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Severe weather tips parents should tell their kids

WQOW's meteorologists travel around the area, speaking to kids about the dangers of severe weather and what to do if they find themselves home alone. More>>

Mistrial declared in Arias case

Jurors have deadlocked on a verdict of life or death for Jodi Arias in the 2008 killing of her one-time boyfriend. More>>

Altoona schools hold first-ever practice evacuation drill

Altoona Chief of Police, James Small, says, "We can't just say, Altoona is a sleepy little town and hope for the best." More>>

What you need to know before Barstow Street construction begins

Cones already adorn the crossroads along Barstow Street in downtown Eau Claire as the project prepares to go into full swing Tuesday. More>>

Sparta teen wins national Google design contest

SPARTA (WKOW) -- A Wisconsin teenager has won Doodle for Google's national contest. Sabrina Brady of Sparta created a piece called "Coming Home." It's featured on the Google homepage Thursday. Google More>>

Motorcycle driver injured in Chippewa County crash

Romain Peloquin, 56, of Cadott was injured when the motorcycle he was driving struck a car making a U-turn Wednesday afternoon in Chippewa County. More>>

Hundreds of thousands hit state roads this weekend

If you're hitting the road for the Memorial Day weekend, you'll have lots of company. More>>

Trempealeau police arrest 2 for marijuana grow operation

Officers with the Trempealeau Police Department went to 11764 South Street in Trempealeau on Tuesday (05/21) night around 11:30pm to apprehend 28-year old Jace Brawner on felony charges. More>>

Wis. budget committee to take up DNA upon arrest

The Legislature's powerful finance committee is expected to review Gov. Scott Walker's plan to take DNA from anyone arrested for a felony and anyone convicted of any crime. More>>

Wis. lawmakers to consider rent-to-own budget plan

The Legislature's finance committee is set to decide whether to exempt rent-to-own stores from Wisconsin's consumer protection laws. More>>

Wis. committee to weigh in on proposed UW funding

The Legislature's budget-writing committee is expected to approve Gov. Scott Walker's plan to freeze University of Wisconsin System tuition for two years and slash a planned spending increase for system schools. More>>

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2 more arrests in London attack investigation
2 more arrests in London attack investigation
British police say two more people have been arrested by officers investigating the hacking death of a U.K. soldier in London.More >>
British police say two more people have been arrested by officers investigating the hacking death of a U.K. soldier in London.More >>
Report: Nation's kids need to get more physical
Report: Nation's kids need to get more physical
The Institute of Medicine is recommending that schools provide opportunities for at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day for students, and that P.E. be designated a core subject.More >>
The Institute of Medicine is recommending that schools provide opportunities for at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day for students, and that P.E. be designated a core subject.More >>
UPDATE: Body of missing child in St. Paul landslide found
UPDATE: Body of missing child in St. Paul landslide found
Authorities in St. Paul say they've recovered the body of a child missing since a rockslide killed a classmate and left two others injured at a park along the Mississippi River.More >>
Authorities in St. Paul say they've recovered the body of a child missing since a rockslide killed a classmate and left two others injured at a park along the Mississippi River.More >>

