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UW Eau Claire Grad Home From Hospital After Vegas Shooting
A U-W Eau Claire graduate injured in the Las Vegas shooting spree is home from the hospital. His sister in law says Philip Aurich (or'rick) has made a "huge step" in his recovery, even though he still...
Oct 18, 2017
UW Medical School Dean Opposes GOP Abortion Training Limits
The dean of the U-W Madison medical school says a bill to limit abortion training would kill the university's program to train all pregnancy health professionals. Robert Golden made the remark Tuesday...
Oct 18, 2017
Manitowoc Man Injured in Motorcycle VS Car Accident Yesterday
A 68-year old Manitowoc man was taken to a Green Bay hospital late yesterday afternoon...following a car versus motorcycle collision, just northwest of the city. Alvin Brachmann of 1932 Pleasant Stree...
Oct 18, 2017
Forbes 400: John Menard Still Wisconsin's Wealthiest
John Menard, Junior of Eau Claire is still the wealthiest person in Wisconsin. The annual Forbes list of the 400 richest Americans has Menard 47th, one spot lower than last year as the head of the Men...
Oct 18, 2017
Mayor Nickels Presents 2018 Executive Budget, How Housing is Affected
Mayor Justin Nickels presented his 2018 Executive Budget to the full city council Monday night. The nearly $59 million spending package has a slight increase in the assessed tax rate from 2017. Accord...
Oct 18, 2017
Carferry Ends Season Early
The SS Badger ended its season a day early due to high winds, and hazardous lake conditions. The Carferry remained docked on Sunday after wind gusts of up 39 MPH kicked up 21 foot waves on Lake Michig...
Oct 18, 2017
Kohler to Build New Medical Facility
After a long, drawn out legal process, Kohler will finally see Aurora Health Care build a new $324 million medical facility. While Aurora wanted to build on the "Field of Dreams" property, which was o...
Oct 18, 2017
Orkin: Milwaukee 21st "Rattiest City," Madison, Green Bay In Top 50
Don't be surprised if you smell a rat in Milwaukee. The state's largest city is the 21st "rattiest," two places higher than last year according to an annual survey from Orkin Pest Control. The ranking...
Oct 18, 2017
Oshkosh Military Vehicle Named "Coolest Thing Made In Wisconsin"
The newest version of the military's standard vehicle has been named the "coolest thing made in Wisconsin." The Oshkosh Corporation builds the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle that began replacing the Hum...
Oct 18, 2017
Woman Killed In ATV Crash Identified
A 40-year-old Minnesota woman killed in an all terrain vehicle crash in northwest Wisconsin is identified as Wendy Davis of Brainerd. Douglas County sheriff's deputies say Davis lost control on a curv...
Oct 18, 2017