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How to check if money is counterfeit

Michael Crusan — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:41:00 EDT

Counterfeit money cases in Eau Claire have jumped significantly in the past year, with less than 10 cases in all of 2012, but since January of this year we've seen more than 40.

Protestors try to grab lawmakers’ attention before big budget vote

Mike Joyce — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:23:00 EDT

As lawmakers prepare to take up the state budget this week, we're getting the sense it will be no quick debate.

Bear car shops in Bloomer

Kristen Shill — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:55:00 EDT

A bear strolls through a business in Bloomer.

Minn. man dies while swimming in St. Croix River

Jerry Gallagher — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:35:00 EDT

A Minnesota man has died after going for a swim in the St. Croix River, but authorities are not prepared to call it a drowning.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin expanded

Kristen Shill — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:08:00 EDT

When one door closes, another door opens. At least that's the case for a Wisconsin non-profit. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin, which is based in Eau Claire, is taking on the duties

UPDATE: Bond set for Rib Lake woman accused of trying to kill 4 of her children

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:54:00 EDT

Heidi S. Mann appeared in Taylor County Circuit Court Monday morning.

1 teen dead, one arrested on homicide charges in Barron County

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:37:00 EDT

On Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 4:33 a.m., the Barron County Sheriff's Department received a report of a semi vs. pedestrian accident on Highway 8 west of Cameron in the Town of Stanley.

1 dead, 1 injured in Jackson County crash

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:48:00 EDT

The driver of the vehicle was identified as Cletus A. Moyer, 36, and the passenger is Samantha J. Sandberg, 25, both from the Mondovi area. Sandberg is being medically treated at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield.

Motorcycle driver killed in collision with deer

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:14:00 EDT

On June 16, at about 9:45 a.m., the Jackson County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call regarding a motorcycle verse deer crash on County Highway P near Underhill Road in the Town of Curran.

NFL bans purses, bags at all games

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:47:00 EDT

The National Football League has announced a major rule change that has sparked a controversy, even though football season has yet to begin. That's because the new rule has nothing to do with players or the field. This rule is about the fans, particularly women, and it is not going over well, ABC News has learned.

Regional Big Brothers Big Sisters chapter expands coverage area

Amie Winters — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:56:00 EDT

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin (BBBSNW) is excited to announce it has acquired the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Northwoods service area, effective June 15th.

Not guilty pleas in crash that killed 2

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:47:00 EDT

A 21-year-old Manitowoc man has pleaded not guilty to driving drunk and under the influence of drugs in a car crash that killed two people and injured four others.

News Minute: Here is the latest Wisconsin news from The Associated Press

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:03:00 EDT

Trial is underway in La Crosse for a man accused of providing the drugs in a fatal overdose and hiding the man's body. Cain Moss is charged with delivering drugs to 40-year-old Anthony Ducharme in August 2011....

UW-Eau Claire student pulled from river

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:43:00 EDT

A body recovered from the Chippewa River in Eau Claire has been identified as a local university student.

Man on trial in fatal overdose case

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:35:00 EDT

A trial is underway in La Crosse for a defendant accused of providing the drugs in a fatal overdose and hiding the man's body.

Capital Brewery building new facility in Sauk City

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:31:00 EDT

Capital Brewery says it will begin construction this summer on a new $11 million facility in Sauk City.

Stillwater Lift Bridge to close to car traffic

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:07:00 EDT

Motorists will find the Stillwater Lift Bridge closed temporarily Tuesday.

Wis. Sikhs plan rites, 6K run in memory of tragedy

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:07:00 EDT

Wisconsin Sikhs (seekz) plan to memorialize last year's shooting tragedy with religious observances and a 6-kilometer fundraising run/walk.

2 bear attacks unusual in Wisconsin

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:07:00 EDT

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' carnivore specialist says attacks by black bear in Wisconsin are unusual, despite two such incidents so far this spring.

Wis. DNR: Grouse population down

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:02:00 EDT

A new survey shows Wisconsin's ruffed grouse population has declined slightly.

