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NEW INFORMATION: Pro-Life Wisconsin backs Girl Scout cookie boycott

Tue, 02/04/2014 - 3:35pm
Pro-Life Wisconsin sent an email Monday to 3,000 supporters asking them to think twice before buying cookies when sales start Saturday.

New air monitoring map tracks sand mines, processing plants

Tue, 02/04/2014 - 3:35pm
The interactive map displays a facility's location and the quality-assured particulate matter data for that facility.

Jackson County uses new technology to warn a community about chemical spill

Tue, 02/04/2014 - 2:22pm
The county used its Code RED system to tell people living near the spill about the response and the roads that were closed.

Inmate death in Buffalo County Jail under investigation

Tue, 02/04/2014 - 2:22pm
The Buffalo County Sheriff's Office has asked another law enforcement agency to do an audit on the procedures at the jail.

MPCA investigating oil spill near Winona

Tue, 02/04/2014 - 2:22pm
Crews discovered the leak before noon Monday near Winona.

Child traffic deaths drop 43 percent over decade

Tue, 02/04/2014 - 2:22pm
Over a decade, the number of children 12 and under who died in crashes dropped by 43 percent. Health officials say increased use of car seats and booster seats drove the decline.

Defense rests case in Van de Loo trial, closing arguments expected

Tue, 02/04/2014 - 12:57pm
On Tuesday morning, the defense rested its case after calling its last witness to the stand. Closing arguments are expected to begin in the afternoon.

Walker, six other governors write to Obama over propone shortage

Tue, 02/04/2014 - 12:57pm
They are asking for the administration to help increase propane supplies through "every means of transport."

Target taking actions on security, executive says

Tue, 02/04/2014 - 11:33am
John Mulligan, executive vice president and chief financial officer at the No. 2 U.S. discounter, testified at a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

1 child dead, 1 hospitalized after being found in cruise ship pool

Tue, 02/04/2014 - 10:29am
One child dead, another hospitalized after rescuers pulled them from a cruise ship swimming pool.

Bach slams politicians over Sochi Olympics

Tue, 02/04/2014 - 10:29am
The International Olympic Committee leader spoke in a hard-hitting speech Tuesday, three days before the opening of Russia's first Winter Games.

NEW INFORMATION: Two area Kmart stores to close

Tue, 02/04/2014 - 9:25am
Two area communities have received word that their Kmart stores will close in the months ahead.

Microsoft's newest CEO is a UW-Milwaukee alumnus

Tue, 02/04/2014 - 9:25am
Satya Nadella earned his Master's degree in computer science in 1990. His undergraduate degree is from an Indian university.

Wis. convicted bigamist gets new sentencing

Tue, 02/04/2014 - 9:25am
The Department of Corrections also issued an arrest warrant for Tim Swinea, 46, in November, after Swinea allegedly violated the terms of his probation relating to a felony bigamy conviction in Marathon County.

Arts advocate, ex-2nd lady Joan Mondale dies

Tue, 02/04/2014 - 9:25am
Joan Mondale, who became a national arts advocate while her husband was vice president, has died.

Senate set to send farm bill to Obama

Tue, 02/04/2014 - 9:25am
The Senate is expected to pass the almost $100 billion-a-year compromise bill Tuesday after the House passed it last week.

Countdown to the Olympics: Inside the world of curling

Tue, 02/04/2014 - 9:25am
WEAU's Courtney Everett takes us inside the world curling to find out the sights and sounds of the unique sport.

People urged to run water in Strum homes, businesses

Tue, 02/04/2014 - 8:03am
People in area village are being asked to run a pencil-thin stream of water at their homes and businesses until further notice.

NEW INFORMATION: Man charged in crash that injured Wis. broadcaster

Tue, 02/04/2014 - 8:03am
A 44-year-old man has been charged with a felony in a crash that injured a Milwaukee sports broadcaster.

Lawmakers to hold meeting on redistricting reform

Tue, 02/04/2014 - 8:03am
A pair of retiring state senators has scheduled a public meeting to discuss changing the process by which the Legislature redraws political boundaries every 10 years.

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