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Light Snow and 25 F at Eau Claire, Chippewa Valley Regional Airport, WI

Winds are North at 11.5 MPH (10 KT). The pressure is 1019.5 mb and the humidity is 78%. The wind chill is 14. Last Updated on Feb 9 2010, 11:56 am CST.

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Investigators: Inmates forged release documents and escaped from Stanley prison
NEW INFORMATION: People in Stanley outraged they weren't told of the January escape
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Drunken man steals ambulance with patient inside
The man was arrested after police say he drove it around a parking lot.
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Toyota makes Prius recall for brake fix
The U.S. Transportation Secretary says he's been assured Toyota is taking safety concerns "very seriously."
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Students raise money with 'Hats for Haiti'
Students from Bruce are helping earthquake victims with a program called Hats for Haiti.
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Health official says H1N1 still a threat
The State of Wisconsin says it's not too late to get vaccinated for the swine flu and the regular flu.
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Three county committees talked about best site for a new justice center
Monday night, three county committees talked about the best site for a new Eau Claire County Justice Center.
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Area school board makes big decision
An area school board made some big decisions Monday night.
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Police investigating how a baby at a home daycare ended up with head injuries
Police in Black River Falls are trying to figure out how a baby ended up with head injuries.
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International UW-Stout student collecting shoes and clothes for Haiti
An international student at UW-Stout put together a clothing and shoe drive to help those in Haiti.
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A kid-sized version of the Olympics
As Olympic athletes from around the globe prepare for the opening ceremonies in Vancouver on Friday, local school kids held their own opening celebration for the Olympics Monday.
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City of Altoona looking to save with a possible new court system
The City of Altoona's budget is sitting balanced right now, but that isn't stopping some city leaders from researching more ways to save.
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Former Sawyer County Sheriff's Deputy facing sexual assault charges out of jail
The former Sawyer County Sheriff's Deputy facing charges of sexual assault is out of jail Monday night.
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Man accused of hitting a man with a truck and pinning him against a tavern pleaded not guilty
The man accused of driving a truck that hit a man outside a tavern and pinned him against the building pleaded not guilty to all charges Monday.
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Area police department cracks down on seat belt violations
An area police department has cracked down on seat belt violations , issuing more than 70 citations in a month.
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Governor Doyle announces Osseo will receive grant money
Osseo will receive thousands of dollars to help pay for a new City Hall.
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Repairs begin on recalled Toyota cars and trucks
An area Toyota dealer is now repairing eight different models that are part of a nationwide recall.
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Rep. John Murtha Dies
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A spokesman says Democratic Rep. John Murtha of Pennsylvania, a retired Marine Corps officer who became an outspoken critic of the Iraq war, has died. He was 77.
Sheriff's Department reports increase in drunk driving arrests
The Barron County Sheriff says his deputies arrested almost twice as many people for drunk driving in January and early February than they did in 2009.
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NEW INFORMATION: Doyle disappointed locks won't close
He made the comments after a meeting with other governors and federal leaders on Asian carp.
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Man pulls friend out of creek after snowmobile crash
Deputies say a friend pulls another man out of a creek after he lost control of his snowmobile Saturday night.
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UPDATE: No search Sunday for missing snowmobiler in St. Croix River
Washington County authorities say there will be no search Sunday for a man who may have been driving a snowmobile found in the St. Croix River.
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More officers out to make sure people drive safe after the big game
It's the biggest night for football in America and it's also a big night for parties. The Wisconsin State Patrol and area sheriffs departments say they're cracking down on drunk driving on super bowl night.
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Ashley Furniture to open 300 new franchise stores
The Arcadia-based manufacturer says the stores will offer furniture at a single price -- for example, all sofas for $399, rugs for $99, or five-piece dining room sets for $399.
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Bill could prevent schools from being part of WIAA
A bill in the state Assembly would prevent Wisconsin schools from being part of the state's school sports association unless the organization abides by open government laws.
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Local teens looking to end hunger in Haiti need your help
We caught up with the girls as they plan to bag thousand of meals for people affected by the Haitian earthquake.
