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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin expanded

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 More>>

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

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

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

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. More>>

1 dead, 1 injured in Jackson County crash

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. More>>

Motorcycle driver killed in collision with deer

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. More>>

NFL bans purses, bags at all games

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. More>>

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FATFAR brings unique floating devices to Chippewa River
FATFAR brings unique floating devices to Chippewa River
An old roadster was converted into a raft, while a double decker complete with a slide also entered the water.More >>
An old roadster was converted into a raft, while a double decker complete with a slide also entered the water.More >>
Teen in hospital after falling asleep while driving, striking tree
Teen in hospital after falling asleep while driving, striking tree
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 CliftonMore >>
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 CliftonMore >>
Eau Claire plays host to national arm wrestling championships
Eau Claire plays host to national arm wrestling championships
The winner of this weekend's events earn the right to compete on the United States National Team in the world championships.More >>
The winner of this weekend's events earn the right to compete on the United States National Team in the world championships.More >>

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ME: Slain Wis. woman struck many times
ME: Slain Wis. woman struck many times
A medical examiner has testified that a slain 78-year-old Wisconsin woman was struck at least 27 times with sharp and blunt objects.More >>
A medical examiner has testified that a slain 78-year-old Wisconsin woman was struck at least 27 times with sharp and blunt objects.More >>
Assembly scheduled to pass state budget
Assembly scheduled to pass state budget
The state Assembly is scheduled to vote on passing the state budget after debate barely got off the ground on Tuesday.More >>
The state Assembly is scheduled to vote on passing the state budget after debate barely got off the ground on Tuesday.More >>
Wis. Senate to take up venture capital bill
Wis. Senate to take up venture capital bill
The state Senate is scheduled to vote Tuesday on a bill that would invest millions of dollars in state and private money in Wisconsin startups.More >>
The state Senate is scheduled to vote Tuesday on a bill that would invest millions of dollars in state and private money in Wisconsin startups.More >>
Report faults UW-System education schools
Report faults UW-System education schools
A review of the nation's teacher-training programs suggests that many University of Wisconsin System education schools are of middling quality.More >>
A review of the nation's teacher-training programs suggests that many University of Wisconsin System education schools are of middling quality.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 state Assembly has adjourned after debating the state budget for only 15 minutes. The Assembly is scheduled to resume debate at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow and vote at 5:30 p.m. Action was delayed while lawmakers waited for a...More >>
Bipartisan agreement reached to limit debate
Bipartisan agreement reached to limit debate
A bipartisan agreement has been reached with the goal of avoid all-night debate of the state budget in the Assembly.More >>
A bipartisan agreement has been reached with the goal of avoid all-night debate of the state budget in the Assembly.More >>
DNR: Man mauled by bear in Burnett County
DNR: Man mauled by bear in Burnett County
A man who was attacked by a black bear in northwestern Wisconsin is recovering at a hospital in the Twin Cities.More >>
A man who was attacked by a black bear in northwestern Wisconsin is recovering at a hospital in the Twin Cities.More >>
Democrat Hulsey considering becoming independent
Democrat Hulsey considering becoming independent
Democratic state Rep. Brett Hulsey of Madison is considering switching his party affiliation to become an independent.More >>
Democratic state Rep. Brett Hulsey of Madison is considering switching his party affiliation to become an independent.More >>
Number of Town of Jackson polluted wells hits 39
Number of Town of Jackson polluted wells hits 39
Wisconsin environmental officials say the number of wells contaminated by a 2012 gasoline pipeline spill continues to grow in the Town of Jackson.More >>
Wisconsin environmental officials say the number of wells contaminated by a 2012 gasoline pipeline spill continues to grow in the Town of Jackson.More >>
Wis. man dies in collision with train
Wis. man dies in collision with train
Clark County authorities say an 81-year-old man was killed when his minivan collided with a freight train.More >>
Clark County authorities say an 81-year-old man was killed when his minivan collided with a freight train.More >>

