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1+ hour, 40+ min ago (53+ words) WQOW Staying warm and humid through 4th of July weekend with isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms around at times Thanks to the morning round of rain and storms, combined with the atmosphere not fully recov" From 18 Storm Track Meteorologist Austin…...
Everything we're seeing in New York City as Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's expected wedding celebrations approach
1+ hour, 56+ min ago (953+ words) Madison Square Garden is no stranger to celebrity weddings. Funk icon Sly Stone and actress Kathy Silva got married there in 1974. Soaring temperatures will bring real heat to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding weekend, particularly for those who gather…...
Still fighting: Ojibwe treaty rights in the Northwoods
12+ hour, 41+ min ago (614+ words) WISCONSIN (WQOW) -The United States turns 250 years old this weekend, and with the momentous anniversary also comes a chance to reflect on Wisconsin's history along with the tribal nations that predate it all. An integral part of tribal nations' identities…...
How a new super PAC formed to counter AIPAC is fueling democratic socialists" wins
20+ hour ago (82+ words) WQOW Darializa Avila Chevalier and Melat Kiros are pictured in a split image. Two years ago, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee spent millions of dollars through its super PAC to defeat two vocal critics of Israel, Reps. Cori Bush…...
UWEC's newest chancellor takes the reigns
12+ hour, 31+ min ago (200+ words) EAU CLAIRE (WQOW) - The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's newest chancellor has officially started his role. Dr. Edwin 'Ed' Martini is now the university's ninth chancellor. His appointment was announced in April, and his official start date was on Wednesday this…...
The Wisconsin State Patrol is reminding drivers of road closures in the area before busy July 4 travel
12+ hour, 30+ min ago (265+ words) EAU CLAIRE, DUNN, POLK AND BARRON COUNTY (WQOW) - As millions prepare to hit the highway for the holiday weekend, the Wisconsin State Patrol wants you to be aware of some highway construction projects that may impact traffic. They include: I-94 just…...
Cadott fireworks vendors turn business into family Fourth of July tradition
12+ hour, 48+ min ago (96+ words) WQOW Severe Thunderstorm Watch from WED 6: 51 PM CDT until THU 1: 00 AM CDT Watching a firework show or even lighting off your own is a Fourth of July tradition for many people. For one Chippewa Valley family selling those fireworks is…...
Child drowning investigated in Polk County
12+ hour, 47+ min ago (46+ words) WQOW Severe Thunderstorm Watch from WED 6: 51 PM CDT until THU 1: 00 AM CDT A child is dead after drowning in a pond at a northwestern Wisconsin campground. Child drowning investigated in Polk County Currently in Eau Claire...
Revolutionary War collector brings hands-on history to Chippewa Valley museum
12+ hour, 48+ min ago (51+ words) WQOW Severe Thunderstorm Watch from WED 6: 51 PM CDT until THU 1: 00 AM CDT The Chippewa Area History Center hosted a special event Wednesday honoring the founding of the country through Revolutionary War artifacts. Currently in Eau Claire...
Man charged with recording video of females through bedroom window
12+ hour, 48+ min ago (60+ words) WQOW Severe Thunderstorm Watch from WED 6: 51 PM CDT until THU 1: 00 AM CDT An Eau Claire man is charged with recording numerous videos of several women and children in various stages of undress. Man charged with recording video of females through…...