UPDATE: ECPD continue search for missing man
A News 18 reporter has confirmed crews are looking for James Liedtka, 28, who has been missing since Sunday.
UPDATE: ECPD continue search for missing man
A News 18 reporter has confirmed crews are looking for James Liedtka, 28, who has been missing since Sunday.
Eau Claire group buys Water Street restaurants
One of Eau Claire’s most popular breakfast places is changing hands. Pablo Properties announced today it is buying the Nucleus Cafe and Racy’s on Water Street.
Loopy’s raises $8,000 for Girl Scouts in minutes
The owner of Loopy’s Grill and Saloon, William “Loopy” Kleich, in Chippewa Falls told News 18 $8,000 was raised in a matter of minutes Saturday.
Chippewa Family Restaurant raises nearly $16,000 for Jason’s Presents
Jason’s Presents gives Christmas gifts to area children and low income families, along with other necessities.
Latest report cards show performance is up in Wisconsin schools and districts
Performance is up in Wisconsin schools and districts, based on the latest school report cards.
Hunter bags ‘buck of a lifetime’ in Chippewa County
An Eau Claire man bagged his trophy hunt over the weekend, and he’s calling it the deer of a lifetime.
Chippewa Valley Free Clinic renovates new location
A local clinic offering care to those otherwise couldn’t afford it has a new home, again.
Local priest gives insight on steps to becoming a saint
“He now will be beatified and because he’s declared a martyr, he will be moved right up to the step of beatification,” Shultz said. “We do not have a date for that but it will probably be sometime in 2019.”
Evers to hold onto State Superintendent position until he’s sworn in
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Tony Evers will hold on to his current position as state schools superintendent until he is sworn in as governor on
Eau Claire woman charged after children found in feces-covered home
Ashley Johnson, 30, is charged with three counts of neglecting a child, ten counts of mistreating animals and bail jumping.
Wisconsin family and dog escape big house fire through window
Dodge County (WQOW) – A family of five and their dog survived a three-alarm house fire thanks to a window. Our affiliate WISN reports it happened
Wisconsin district investigates boys’ apparent Nazi salute
The photo of more than 60 male students dressed in suits shows many with their right arm extended upward.
Comic book genius Stan Lee, Spider-Man creator, dies at 95
Comic book genius Stan Lee, the architect of the contemporary comic book, has died. He was 95.
La Crosse man killed in Clark Co. crash
A 54-year-old La Crosse man died in a weekend car crash in Clark County. Authorities say the victim pulled out in front of a milk truck and died at the scene.
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Weather Outlook: Warmer weather on the way, but it won’t last long
It will get warmer over the next couple days. Well, at least warming up to near average temperatures. A cold front returns Friday, bringing chances for light snow and colder air for the weekend.
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Chancellor sorry for media storm over porn star visit
LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) — The chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is apologizing for the attention he generated by inviting a porn star
Girl spent hours in Milwaukee tow lot after mother’s arrest
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A 4-year-old girl spent about eight hours in her family’s van in a Milwaukee city tow lot on a below-freezing night after
Wisconsin Democrat vows to bring back redistricting bill
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Democratic state senator is vowing to resurrect a bill that would rework how Wisconsin draws legislative district boundaries. Democrats won
Assembly Democrats pick Hintz as minority leader again
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Assembly Democrats have picked Gordon Hintz to lead them again this session. The caucus re-elected Hintz as leader during a meeting
Legislators approve Evers transition budget
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Legislature’s finance committee has approved Gov.-elect Tony Evers’ transition budget. Evers has asked the state for $94,600 to cover salaries
