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Chippewa County deputies trying to find missing woman
A sheriff's office is trying to find a woman considered missing and possibly endangered.
HAPPENING TODAY: President Obama to speak about economy at UW-La Crosse
President Obama will fly into Wisconsin Thursday afternoon to speak at UW-La Crosse.
Man accused of holding woman captive dies following shootout
Columbia County sheriff's officials say a man who held a woman captive took his own life after a shootout with deputies who were pursuing him.
NEW INFORMATION: Video shows 2 jumping Navy Yard fence
A Navy Yard worker says the first thing he thought when he heard alarms and speakers was: "Here we go again."
Red Cross survery finds 61% of kids and more than half of all teens can't perform basic swim safety skills
A new survey by the American Red Cross shows 61 percent of kids including more than half of all teens can’t perform basic swim safety skills.
After trade deal, Obama seeks to repair rift with labor
President Barack Obama is embarking on a repair mission after his push for business-backed trade legislation ruptured relations between the White House and organized labor.
Obama just the latest president to see La Crosse
For a small town, La Crosse, Wisconsin, has gotten a surprising amount of attention from U.S. presidents.
Xcel Energy begins solar energy program
Xcel Energy says it's looking for companies that provide solar energy for a new community program.
Rep. Kind says he expects Obama to speak on the economy during visit
Ahead of the presidential visit, Wisconsin Congressman Ron Kind talked about what he expects to hear from Obama.
Crews will begin work on two downtown Eau Claire streets Monday
Crews are set to start rebuilding parts of two downtown Eau Claire streets on Monday.
Blue Angels take over the tarmac in Eau Claire
The final seven planes of U.S. Navy Blue Angels made their arrival into the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport Wednesday night ahead of the Chippewa Valley Air Show.
Police: Woman falls from Eau Claire bridge
Police say a woman fell from a bridge in Eau Claire overnight.
La Crosse Democrats and Republicans weigh in on President's visit
Democrats and Republicans are weighing in on President Obama’s scheduled visit to UW-La Crosse, Thursday.
Red Cross survery finds 61% of kids and more than half of all tens can't perform basic swim safety skills
A new survey by the American Red Cross shows 61 percent of kids including more than half of all teens can’t perform basic swim safety skills.
Governor OKs bill ending SAGE program
Gov. Scott Walker has signed a bill to end Wisconsin's classroom SAGE program.
Governor signs GPS anti-tracking bill
Gov. Scott Walker has signed a bill designed to curb using GPS devices to track people.
Walker signs bill to track students in remedial classes
Gov. Scott Walker has signed a Republican bill that would require the University of Wisconsin System to complete a report tracking the origin high schools of students taking remedial courses.
Walker approves changes to recount fees
Gov. Scott Walker has signed a bill that revamps Wisconsin's election recount fee structure.
Governor signs bill legalizing motorcycle lights
Gov. Scott Walker has signed a bill that allows motorcycle owners to attached colored lights to their bikes.
Former New Richmond High School janitor charged with sexual assault is sentenced
50 year-old Jay Flaherty was ordered to serve 16 years in prison and 10 years of extended supervision.