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UPDATE: 1 injured in crash on Highway 51

A semi rollover injured one man and tied up traffic on Highway 51 in Rib Mountain for hours Thursday.
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Langlade County man killed after short chase by deputies

A 52 year old Langlade County man died Wednesday night after he tried to get elude from a sheriff's deputy. More>>

Radio tuning causes bad crash in Weston

Everest Metro Police say some radio tuning caused a driver to leave the road and hit a guard rail.

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Report: Wis. lost 6,200 jobs in April

The state Department of Workforce Development has released new data that shows Wisconsin lost 6,200 private-sector jobs in April. More>>

Former tavern league secretary/treasurer due in court

A former tavern league secretary/treasurer, charged with felony theft, is set to make her initial appearance in court today. More>>

Postal Service to begin closing plants this summer

The nearly bankrupt U.S. Postal Service is moving ahead with plans to close dozens of mail processing centers, saying it can no longer wait for Congress to decide how to cut postal costs. More>>

Waupun mother objects to box for autistic son

A Waupun parent has pulled her autistic son out of school after teachers repeatedly used a seclusion box to discipline him. More>>

Wisconsin's role in Niagara Falls

The beauty of Niagara Falls is thanks to the geology of Wisconsin, according to Ray Reser, director of the Natural History Museum at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

"It's very cool" he told Newsline 9. More>>

From bear cubs to hawks, Northwoods rehabilitator helps wildlife thrive

A Northwoods rehabilitation center is helping injured and abandonded animals reintegrate into the wild. More>>

Junior paddlers prepare for team trials

Some of the country's best junior paddlers are making their way to Wausau.

Paddlers in kayaks and canoes are getting ready for this weekend's USA junior national slalom team trials.

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Birnamwood man falls to his death in Milwaukee

Police say a Birnamwood man fell to his death in Milwaukee. More>>

New jobs numbers spark controversy

New jobs numbers spark more debate in the race for governor. More>>

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UPDATE: Coroner: RFK Jr.'s wife died of hanging
UPDATE: Coroner: RFK Jr.'s wife died of hanging
A medical examiner in suburban New York says the estranged wife of Robert Kennedy Jr. died of asphyxiation due to hanging.More >>
A medical examiner in suburban New York says the estranged wife of Robert Kennedy Jr. died of asphyxiation due to hanging.More >>
Wis. high school graduation rates increase
Wis. high school graduation rates increase
More than 90 percent of Wisconsin high school students graduated last school year, with slight increases for nearly every minority group even though they still lagged white students.More >>
More than 90 percent of Wisconsin high school students graduated last school year, with slight increases for nearly every minority group even though they still lagged white students.More >>
Is Tom Barrett responsible for all Milwaukee's problems?
Is Tom Barrett responsible for all Milwaukee's problems?
A political ad on telvision is attacking democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Barrett for his record as mayor of Milwaukee.More >>
A political ad on television is attacking democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Barrett for his record as mayor of Milwaukee.More >>
Antigo woman accused of scheming to embezzle $576,000
Antigo woman accused of scheming to embezzle $576,000
An Antigo woman is charged with scheming to steal more than half a million dollars in company funds, while working for Waukesha Bearings Corporation.More >>
An Antigo woman is charged with scheming to steal more than half a million dollars in company funds, while working for Waukesha Bearings Corporation.More >>
New details in Antigo drug investigation
New details in Antigo drug investigation
Jeff Neufeld's charge is the latest addition to an ongoing drug investigation that spans multiple counties in the northwoods.More >>
Jeff Neufeld's charge is the latest addition to an ongoing drug investigation that spans multiple counties in the northwoods.More >>
Motion filed in case against Rapids wrestler
Motion filed in case against Rapids wrestler
The latest motion was filed by the attorney for the Wisconsin Rapids School District.More >>
The latest motion was filed by the attorney for the Wisconsin Rapids School District.More >>
New food pantry opens in Antigo
New food pantry opens in Antigo
The pantry is a collaboration between four churches in Langlade County.More >>
The pantry is a collaboration between four churches in Langlade County.More >>
UPDATE: Garage destroyed, home damaged in Knowlton fire
UPDATE: Garage destroyed, home damaged in Knowlton fire
The fire started in the attached garage around 7:30 Wednesday morning and spread to the house on the 2100 block of Dorie Lane.More >>
The fire started in the attached garage around 7:30 Wednesday morning and spread to the house on the 2100 block of Dorie Lane.More >>
Grand Rapids PD investigate gas station burglary
Grand Rapids PD investigate gas station burglary
Grand Rapids Police are investigating a gas station burglary. Officials say when an employee opened up The Store on 80^th St. early Sunday morning, the safe had been moved.More >>
Grand Rapids Police are investigating a gas station burglary. Officials say when an employee opened up The Store on 80^th St. early Sunday morning, the safe had been moved.More >>
Court rules in favor of Weston in power plant payment
Court rules in favor of Weston in power plant payment
An appeals court has ruled in favor of Weston in a dispute over payments from a power plant.
Appeals court rules in favor of Weston in dispute over power plant payments.More >>