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Guilty verdict brings Wis. family little peace
Guilty verdict brings Wis. family little peace
The husband of a woman killed more than six years ago at an Illinois Burger King says a guilty verdict for the attacker brings her family little, if any, peace.More >>
The husband of a woman killed more than six years ago at an Illinois Burger King says a guilty verdict for the attacker brings her family little, if any, peace.More >>
Wis. special ed teacher faces sex-related charges
Wis. special ed teacher faces sex-related charges
A Milwaukee special education teacher faces charges for allegedly fondling himself in front of students who are cognitively delayed.More >>
A Milwaukee special education teacher faces charges for allegedly fondling himself in front of students who are cognitively delayed.More >>
5-year-old child run over, dies in Mount Calvary
5-year-old child run over, dies in Mount Calvary
A 5-year-old child has died after being run over by a pickup truck in the parking lot of a Mount Calvary restaurant.More >>
A 5-year-old child has died after being run over by a pickup truck in the parking lot of a Mount Calvary restaurant.More >>
Wis. raw milk farmer acquitted on 3 of 4 counts
Wis. raw milk farmer acquitted on 3 of 4 counts
A Wisconsin dairy farmer has been acquitted on three of four counts in a trial related to the sale of raw milk.More >>
A Wisconsin dairy farmer has been acquitted on three of four counts in a trial related to the sale of raw milk.More >>
Wisconsin's northern musky season begin
Wisconsin's northern musky season begin
Wisconsin's northern zone musky season is set to open.More >>
Wisconsin's northern zone musky season is set to open.More >>
May 31 deadline to join no call list
May 31 deadline to join no call list
Wisconsin residents who want to be protected from unsolicited telemarketing phone calls and text messages have until the end of the month to sign up for the state's 'no call' list.More >>
Wisconsin residents who want to be protected from unsolicited telemarketing phone calls and text messages have until the end of the month to sign up for the state's 'no call' list.More >>
News Minute: Here is the latest Wisconsin news from The Associated Press
News Minute: Here is the latest Wisconsin news from The Associated Press
The Manitowoc County supervisors say they are opposed to Republican-backed legislation that would reduce the power of the Milwaukee County Board. The legislation reduces the Milwaukee County Board's resources and...More >>
This Hour: Latest Wisconsin news, sports, business and entertainment
This Hour: Latest Wisconsin news, sports, business and entertainment
Republican Governor Scott Walker says he expects GOP leaders will reach some sort of compromise on a contentious section of his budget that would expand private school vouchers next week.More >>
Sports Minute: Here is the latest Wisconsin sports news from The Associated Press
Sports Minute: Here is the latest Wisconsin sports news from The Associated Press
Alex Gonzalez hit a two-run double that helped lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates last night. Marco Estrada gave up one run over seven innings. He retired the first 14 Pittsburgh batters he...More >>
Police: 'Thong Cape Scooter Man' not breaking law
Police: 'Thong Cape Scooter Man' not breaking law
A man known to ride through Madison on a scooter - dressed in thong underwear and a cape - may be disturbing to schoolchildren.More >>
A man known to ride through Madison on a scooter - dressed in thong underwear and a cape - may be disturbing to schoolchildren.More >>

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Minn. ex-coach speaks out after child porn charges
Minn. ex-coach speaks out after child porn charges
A former head football coach at Minnesota State University, Mankato, is speaking out after he was cleared of child pornography charges, but fired from his job.More >>
A former head football coach at Minnesota State University, Mankato, is speaking out after he was cleared of child pornography charges, but fired from his job.More >>
Man behind gay marriage drive seen as 'brilliant'
Man behind gay marriage drive seen as 'brilliant'
No single person ever became the public face of the successful drive for gay marriage in Minnesota, but the man who gets the most credit from his allies is Richard Carlbom.More >>
No single person ever became the public face of the successful drive for gay marriage in Minnesota, but the man who gets the most credit from his allies is Richard Carlbom.More >>
Ex-Mpls. officer faces more sex counts with minors
Ex-Mpls. officer faces more sex counts with minors
A former Minneapolis police officer accused of using social media to try to lure girls into sexual encounters has been charged with five new felony charges - bringing his number of alleged victims to 20.More >>
A former Minneapolis police officer accused of using social media to try to lure girls into sexual encounters has been charged with five new felony charges - bringing his number of alleged victims to 20.More >>
AP Exclusive: New cause for ex-radical Olson
AP Exclusive: New cause for ex-radical Olson
Sara Jane Olson, the Minnesota woman who served seven years in prison for her involvement in high-profile 1970s radicalism, is edging back into public life.More >>
Sara Jane Olson, the Minnesota woman who served seven years in prison for her involvement in high-profile 1970s radicalism, is edging back into public life.More >>
Toddler goes missing from Elk River campground
Toddler goes missing from Elk River campground
Authorities are searching for a 2-year-old girl who went missing from a campground in Elk River.More >>
Authorities are searching for a 2-year-old girl who went missing from a campground in Elk River.More >>
New marker for Moorhead officer shot in 1930
New marker for Moorhead officer shot in 1930
A Moorhead police officer killed in the line of duty more than 80 years ago is being remembered and honored this Memorial Day weekend.More >>
A Moorhead police officer killed in the line of duty more than 80 years ago is being remembered and honored this Memorial Day weekend.More >>
DPS reminds drivers to be safe on holiday weekend
DPS reminds drivers to be safe on holiday weekend
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety is reminding motorists to be safe over the Memorial Day weekend.More >>
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety is reminding motorists to be safe over the Memorial Day weekend.More >>
Saturday is Missing Children's Day in Minnesota
Saturday is Missing Children's Day in Minnesota
Gov. Mark Dayton has proclaimed Saturday as Missing Children's Day in Minnesota, part of a national effort to raise awareness about missing and exploited children.More >>
Gov. Mark Dayton has proclaimed Saturday as Missing Children's Day in Minnesota, part of a national effort to raise awareness about missing and exploited children.More >>
News Minute: Here is the latest Minnesota news from The Associated Press
News Minute: Here is the latest Minnesota news from The Associated Press
A Minnesota taconite iron ore tax increase will be used to rebuild and retool Iron Range schools. The 10 cent-a-ton tax increase was included in the state Legislature's final omnibus tax bill signed into law by Governor...More >>
This Hour: Latest Minnesota news, sports, business and entertainment
This Hour: Latest Minnesota news, sports, business and entertainment
Police have released the name of a man shot dead while sitting in his vehicle outside a manufacturing company in Superior, Wis.More >>

