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One estimate from business weather intelligence company Planalytics puts the cost of the polar vortex that gripped much of the country during the past week at $5 billion.

The American Red Cross is asking for blood donors, after weeks of severe weather forced the cancellation of blood drives in 25 states.

It happened on January 3.

The Wilfs formally appealed a ruling that found the real estate developers committed fraud, violated civil racketeering laws and deprived a former business partner of contractual payments.

Insurance companies are still trying to sort out cases of so-called health insurance orphans, customers for whom the government has a record that they enrolled, but the insurer does not.

On Thursday, a spokeswoman from the Wisconsin Department of Justice told WEAU 13 News that reports on the shooting haven't been finished yet.

Macy's Inc. announced it will eliminate 2,500 jobs and close several stores. The Eau Claire Macy's is not on the closure list.

The Wild announced that Parise's wife, Alisha, gave birth Wednesday to Emelia and Jaxson, a girl and a boy.

Gov. Scott Walker's administration announced Thursday that it had received the waiver from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

The author of a bill that would allow emergency workers to administer Narcan in heroin overdoses is telling a legislative committee the proposal will save lives.

Wausau firefighters are fighting a house fire following reports of an early morning explosion.

Senate President Mike Ellis announced that Walker had requested to speak to a joint meeting of the Legislature at 7 p.m. that night.

The Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce board says the proposal "represents a unique opportunity to meet a variety of community needs in a cost-effective manner, while at the same time building upon the increased economic vitality of downtown Eau Claire."

Mary Burke's campaign on Thursday released the preliminary figures. A final report is due on Jan. 31.

The UW Board of Regents is expected to name the new system president following a meeting Thursday afternoon.

A proposal that would greatly expand where independent charter schools could open in Wisconsin is scheduled for a public hearing before a state Assembly committee.

The State Theater says several pipes burst due to the cold .

Businesses say they are looking forward to warmer temperatures after this weeks frigid forecast.

The St. Croix County Sheriff's Department is warning people about a registered sex offender being released from prison.

When Wisconsinites taxes are processed this season, they might have to go through an extra security measure.