wed, 02/05/2014 - 11:43am
Walker was asked about the issue Wednesday, just two days after the ACLU filed a federal lawsuit challenging the state's constitutional ban on gay marriage.

Better Business Bureau warns of "one ring" scam

Wed, 02/05/2014 - 11:43am
Didn't answer that call in time? It might cost you big time to find out who it was.

Telemarketing tops consumer complaint list

Wed, 02/05/2014 - 10:42am
Consumer protection officials say it's the eleventh year in a row that telemarketing complaints have been at the top of the list.

Countdown to the Olympics: Local athletes lace up their skates

Wed, 02/05/2014 - 9:41am
Follow WEAU's Courtney Everett inside the Hobbs Ice Arena for a glimpse of why local athletes lace up their skates.

2 killed in house crash identified

Wed, 02/05/2014 - 7:39am
Two men killed when their vehicle rolled over and crashed into a tree and a house in Manitowoc County have been identified.

Assembly committee takes up Walker tax cut plan

Wed, 02/05/2014 - 7:39am
The public will get a chance to speak out on Gov. Scott Walker's proposed $504 million tax cut plan at a hearing before a state Assembly committee.

Wis. committee to consider steeper poaching fines

Wed, 02/05/2014 - 7:39am
The Wisconsin Senate's natural resources committee has scheduled a public hearing on a Republican bill that would create steeper fines for poaching trophy deer.

Wis. marsh to offer owl-watching outing

Wed, 02/05/2014 - 7:39am
Bird watchers will get a chance to look for snowy owls in the Horicon Marsh this weekend.

Facebook celebrates 10 year anniversary; impacts marketing for businesses

Tue, 02/04/2014 - 11:25pm
Facebook has changed and even re-shaped the way businesses connect with customers over the last 10 years. With more than 1.2 billion users as of December 31st, there are now several options for people to connect and identify with their favorite brands.

Hiring managers: Communication is key to success in careers

Tue, 02/04/2014 - 11:25pm
Hiring managers met with students at UW-Eau Claire Tuesday night to offer tips to landing first jobs and advancing in their careers.

Veterans home celebrates one year anniversary

Tue, 02/04/2014 - 9:21pm
The Wisconsin Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls celebrated one year of service with a ceremony today.

Lawsuit filed against the Town of Campbell

Tue, 02/04/2014 - 7:48pm
A lawsuit has been filed against an area town, its police chief and a police officer over an ordinance.

The Healing Center in Eau Claire helping parents bond through loss, understanding

Tue, 02/04/2014 - 7:48pm
One aspect of The Healing Place has allowed area parents to help each other through tough times in a unique group setting.

Sheriff: Woman who drove SUV into river was drunk

Tue, 02/04/2014 - 6:08pm
Toxicology results show a Minnesota woman was legally drunk when she drove an SUV into the Mississippi River last month, killing herself and her three male passengers.

Former Abbotsford teacher accused of having sexual contact with students

Tue, 02/04/2014 - 5:03pm
Prosecutors filed charges of Sexual Assault of a Student by School Staff against Andy Follen, 26, of Spencer on Monday. He's free on a $2,500 cash bond.

Drug dogs used in search at Chippewa Falls Middle and High Schools

Tue, 02/04/2014 - 5:03pm
Chippewa Falls Police say, as part of a safety procedure, K-9 units from Eau Claire and Altoona searched the schools Tuesday morning.

Walker plan for worker training gets support

Tue, 02/04/2014 - 3:35pm
Backers of Walker's proposal testified Tuesday before the Assembly's Committee on Workforce Development. The full Assembly was expected to vote on the plan next week.

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