This Hour: Latest Wisconsin news, sports, business and entertainment

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:35:00 EDT

The state Assembly is scheduled to vote on passing the state budget after debate barely got off the ground on Tuesday.

News Minute: Here is the latest Minnesota news from The Associated Press

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:03:00 EDT

A new report shows Minnesota had 395 traffic deaths last year. That's the first increase in deaths since 2007. Officials say it represents a 40 percent drop from a decade ago. They cite a mild winter, a slight increase...

Amazon drops MN affiliate websites over sales tax

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:03:00 EDT

Amazon.com says it will drop its Minnesota-based affiliate websites before the state's online sales tax becomes law July 1.

Stillwater Lift Bridge to close to car traffic

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:06:00 EDT

Motorists will find the Stillwater Lift Bridge closed temporarily Tuesday.

Poll: Dayton's approval rating increases

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:10:00 EDT

A new poll shows strong support for Gov. Mark Dayton with more than half of Minnesotans surveyed happy with his performance.

Mayors take victory lap on Minn. local aid bump

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:06:00 EDT

Mayors from around Minnesota are gathering to discuss how an $80 million bump in state aid to cities will affect their cities.

Peterson urges compromise on farm bill

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:06:00 EDT

As the House began debate on its version of a new five-year farm bill, the dean of Minnesota's congressional delegation urged colleagues to pass it.

Minnesota traffic deaths rise in 2012

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:06:00 EDT

Traffic safety officials say Minnesota last year saw its first increase in traffic deaths since 2007.

Sports Minute: Here is the latest Minnesota sports news from The Associated Press

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:43:00 EDT

Ryan Doumit hit a two-run double in the eighth inning last night to lift the Minnesota Twins to a 7-5 win over the Chicago White Sox. Joe Mauer homered and Trevor Plouffe added an RBI single for the Twins. Paul Konerko went...

This Hour: Latest Minnesota news, sports, business and entertainment

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:34:00 EDT

Police say a 2-month-old boy taken from his mother's apartment in Brooklyn Park has been found safe in St. Paul.

2 businesses, apartments destroyed in Cook fire

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:01:00 EDT

Fire has destroyed two businesses and eight apartments in the St. Louis County community of Cook.

Olympic diver Greg Louganis gets engaged

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:30:00 EDT

Four-time Olympic gold medalist Greg Louganis got engaged to his partner Johnny Chaillot, People reports.

Report: Charlie Sheen feuding with Selma Blair on set

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:30:00 EDT

Selma Blair's future on FX's Anger Management may be in jeopardy after a disagreement with the show's star, Charlie Sheen, according to TMZ.

Charles Saatchi: Argument with wife Nigella Lawson was a "playful tiff"

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:30:00 EDT

Charles Saatchi has spoken out about photographs that emerged over the weekend, allegedly showing him choking his wife, celebrity chef Nigella Lawson.

Beyonce offers congrats to Kim Kardashian and Kanye West

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:30:00 EDT

After Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcomed their baby, Beyonce was among the many to offer her congratulations.

Report: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcome baby girl

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:30:00 EDT

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcomed a baby girl Saturday, TMZ reports.

Report: Nigella Lawson "attacked" by husband

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:30:00 EDT

British police are looking into an incident in which celebrity chef Nigella Lawson was repeatedly choked during an argument with her husband, Charles Saatchi, over dinner at a restaurant.

Sandra Bullock in talks to join Annie remake

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:31:00 EDT

Sandra Bullock is in early talks to join the Annie remake, according to The Wrap.

Billy Ray Cyrus' wife Tish files for divorce

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:33:00 EDT

Tish Cyrus has filed for divorce from Billy Ray Cyrus, TMZ reports.

Amanda Bynes has second thoughts about calling Miley Cyrus "ugly"

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 14:30:00 EDT

On the very same day Amanda Bynes called Miley Cyrus ugly on Twitter, the young starlet later contradicted her statement.

