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Eau Claire County Board learns more about DHS investigation

Just under one month ago, the Eau Claire County Sheriff’s office released its report investigating the county’s Department of Human Services. At Tuesday’s board meeting, the County Board met for the first time since the report was released.

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Proceeds from the 2023 event will benefit three workforce development organizations

Rock the Riverfront Featuring the Charity Classic this Saturday, June 24th

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Emmitt Bailey stands at a go-kart track in Chippewa Valley where he practices for races.

Mullet Boy returns to defend his title

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Joshua Shaw’s mother, Bobbie Jo Jarvenpaa, says he was a guy who was laughing all the time and...

Man who died in Lambeau Field incident donates organs to save lives

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Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce hosts reception for new City Council president

Updated: 9 hours ago

By WEAU Staff

Berge began her role on April 18.

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Fan guide now available for the 43rd U.S. Senior Open Championship at SentryWorld in Stevens...

Aspirus to have medical staff on bikes for U.S. Senior Open

Updated: 12 hours ago

By Hailey Clevenger

As SentryWorld prepares for some of the best golfers in the country, they are also getting ready for the thousands of fans expected to see their favorite athletes in action. Which means being prepared for an emergency.

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SportScene 13 for Tuesday, June 20th

Updated: 10 hours ago

By Justus Cleveland

A look at the area softball standouts that were named to the WFSCA All-State Team. Plus, the Eau Claire Express use a big home run from Reed Latimer to defeat the first place Rochester Honkers.

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Governor Tony Evers visits the Chippewa Falls Fire Department

Governor Evers visits Chippewa Falls Fire Department

Updated: 14 hours ago

By JD Danielson

Tuesday, as part of a three-stop tour of Wisconsin, Governor Tony Evers, Wisconsin DOR secretary Peter Barca, and state senator LaTonya Johnson met with members of the Chippewa Falls Fire Department.

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Deputies respond to report of a snake on the roof of Chetek home

Updated: 21 hours ago

By WEAU Staff

Deputies used tools and retrieved the snake, according to a Facebook post.

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Athens man charged with homicide after woman dies in meth lab explosion

Updated: 16 hours ago

By Heather Poltrock

A 50-year-old Athens man has been formally charged for his role in operating a meth lab that resulted in a woman’s death.

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Rock the Riverfront Featuring the 29th Annual Charity Classic (Interview)

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Trial for suspect in La Crosse County triple homicide case ends with a hung jury

Updated: 17 hours ago

By WEAU Staff

Court records show the jury trial began June 13, 2023.

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People in Milwaukee gather to celebrate Juneteenth on June 19, 2023. Officials say at least six...

2nd person arrested in Milwaukee Juneteenth shooting that wounded 6, including alleged shooters

Updated: 17 hours ago

By The Associated Press

The two defendants, males ages 17 and 19, were arrested after Monday’s shooting outside the Greater Philadelphia Church of God in Christ, police said in a news release.

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Man, 24, arrested following high-speed chase overnight in Wood, Portage counties

Updated: 19 hours ago

By Heather Poltrock

A 24-year-old man is facing criminal charges after deputies said he led them on a high-speed chase early Tuesday morning.

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Scent like marijuana enough to warrant police search, Wisconsin Supreme Court rules

Updated: 19 hours ago

By The Associated Press and Harm Venhuizen

The court’s conservative majority ruled 4-3 that Marshfield police had grounds to search the driver of a vehicle that smelled like marijuana.

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FILE - Buildings stand in the Milwaukee skyline on Sept. 6, 2022, in Milwaukee. A plan to...

Wisconsin governor signs bipartisan bill designed to prevent Milwaukee bankruptcy

Updated: 21 hours ago

By Scott Bauer

The measure also sends 36% more money overall to every other smaller city, town, village and county in Wisconsin.

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UW System President Jay Rothman said he may have to close campuses and raise tuition if budget...

University of Wisconsin System president warns of campus closures, tuition hikes if GOP cuts budget

Updated: 21 hours ago

By The Associated Press

The University of Wisconsin System’s top leader says he may have to close campuses and raise tuition if the Legislature’s Republican-controlled finance committee follows through with proposed budget cuts.

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Fairfax Municipal Pool to close this weekend for Annual YMCA Swim Meet

Updated: 22 hours ago

By WEAU Staff

Fairfax Municipal Pool is slated to reopen during normal business hours on Monday, June 26, according to a media release.