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SKYWARN 13 UPDATE: Light Snow to continue for parts of western Wisconsin
Light snow will lead to snow accumulations around the area today.
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Unemployment benefits will run out soon for some
The state has begun notifying people that their unemployment benefits will run out at the end of April unless Congress intervenes. Up to 100,000 people could be affected.
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Venison donations to help needy down this year
State officials say Wisconsin hunters donated almost 4,000 deer last year to help feed the needy.
The big game could cause big problems for gamblers
Gambling experts say Sunday is the biggest wagering day of the year which can mean trouble for compulsive gamblers.
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Big crowds for the big game
If you happened to be at any grocery store this weekend, you've probably noticed the crowds of people stocking up on goodies their super bowl parties.
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Feingold, Barrett both stop in area to talk economy and health care
We were there at U.S. Senator Russ Feingold’s listening session Saturday morning, as well as an afternoon campaign stop for Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, who’s running for governor. Both men say they're aiming at bridging the gap between big politics and small towns.
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Fire damages a shed near Osseo
Four fire crews responded to the scene of a barn fire near Osseo.
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House fire near Boyd
Firefighters say the person renting the home discovered the fire Friday night.
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Police chief expresses concern over Catholic diocese policy
A local police chief and the Catholic diocese are at odds over what the chief says is a policy the diocese should change.
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Man will do time in prison after prosecutors say he sexually assaulted a woman
A judge sentenced a man to eight years in prison after prosecutors say he and another man sexually assaulted a woman.
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Area city looking at possibly starting its own court system
An area city is looking at possibly starting its own court system.
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NEW INFORMATION: Firefighters say the cause of fire in Bloomer may be hard to determine
We have new information as firefighters say the damage is so extensive a cause may be hard to determine.
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One man accused of shooting at a house pleaded no contest
One of the men accused of shooting at a house while a woman was inside pleaded no contest to a felony charge.
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Dog rescued from abusive home becomes the rescuer
A rescue dog ends up doing some rescuing of her own. The dog's owner says she has no doubt her new puppy saved her neighbor's life.
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NEW INFORMATION: Local couple finally home with adopted Haitian daughter
A Cadott family who was been waiting patiently for their adopted Haitian daughter have finally brought her home.
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Area sheriff's department cracking down Super Bowl weekend
Super Bowl weekend is approaching and one area sheriff's department is doing their part to keep the roads safe.
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More than 100 local kids were able to get dental services
More than 100 local kids were able to get dental services as part of national "Give Kids a Smile" day.
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Man allegedly scams former councilman out of thousands in remodeling project
It was once a well-known cafe that even President John Kennedy visited, but now it sits boarded up and deteriorating.
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Plea change in man who threatened police officers with a grenade
We have an update on a story we first brought you Thursday night about a man who threatened police officers with a grenade then lead them on a chase.
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Popular summer camp at UW-Eau Claire gets big financial boost
A popular summer camp at UW-Eau Claire that's been in danger of closing just got a big financial boost.
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Overturned semi tractor trailer blocked off traffic Thursday night
An overturned semi tractor trailer blocked off traffic on State Highway 37 near Gilmanton for five hours Thursday night.
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Phone scam circulating around Onalaska
Police say a phone scam is circulating around Onalaska.
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Hixton woman charged after investigators say she stole money from someone else's bank account
A Hixton woman is charged after investigators say she stole money from someone else's bank account.
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Board of Regents approve $1,200 tuition hike for UW-Eau Claire
The full UW-System Board of Regents approved the Blugold Committment proposal on Friday morning.
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Sheriff's Department to have additional deputies on the road this weekend
It's an effort to find impaired drivers during Super Bowl weekend.
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NEW INFORMATION: Local couple finally home with adopted Haitian daughter
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Unemployment benefits will run out soon for some
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Police chief expresses concern over Catholic diocese policy
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Investigators: Inmates forged release documents and escaped from Stanley prison
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Ashley Furniture to open 300 new franchise stores
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Area police department cracks down on seat belt violations
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