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Gov. Tony Evers paid a visit to Badger Boys State at UWEC. buff.ly/cn2l97M

Badger Boys State invites governor to campus

EAU CLAIRE — For a group of young journalists visiting UW-Eau Claire, their government simulation became very real when the governor of Wisconsin was in the room.

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Police are asking the public to report any sightings of a man they describe as armed and dangerous. leadertelegram.com/news/fron…

Police seek help finding man believed to be armed

EAU CLAIRE — Eau Claire police are looking for a man they describe as “armed and dangerous.”

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A knife-wielding woman who stole a man's keys has avoided jail, provided she stays out of trouble. buff.ly/yetNZRi

Woman who threatened man, stole car keys, avoids jail sentence

CHIPPEWA FALLS — A Chippewa Falls woman convicted of approaching a man and stealing his truck keys while holding a knife will avoid a jail sentence.

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Derrick Van Orden was back in the area with visits to several small businesses. buff.ly/iM2Jz7j

Van Orden visits small businesses in CF, EC

CHIPPEWA VALLEY — Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, continued his visit to the region Monday, as the congressman was joined by Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler and

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The Express are on a strong run, with the latest win over the team they're chasing. buff.ly/wiKP3Lv

Express keep rolling, power past first place La Crosse

Leadoff batter JP Pennella supplied the spark.

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The region's hockey scene is changing with the departure of the Chippewa Steel for Colorado. buff.ly/eXQvhLD

Hockey organization plans for Chippewa Steel's exit

CHIPPEWA FALLS — The Chippewa Youth Hockey Association is planning its next steps after learning Friday that the Chippewa Steel will be leaving after eight seasons here to move to

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Data centers don't have too many friends right now, and a group in Eau Claire sees the humor in it. buff.ly/8pPhXql

Comedians, musicians, local residents come together for an event against data centers

EAU CLAIRE — Many communities throughout Wisconsin have faced the prospect of data center development in their region, and an event on Saturday featured concerns from a number of speakers.

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Rep. Derrick Van Orden was in Eau Claire to talk up changes to the tax code. buff.ly/Aqd9L72

Van Orden talks about 'No Tax on Overtime' at Menards Distribution Center

EAU CLAIRE — Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Prairie du Chien) was among speakers rallying at the Menards Distribution Center in Eau Claire on Friday.

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The Express kept rolling with a home win against a tough team. buff.ly/J1YznA1

Red-hot Express earn hard-fought home win over Thunder Bay

It wasn't pretty, but the Eau Claire Express will take it.

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The man who slaughtered six people near Rice Lake in one of the state's most shocking crimes has died. buff.ly/wsToemG

Chai Vang, who killed six hunters in 2004 near Rice Lake, has died

RICE LAKE — Chai Vang, who was convicted of killing six hunters near Rice Lake in November 2004, has died.

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Altoona boys tennis broke through and claimed the state championship. buff.ly/bAE0F2h

STATE CHAMPS: Altoona boys tennis team claims first team championship

MADISON — Altoona boys tennis coach Greg Emerson said this year’s team was the greatest he has ever coached.

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Camp Manitou is celebrating the completion of a new dining hall, but it has other purposes as well. leadertelegram.com/news/camp…

Camp Manitou celebrates completion of Larson Dining Hall

NEW AUBURN — Camp Manitou looked very different for returning campers and counselors this year, the first summer since the new Larson Dining Hall was built.

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Eau Claire officials say selling some city property to boost housing stock is on the table. buff.ly/7ZtnmWv

City of Eau Claire to consider selling property for housing opportunities

EAU CLAIRE — Parcels of land owned by the city may see use to address housing affordability and availability, as the city is exploring whether they are suitable for future

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A Chippewa Falls man will spend seven years in prison after his conviction for possessing multiple firearms. buff.ly/XmiYFH1

CF man sentenced to seven years in prison for possession of firearms by a felon

CHIPPEWA FALLS — A Chippewa Falls man who was convicted of a felony for leaving a 4-year-old child in a car in May 2018 while he entered a store to

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Pickleball's popularity has, unsurprisingly, given rise to a professional league. Kitri Boser, an Eau Claire native, is getting ready for her second season. buff.ly/lp9TTxO

Eau Claire’s Boser ready for second professional pickleball season

Like many, Eau Claire native Kitri Boser was skeptical of pickleball.

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A Chippewa Falls man faces federal charges after authorities say he was found in possession of a gun and ammunition despite being a felon. buff.ly/DK6MmGW

Chippewa Falls man faces federal prison for illegally possessing firearms, ammunition

CHIPPEWA FALLS — A Chippewa Falls man was sentenced to seven years in federal prison for possessing firearms and ammunition as a convicted felon.

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Baseball fans got their fill as the Express split a doubleheader. buff.ly/iIz5GWq

Express split doubleheader with Badlands on long night of baseball

It was a wild, wacky and very long night of baseball at Carson Park.

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Chippewa Valley residents had their chance to have a say in the search for a new president for the Universities of Wisconsin system. buff.ly/2t62olp

Presidential listening sessions finish at UWEC

EAU CLAIRE — UW-Eau Claire hosted the last of five public sessions organized by Universities of Wisconsin on Thursday, gathering input on qualifications for the system’s next president.

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Traumatic brain injuries are the focus of an awareness week about invisible injuries. buff.ly/dQLuxT3

Brain In-Com brings week of TBI advocacy

EAU CLAIRE — For those living with an invisible disability, recognition of its long-term effects from the outside can be difficult.

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Chippewa County will likely appoint a new treasurer, rather than have a special election for the post. buff.ly/pTcVj0E

Chippewa County looks to appoint new treasurer

CHIPPEWA FALLS — Chippewa County Treasurer Patricia Schimmel has announced she will retire in October after 42 years of working for the county, and the county is already looking at

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