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La Crosse County residents, business owners encouraged to take Wisconsin Internet Self-Report survey

Updated: 22 hours ago

By WEAU Staff

If you have internet from your home or business, you are asked to take the broadband survey and speed test, a media release states.

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Evers appoints Judge Pedro Colón to the Court of Appeals – District I

Updated: 22 hours ago

By WEAU Staff

The appointment will fill the vacancy being created by Judge Timothy G. Dugan’s retirement, a media release states.

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Grizz K9 officer, partner of Emily Breidenbach

K9 partner of killed Officer Emily Breidenbach gets new job with Wautoma PD

Updated: Jun. 16, 2023 at 4:09 PM CDT

By WBAY news staff

Killed officer's K9 partner has a new job in Wautoma

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Hunter Biden will plead guilty in a deal that likely avoids time behind bars in a tax and gun case

Updated: 15 hours ago

By The Associated Press and LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press

While it requires the younger Biden to admit guilt, the deal is narrowly focused on tax and weapons violations.

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An artist works on a creative piece using chalk.

Lets chalk about it: Chalkfest returns for 15th year

Updated: 24 hours ago

By Ellie Jo Pomerleau

Artist registration is open for the 15th annual Chalkfest, which will take place on Saturday, July 29.

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Wisconsin temperature warm up could kill fish

Wisconsin DNR notes rise in temperatures could negatively impact fish population

Updated: Jun. 19, 2023 at 12:28 PM CDT

By Charlie Hildebrand

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding residents to expect an uptick in fish kills caused by rising temperatures.

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Deep-sea craft carrying 5 people to Titanic wreckage reported missing, search underway

Updated: Jun. 20, 2023 at 1:08 AM CDT

By The Associated Press

A search and rescue mission was underway Monday morning for a submarine that went missing on an expedition to explore the wreckage of the Titanic.

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Volunteers for Balloon Fest a little up in the air as prep gets underway

Updated: Jun. 19, 2023 at 10:03 PM CDT

By Dominique O'Neill

One of the biggest balloon festivals in the Midwest is set to return in a couple of weeks on July 7 and if you’re looking for some high-flying entertainment, look no further than the Taste ‘n Glow Balloon Fest.

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Tropical Storm Bret formed in the central Atlantic Ocean on Monday, with forecasters saying it...

Tropical Storm Bret moves west in Atlantic, with possible hurricane threat to Caribbean islands

Updated: Jun. 20, 2023 at 1:00 AM CDT

By The Associated Press

There is a possibility the storm could turn north or continue west into the Caribbean and threaten the Dominican Republic, Haiti and other islands.

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At least 6 teens shot after Milwaukee Juneteenth celebration ends

Updated: Jun. 19, 2023 at 8:55 PM CDT

By The Associated Press

The shooting happened about 4:20 p.m. outside Greater Philadelphia Church of God in Christ, according to witnesses.

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The bear was caught on video hanging by its claws from a second-story window.

Bear clings by claws from a second-story window

Updated: Jun. 19, 2023 at 8:42 AM CDT

By CNN Newsource Staff

The bear was caught on video hanging by its claws from a second-story window.

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Juneteenth celebration held in Eau Claire

Updated: Jun. 19, 2023 at 10:46 PM CDT

By WEAU Staff

Community members came together at Carson Park to celebrate the holiday.

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SportScene 13 for Monday, June 19th

Updated: Jun. 19, 2023 at 10:30 PM CDT

By Justus Cleveland

Regis pitcher Cole Selvig earns Division 4 Player of the Year honors from the Wisconsin Baseball Coaches Association. Find out what other local players also earned honorable mention accolades as well.

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A floral, gift, and bridal shop in downtown Chippewa Falls is going out of business.

Foreign 5 in Chippewa Falls is going out of business

Updated: Jun. 19, 2023 at 6:44 PM CDT

By Melanie Walleser

Foreign 5 in Chippewa Falls is going out of business as the owners go into retirement.

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One person killed, two hurt in UTV crash in Pepin County

Updated: Jun. 19, 2023 at 4:15 PM CDT

By Lindsay Alowairdi

The Pepin County Sheriff’s Office says it happened just before 9 p.m. Sunday on County Road Z near County Road G in the Town of Waterville