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OSHA cites Wis. foundry after furnace death
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited La Crosse-based Torrance Castings Inc. for 10 safety violations.
Man accused of pointing gun at woman, making threats
Court records show that prosecutors filed a felony charge of First-Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety against Chad Studier, 34, of Rice Lake on Thursday. A judge set bond at $500 cash.
Increase in frozen pipe, meter, service line reports in Winona
The City of Winona Water Department has suggestions to prevent frozen faucets, meters and water lines.
Wis. AG candidate will report $92k on hand
Candidates must report their fundraising over the last six months of the year to the state by Friday.
Wisconsin awards $58 million contract to Accenture
Accenture was awarded the contract Dec. 13 to oversee a complete overhaul of the state's various computer systems.
US prosecutors seek execution of marathon suspect
The 20-year-old Tsarnaev has pleaded not guilty. No trial date has been set.
Brewers broadcaster will cut back on road games
He wasn't specific about how many games he'll give up on the road.
TRAFFIC ALERT: "Traffic incidents" lead to closure of highway lane
The Wisconsin State Patrol reported that a crash happened at the interchange at 9:45 a.m. Thursday.
Senator, governor's staff meeting on report card
Sen. Paul Farrow said he planned to meet Thursday with the governor's staff to discuss his concerns and ways to find a solution.
HAPPENING TODAY: Obama expected to talk jobs, wages in Wis. speech
The president is scheduled to visit a General Electric plant in Waukesha that makes gas engines. It's part of a four-stop tour he's making to expand on themes from his State of the Union address.
Mother of slain girls remarried, pregnant
Jessica Peterson says she misses her girls a lot and will always carry the pain of their loss. But, Peterson says she's trying to live her life in a way that would make the girls proud.
Wis. man denies knowledge of check-cashing scheme
Seventy-two-year-old Ronald Disher, of Almond, has been charged in the check-cashing scheme with his wife and brother-in-law.
NY state reclaims No. 3 ranking in milk production
The Cuomo administration says New York is back to being one the nation's top three states when it comes to milk production.
Obama expected to talk jobs, wages in Wis. speech
President Barack Obama will be in southeastern Wisconsin, where he's expected to talk about jobs and the minimum wage.
Bikes may not be allowed on Wis. snowmobile trails
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is warning cycling enthusiasts that so-called "fat" bikes may not be allowed on snowmobile trails.
Quick hitting storm with heavy snow to impact morning commute
Winter storm to bring heavy snow and treacherous travel conditions for Thursday morning. Much of the Chippewa Valley could see 4-7" of new snow.
Man Charged in Battery, Burglary Incident
A Chippewa Falls man is now charged after police say he beat up another man, and stole his backpack and wallet.
Point in Time count puts a number on how many people are homeless
A group of 20 volunteers headed out Wednesday night to count the number of homeless people in and around Eau Claire - and also offer them help.
La Crosse mayor wants to streamline inspections
La Crosse Mayor Tim Kabat said he wants to make inspections more efficient.
Bill mandates daily gym at elementary schools
Parents, teachers and doctors are joining together to support a bill that would require elementary students in Wisconsin to get at least half an hour of daily physical education.
