Facebook stored millions of passwords in plain text
Facebook had stored millions of user passwords in plain text for years, the social media company confirmed on Thursday after a security researcher posted about the issue online.
Facebook stored millions of passwords in plain text
Facebook had stored millions of user passwords in plain text for years, the social media company confirmed on Thursday after a security researcher posted about the issue online.
Complaint details travel of man accused of taking Noelani Robinson
A criminal complaint out of the Milwaukee County Jail revealed new information in the death of Sierra Robinson and her daughter Noelani.
The Latest: Evers withdraws from multi-state ACA lawsuit
Gov. Tony Evers is pulling Wisconsin out of a multistate lawsuit challenging the Affordable Care Act after a judge blocked lame-duck laws prohibiting him from withdrawing the state from legal actions.
Scott Walker joining GOP redistricting group
Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is joining a Republican group to be the lead fundraiser for its work preparing for the next round of redistricting.
Republicans reject all of Gov. Evers capital budget recommendations, including new UWEC science hall
Some of those proposals rejected included funding for a cancer research center, a new veterans nursing home, funding for youth prisons and upgrades to University of Wisconsin System campuses.
Search continues for veteran James Liedtka, last seen four months ago
A Menomonie veteran has been missing for months, but his family hasn’t given up the search. UW-Stout student James Liedtka, 28, was last seen on November 4.
Red Letter Grant hosts financial workshops for aspiring female entrepreneurs in Eau Claire
The Red Letter Grant workshop taught things like developing a business budget, plowing through tax season and the cost breakdown of hiring employees.
Shopko’s closing leaves some communities without a department store
After more than a year of selective closings and eliminating pharmacies, Shopko announced two days ago it will close all stores, leaving some communities with nowhere to shop.
Off the market: Eau Claire home sales up big so far this year
Through a cold and snowy winter, home sales stayed red-hot in the Chippewa Valley.
Will gas prices continue to rise?
You’ve probably noticed gas prices are rising, and unfortunately they are not going to stop climbing for weeks.
Fall Creek man faces 250 years behind bars for allegedly sexually assaulting child for years
A Fall Creek man faces nine felony charges, accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a child.
La Crosse Divisional Fire Chief arrested on child porn charges
A high-ranking member of the La Crosse Fire Department is arrested on child pornography charges.
Evers wants to raise state unemployment benefits
Gov. Tony Evers wants to boost Wisconsin’s unemployment benefits and eliminate some requirements to qualify for them.
Have flooding damage? Call 211
People in Dunn and Eau Claire Counties are urged to call 211 if you experienced flooding during the spring thaw
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Weather Outlook: Rising rivers a major concern despite a mainly dry forecast
As we continue to feel like spring, the effects of melting our record snow from February are making it to the rivers. Of immediate concern, ice jams are causing rapid rises in several spots.
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UP TO THE MINUTE
- Flood Warning issued March 22 at 1:13AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
- Flood Warning issued March 22 at 1:13AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
- Flood Advisory issued March 22 at 1:01AM CDT expiring March 22 at 1:30PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
- Trump policy of sending asylum seekers to Mexico faces judge
- Jimmy Carter’s new milestone: longest-lived US president
WISCONSIN NEWS
Democrat Kaul defends Wisconsin abortion law
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul is defending Wisconsin’s abortion restrictions in a legal filing made in response to a federal lawsuit
The Latest: Democrats want to stop paying outside attorneys
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Latest on a judge blocking Wisconsin Republicans’ lame-duck laws (all times local): 3:25 p.m. Democratic lawmakers are asking their Republican
Wisconsin unemployment drops to 2.9 percent in February
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s unemployment rate has dropped to 2.9 percent after five straight months at 3 percent. The state Department of Workforce Development
Judge blocks Wisconsin’s Republican-written lame-duck laws
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A judge has issued a temporary injunction blocking Wisconsin Republicans’ contentious lame-duck laws limiting the powers of Gov. Tony Evers and
Evers picks Wisconsin to defeat Duke for NCAA championship
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers says Wisconsin will somehow beat Duke to win the NCAA men’s basketball championship. Evers, a Wisconsin alumnus, issued
