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Walleye Initiative

Governor Walker announced a major initiative today to invest more money and resources into Walleye populations. More>>

Gravel Slide Rescue

The search continues for a missing child after a gravel slide in Minnesota. More>>

River Levels

The Chippewa River has risen nearly eight feet over the past two days. More>>

South Barstow

Construction on South Barstow Street in Eau Claire begins on Tuesday. More>>

State Sales

A part of the state budget that passed Tuesday's Joint Finance Committee meeting allows for the sale of state property without a public bid. More>>

Beaches Closed

The bacteria levels of some area beaches are too high for public use. More>>

Life Jackets

The state has more than 600 life jacket loaners. More>>

Gas Price Impact

We check the records for the past four years of gas prices on Memorial Day weekend. More>>

Joint Finance

The legislature's Joint Finance Committee voted on scores of bills, Tuesday. More>>

Tornado/Red Cross

The original report of 51 dead in the wake of the Oklahoma tornados has been reduced to 24. More>>

Free and Reduced Price Lunches

The Department of Public Instruction shows that nearly half of Wisconsin's students are eligible for free and reduced meals. More>>

Library Solar Panel

The UW-Eau Claire library is purchasing solar panels. More>>

OSHA Case

Two companies are paying fines after a man received a high-voltage shock and was seriously injured on the job. More>>

Celebration of the Stars

An award ceremony is held for supporters of literacy in the Chippewa Valley. More>>

Human Trafficking Movie

A movie about human trafficking comes to Eau Claire. More>>

Water Levels

The Chippewa River is up six feet. More>>

Bird City

The community of Menomonie is now a "Bird City." More>>

Stewardship Program

Some lawmakers want the D.N.R. to slow down when it comes to acquiring public land. More>>

Home Explosion Update

A home in the town of Washington explodes while the family is away on vacation. More>>

Church Reopens

Two years after a fire, church goers have a new places to worship. More>>

Transformer Fire

A fire starts on a transformer near I-94. More>>

Severe Weather

Today's video from Oklahoma reminds us about the dangers of severe weather. More>>

Dam Rescue

A man is taken to a hospital after falling off the edge of a dam. More>>

Click it or Ticket

Agencies across Wisconsin are geared up for the annual Click it or Ticket campaign. More>>

Filling the Dream

Fundraising at gas stations helps raise money for the Special Olympics. More>>

Spring Cleanup

Volunteers hit the streets for Eau Claire city's annual Spring Cleanup. More>>

Water Safety

The Lake Wissota Lions Club hosts its first annual Water Safety and Education Day. More>>

Search For Sarah

The search continues for a girl who went missing seventeen years ago. More>>

UWEC and Visit Eau Claire Partnership

UWEC and Visit Eau Claire are forming a new partnership to benefit both organizations. More>>

Fresh Paint Competition

It is the fires Fresh Paint Competition in Durand. More>>

Update on Obesity Map Proposal

The proposal for an obesity map is part of the health chapter in the city's comprehensive plan. More>>

Gas Prices

The price at the pump is at an all time high in Eau Claire. More>>

Filling the Dream

The 8th annual Filling the Dream Fundraiser will be going on tomorrow right here in the Chippewa Valley. More>>

Special Kids Day

Today was Special Kids Day. More>>

Forgiving Taxes

Wisconsin lawmakers unanimously approved forgiving state taxes for those military members killed in combat. More>>

Legal Limit

Despite the impacts of a proposal to lower the national blood alcohol legal limit to .05, the ways in which it is policed will stay the same. More>>

Gas Prices

Gas prices to continue to climb in western Wisconsin. More>>

Governor Tours Wildfire Damage

Governor Walker visits the area of a large wildfire in northwestern Wisconsin. More>>

Planned Parenthood Closes

After serving the community for more than 25 years, planned parenthood in Chippewa Falls will be closing its doors. More>>

NCAA Service Day

Eight teams competing in Eau Claire to be crowned national softball champions spent the day giving back in the Chippewa Valley. More>>

"To Serve, Protect, and a Whole Lot More" Part 1

"To Serve, Protect, and a Whole Lot More": A Dangerous Duty
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Wildfire Damage

Fire started near Gordon in Douglas County yesterday and has spread to Bayfield County. More>>

Venuworks Results

A long awaited report on the downtown project is presented. More>>

Law Enforcement Memorial

The annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony is held to honor the men and women who have served the community. More>>

Frac Sand Study

An economics professor from Montana recently conducted a study on frac sand mining's effects on local economies. More>>

New Gordy's

A new Gordy's County Market opens in Rice Lake. More>>

Fair Fixes

The State Fair grounds in Chippewa Falls gets ready for summer. More>>

Job Search

The required job search for the unemployed would double under a plan moving through Madison. More>>

Wood Pallet Fire

A Chippewa County company is picking up the pieces today, and is wondering what started a big fire last night. More>>

Confluence Dorms

There are some changes to the downtown Eau Claire Confluence Project plan. More>>

Serve and Protect Preview

A behind the scenes look at the Eau Claire Police Department. More>>

Tools for Schools

A Fall Creek student nominates two music teachers for the Tools for Schools award. More>>

Chippewa Falls Improvements

Emergency services are about to get an upgrade in Chippewa Falls. More>>

Tick Season

We can expect more ticks this season. More>>

DNR Controlled Burn

The DNR uses ideal conditions to make controlled burns. More>>

Owen Park Update

Owen Park construction is ready for the final touches. More>>

Same Sex Marriage

Minnesota is poised to become the 12th state to allow same-sex marriage. More>>

Bike 2 Work Week

People are biking to work and seeing the benefits. More>>

Past Passed Here

This week, kids were able to see how the area's first settlers lived their lives by visiting the 10th annual "Past Passed Here" event in Allen Park. More>>

Flower Donations

Western Dairyland mothers receive a surprise Mother's Day present. More>>

Stamp Out Hunger

The U.S. Postal Service teams up with the United Way to collect donations. More>>

GED Bootcamp

There is a program to help people to succeed in attaining their GED.
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Roberts Bake Sale

A baked good sale is held to raise money for a school devastated by fire. More>>

Cleveland Connection

An Altoona woman who grew up in Cleveland says she knows two of the women who were kidnapped. More>>

Budget Surplus

Wisconsin finds itself with a $500 million budget surplus. More>>

Heroes Behind the Badge Preview

Stories of officers caught in the line of fire are told in a special documentary showing in Eau Claire. More>>

Serve and Protect Preview

Get a behind the scenes look at Eau Claire's police force. More>>

Airport Towers

A local control tower remains open. More>>

Fawn Search

Volunteers needed to track fawn. More>>

Flash Mob

The third annual, Flash Mob for Foster Care, is held. More>>

Alcohol Survey

Stout tries to cut down on student alcohol abuse. More>>

Mine of Information Preview

A look into the new mining law.
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Altoona School Officer

Altoona school applying for an officer. More>>

Van De Loo Case

The Van De Loo case continues. More>>

Seed Planting

Farmers begin to sow their seeds. More>>

Murder Sentence

Murder suspects are sentenced to 40 and 53 years. More>>

Foster Care Flash Mob

The third annual, Flash Mob for Foster Care, is held. More>>

Body Found

The body of a missing Minnesota woman is found. More>>

Top Drawer Drive

The Top Drawer Drive will take place throughout the month of May. More>>

Jefferson Award Winner: Patti Stangel

Patti Stangel is this month's Jefferson Award winner. More>>

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