Atlanta (CNN) -- It's an accomplishment that's difficult for Major League players, but over the weekend in Atlanta, an unassisted triple play was pulled off by a six-year-old. Little League shortstop,More >>
Atlanta (CNN) -- It's an accomplishment that's difficult for Major League players, but over the weekend in Atlanta, an unassisted triple play was pulled off by a six-year-old. Little League shortstop,More >>
PIERRE PART, La. (AP) -- A Louisiana sheriff says a cast member of the reality TV show "Swamp People" has died. Assumption Parish Sheriff Mike Waguespack says Mitchell Guist was pronounced dead at a hospitalMore >>
A Louisiana sheriff says a cast member of the reality TV show "Swamp People" has died.More >>
NEW YORK (AP) -- Brand-new mother Jessica Simpson is launching a line of clothing for moms-to-be. With it all still fresh in her mind, the 31-year-old singer-actress, who gave birth to daughter MaxwellMore >>
Brand-new mother Jessica Simpson is launching a line of clothing for moms-to-be.More >>
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- "The Avengers" followed a record-shattering $200 million opening with another Hollywood high -- a $100 million-plus second weekend. The superhero tale took in $103.1 million to remainMore >>
"The Avengers" followed a record-shattering $200 million opening with another Hollywood high -- a $100 million-plus second weekend.More >>
NEW YORK (AP) -- Britney Spears and Demi Lovato are bringing their star power to Fox's "The X Factor." The network officially announced Monday what had been a poorly kept secret, that Spears will joinMore >>
Britney Spears and Demi Lovato are bringing their star power to Fox's "The X Factor."More >>
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) -- A Duluth college student has been honored for completing four majors in four years, with a perfect 4.0 grade-point average. Brock Erdahl says he tried to carefully manage hisMore >>
Brock Erdahl says he tried to carefully manage his time from the outset. He says he figured out exactly what he wanted to accomplish and planned accordingly.More >>
(CNN) -- When Prince William celebrates his 30th birthday next month, he'll be receiving quite the gift. On June 21st, William will receive his half of his mother Diana's estate. Lady Di left behindMore >>
(CNN) -- When Prince William celebrates his 30th birthday next month, he'll be receiving quite the gift. On June 21st, William will receive his half of his mother Diana's estate. Lady Di left behindMore >>
Eau Claire (WQOW)- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett was in Eau Claire Saturday, speaking on a number of different issues, including why he should be Wisconsin's choice in next month's election. He also addressedMore >>
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett was in Eau Claire Saturday, speaking on a number of different issues, including why he should be Wisconsin's choice in next month's election.More >>
Eau Claire (WQOW)- Hundreds got out their brooms and trash bags to clean up downtown Eau Claire Saturday. More than 300 volunteers from all around the downtown area came together to fix up the community.More >>
Hundreds got out their brooms and trash bags to clean up downtown Eau Claire Saturday.More >>
Eau Claire (WQOW)- Many area dog owners took advantage of the weather today to head to Carson Park. They were on hand to enjoy the 26th annual Fido and Friends Fun Run. The event is held every year toMore >>
Fido and Friends Fun Run event held today benefits Eau Claire County Humane Society.More >>
Eau Claire (WQOW) - A major announcement about a new development in Eau Claire will be made next week. Clear Vision Eau Claire says there are plans in the works to build a new community arts center, universityMore >>
A major announcement about a new development in Eau Claire will be made next week.More >>
(WQOW) - Three words said by the governor last year raise a number of questions today. A new video has been released showing Governor Walker talking to a donor before he introduced the bill to eliminateMore >>
Three words said by the governor last year raise a number of questions today.More >>
Eau Claire (WQOW)- The DNR has given Xcel Energy the green light to clean up an Eau Claire park. Xcel Energy will be removing about 25,000 tons of contaminated soil from Owen Park. Petroleum and heavyMore >>
The DNR has given Xcel Energy the green light to clean up an Eau Claire park.More >>
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Britney Spears is coming to the rescue of Fox's "The X Factor," the singing contest in search of a ratings boost. A person familiar with the situation said the Grammy-winning pop starMore >>
Britney Spears is coming to the rescue of Fox's "The X Factor," the singing contest in search of a ratings boost.More >>
NEW YORK (AP) -- ABC is turning Nik Wallenda's attempted tightrope walk over Niagara Falls into a prime-time television event next month. The network said Friday it will devote its entire prime-time scheduleMore >>
ABC is turning Nik Wallenda's attempted tightrope walk over Niagara Falls into a prime-time television event next month.More >>
NEW YORK (AP) -- A reality show featuring Whitney Houston's relatives, including daughter Bobbi Kristina and mother Cissy, is in the works. Houston representative Kristen Foster confirmed the LifetimeMore >>