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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 federal appeals court has put a hold on regulations aimed at cutting haze over national parks and wilderness areas from taconite plants in Minnesota and Michigan. The rules would require some plants to install expensive...More >>
2 businesses, apartments destroyed in Cook fire
2 businesses, apartments destroyed in Cook fire
Fire has destroyed two businesses and eight apartments in the St. Louis County community of Cook.More >>
Fire has destroyed two businesses and eight apartments in the St. Louis County community of Cook.More >>
Minn. dad charged in death of baby left in minivan
Minn. dad charged in death of baby left in minivan
Prosecutors have charged a Minnesota man with manslaughter after his 5-month-old daughter died after being left for hours in a hot minivan last week.More >>
Prosecutors have charged a Minnesota man with manslaughter after his 5-month-old daughter died after being left for hours in a hot minivan last week.More >>
Minn. mother, son accused of stealing gopher feet
Minn. mother, son accused of stealing gopher feet
A mother and her 18-year-old son from southeastern Minnesota are accused of stealing nearly $5,000 in frozen gopher feet and selling them for a bounty.More >>
A mother and her 18-year-old son from southeastern Minnesota are accused of stealing nearly $5,000 in frozen gopher feet and selling them for a bounty.More >>
Scott named Reno Gazette-Journal's new exec editor
Scott named Reno Gazette-Journal's new exec editor
Kelly Ann Scott, a senior editor at the Reno Gazette-Journal and a 14-year veteran of Gannett Co. Inc., has been named the newspaper's new executive editor.More >>
Kelly Ann Scott, a senior editor at the Reno Gazette-Journal and a 14-year veteran of Gannett Co. Inc., has been named the newspaper's new executive editor.More >>
Taconite plant-park haze rules put on hold
Taconite plant-park haze rules put on hold
A federal appeals court has put a hold on regulations aimed at reducing haze over national parks and wilderness areas from taconite plants in Minnesota and Michigan.More >>
A federal appeals court has put a hold on regulations aimed at reducing haze over national parks and wilderness areas from taconite plants in Minnesota and Michigan.More >>
Missing baby found safe in St. Paul
Missing baby found safe in St. Paul
Police say a 2-month-old boy taken from his mother's apartment in Brooklyn Park has been found safe in St. Paul.More >>
Police say a 2-month-old boy taken from his mother's apartment in Brooklyn Park has been found safe in St. Paul.More >>
This Hour: Latest Minnesota news, sports, business and entertainment
This Hour: Latest Minnesota news, sports, business and entertainment
Minnesota business and labor union lobbies were among the heaviest spenders on lobbying during the first five months of 2013, which coincided with the Legislature's annual session.More >>
Minn. lawsuit accuses dead Irish priest of abuse
Minn. lawsuit accuses dead Irish priest of abuse
A man who says he was sexually abused by an Irish priest in Minnesota in 1982 is suing the Diocese of New Ulm, taking advantage of a new law easing the state's statute of limitations for victims of childhood...More >>
A man who says he was sexually abused by an Irish priest in Minnesota in 1982 is suing the Diocese of New Ulm, taking advantage of a new law easing the state's statute of limitations for victims of childhood sexual abuse.More >>
Here are the closing Minneapolis Grain Exchange futures
Here are the closing Minneapolis Grain Exchange futures
By The Associated Press Spring wheat:More >>
By The Associated Press Spring wheat:More >>

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Report: Charlie Sheen feuding with Selma Blair on set
Report: Charlie Sheen feuding with Selma Blair on set
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.More >>
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.More >>
Charles Saatchi: Argument with wife Nigella Lawson was a "playful tiff"
Charles Saatchi: Argument with wife Nigella Lawson was a "playful tiff"
Charles Saatchi has spoken out about photographs that emerged over the weekend, allegedly showing him choking his wife, celebrity chef Nigella Lawson.More >>
Charles Saatchi has spoken out about photographs that emerged over the weekend, allegedly showing him choking his wife, celebrity chef Nigella Lawson.More >>
Beyonce offers congrats to Kim Kardashian and Kanye West
Beyonce offers congrats to Kim Kardashian and Kanye West
After Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcomed their baby, Beyonce was among the many to offer her congratulations.More >>
After Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcomed their baby, Beyonce was among the many to offer her congratulations.More >>
Olympic diver Greg Louganis gets engaged
Olympic diver Greg Louganis gets engaged
Four-time Olympic gold medalist Greg Louganis got engaged to his partner Johnny Chaillot, People reports.More >>
Four-time Olympic gold medalist Greg Louganis got engaged to his partner Johnny Chaillot, People reports.More >>
Report: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcome baby girl
Report: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcome baby girl
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcomed a baby girl Saturday, TMZ reports.More >>
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcomed a baby girl Saturday, TMZ reports.More >>
Report: Nigella Lawson "attacked" by husband
Report: Nigella Lawson "attacked" by husband
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.More >>
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.More >>
Sandra Bullock in talks to join Annie remake
Sandra Bullock in talks to join Annie remake
Sandra Bullock is in early talks to join the Annie remake, according to The Wrap.More >>
Sandra Bullock is in early talks to join the Annie remake, according to The Wrap.More >>
Billy Ray Cyrus' wife Tish files for divorce
Billy Ray Cyrus' wife Tish files for divorce
Tish Cyrus has filed for divorce from Billy Ray Cyrus, TMZ reports. More >>
Tish Cyrus has filed for divorce from Billy Ray Cyrus, TMZ reports. More >>
Amanda Bynes has second thoughts about calling Miley Cyrus "ugly"
Amanda Bynes has second thoughts about calling Miley Cyrus "ugly"
On the very same day Amanda Bynes called Miley Cyrus ugly on Twitter, the young starlet later contradicted her statement.More >>
On the very same day Amanda Bynes called Miley Cyrus ugly on Twitter, the young starlet later contradicted her statement.More >>

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