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Deep freeze may have cost economy about $5 billion

Thu, 01/09/2014 - 3:53pm
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.

Red Cross extending hours after blood donation shortfall

Thu, 01/09/2014 - 3:53pm
The American Red Cross is asking for blood donors, after weeks of severe weather forced the cancellation of blood drives in 25 states.

Man ticketed after crash involving snowmobile, pickup truck in Lake Hallie

Thu, 01/09/2014 - 3:53pm
It happened on January 3.

Vikings owner appeals $100M NJ court ruling

Thu, 01/09/2014 - 3:53pm
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.

Some find health insurers have no record of them

Thu, 01/09/2014 - 3:53pm
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.

NEW INFORMATION: Investigation into December officer-involved shooting in Neillsville continues

Thu, 01/09/2014 - 3:53pm
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 shares jump on restructuring, layoffs news

Thu, 01/09/2014 - 2:16pm
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.

Wild star Zach Parise and wife welcome twins

Thu, 01/09/2014 - 2:16pm
The Wild announced that Parise's wife, Alisha, gave birth Wednesday to Emelia and Jaxson, a girl and a boy.

Wis receives federal waiver for Medicaid change

Thu, 01/09/2014 - 2:16pm
Gov. Scott Walker's administration announced Thursday that it had received the waiver from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Wis. committee takes input on heroin bills

Thu, 01/09/2014 - 12:52pm
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.

Fire crews battling house fire

Thu, 01/09/2014 - 11:42am
Wausau firefighters are fighting a house fire following reports of an early morning explosion.

Walker to deliver State of State on Jan. 22

Thu, 01/09/2014 - 10:42am
Senate President Mike Ellis announced that Walker had requested to speak to a joint meeting of the Legislature at 7 p.m. that night.

Eau Claire Chamber urges members to support the Confluence Project

Thu, 01/09/2014 - 9:18am
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."

NEW INFORMATION: Burke to report raising nearly $1.8 million

Thu, 01/09/2014 - 9:18am
Mary Burke's campaign on Thursday released the preliminary figures. A final report is due on Jan. 31.

UW Regents expected to select new system president

Thu, 01/09/2014 - 9:18am
The UW Board of Regents is expected to name the new system president following a meeting Thursday afternoon.

Bill to expand charter schools considered

Thu, 01/09/2014 - 7:37am
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.

State Theater cleaning up after water pipes burst

Wed, 01/08/2014 - 11:26pm
The State Theater says several pipes burst due to the cold .

Businesses starting to thaw out after deep freeze

Wed, 01/08/2014 - 11:26pm
Businesses say they are looking forward to warmer temperatures after this weeks frigid forecast.

Registered sex offender being released

Wed, 01/08/2014 - 11:26pm
The St. Croix County Sheriff's Department is warning people about a registered sex offender being released from prison.

WI Dept. of Revenue to require identity verification during tax season

Wed, 01/08/2014 - 6:38pm
When Wisconsinites taxes are processed this season, they might have to go through an extra security measure.

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