Christena T. O'Brien

Former journalist, Altoona native and huge animal lover.

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@AltoonaPolice Happy birthday, Leo! Great job!

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2/2: As of about 3:30 a.m., the deputy was conscious, breathing & receiving treatment. The suspect vehicle driver is in custody. The shooter/passenger, considered armed/dangerous, is at large. West Allis & Milwaukee police departments are assisting in the search.

[Wisconsin State Patrol @wistatepatrol]

Congratulations, Sergeant Kirk Danielson on your retirement! A member of the 46th Recruit Class, Sergeant Danielson retired with 25 years of service. He served as a trooper and inspector in the Northwest Region.

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@POTUS Thank you for giving him a loving home. May your memories of Champ provide some comfort to you and your family.

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Motorists using I-94 in St. Croix County are advised to use caution. According to the State Patrol, the roads are slick. Some lanes are closed because of crashes.

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Newbies at the zoo. Spring has brought several newborn animals, including a bison, to the Irvine Park Zoo.

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Eau Claire County is about to add additional security measures to its second floor -- the courts floor -- at the Courthouse.
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Selling water to help pay for summer camp, Isaac Wiechert donated part of his proceeds to the Eau Claire YMCA's campership fund, so other kids can go to Camp Manitou. Isaac is hoping others follow his lead.
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Students in Becky Dasher's kindergarten class help plant a vegetable and flower garden behind Lakeshore Elementary School in Eau Claire.

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"I realized early on I was going to have to work harder," said Jordan Pauley of a severe hearing loss. And the senior at Memorial High School has. She plays multiple instruments and tennis, skis and earned a 4.0 GPA.
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All gave some, but Frank Nicoles gave all on Dec. 7, 1941. The Navy sailor, killed on the USS Oklahoma, now can rest in peace.
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The names of four Eau Claire County men who fought and died in World War I, World War II, Korea and Vietnam live on at American Legion Post 53, which will honor them Saturday.
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[Justin Patchin @justinpatchin]

RIP, Grumpy Cat. You filthy animal.

[Eau Claire Police @EauClairePD]

In Wisconsin we love bratwurst and dogs. This Saturday May 11th from 10:00-5:00 you can enjoy both at the Brat Barn at Festival Foods on Mall Drive . Our K-9 companions and their handlers will be serving up brats that will benefit the ECPD's K9 Program.#K9Cop

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@JZDesprez: According to the DNR website, there is only one CAFO permittee in Eau Claire County. Here is the link: https://t.co/IBYg5byba7

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U.S. Sen. John McCain has died. The Arizona Republican was 81.

[Travis Dewitz @TravisDewitz]

If you have kiddos that love big dogs, check with Eau Claire Police Department and Altoona Police Department to get one of their K9 trading cards. :)
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The Chippewa Falls Police Department is remembering fallen Officer Donald Spike with a memorial at the department.