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Big Ten network cuts academics, citing low ratings
Big Ten network cuts academics, citing low ratings
By DAVID MERCER and RYAN J. FOLEY Associated Press The Big Ten network started in 2007 with plans to mix up to 660 hours of non-sports programs every year into its menu of football, basketball and other...More >>
By DAVID MERCER and RYAN J. FOLEY Associated Press The Big Ten network started in 2007 with plans to mix up to 660 hours of non-sports programs every year into its menu of football, basketball and other...More >>
Wis. man crashes, dies during police chase
Wis. man crashes, dies during police chase
A 52-year-old Wisconsin man has died after crashing while trying to elude sheriff's deputies.More >>
A 52-year-old Wisconsin man has died after crashing while trying to elude sheriff's deputies.More >>
This Hour: Latest Wisconsin news, sports, business and entertainment
This Hour: Latest Wisconsin news, sports, business and entertainment
The state Department of Workforce Development has released new data that shows Wisconsin lost 6,200 private-sector jobs in April.More >>
Report: Wis. lost 6,200 jobs in April
Report: Wis. lost 6,200 jobs in April
The state Department of Workforce Development has released new data that shows Wisconsin lost 6,200 private-sector jobs in April.More >>
The state Department of Workforce Development has released new data that shows Wisconsin lost 6,200 private-sector jobs in April.More >>
Wisconsin graduation rate improves
Wisconsin graduation rate improves
Wisconsin's public high school graduation rate has improved slightly.More >>
Wisconsin's public high school graduation rate has improved slightly.More >>
Family of man who fell to his death talk to police
Family of man who fell to his death talk to police
The family of a Birnamwood man who fell to his death from a Milwaukee parking structure has questions about the events leading up to the fall.More >>
The family of a Birnamwood man who fell to his death from a Milwaukee parking structure has questions about the events leading up to the fall.More >>
News Minute: Here is the latest Wisconsin news from The Associated Press
News Minute: Here is the latest Wisconsin news from The Associated Press
Native American enrollment has increased in the University of Wisconsin System. The latest figures show more than 1,800 Native American student were enrolled in 2009, which is 550 more than the fall of 2005. But the six-year...More >>
UW enrollment of Native Americans increases
UW enrollment of Native Americans increases
Enrollment figures from the University of Wisconsin System show many more Native Americans are going to college. But their retention and graduation rates lag behind the overall student population.More >>
Enrollment figures from the University of Wisconsin System show many more Native Americans are going to college. But their retention and graduation rates lag behind the overall student population.More >>
DNR land deal largest conservation purchase
DNR land deal largest conservation purchase
The Department of Natural Resources says its agreement to buy 100 square miles of forest in northern Wisconsin would be the state's largest land conservation purchase.More >>
The Department of Natural Resources says its agreement to buy 100 square miles of forest in northern Wisconsin would be the state's largest land conservation purchase.More >>
Gang investigators to meet in Wisconsin next week
Gang investigators to meet in Wisconsin next week
Gang investigators from around the Midwest are meeting in Wisconsin next week.More >>
Gang investigators from around the Midwest are meeting in Wisconsin next week.More >>

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Honor Flight
Honor Flight
Central Wisconsin Veterans visit the monuments built in their honor in Washington D.C.More >>
Central Wisconsin Veterans visit the monuments built in their honor in Washington D.C.More >>
Election 2012
Election 2012
From your backyard to the Beltway, your Election 2012 resource.More >>
From your backyard to the Beltway, your Election 2012 resource.More >>
Capitol City Sunday
Capitol City Sunday
Join Capitol Bureau Chief Greg Neumann each Sunday as he examines the week in politics.More >>
Join Capitol Bureau Chief Greg Neumann each Sunday as he examines the week in politics.More >>
Eagle Live Cam
Eagle Live Cam
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WATCH: Decorah, Iowa Eagle Cam. Sponsored by Marathon Town & Country StoreMore >>
Dancing With the Stars
Dancing With the Stars
Donald Driver puts on his dancing shoes in season 14 of DWTS.More >>
Donald Driver puts on his dancing shoes in season 14 of DWTS.More >>
Jefferson Awards
Jefferson Awards
In every neighborhood, there are "Unsung Heroes" - volunteers and paid professionals who go well beyond their expected duties.More >>
Where am I Wisconsin?
Where am I Wisconsin?
Follow Alex Haight as he travels Wisconsin. Then guess where he is.More >>
Follow Alex Haight as he travels Wisconsin. Then guess where he is.More >>
Crimestoppers
Crimestoppers
Crime doesn't pay, CrimeStoppers does.More >>
Crime doesn't pay, CrimeStoppers does.More >>

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