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Two arrested following drug bust in Rusk Co.
Rand Grubb and Lisa Miller, who are both 49, were arrested Tuesday morning for possession of meth paraphernalia and manufacturing meth.
Winners for 41st annual Parade of Homes announced
Cody and Molly Filipczak from C&M Homes won for two homes this year. Cody is also a board member with the Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association.
Underground equipment failure causes Xcel Energy outage in Eau Claire
Xcel says a failure of underground equipment caused the outage.
Two men dead after farming accident in Chippewa County
The Chippewa County Sheriff's Office says the two men were trying to get a piece of equipment that fell into a manure pit.
NEW INFORMATION: Reaction to President Obama's speech brings multiple views on overtime proposal
Reaction to President Obama's speech at the event was largely positive afterwards.
State Veterinarian broadens restrictions on poultry swap meets in Wisconsin
The state veterinarian has broadened the restriction against poultry gatherings in a modified order that now prohibits all poultry at any swap meet in the state through the end of 2015.
Former finance director sues Chippewa County
Court records show that Dennis Hunt filed a civil lawsuit against Chippewa County on Wednesday.
Text of President Obama's speech at UW-La Crosse
INSIDE: The full text of President Obama's remarks at UW-La Crosse on Thursday, and video of the address.
The Blue Angels: trust and teamwork make a successful air show
Trust and teamwork is what the U.S Navy Blue Angels say are keys for a successful air show.
Whistleblower asks Obama to appoint VA watchdog
Wisconsin whistleblower Ryan Honl has asked President Barack Obama to go outside the Department of Veterans Affairs to appoint a chief watchdog for the agency.
Wisconsin legislators planning extraordinary session
Republicans who control the Legislature are looking to call an extraordinary session to deal with the state budget and bills that would repeal the state's prevailing wage for construction workers and prohibit abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Packers DE Jones suspended for violating substance abuse policy
An NFL spokesperson released a statement Thursday regarding DE Datone Jones.
Blackhawks reach deals with D Schilling, Liambas
The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to terms with defensemen Cameron Schilling and Michael Liambas.
Santelle leaving US attorney's job in Milwaukee
The U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin has announced his departure.
Highlights of Wisconsin budget up for final committee vote
The two-year state budget up for passage Thursday by the Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee is expected to be taken up by the Assembly on Tuesday. It's unknown when the Senate will vote on it. Republican Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald said Wednesday that he does not have the votes for the budget in its current form.
Jail sentence on hold while former sitcom actor appeals
Jail time is on hold for former "Saved by the Bell" actor Dustin Diamond while he appeals his sentence for an altercation at a bar in Wisconsin.
CONSUMER ALERT: Ford recalls 433K cars because of software problem
Ford is recalling 433,000 vehicles, including 2015 Focus, C-MAX and Escape models, because of a software problem that could keep their engines running after drivers try to shut them down.
Sargento Foods planning to expand in NE Wisconsin
Sargento Foods is planning to invest $30 million in its facilities in northeastern Wisconsin and add 140 jobs.
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker entering 2016 presidential race
Aides to Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker say the Republican is entering the crowded Republican race for president.
Budget committee set to approve road funding cuts, tax plan
Republicans hope to kick-start the stalled state budget by voting on a transportation plan that cuts $500 million for road projects and reduces taxes for married couples.