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Wisconsin and North Texas met in the NIT semifinal in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, March 28.

Badgers fall short in NIT semifinal, lose to North Texas 56-54

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Leah Doherty
After leading by as much as 14 points, Wisconsin finishes their season just shy of the NIT championship

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City of Eau Claire

No local vehicle registration fee for City of Eau Claire

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By WEAU Staff
The city was proposing in $30 a year local vehicle registration fee, commonly known as a wheel tax.

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Land annexation petition

Eau Claire City Council approves land annexation from Town of Washington

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By WEAU Staff and Maria Blough
In a 9 to 1 vote, the Eau Claire City Council voted in favor of a land annexation proposal, previously known as Orchard Hills.

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Badger Books are electronic poll books.

Badger Books to be used in Dunn County

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Kim Leadholm
Twelve municipalities in Dunn County will be using Badger Books in the April election.

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LaFleur: Transitioning from Rodgers to Love will be a “progression’

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Eric Boynton
As the front office works on a trade that would send Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets, the Packers coaching staff must focus on life after number 12.

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Madison man charged in firebombing of anti-abortion office

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Eliana Schreiber and Juliana Tornabene
A Madison man was arrested in Boston Tuesday on charges connected to the firebombing of a Madison anti-abortion office building in May 2022.

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Potentially deadly ‘Candida Auris’ fungal infection Spreading Across U.S.

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Emily Reilly
Medical professionals are aware of the increasing infections and it does not pose a threat to the general public.

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WI health care system dealing with worker shortage

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By WEAU Staff and Jeff Ralph
The Wisconsin Hospital Association released its 2023 Health Care Workforce Report.

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Wisconsin DWD to hold webinar for state teens seeking jobs

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Sean White
April marks a significant uptick in job-seeking activities for teens, and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development has planned a month-long “Welcome to the Workforce” outreach initiative for students, parents, and employers.

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Liberal outraises conservative in Wisconsin court race

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The winner of the country’s most expensive state Supreme Court race to date will determine majority control of Wisconsin’s high court.
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Wisconsin lawmakers approve settlement with factory farm

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The finance committee approved the settlement unanimously.

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State trail passes for 2023 now available to the public

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Sean White
The Wisconsin DNR announced Tuesday that outdoor recreators can now purchase their 2023 state trail passes.

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Vietnam Veterans Day 50th Anniversary Observance being held in Lake Hallie

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Leeann Stapleton
Vietnam Veterans Day anniversary observance program

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Authorities find human remains after responding to structure fire in Dunn County

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By WEAU Staff
According to a media release, the cause and origin of the fire is under investigation.

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Multiple injuries reported after two-vehicle crash involving school bus in Trempealeau County

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By WEAU Staff
According to a media release, five of the children were treated for minor injuries.

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1 person hurt after two-vehicle crash in Buffalo County

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By WEAU Staff
One person was taken to an area hospital, according to a media release.

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Gutekunst: Attempts to talk to Rodgers went unanswered

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Eric Boynton
Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst telling reporters at the NFL Annual Meetings there is no timeline for a deal to send Aaron Rodgers to the Jets, and a first round pick isn’t necessarily required.

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Teen found safe in Wood County following search using K9 and drones

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Heather Poltrock
A 14-year-old who became lost in a wooded area near Babcock was found safely following a 2-hour search.

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Griffin sentenced after DNA solves 1986 cold case death of Lisa Holstead

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By WBAY news staff
Investigators found Lou Griffin through genetic genealogy, solving Green Bay's longest unsolved murder.

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What could be next for the Dewey Street Bridge in Eau Claire

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 9:45 PM CDT
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By Maria Blough
Since 1931 the Dewey Street Bridge has connected the two banks of the Eau Claire River.

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Educational event on childcare challenges in the Chippewa Valley

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 9:44 PM CDT
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By WEAU Staff
Community members heard from four panelists about the importance of affordability, resources available for families, lower income options for child care and more.

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ECASD finalizes contract with Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 8:50 PM CDT
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By WEAU Staff
This new contract between ECASD and Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School takes effect July 1, 2023 and goes until June 30, 2026.

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“We got our boy back” Siblings of fallen WWII soldier from Middleton finally welcome him home

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 6:49 PM CDT
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By John Stofflet
Eileen Tesch and Jim Simon will always remember their childhood on Hubbard Avenue in Middleton with their big brother, Sonny.

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Preparations continue for Country Jam at new location

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 6:47 PM CDT
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By Kim Leadholm
But the music festival is at a new location this year.

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Flags to half-staff Tuesday for fallen WWII veteran from Middleton

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 5:57 PM CDT
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By Nick Viviani
Flags will fly at half-staff Tuesday to honor a Middleton-native who died during WWII.

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1 person hurt after 2-vehicle crash in Pierce County

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 5:52 PM CDT
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By WEAU Staff
One person was taken from the scene by Allina EMS to Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minn., according to a media release.