A reality show featuring Whitney Houston's relatives, including daughter Bobbi Kristina and mother Cissy, is in the works.More >>
CHICAGO (AP) -- Jurors deliberating the case of the man charged with murdering relatives of Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson say they're split. The jury did not say it's giving up, though. In a note to theMore >>
Jurors deliberating the case of the man charged with murdering relatives of Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson say they're split.More >>
NEW YORK (AP) -- The Spanish-language Univision this summer is launching a digital network that will enable viewers to tap into its programming on computers, smartphones and tablets. The new service isMore >>
The Spanish-language Univision this summer is launching a digital network that will enable viewers to tap into its programming on computers, smartphones and tablets.More >>
Eau Claire (WQOW) - A national magazine is giving high marks to a local high school. U.S. News and World Report ranked Eau Claire Memorial as the third best high school in the state. The top two schoolsMore >>
A national magazine is giving high marks to a local high school.More >>
Eau Claire (WQOW) - A Dunn County jailer has been charged in Eau Claire County. She's accused of telling her older son to beat up her younger child. Debra Pavelski has been charged with a felony countMore >>
A Dunn County jailer has been charged in Eau Claire County.More >>
Minneapolis (WQOW) - The Minnesota Vikings are on their way to a new stadium. On Thursday, the Minnesota House and Senate voted in favor of a bill for a new, nearly $1 billion stadium for the team.More >>
The Minnesota Vikings are on their way to a new stadium.More >>
MADISON (AP) - A state appeals court says Wisconsin's minimum gas markup law is constitutional. The 4th District Court of Appeals ruling affirms Dane County Circuit Judge Maryann Sumi's decision to rejectMore >>
A state appeals court says Wisconsin's minimum gas markup law is constitutional.More >>
Eau Claire (WQOW) - Charges are filed against a Chippewa County man authorities believe may have been involved in a brutal beating. William Shilts was arrested Wednesday for failing to appear in courtMore >>
Charges are filed against a Chippewa County man authorities believe may have been involved in a brutal beating.More >>
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Comedian Jon Stewart is broadcasting his "Daily Show" from Tampa, Fla., during the Republican National Convention. The Comedy Central channel said Tuesday that Stewart's popular "DailyMore >>
Comedian Jon Stewart is broadcasting his "Daily Show" from Tampa, Fla., during the Republican National Convention.More >>
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Public libraries in several states are pulling the racy romance trilogy "Fifty Shades of Grey" from shelves or deciding not to order the best-seller at all. The librariesMore >>
Public libraries in several states are pulling the racy romance trilogy "Fifty Shades of Grey" from shelves or deciding not to order the best-seller at all.More >>
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Celebrity hairstylist Vidal Sassoon, whose 1960s wash-and-wear cuts freed women from endless teasing and hairspray, has died. He was 84. Los Angeles police spokesman Kevin MaibergerMore >>
Celebrity hairstylist Vidal Sassoon, whose 1960s wash-and-wear cuts freed women from endless teasing and hairspray, has died. He was 84.More >>
NEW YORK (AP) -- ABC and Yahoo are using the drama "Revenge" as a laboratory to tap the power of second-screen usage. Yahoo has created a smartphone and tablet application designed to make it easier forMore >>
ABC and Yahoo are using the drama "Revenge" as a laboratory to tap the power of second-screen usage.More >>
CHICAGO (AP) -- Jurors have started deliberating in the trial of a man accused of killing Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew. The jury took William Balfour's case WednesdayMore >>
Jurors have started deliberating in the trial of a man accused of killing Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew.More >>
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Celebrity hairstylist Vidal Sassoon, whose 1960s wash-and-wear cuts freed women from endless teasing and hairspray, has died. He was 84.Los Angeles police spokesman Kevin MaibergerMore >>
Celebrity hairstylist Vidal Sassoon, whose 1960s wash-and-wear cuts freed women from endless teasing and hairspray, has died. He was 84.More >>
DETROIT (AP) -- Strong sales are the reason behind Ford's decision to add a week of production at 13 North American factories. The automaker wants to make an extra 40,000 vehicles this year. Ford saysMore >>
Strong sales are the reason behind Ford's decision to add a week of production at 13 North American factories.More >>
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Former state Rep. Kristin Dexter has defeated fake Democrat James Engel in a state Senate recall primary. Preliminary results from Tuesday's elections show Dexter, an Eau ClaireMore >>
Preliminary results from Tuesday's elections show Dexter, an Eau Claire Democrat, with 63 percent of the vote. Engel, of Fall Creek, had 37 percent.More >>
DANBURY, Conn. (AP) -- Maurice Sendak, the children's book author and illustrator who saw the sometimes-dark side of childhood in books like "Where the Wild Things Are" and "In the Night Kitchen," hasMore >>
