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Head-on truck-car crash kills man, 86
An 86-year-old Eau Claire man was killed Tuesday morning after a head-on collision in the town of Seymour.
Primary results reflect light voter turnout
Turnout was, as expected, light for Tuesday's primary election. For example, only 594 Dunn County residents went out to the polls to decide whether Democrat L. John Peters of Menomonie or Chris Buckel of ...
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Western Wisconsin / GOP race: Rhoades fends off challenger
State Rep. Kitty Rhoades survived a stiff challenge Tuesday in her bid to continue representing the 30th Assembly District, as western Wisconsin voters participated in primaries to trim the field of candidates ...
Inmate gets eight additional years for threats
A prison inmate who threatened to kill two Pierce County officials and a River Falls police officer was sentenced Tuesday in Dunn County Court to eight more years in prison.
St. Croix fastest-growing county in region
With three of the 10 fastest-growing municipalities in Wisconsin, St. Croix County continues to lead the region in population growth, although spiraling gas prices threaten to put the brakes on that torrid ...
Top Democratic women in state rally behind Obama
Hoping to expand on his advantage with women voters, presidential candidate Barack Obama Thursday enlisted the help of two prominent Wisconsin backers of his Democratic primary rival, Sen.
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Paradise Lost? Climate Change in the North Woods
Wild Rose State Fish Hatchery will host an innovative environmental art exhibit titled, Paradise Lost? Climate Change in the North Woods.
A surprising approach to Wisconsin
The initial mystery of the trip -- Where's our first stop? -- was over after two hours.
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Baldwin Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Distribute Methamphetamine
Erik C. Peterson, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Wayne Ruoho, 41, Baldwin, Wis., was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge Barbara B. Crabb to 28 years in ...
A St. Croix County judge has approved redesign plans for the Central St. Croix Rod and Gun Club that could have the shooting range open again by this fall.
Minnesota man nears half way mark in sky diving attempt
Kevin Burkart is nearly halfway to his goal of making 100 parachute jumps for Parkinson's disease research today.
Baldwin should back call for Bush aide's testimony
How should we respond to the revelations contained in former White House spokesman Scott McClellan's new book, in which the presidential aide suggests that the war in Iraq was sold with propaganda and deception ...
$3,000,000.00 For Western Wisconsin Man Who Lost Part Of His Leg
A Baldwin man has been awarded more than $3 million in a malpractice case after losing part of his left leg.
$3.2 million jury award can't bring back his lower leg
Even though a St. Croix County jury awarded him $3.2 million Tuesday, Jim Lang would rather have his lower left leg back.
St. Croix Economic Development Corp. elects new officers
At its annual meeting May 13, the St. Croix Economic Development Corp. elected its new officers and directors. via Rivertowns.net
“The Thomson lab was making plates of these cells at the same time as they were making their [own plates]. They just make an extra batch for us”
By: Jennifer Evans /The Daily Cardinal - May 8, 2008 Students from across Wisconsin learn the ropes of stem cell research Photo Courtesy of Jordana Lenon Ka Yi Ling, a member of UW-Madison chapter of the ... via The Daily Cardinal
Hwy. 63 construction begins Improvements to Wisconsin Highway 63 through Baldwin began Monday, May 5. Motorists traveling in the area can expect lane closures from 55th Avenue-U.S. 12 and from U.S. 12-80th ... via Rivertowns.net
An Eau Claire man is in jail after burglarizing a few businesses in St. Croix county. via WEAU-TV Eau Claire
Protesters support student facing deportation from U.S.
“It's critical for both she and her family to be aware that her friends on the UW-Madison campus are advocating for her to be allowed to continue her studies.”
Monday's pouring rain was no obstacle for more than 60 University of Wisconsin students protesting in support of a pharmacy student arrested last week and facing deportation to Nigeria. via The Badger Herald Online