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An Eau Claire man accused of domestic and animal abuse is facing charges after turning himself in.  Authorities say Tywaine Robertson threatened to attack a woman with a baseball bat before leaving a home with a dog.  The dog was later found vomiting and lethargic and died-they are still investigating what happened to the dog.

Back to school could look a lot different in backpacks. La Crosse Central High School is implementing a clear backpack policy when school begins in early September.  Any backpacks that are not clear will have to be left in lockers for the entire school day.  Students will be able to carry clear or mesh backpacks to classrooms throughout the day or can carry their books in their hands.  The school district says the policy is meant to ensure student safety

Joey Chestnut is NOT THE BIG CHEESE! One of the world’s greatest eating contest champions came up just short in BuckLand.  Joey Chestnut, who is ranked first in the world by Major League Eating, competed in the Wisconsin State Fair cheese curd eating contest this weekend.  He placed third. Who won?? Darren Breeden (BRIEden perhaps???) scarfed five-pounds, two-ounces of curds in six minutes.  The winter also sliced off four-thousand-dollars in prize money.

Governor Walker’s bus tour is making its way across the state before primary day, and stopped in the Chippewa Valley. Walker was in Lake Hallie at Mouldys to tackle his run at Governor and focused on his record of jobs and education during his first eight years in office, and what he wants to do to keep Wisconsin working in the future. Walker will face off against the winner of the crowded Democratic primary. From the state scene to the

A crash is under investigation in Rusk County.  The collision happened Saturday evening when deputies say a motorcycle was rear-ended while trying to turn left off the highway in the Village of Glen Flora.  The driver of the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene.

Eau Claire Police are searching for a wanted man accused of threatening a woman and mistreatment of animals. Authorities say Tywaine Robertson threatened a woman Wednesday night with a baseball bat before leaving the house with a dog. The woman found the dog lethargic and vomiting yesterday morning and it later died. It’s not known what happened to the dog, if you have any information you are asked to go to Police.

A La Crosse man is charged with first degree intentional homicide in the death of his girlfriend. Erik Sackett appeared in court yesterday in connection with the death of Erin Somvilai. Somvilai was reported missing June 4th and found dead in Runge Hollow Lake in Vernon County tied down by concrete blocks two weeks later. She was found near a cabin that belongs to Sackett’s family.

Ashley for the Arts is underway in Arcadia. The festival kicks off big today through Saturday and features a musical lineup that includes Rick Springfield, Andy Grammer, Daughtry, Carly Pearce, and Rascal Flatts.  Other events include a car show, family-friendly activities, a 5K run/walk, and an arts and crafts fair.

An early morning accident leaves two injured and lanes closed on I-94. It was at 2:30 AM Thursday that a crash occurred on I-94 Eastbound at Exit 115 in JACKSON County near BLACK RIVER FALLS. It happened when a semi unit traveling eastbound on I94 struck another semi unit that was parked on the right shoulder at Exit 115. The crash caused complete road blockage and the spillage of the load of noodles that was in the parked semi unit’s