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Update: Search held for missing Washburn County girl Video included

It's been 17 years since a girl disappeared after getting off a bus in Washburn County. More>>

Cost of Gov. Walker's Medicaid plan increases

A new estimate from the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau says the cost of Walker's medical assistance proposal is $73.5 million more than when he released it in February. More>>

Pump Price sets a record in Eau Claire Video included

At the gas pump, we're seeing a number we've never seen before in Eau Claire. More>>

Special Kids Day a big hit Video included

Friday was a day of fun for many area students. More>>

Wis. camp gets cleaning after kids get sick

A YMCA camp in western Wisconsin has been cleaned after more than 50 children from a Minnesota school district were sickened with norovirus. More>>

Artists head outdoors for first ever Fresh Paint competition Video included

20 artists were given from Wednesday morning until Saturday afternoon to create pieces that must be painted near Durand. More>>

UPDATE: More answers about proposed Obesity Map Video included

It's a unique step that's never been done in Eau Claire before. The data would be calculated using the body mass index. More>>

Special Olympics fundraiser going on at the pumps Saturday Video included

May 18 is shaping up to be a great day for Special Olympics athletes as volunteers prepare to pump gas in exchange for fundraising dollars. More>>

UWEC, Visit Eau Claire form partnership to boost tourism Video included

State and local leaders met at UW-Eau Claire Friday to announce a new cooperation aimed at expanding the local economy. More>>

DNR identifies logging company responsible for starting fire

Department of Natural Resources law enforcement officials have identified the owner of the land where the Germann Road Fire originated as well as the logging operation responsible for unintentionally igniting the fire. More>>

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  • A wildfire erupts in northern Wisconsin. Find information on the fire, how much is contained, fire damage and area fire bans in place.
    A wildfire erupts in northern Wisconsin. Find information on the fire, how much is contained, fire damage and area fire bans in place.
  • The debate about a proposed iron ore mine in northern Wisconsin always seems to come back to two things: the impact on the economy vs. the environment.
    The debate about a proposed iron ore mine in northern Wisconsin always seems to come back to two things: the impact on the economy vs. the environment. As WQOW News 18 examines Gogebic Taconite's plans, we're hearing what supporters and opponents say they stand to gain or lose depending on the fate of that mine.
  • News 18 Web Poll

  • How far do you live from work? Will gas prices affect how you get to work?

  • Thank you for participating in our poll. Here are the results so far:

    Very far and gas prices affect me
    15%
    34 votes
    Somewhat far and gas prices affect me
    33%
    80 votes
    Somewhat far but gas prices don't affect me
    1%
    3 votes
    Not very far and gas prices affect me
    34%
    82 votes
    Not very far but gas prices don't affect me
    6%
    14 votes
    I don't drive to work
    11%
    26 votes

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