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Eau Claire couple among group challenging Wis. gay marriage ban
The American Civil Liberties Union filed the lawsuit for the couples in federal court in Madison on Monday morning.
UPDATE: Testimony resumes in Van de Loo sex assault trial
Testimony has resumed in the sexual assault trial of Eau Claire Doctor David Van de Loo.
Chippewa Valley Boy Scouts council named #1 in America
Boy Scouts of America names Chippewa Valley Council top council in the nation.
Countdown to the Olympics: Local ski jumpers hope to 'jump' to 2018 games
Follow WEAU's Courtney Everett as she counts down to the Olympics on Sunrise. She talked with local ski jumpers to see if the Olympics are in their near future.
Hearing scheduled for underage drinking bill
A state Senate committee has scheduled a hearing on a bill that would give some immunity to underage drinkers who seek and obtain emergency assistance for themselves and others.
Rock Falls man dies in Wisconsin snowmobile crash
Wisconsin authorities say a Rock Falls business owner has died in a snowmobile accident in Wisconsin.
New Wis. permit for 'fish stick' habitats ready
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has created a new general permit for building so-called fish stick habitats.
Madison alderman wants to curb pit bull population
A Madison alderman wants to require all pit bulls over the age of five months to be spayed or neutered.
Seahawks beat Broncos 43-8 in Super Bowl
The Seattle Seahawks have won their first Super Bowl title, crushing the favored Denver Broncos 43-8.
Super Bowl keeps local food delivery companies busy
Sunday, restaurants all across the Chippewa Valley had to step up their game to make sure football fans scored the winning touchdown -- at least, when it came to their game day spread.
DNR proposes adding 192 waterways to polluted list
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is proposing adding 192 waterways to a list of those that don't meet water quality standards.
Burke declares support for minimum wage hike
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mary Burke says she would support raising Wisconsin's minimum wage up to as much as $10.10 an hour.
Wis. State Patrol recruiting troopers, inspectors
The patrol is inviting anyone interested to fill out online applications at WiscJobs by Feb. 21.
Walker asks Obama to help ease propane shortage
Gov. Scott Walker has called on President Barack Obama to help ease the propane shortage.
De Pere man killed in snowmobile crash in NE Wis.
The Florence County Sheriff's Office says a De Pere man has died in a snowmobile crash in northeastern Wisconsin.
Wis. State Patrol warns against drunken driving
The Wisconsin State Patrol is urging football fans watching the Super Bowl on Sunday not to drive drunk.
Wis. high school won't bring back Indian mascot
Mukwonago High School won a legal battle to keep its Indians nickname and logo, but the Waukesha County school has no plans to flaunt it.
Ambulance crashes into school bus near ski area
Washington County authorities say six people were injured in a crash involving an ambulance, a school bus and another vehicle in the Town of Kewaskum in southeastern Wisconsin.
4-alarm fire destroys barn at SE Wis. egg farm
Authorities are investigating a fire that went to four alarms and destroyed a barn at a large southeastern Wisconsin egg farm.
The gift of ‘browsing’ for low-income families
Having access to Google, e-mail and Facebook every day is something many of us take for granted, but having a home computer, is a luxury not every family can afford.