Longtime friend and caretaker Lynn Caponera says she was with him when he died early Tuesday at a hospital in Danbury, Conn.More >>
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- George Lindsey, who spent nearly 30 years as the grinning Goober on "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Hee Haw," has died. He was 83. A press release from Marshall-Donnelly-Combs FuneralMore >>
George Lindsey, who spent nearly 30 years as the grinning Goober on "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Hee Haw," has died. He was 83.More >>
NEW YORK (AP) -- ABC News and Univision are teaming up to start an English-language news network aimed at Latinos. The networks said Monday that a website and mobile content will be available this summer.More >>
ABC News and Univision are teaming up to start an English-language news network aimed at Latinos.More >>
NEW YORK (AP) -- The film that became an album and then a Broadway musical is now becoming a tour. Producers of the show "Once" announced Monday that a national tour of the show will launch in the summerMore >>
The film that became an album and then a Broadway musical is now becoming a tour.More >>
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- "The Avengers" has extended its box-office superpowers with a record $207.4 million opening weekend domestically, an even bigger start than originally projected. Final figures fromMore >>
"The Avengers" has extended its box-office superpowers with a record $207.4 million opening weekend domestically, an even bigger start than originally projected.More >>
NEW YORK (AP) -- Almost 45 years after "The Outsiders" was first published, S.E. Hinton is ready to take her classic young adult novel to the next level: an e-book. The 61-year-old Hinton appeared MondayMore >>
Almost 45 years after "The Outsiders" was first published, S.E. Hinton is ready to take her classic young adult novel to the next level: an e-book.More >>
By DAVID BAUDERAP Television Writer NEW YORK (AP) - ABC News and Univision on Monday announced a joint venture to create an English-language news network aimed at Latinos that will offer online contentMore >>
ABC News and Univision on Monday announced a joint venture to create an English-language news network aimed at Latinos that will offer online content this summer and be on television next year.More >>
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's office says an infant girl was electrocuted while sleeping with her mother. The medical examiner's report says 3-month-old Diamond Nicole McDuffieMore >>
The medical examiner's report says 3-month-old Diamond Nicole McDuffie came in contact with a baseboard heater, a metal bed frame and a frayed extension cord with an exposed wire at a Milwaukee apartment.More >>
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- NATO says a bomb has killed three of its service members in eastern Afghanistan. The coalition says the three were killed on Monday. The statement did not provide detailsMore >>
The statement did not provide details about the attack nor the nationality of the service members killed.More >>
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Iron Man and his fellow avengers are off to a solid start as they bring their save-the-world act to U.S. theaters. "The Avengers" launched domestically early Friday with $18.7 millionMore >>
Iron Man and his fellow avengers are off to a solid start as they bring their save-the-world act to U.S. theaters.More >>
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Kim Kardashian's attorney says the television personality wants her divorce to move forward, but lawyers for her estranged husband say they're still pursuing an annulment. Kardashian'sMore >>
Kim Kardashian's attorney says the television personality wants her divorce to move forward, but lawyers for her estranged husband say they're still pursuing an annulment.More >>
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Buoyed by a pair of big budget superhero films this summer, retailers and publishers are poised to give away free comics at events aimed at building communities among long-time fansMore >>
Buoyed by a pair of big budget superhero films this summer, retailers and publishers are poised to give away free comics at events aimed at building communities among long-time fans and at capturing new readers.More >>
NEW YORK (AP) -- Adam Yauch, the gravelly voiced Beastie Boys rapper who co-founded the seminal hip-hop group, has died at age 47. Yauch's representatives confirmed that the rapper died Friday morningMore >>
Adam Yauch, the gravelly voiced Beastie Boys rapper who co-founded the seminal hip-hop group, has died at age 47.More >>
NEW YORK (AP) -- Three employees of NBC or an NBC-owned television station have now lost their jobs because of editing changes to a call made to police by George Zimmerman on the night he shot TrayvonMore >>
Three employees of NBC or an NBC-owned television station have now lost their jobs because of editing changes to a call made to police by George Zimmerman on the night he shot Trayvon Martin.More >>
WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. employers pulled back on hiring in April for the second straight month, a sobering reminder that the economy remains weak. The unemployment rate fell to 8.1 percent, but only becauseMore >>