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WI Supreme Court candidates visit Eau Claire

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 4:47 PM CDT
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By WEAU Staff and Jeff Ralph
Janet Protasiewicz and Dan Kelly met and spoke with voters at The Labor Temple on Birch Street.

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DNR encouraging property owners to protect ash trees against emerald ash borer

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 2:08 PM CDT
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By WEAU Staff
The pest is the most damaging threat to Wisconsin trees, a media release says.

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Whitewater police arrest suspected mother of baby found dead in a field

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 1:15 PM CDT
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By Nick Viviani
Police believe the woman arrested is the mother of the infant whose body was found in a field near a Whitewater trailer park.

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Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Grant to Help Build Polk County Industrial Park

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 1:10 PM CDT
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By PRESS RELEASE
Community and company leaders celebrated the announcement and the future expansion, a press release says.

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Cold case murder suspect from De Pere arrested after 34 years

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 12:30 PM CDT
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By WBAY news staff
Kelvin Keith Emmons is awaiting extradition to California for a murder in 1988.

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5 people shot outside Prime Social in Milwaukee

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 12:28 PM CDT
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By Jackson Danbeck
Milwaukee police said in a statement the shootings happened around 1:30 a.m.

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Sheriff encourages parents to talk to kids about alcohol, drugs after bust

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 12:12 PM CDT
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By WEAU Staff
A media release says with prom and graduation season coming up, this is a good reminder to talk to your kids about the dangers of alcohol.

Local

Chippewa Falls Pool Committee launches survey, schedules listening session

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 11:43 AM CDT
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By WEAU Staff
A listening session is scheduled for April 17, according to a media release.

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NorthLakes Community Clinic, Marshfield Clinic Health System announce discussions to continue Rice Lake Pediatric Therapy Clubhouse services

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 10:33 AM CDT
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By PRESS RELEASE
The Clubhouse offers a wide range of specialized therapies, according to a press release.

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Man accused of firing gunshots in parking lot in rural Sparta

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 10:21 AM CDT
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By WEAU Staff
The man was booked in and is being held at the Monroe County Jail, according to a media release.

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Springtime means baby animals are back at Govin’s Lambing Barn

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 9:23 AM CDT
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By Ellie Jo Pomerleau
Lambs, piglets, and goats will be hanging out at Govin's Lambing Barn and Baby Animal Farm for the first three weeks of April.

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Owl rescued by Eau Claire Police

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 8:28 PM CDT
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By WEAU Staff
Officers found the bird lying face down on the ground.

Local

Grace Lutheran Church celebrates Johann Sebastian Bach’s birthday

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 6:28 PM CDT
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By Daniel Gomez
A church in the Chippewa Valley celebrated the birthday of a composer earlier Sunday afternoon.

Local

Chippewa Valley Eye Clinic & Optical is back where it once burned down

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 6:19 PM CDT
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By Daniel Gomez
A Chippewa Valley clinic is back in the same spot where it once burned down more than 3 years in Eau Claire.

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How cash bail laws are at stake on Wisconsin’s April ballot

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 5:48 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
A proposed constitutional amendment will let voters choose whether it should be harder to get out of jail on bail.

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No one hurt after house fire in Town of Washington

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 4:21 PM CDT
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By Maria Blough
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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UWSP forestry students learn the science of tree felling

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 7:40 PM CDT
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By Jade Flury
This is the 9th year forestry students have met at Treehaven Field Station in Tomahawk to study the skill of tree logging.

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Stanley area business expo comes back after 5 year hiatus

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 6:10 PM CDT
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By Daniel Gomez
An expo looking to bring attention to area businesses is back in Chippewa County.

Local

Mobile sauna made of repurposed material makes stop at Oxbow Hotel

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 5:39 PM CDT
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By Daniel Gomez
A sauna on wheels at the Oxbow Hotel in Eau Claire was part of the Wellness & Healing event Saturday.

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Northern Lights make powerful appearance across Wisconsin

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 7:12 PM CDT
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By Hailey Clevenger
WSAW’s very own Chief Meteorologist Mark Holley explained how the phenomenon happens.

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A new program in the works will give students at Menomonie Middle School a college experience

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 6:26 PM CDT
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By Daniel Gomez
Students at Menomonie Middle School will soon get the benefits of a college experience at UW-Stout.

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Chippewa Landscapes partnering with Chippewa Humane Association for Pet Food Drive

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:50 PM CDT
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By WEAU Staff and Jeff Ralph
The Food Drive goes until April 17.

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Wisconsin DOJ, factory farm reach $215K pollution settlement

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:43 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The settlement also calls for Kinnard Farms to upgrade two waste storage facilities and a feed storage area.

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Green Bay murder suspect Taylor Schabusiness found competent to stand trial

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:04 PM CDT
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By WBAY news staff and Brittany Schmidt
A woman charged in a gruesome murder in Green Bay has been found competent to stand trial.
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