A shift in shifts for Chippewa Falls Police officers

Megan Wiebold — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:46:00 EDT

A contract was approved Tuesday night between the police department and city council to change officer hours from eight a day to twelve.

Construction worker suffers serious injuries after fall

Aarik Woods — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:18:00 EDT

The man, whose name has not been released, was taken to Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire after falling from the roof of a building around 8:30 a.m.

New details emerge in murder investigation

Mike Joyce — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:15:00 EDT

Murder charges were filed today against an Altoona man accused of killing his girlfriend last week in the home they shared.

UPDATE: Body found in Chippewa River is missing UWEC student

Jerry Gallagher — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:18:00 EDT

The UW-Eau Claire Police Department has informed me that the body of David Patrick Rodgers was recovered Monday evening from the Chippewa River.

Truck driver sentenced for disorderly conduct

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:24:00 EDT

A Pennsylvania truck driver has been fined for what he said at a Menomonie convenience store last month.

Growing concern in Menomonie about homelessness among young adults

Emily Valerio — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:20:00 EDT

In this last school year, Heidi says she's been in touch with at least 10 different students at Menomonie High who have been living in homelessness.

UPDATE: New council member chosen in Chippewa Falls

Aarik Woods — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:50:00 EDT

Robert Kiefer applied, he was the only applicant for the vacant spot.

Winter Woes: Little left in highway maintenance budget

Jerry Gallagher — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:27:00 EDT

Few people are thinking about the snow and cold this week, but the Eau Claire County Highway Department already has winter on its radar.

One killed in van/train crash in Clark County

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:13:00 EDT

On Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at about 9:15 am the Clark County Sheriff's Department received a 9-1-1 call of a car versus train crash on Century Rd. just east of Basswood Ave., Township of Unity.

Ladysmith sends generous donation south

Michael Crusan — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:33:00 EDT

Two cities 1,000 miles apart have little in common, except for one thing that will forever tie them together and it's the focus of an uplifting story.

UW Stout student heads to Las Vegas to compete in Miss USA pageant

Andrea Albers — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:52:00 EDT

Danielle Hooper will represent Minnesota in the Miss USA pageant Sunday night in Las Vegas. Hooper, from Inver Grove Heights, is majoring in retail merchandising and management.

Milwaukee casino reopens after early morning shooting

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:30:00 EDT

Milwaukee police investigate an overnight shooting inside Potawatomi Bingo Casino in Milwaukee.

Donald Driver statue revealed in Green Bay

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:27:00 EDT

Former Packers wide receiver Donald Driver was honored this weekend at a special event in Green Bay.

Buckled pavement closes part of Business 53

Andrea Albers — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 21:32:00 EDT

Southbound lanes of traffic on Business 53 from Melby Road to Eddy Lane have been shut down after pavement buckled Sunday afternoon.

FATFAR brings unique floating devices to Chippewa River

Aarik Woods — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:14:00 EDT

An old roadster was converted into a raft, while a double decker complete with a slide also entered the water.

Teen in hospital after falling asleep while driving, striking tree

Aarik Woods — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 11:29:00 EDT

PRESS RELEASE FROM PIERCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT. : On Saturday June 15th at approximately 12:40 AM the Pierce County Sheriff's Deptartment was notified of a one vehicle accident with injury in Clifton

Eau Claire plays host to national arm wrestling championships

Aarik Woods — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:53:00 EDT

The winner of this weekend's events earn the right to compete on the United States National Team in the world championships.

Man released from prison accused in Minn. crimes

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:45:00 EDT

Police say a convicted robber released from prison just last month carjacked three vehicles and kidnapped two people before crashing one of the cars in St. Paul.

Pepin County Dairy Breakfast showcases milk production

Aarik Woods — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:09:00 EDT

The 500 cows on the Auth Farm are milked three times a day, and each cow produces about 10 gallons per day.

UPDATE: New details about Altoona homicide revealed in court

Andrea Albers — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:18:00 EDT

The name was of the victim was revealed in court on Friday.