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Man found dead outside home in Sawyer County

Fri, 01/10/2014 - 3:53pm
The Sawyer County Sheriff's Department says it got a call on New Year's Day from a couple who said someone had kicked in their door and a person was in their yard. When deputies got there, they found 25-year-old Matthew Raimer, from California, lying on the sidewalk in front of the home.

City certifies signatures for referendum aimed at Confluence Project, other building projects

Fri, 01/10/2014 - 2:27pm
The City Clerk has certified 4,777 signatures collected by volunteers in about a month. Watch for more coverage on the proposal tonight on WEAU 13 News.

New UW System president pledges transparency

Fri, 01/10/2014 - 2:27pm
Ray Cross was selected Thursday to lead the UW System. He met reporters Friday at UW-Milwaukee, where he said he's excited about starting his new position next month.

NFL: 2 players violated concussion protocol

Fri, 01/10/2014 - 2:27pm
The NFL says two players violated league concussion protocol during last weekend's wild-card games.

UPDATE: Target reveals additional breach impacting 70 million customers

Fri, 01/10/2014 - 2:27pm
Minnesota-based Target says the size of an already massive security breach is even bigger than originally thought. A company spokesperson confirmed to our sister-station KARE 11 Friday that 70 million...

Two people arrested in armed robbery in La Crosse

Fri, 01/10/2014 - 12:05pm
The La Crosse Police Department says around 5:30 Thursday night, police were notified of an armed robbery in progress at an apartment on 1129 9th Street South. When officers got there, two suspects were still inside the apartment.

BREAKING: Firefighters battle house fire in Eau Claire

Fri, 01/10/2014 - 9:34am
Eau Claire fire crews are battling a house fire just off Birch Street.

ONLY ON SUNRISE: Getting over holiday debt

Fri, 01/10/2014 - 9:34am
January means credit card statements from the holidays. See how one mom keeps her family out of debt each season.

BREAKING NEWS: Lanes blocked on Highway 93 due to fire

Fri, 01/10/2014 - 8:04am
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation says all lanes of Highway 93 at Lowes Creed Road in Eau Claire have been closed in both directions due to a structure fire.

Wis. committee set to vote on gun transfer bill

Fri, 01/10/2014 - 8:04am
A legislative committee is set to vote next week on a bill that would allow Wisconsin residents to purchase rifles and shotguns from dealers anywhere in the nation.

Farmers eligible for disaster loans

Thu, 01/09/2014 - 11:16pm
Farmers in Burnett and Douglas county eligible for disaster loans

Cadets recognized for achievements

Thu, 01/09/2014 - 11:16pm
Four teens were recognized for their outstanding achievement in community service, high moral character and high level of professionalism in the Cadet Program.

State legislators host public hearing on redistricting reform

Thu, 01/09/2014 - 10:15pm
A bill circulating would reassign redistricting to two non-partisan groups.

Rusk Co. hospital closes birthing center, forcing expecting families to find new options

Thu, 01/09/2014 - 7:50pm
Families planning on having babies delivered in Rusk County are now forced to go somewhere else.

Bond set for armed robbery suspect

Thu, 01/09/2014 - 7:50pm
Online court records show 23-year old Brent McNabb is now facing robbery charges.

Girl pays it forward after a gift from police officer

Thu, 01/09/2014 - 6:33pm
A 4-year-old girl who received a very special gift from a police officer on the day she got into a car accident is paying it forward.

Gundersen Health System preparing to open Legacy Building

Thu, 01/09/2014 - 5:17pm
Most people aren't big fans of hospital stays, but one area health care provider is trying to make patient’s stays a little more comfortable.

Man sentenced for child abuse

Thu, 01/09/2014 - 5:17pm
32-year-old Shane A. Harrison was ordered to serve three years in prison for abusing a five month old baby.

Man accused of hiring hit man to hurt ex-wife pleads not guilty

Thu, 01/09/2014 - 5:17pm
53-year-old Keith Napolitano made the plea in Eau Claire County Court. A trial date was also set for April 16th and 17th.

Prison employee accused of providing cell phones to inmates

Thu, 01/09/2014 - 5:17pm
The Jackson County Sheriff's Department says 52-year-old Karen Lee Robertson, from Sparta, worked with the inmates to deliver the cell phones and the inmates used outside resources to pay her.

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