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The real reason behind the DeepSeek hype, according to AI experts.
02/14/2025

The real reason behind the DeepSeek hype, according to AI experts.

(CNN) — DeepSeek turned the tech world on its head last month – and for good reason, according to artificial intelligence experts, who say we’re likely only seeing the beginning

Snow chances are still expected to ramp up heading into the mid to late afternoon hours and lasting through most of the ...
02/14/2025

Snow chances are still expected to ramp up heading into the mid to late afternoon hours and lasting through most of the night tonight. The coverage should taper off a bit into Saturday but some light snow and flurries will still be around.

According to the YMCA, the resources allow students to concentrate on their education, rather than worrying about unmet ...
02/14/2025

According to the YMCA, the resources allow students to concentrate on their education, rather than worrying about unmet needs.

They are collecting donations of clothing and hygiene items through March 7 at the Eau Claire Downtown YMCA, Eau Claire South YMCA, or Chippewa Falls YMCA.

The almighty Musk: How the world’s richest man became Washington’s most powerful bureaucrat.
02/14/2025

The almighty Musk: How the world’s richest man became Washington’s most powerful bureaucrat.

(CNN) — After accruing immense governmental power over the past month, tech billionaire Elon Musk got his biggest boost yet this week when President Donald Trump signed an executive order

It certainly has been very cold as of late but we do get a short-term break from it today and Saturday... in fact low te...
02/14/2025

It certainly has been very cold as of late but we do get a short-term break from it today and Saturday... in fact low temperatures tonight and Saturday night should stay above zero. Frigid air does return though Sunday night and looks to last most of next week with lows in the teens and even 20s below.

Greenwood Elementary School bomb threat device found to be a toy.
02/14/2025

Greenwood Elementary School bomb threat device found to be a toy.

An elementary school is back open after a bomb threat put the school on lockdown Thursday. The device was found to be a toy.

How Trump’s Justice Department has gutted the government’s ability to chase public corruption.
02/14/2025

How Trump’s Justice Department has gutted the government’s ability to chase public corruption.

(CNN) — The Trump administration has gutted the federal government’s ability to fight public corruption in a matter of weeks.

The Old Abes have a chance to finish undefeated in BRC play next week when they host Eau Claire North
02/14/2025

The Old Abes have a chance to finish undefeated in BRC play next week when they host Eau Claire North

Independence/Gilmanton, Eleva-Strum win again

How the Airbus A321XLR is changing the air map of the world.
02/14/2025

How the Airbus A321XLR is changing the air map of the world.

(CNN) — Nashville’s honky-tonks are going to get a little busier in April.

Bakken has served as Altoona's police chief since 2019.
02/14/2025

Bakken has served as Altoona's police chief since 2019.

Altoona's police chief is being recognized as a state leader in law enforcement.

The terrifying moment, captured on camera by the kayaker’s father, showed the whale surfacing in the Strait of Magellan ...
02/14/2025

The terrifying moment, captured on camera by the kayaker’s father, showed the whale surfacing in the Strait of Magellan and gulping Adrian Simancas for a few moments before releasing him.

A humpback whale briefly swallowed a 24-year-old kayaker last Saturday during a father-son excursion out on the icy waters around Chile’s southernmost Patagonia region.

On Friday and Saturday, a variety of items from old photo prints, books, office supplies and furniture will be up for gr...
02/14/2025

On Friday and Saturday, a variety of items from old photo prints, books, office supplies and furniture will be up for grabs at the surplus sale.

The rules were simple, wear red or pink and get an entry for a gift card from one of the participating businesses.
02/14/2025

The rules were simple, wear red or pink and get an entry for a gift card from one of the participating businesses.

Kendra & Co., Restored Co., The Red Fern Cafe and many others hosted a Galentine's Day party event. The small Fall Creek businesses had several sales ongoing along with a

In this You Ask, We Answer Leila wanted to know what is being built in Chippewa Falls next to Bargain City and the Micon...
02/13/2025

In this You Ask, We Answer Leila wanted to know what is being built in Chippewa Falls next to Bargain City and the Micon Cinema.

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CHASE ENDS: Video from the Four Corners Bar and Grill showing the moments before a 15 mile long high speed chase ends in Centerville Tuesday afternoon with the crash of the suspect's car. The chase began in Arcadia with a state trooper struck by the car as the suspect fled. More video and details here: https://bit.ly/4jylBN1

Congratulations to all of this semester's graduates! 18 News wanted to send a special shout out to two of our own.

The heaviest of the snow so far this morning has remained in a general area from the Twin Cities east-southeast towards La Crosse and across southeastern Minnesota. There's a heavier burst of snow coming through the Twin Cities right now that we're monitoring. The movement is to the east and very slightly southeast, which would keep it tracking roughly along / near I-94.

Bay Port's defense comes up with the safety to extend their lead to 16-0 over Muskego in the Div. 1 championship. #wiaa #wiaafb

SLINGER RETAKES THE LEAD: Michael Thiede goes in from the 2 to tie, Martin hits the extra point to give the Owls a one point lead. They went on to win 31-30 to take the Division 2 state football title. #wiaa #wiaafb https://bit.ly/4fDmgdx

Rice Lake takes the lead - Lucas Peters takes it in to cap a 15 play, 75 yard drive for Rice Lake. A great finish coming up: https://bit.ly/4fDmgdx

In the closing seconds of the first half, Lucas Peters is open in the endzone on the pass from Kobe Hendricks to cut the Warriors lead to 24-21. https://bit.ly/4fDmgdx

Lucas Peters fights his way in from four yards out for another Rice Lake score. #wiaa #wiaafb Watch: https://bit.ly/4fDmgdx

Rice Lake's Jakob Kunz goes up the middle for 12 yards for the score in the Div. 2 championship game in Madison. Game action: https://bit.ly/4fDmgdx

Christian Collins setting a state D3 record with 353 yards while getting his fourth TD of the day-this one a 73 yard score to extend Notre Dame's lead over Catholic Memorial. And there's still one more quarter to go! #WIAA #wiaafb Catch all the action on your WIAA Network station-on air and online!

GOING THE DISTANCE: Marvanous Butler-Brown catches the MJ Mitchell pass in stride and goes 87 yards to get Memorial back in the game. #wiaa #wiaafb There's still another half to go!

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