April elections see two referendums

Governor's Frankenstein Veto authority challenged on ballot

By Nicole Strittmater

From 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., voters will cast their ballots to elect the City Council, School Board, County Board, Circuit Court and State Supreme Court.

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Group supports concealed weapons

Student organization for concealed carry laws growing in size

By Nick Halter

In the wake of the Virginia Tech and Northern Illinois University shootings, some students are organizing to support concealed carry laws on college campuses, including those in Wisconsin, in hopes of spoiling a potential shooting early on.

Bill sent to Doyle's desk

Legislation calls for Carbon monoxide detectors

By Timothy Langton

Senate Bill 289, which would require public places to install carbon monoxide detectors, is making its way to the desk of Gov. Jim Doyle after passing both the state Senate and state Assembly.

Professor receives grant

Dorsher named Fulbright Scholar for project about Wal-Mart in the media

By Breann Schossow

For assistant professor of communication and journalism Mike Dorsher, being named a 2008-09 Fulbright scholar has been a long wait.

Numbers to decline

Fewer Wisconsin students predicted to finish high school, report says

By Emily Hartwig

The look of high school graduating classes in Wisconsin is expected to change in the next decade, according to a recent report. This may also alter the type of freshmen applications at UW-Eau Claire.

Candidates for April 1 elections: Eau Claire City Council

Candidates for April 1 elections: State Supreme Court