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Check your mail. The IRS is sending money to 1 million tax filers who aren’t expecting it.
12/24/2024

Check your mail. The IRS is sending money to 1 million tax filers who aren’t expecting it.

(CNN) — Who couldn’t use a little extra cash come January without having to lift a finger?

Outside of some areas of morning and nighttime fog, the forecast looks decent for those traveling today and tomorrow for...
12/24/2024

Outside of some areas of morning and nighttime fog, the forecast looks decent for those traveling today and tomorrow for Christmas. There may be some minor travel issues late in the week and over the weekend as rain chances move in to the area.

It was a mild Monday with highs in the 30s areawide. Even so, we dealt with a few slick spots around thanks to snow showers and freezing drizzle tracking through

House Ethics report finds evidence Matt Gaetz paid thousands for s*x and drugs including paying a 17-year-old for s*x in...
12/24/2024

House Ethics report finds evidence Matt Gaetz paid thousands for s*x and drugs including paying a 17-year-old for s*x in 2017.

(CNN) — The House Ethics Committee found evidence that former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid tens of thousands of dollars to women for s*x or drugs on at least 20 occasions,

The weight restriction program helps protect Wisconsin's investments in roads, according to WisDOT.
12/24/2024

The weight restriction program helps protect Wisconsin's investments in roads, according to WisDOT.

The frozen road law allows vehicles hauling abrasives or salt for highway winter maintenance and certain forest products to carry more weight.

Tonight stays cloudy for a low of 23°. Overnight, there is a possibility of patchy fog/freezing fog developing. This cha...
12/23/2024

Tonight stays cloudy for a low of 23°. Overnight, there is a possibility of patchy fog/freezing fog developing. This chance is low, but something to watch out for those that may be traveling.

Christmas Eve warms up to 32° due to southerly winds. As we head into Christmas morning, there will be another chance for fog/freezing fog. This chance looks to be higher than tonight's with dense fog possible. There also may be a few flurries/drizzle as well, though no accumulation is expected, especially with highs in the upper 30s.

Those looking to take their lights down or Christmas decorations after the 25th will be welcomed with highs in the upper 30s, low 40s. However, it will come with chances for rain.

Forecast Details: https://www.wqow.com/news/top-stories/very-few-travel-threats-for-the-holidays-showers-and-warmer-weather-for-the-second-half/article_a1f1db32-c179-11ef-940f-efb3ed97167b.html

‘A rite of passage’: Why some parents buy guns for their children.
12/23/2024

‘A rite of passage’: Why some parents buy guns for their children.

(CNN) — Paul Kemp, a 64-year-old who lives outside Portland, Oregon, bought his son Nathan his first rifle for his 16th birthday over a decade ago.

So far only about 28% of Eau Claire County residents received a flu shot.
12/23/2024

So far only about 28% of Eau Claire County residents received a flu shot.

Currently, Kristy Polden, a public health nurse with the Eau Claire City-County Health Department said they've seen a low amount of hospitalizations for influenza this year which is typical compared

Authorities said he was last seen in the Marshfield area.
12/23/2024

Authorities said he was last seen in the Marshfield area.

Brandon Langreck was last seen and heard from September 14, 2024. He is 24 years old.

Gift at the pump: Cheapest Christmas gas since Covid.
12/23/2024

Gift at the pump: Cheapest Christmas gas since Covid.

New York (CNN) — Drivers across the country will be unwrapping a welcome present this holiday season: Cheaper gasoline.

Evers said in January 2024 that the Senate Republicans have made it harder to find a new secretary.
12/23/2024

Evers said in January 2024 that the Senate Republicans have made it harder to find a new secretary.

Evers announced Monday that he has appointed Karyn Hyun as the agency's secretary.

BANKRUPT: As inflation continued to rear its ugly head, consumers slashed their discretionary spending, tilting some com...
12/23/2024

BANKRUPT: As inflation continued to rear its ugly head, consumers slashed their discretionary spending, tilting some companies to file for bankruptcy. Other brands fell victim to changing trends or even more malicious ailments, like cyberattacks.

Here are some of the most notable bankruptcies of 2024.

Some patients want to take a holiday pause on diabetes or weight-loss drugs. Here’s what doctors say they need to know.
12/23/2024

Some patients want to take a holiday pause on diabetes or weight-loss drugs. Here’s what doctors say they need to know.

(CNN) — Around the holidays, when many people are baking cookies for Santa, enjoying cocktail parties or having festive family feasts, some adults who use popular medications for diabetes or

Her name isn't being released but they did identify her as a 44-year-old woman from Downing.
12/23/2024

Her name isn't being released but they did identify her as a 44-year-old woman from Downing.

A woman from Downing was killed in a rollover crash Sunday in Barron County.

Police said the suspect, James Herriman Jr., was taken into custody.
12/23/2024

Police said the suspect, James Herriman Jr., was taken into custody.

HUDSON (WQOW) - A man is in custody after a stabbing in Hudson Sunday.

Week 16 of the NFL season will conclude with the Saints traveling to Lambeau Field to take on the Packers. Some wintry m...
12/23/2024

Week 16 of the NFL season will conclude with the Saints traveling to Lambeau Field to take on the Packers. Some wintry mix and light snow will be around during the day but the precipitation should be done by gametime.

There is a Winter Weather Advisory in place for Green Bay and nearly all of eastern Wisconsin through late afternoon/early evening so use caution if you are traveling to the game today.

MNF ON WQOW: The Pack has won 8 of their last 10. Will they make it 9?Watch tonight starting at 7 on WQOW-TV.
12/23/2024

MNF ON WQOW: The Pack has won 8 of their last 10. Will they make it 9?
Watch tonight starting at 7 on WQOW-TV.

Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers don’t want to have to wait as long as they did last season to clinch a playoff berth.

Luigi Mangione, CEO killing suspect, expected to be arraigned on state terror and murder charges today.
12/23/2024

Luigi Mangione, CEO killing suspect, expected to be arraigned on state terror and murder charges today.

(CNN) — Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a busy sidewalk in Midtown Manhattan, is expected to be arraigned Monday in New

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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!

Catholic Memorial Scores: MJ Mitchell finds Jake Berkholtz all by himself in the endzone for the first Catholic Memorial score. #wiaa #wiaafb

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