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Man charged with child sex assault pleads not guilty

Tue, 01/14/2014 - 3:54pm
According to the criminal complaint, a 5-year-old girl told investigators that 25-year-old Kabir Sarin exposed himself several times.

Packers RB named Pro Football Writers of America Rookie of the Year

Tue, 01/14/2014 - 3:54pm
The Packers made the announcement on the team's website Tuesday afternoon.

Wis. Assembly passes anti-heroin bills

Tue, 01/14/2014 - 3:54pm
The Assembly passed all four bills unanimously. The package goes next to the state Senate.

10 inches of snow forecast for NE Wis.

Tue, 01/14/2014 - 3:54pm
Strong winds are expected to whip up the snow and make travel difficult. The National Weather Service says near white-out conditions are possible in open areas through Wednesday morning

Senate approves $217,000 claim for Hudson company

Tue, 01/14/2014 - 3:54pm
The state Senate has voted to pay $217,499 to a Hudson steel company whose CEO donated to the Republican senator who introduced the bill to provide the money.

Judge Thomas Barland to serve as Government Accountability Board Chairperson

Tue, 01/14/2014 - 2:21pm
On Tuesday, it announced that Judge Thomas Barland would replace Judge Timothy Vocke of Rhinelander in the position.

Wis. Senate approves raises for 5 small unions

Tue, 01/14/2014 - 2:21pm
The Senate unanimously approved the contracts without debate Tuesday. The Assembly was scheduled to pass them later in the day.

Sheriff's office creates Facebook page

Tue, 01/14/2014 - 1:05pm
The Washburn County Sheriff's Office set up the page on Facebook on January 9.

Health department looking for dog that bit young girl

Tue, 01/14/2014 - 1:05pm
The dog is described as a full-grown Boxer type dog, with black and brown fur and a large white spot on its chest.

TRAFFIC ALERT: I-94 west closed near scene of multiple crashes

Tue, 01/14/2014 - 12:04pm
The Wisconsin State Patrol is responding to several crashes on I-94 westbound that has forced the closure of the interstate's westbound lanes near Osseo.

Wis. attorney wants charge dropped in fatal crash

Tue, 01/14/2014 - 12:04pm
Public defender Bill Poss says Thomas Jahnke suffered traumatic brain injuries. He says Jahnke should be declared incompetent.

Walker to meet with Obama in Washington

Tue, 01/14/2014 - 12:04pm
Governors on the National Governors Association's executive committee are scheduled to meet with Obama on Tuesday to discuss relations between the state and federal government.

NEW INFORMATION: At least 2 injured in New Mexico school shooting

Tue, 01/14/2014 - 12:04pm
The school has been placed on lockdown.

NEW INFORMATION: DOT: Avoid travel in area unless "absolutely necessary"

Tue, 01/14/2014 - 10:38am
The department made the announcement on Tuesday morning.

City expects to plow residential streets starting Tuesday evening

Tue, 01/14/2014 - 10:38am
Roads are snow covered and slippery. The city asks that you take extra time during your commutes, and give plow operators the time & space they need to complete their assigned routes safely.

Crews respond to nursing home fire in Glenwood City

Tue, 01/14/2014 - 7:40am
Breaking news out of St. Croix County Tuesday morning, as fire crews from around the area are responding to a fire at a nursing home.

Wis. Assembly to consider 12-person jury bill

Tue, 01/14/2014 - 7:40am
The Wisconsin Assembly is expected to take up a bill that would require a 12-person jury in every criminal case.

First winter storm of 2014 brings periods of heavy snow

Tue, 01/14/2014 - 7:40am
The first widespread accumulating snowfall of 2014 is moving into Western Wisconsin. Expect a messy day on the roads with low visibility and snow covered, slick roadways.

Shots fired at deputy, one suspect hurt

Tue, 01/14/2014 - 5:21am
The Eau Claire County Sheriff's Dept. responded to a report of domestic violence in the Town of Union on Monday night. At the scene, a male suspect fired shots at a deputy.

Eau Claire City Council to take up petition at upcoming meetings

Mon, 01/13/2014 - 11:03pm
The Confluence Project is once again in the spotlight and back in the Eau Claire City Council's ball court.

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