U.S. employers pulled back on hiring in April for the second straight month, a sobering reminder that the economy remains weak.More >>
Black River Falls (Press Release from the Jackson County Sheriff's Office) - On May 2, 2012 authorities from the Jackson County Sheriff's Office arrested a 22 year old Trempealeau County man in a burglaryMore >>
On May 2, 2012 authorities from the Jackson County Sheriff's Office arrested a 22 year old Trempealeau County man in a burglary investigation of the South Beaver Creek Lutheran Church, located in the Town of North Bend in Jackson County. The man is also suspected in another incident at the church reported on April 30.More >>
NEW YORK (AP) -- Oil is now below $100 per barrel following a disappointing U.S. jobs report and warnings of a weakening world economy. It's the first time oil has dropped below $100 since FebruaryMore >>
Oil is now below $100 per barrel following a disappointing U.S. jobs report and warnings of a weakening world economy.More >>
Eau Claire (WQOW)- A master plan gives us a sense of what the future could hold for downtown Eau Claire. That plan, unveiled May 3, focuses on increasing public parking. One way would be by moving theMore >>
A master plan gives us a sense of what the future could hold for downtown Eau Claire.More >>
NEW YORK (AP) -- PepsiCo Inc. is going on a reunion tour with The King of Pop. The Purchase, N.Y.-based company says it struck a deal with Michael Jackson's estate to use the late pop star's imageMore >>
The Purchase, N.Y.-based company says it struck a deal with Michael Jackson's estate to use the late pop star's image for its new global ad campaign.More >>
Dunn County (WQOW) - Frac sand was the focus of a meeting in Dunn County Thursday night. The Town of Menomonie Plan Commission held a listening session about Vista Sand. The company from Texas wantsMore >>
Frac sand was the focus of a meeting in Dunn County Thursday night.More >>
Ladysmith (WQOW) - The hope is -- a new classroom grant provides a recipe for success. On Wednesday, WQOW News 18, along with RCU, presented the latest $300 Tools for Schools award. It went to Mrs. Harelstad'sMore >>
The hope is -- a new classroom grant provides a recipe for success.More >>
Lawmakers in the Wisconsin State Senate approve a bill that bans young drivers from using a cell phone unless its an emergency. The bill would make it illegal for drivers with learning permits or those who've had their license for less than nine months from texting or making phone calls while behind the wheel. More >>
EAU CLAIRE (Press Release) — Clear Vision Eau Claire announced a public-private partnership that intends to construct a new community arts center, commercial/retail complex and university student housingMore >>
The entire project could come with a price tag of $85 million.More >>
Atlanta (CNN) -- It's an accomplishment that's difficult for Major League players, but over the weekend in Atlanta, an unassisted triple play was pulled off by a six-year-old. Little League shortstop,More >>
Atlanta (CNN) -- It's an accomplishment that's difficult for Major League players, but over the weekend in Atlanta, an unassisted triple play was pulled off by a six-year-old. Little League shortstop,More >>
Altoona (WQOW) - A man is charged with causing severe injuries to his infant daughter in Altoona.The eight-month old baby was hospitalized in January after episodes where she became unresponsive and turnedMore >>
A man is charged with causing severe injuries to his infant daughter in Altoona.More >>
PIERRE PART, La. (AP) -- A Louisiana sheriff says a cast member of the reality TV show "Swamp People" has died. Assumption Parish Sheriff Mike Waguespack says Mitchell Guist was pronounced dead at a hospitalMore >>
A Louisiana sheriff says a cast member of the reality TV show "Swamp People" has died.More >>
Authorities say five people are dead after a shooting in Florida.More >>
Neighbors of a Florida mother who fatally shot her four children before killing herself weren't sure who was injured after hearing gunshots and refused to admit three of the woman's kids who were trying to get in...More >>
Altoona (WQOW) - A local hospital that's planning to move to Altoona stands to get some big financial incentives from the city. Oakleaf Surgical Hospital is building a $25 million facility in Altoona'sMore >>
A local hospital that's planning to move to Altoona stands to get some big financial incentives from the city.More >>
Rice Lake (WQOW) – There are only so many games in an athlete's high school career, and you can bet that Rice Lake senior Adam Henkel will cherish every one of them. During a football game his juniorMore >>
There are only so many games in an athlete's high school career, and you can bet that Rice Lake senior Adam Henkel will cherish every one of them. After suffering a knee injury that nearly cost him his leg, Henkel was back on the field just 18 months later.More >>
HS TRACK & FIELD For complete individual results from conference meets, click on the links under "More Information." ======================================= HS BASEBALL ======================================== HSMore >>
Track & field results, local scores, plus highlights from track & field conference meets (Big Rivers, W. Cloverbelt), baseball (Chippewa Falls vs. EC North), softball (Hudson vs. Chippewa Falls, EC Memorial vs. EC North), along with girls soccer (Menomonie vs. EC Memorial).More >>