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Janet Jackson officially joins the billionaires club
Janet Jackson officially joins the billionaires club
Janet Jackson is officially a billionaire. According to Variety, the singer's big bank account is thanks to decades in the music and acting business.More >>
Janet Jackson is officially a billionaire. According to Variety, the singer's big bank account is thanks to decades in the music and acting business.More >>
Chris Brown gets into car crash in Los Angeles
Chris Brown gets into car crash in Los Angeles
Chris Brown got into a minor fender-bender Tuesday afternoon in Los Angeles, TMZ reports.More >>
Chris Brown got into a minor fender-bender Tuesday afternoon in Los Angeles, TMZ reports.More >>
Gwyneth Paltrow says modeling is the 'perfect job' for moms
Gwyneth Paltrow says modeling is the 'perfect job' for moms
Working moms with young children may be always strapped for time, energy and money. But Gwyneth Paltrow has a solution that worked for her — and might work for you: modeling.More >>
Working moms with young children may be always strapped for time, energy and money. But Gwyneth Paltrow has a solution that worked for her — and might work for you: modeling.More >>
Report: Justin Bieber requires $5 million confidentiality waiver for all house guests
Report: Justin Bieber requires $5 million confidentiality waiver for all house guests
Want to hang out at Justin Bieber's house? It might cost you $5 million!More >>
Want to hang out at Justin Bieber's house? It might cost you $5 million!More >>
Darius Rucker responds to racist tweet: "Is this 2013 or 1913?"
Darius Rucker responds to racist tweet: "Is this 2013 or 1913?"
Country music artist Darius Rucker has publicly responded to a racist comment made towards him over Twitter. More >>
Country music artist Darius Rucker has publicly responded to a racist comment made towards him over Twitter.More >>
Brad Pitt on Jennifer Aniston marriage: I was wasting opportunity
Brad Pitt on Jennifer Aniston marriage: I was wasting opportunity
Brad Pitt says he was burnt out from drug use during his marriage to Jennifer Aniston.More >>
Brad Pitt says he was burnt out from drug use during his marriage to Jennifer Aniston.More >>
Are Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne living together again?
Are Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne living together again?
After a recent rough patch, one of TV's favorite families — the Osbournes — may be reuniting under the same roof.More >>
After a recent rough patch, one of TV's favorite families — the Osbournes — may be reuniting under the same roof.More >>
Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman’s Laurence Haddon dies at 90
Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman’s Laurence Haddon dies at 90
Haddon passed away May 10 in Santa Monica, Calif., due to complications from Lewy body disease, a form of dementia.More >>
Haddon passed away May 10 in Santa Monica, Calif., due to complications from Lewy body disease, a form of dementia.More >>
Steven Spielberg producing Halo live-action series for XBox
Steven Spielberg producing Halo live-action series for XBox
Steven Spielberg is producing a live-action TV adaptation of the hugely popular Halo video game series, Xbox announced in a presentation for the new Xbox One.More >>
Steven Spielberg is producing a live-action TV adaptation of the hugely popular Halo video game series, Xbox announced in a presentation for the new Xbox One.More >>

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Report: Nation's kids need to get more physical