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New bill would reward teachers for staying in rural districts

Wed, 01/08/2014 - 6:38pm
With class back in session throughout the state Wednesday, a lawmaker said she’s looking to improve education by keeping teachers in small towns.

Snowplow driver finds unconscious man on side of road

Wed, 01/08/2014 - 6:38pm
A snowplow driver who found an unconscious man on the side of the road says he was in the right place at the right time.

Osseo man now charged in bar stabbing

Wed, 01/08/2014 - 5:30pm
36-year-old Richard West faces two counts including aggravated battery.

Gov. Walker says he enjoyed jury duty

Wed, 01/08/2014 - 4:17pm
Gov. Scott Walker says he enjoyed sitting on the jury of a personal injury case, even though he wasn't a part of the deliberations.

Woman dies in mobile home fire in Roberts

Wed, 01/08/2014 - 3:01pm
Firefighters believe a lit cigarette may have contributed to the fire.

UPDATE: 1 dead, 1 missing in Navy helicopter crash

Wed, 01/08/2014 - 3:01pm
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) -- The Navy says one of four crewmembers rescued when a military helicopter went down in the Atlantic off Virginia has died. The Navy said the crewman died Wednesday hours after...

Maddux, Glavine, Thomas elected to Hall of Fame

Wed, 01/08/2014 - 3:01pm
The results were announced Wednesday.

Wis. AG hopeful cited for drunken driving in 1990

Wed, 01/08/2014 - 1:15pm
INSIDE: Read a statement from attorney general candidate Brad Schimel on the drunk driving ticket he received 24 years ago.

Elderly woman dies after walking away from home

Wed, 01/08/2014 - 12:14pm
The Barron Police Chief says workers at Monroe Manor noticed 76-year-old Juanita Toews was missing around 4:15 Wednesday morning. They believe she climbed out her living room window.

NEW INFORMATION: College students found dead were longtime friends

Wed, 01/08/2014 - 10:57am
Olmsted County Sheriff David Mueller says they believe 19-year-old Nicholas Roecker fatally shot his longtime friend, 18-year-old Kayla Koranda, before taking his own life near Pine Island Monday.

Former Packers player dies in hotel

Wed, 01/08/2014 - 10:57am
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office reports that deputies responded to the Sarasota Suites late Monday morning, just hours before the Seminoles won a national championship.

Panel to vote on how to use jobs agency surplus

Wed, 01/08/2014 - 9:45am
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is asking permission to spend $18.4 million.

Police say Vinehout wasn't wearing seatbelt

Wed, 01/08/2014 - 9:45am
Vinehout underwent an eight-hour reconstructive surgery on her broken arm and continues to recover at home.

Neillsville man dies in one-vehicle crash

Wed, 01/08/2014 - 9:45am
Investigators say speed did not appear to be a factor and the driver was not wearing a seatbelt.

Legislature's budget committee slated to approve series of mental health bills

Wed, 01/08/2014 - 8:24am
Wisconsin lawmakers are set to approve bipartisan proposals aimed at improving mental health services.

NEW INFORMATION: County committee recommends spending $3,500,000 on Confluence Project

Tue, 01/07/2014 - 7:17pm
The Eau Claire County Committee on Administration made the decision by a 4-1 vote Tuesday evening.

Eau Claire, Winona, MN, Balsam Lake on schedule for Twins Winter Caravan

Tue, 01/07/2014 - 7:17pm
On Thursday, January 16, the caravan is scheduled to be in Eau Claire.

Staying on Track: New Year's resolutions

Tue, 01/07/2014 - 6:16pm
For many of us the New Year represents a fresh start! But a new study from the University of Scranton says only about half of people who make New Year’s resolutions stick with it for more than 6 months and only 8 percent make it the whole year.

Families getting out for indoor fun

Tue, 01/07/2014 - 6:16pm
With many school districts in our area still closed Tuesday, families are slowly venturing outside after being cooped up for several days, but indoor activities are still at the top of the list.

Benedictine Manor in Arcadia to close

Tue, 01/07/2014 - 6:16pm
Benedictine Health System announced the move Tuesday.

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