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Subzero temperatures, dangerous wind chill overnight
With temps below zero overnight, a wind chill advisory goes into effect at 6:00pm Wednesday night.
Wis. church to hold service in Boldt's memory
A Wisconsin church will hold a prayer service and rosary in memory of Andrew Boldt, the West Bend native who was shot and killed at Purdue University.
Target eliminating 475 jobs worldwide
Target Corporation is cutting 475 jobs worldwide.
Wis. farms see near-record $3.75B profit in 2013
Wisconsin farmers earned about $3.75 billion in profit last year, coming close to the record $3.8 billion earned in 2011.
NEW INFORMATION: University of Oklahoma says no evidence of shots fired
University of Oklahoma officials say authorities have found no evidence of shots being fired on campus and no injuries have been reported.
Company donates $10,000 to nursing home damaged by fire
The AgStar Fund for Rural America, the corporate giving program of AgStar Financial Services, donated $10,000 to Glenhaven Nursing Home to help recovery efforts from the damage sustained in a fire last Tuesday.
Walker's State of State to focus on tax cut
Gov. Scott Walker's $504 million tax cut proposals will be the focus of his State of the State speech.
With Lake Superior frozen, sea caves a walk away
For the first time in five years, you can visit the Apostle Islands sea caves by walking across frozen Lake Superior.
Wis. Senate set to change college savings plan
The Wisconsin Senate is poised to take up a bill that would allow more people to contribute to a student's state college savings program.
Wis. board to consider deer registration changes
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' board is poised to consider a plan to eliminate in-person deer registration.
Police say liquor store shooting involved gangs
Criminal complaints reveal more about the motive of a shooting outside a liquor store in Hudson.
Eau Claire County Board approves $3.5 million Confluence Project pledge
By a 21-5 vote, the Eau Claire County Board of Supervisors made a decision on Tuesday night to pledge 3.5 million dollars toward the Confluence Project.
Air traffic control will continue to operate under federal budget
The new federal budget provides $140 million for air traffic control contracts at more than 250 small airports in Wisconsin and across the country.
Wis. Assembly passes gun sales bill
Wisconsin residents would be able to buy rifles and shotguns from dealers anywhere in the nation under a bill the state Assembly has passed.
Classes start in UW-Eau Claire's new Centennial Hall
Tuesday the doors opened to UW-Eau Claire's newest addition...Centennial Hall.
Eau Claire Co. Board voting on $77K animal abuse bill
Eau Claire County could soon be paying more than $75,000, because of two alleged animal neglect cases.
Salvation Army starts new program to help fight homelessness
An area organization is trying to keep people off the streets, and in a home.
Xcel Energy recognized for commitment to Feed My People
The food bank presented the award to Xcel Energy during its winter cookout in Eau Claire Tuesday.
Teen sentenced in Barron County death
Online court records show 18-year-old Dorien Hash, of Barron, was sentenced to three years probation and one year in the county jail, with credit for time served. That means he will spend four more months in jail.
"Shop Smart" tours teach Eau Claire to eat healthier
In an effort to help people shop healthy and smart Mayo Clinic Health System is partnering up with major grocery store chains all across the city. Dietitians and health educators will be there to help shoppers understand food labels and find healthy on-the-go options.