Benjamin's House Emergency Shelter in Rice Lake has housed 140 people in the past year.

A Stout sophomore is conducting a study to bring together smaller composting programs in Menomonie together.

WEAU 13 News was there as the brave swimmers took the leap of faith for the Wisconsin Special Olympics’ Polar Plunge 2012.

A local health department is reaching out to the federal government about the potential health hazards of crystalline silica sand mining.

Jan MacCartney is losing her home in Ridgeland which also houses disabled dogs.

The La Crosse County Health Department is beginning “The Biggest Health Challenge.” An 8 week program, free to all that sign up.

The Senate passed the bill Wednesday after Democratic opponents blocked a vote on Tuesday. It passed 17-15 on a party line vote.

Forecasters are tracking a snow storm coming from the Dakotas. Southern Wisconsin could have snow accumulations of 6 inches or more.

North High School's jazz ensemble was recognized as one of the top jazz bands in the country. They will head to New York City this May to take part in the Essentially Ellington jazz competition and festival.

WEAU 13 News has the inside story of how officers tracked down the teens.

High gas prices hit your wallet in ways you didn't expect.

Sno-Trek Sled Dog Adventures in Mondovi is using motorless four wheelers for dog sledding despite winter conditions.

Police K-9’s and their handlers came from all around Western Wisconsin, and Minnesota to train in real life scenarios.

In some school districts teacher’s health insurance is going to be slashed next year.

The city plans to repave Graham Avenue this upcoming summer, which will prepare South Barstow Street for construction in 2013.

Big cuts could be coming to the UW system, resulting in more than 45 million dollars.

Tomah police described the body to have apparent advanced decomposition.

Another makeover is coming soon for Irvine Park Zoo in Chippewa Falls.The latest changes are designed to make your visit more enjoyable year-round.

The U.S. Department of Justice contacted people in the La Crosse area notifying them that they are victims in a mail theft case.

INSIDE: The transcript of President Obama's remarks in Milwaukee on Wednesday, and a response from the Republican Party of Wisconsin.

Police are investigating more cases of fraud from Sean Davis in Barron County.

We have new information about the dorm fire at UW-La Crosse. Investigators now say it could be arson, and are interviewing hundreds of people.

Former Eau Claire natives win big at 54th annual Grammy's.

The Recycle Bank program rewards people for recycling, but now your recycling can help fund a grant to Tainter Elementary School in Rice Lake.

When it comes to investigating higher gas prices at home, Eau Claire has hit another dead end road.