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Should you mow your lawn during a drought? What Wisconsin experts recommend

Should you mow brown grass during a drought? UW-Madison Extension explains mowing height, watering, dormant grass, and how to protect your Wisconsin lawn.

If your lawn is showing drought stress, UW-Madison Extension says you may want to leave the...

Movies

What’s coming out this week? - Movies & More with Maddy and Kim (Episode 7)

Forecast

A mainly dry weekend, with slim rain chances ahead

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Second Altoona High School ‘Pride Pump’ now available in Altoona

2nd Altoona High School ‘Pride Pump’ now available in Altoona

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Social Security turns 91: Retirees and advocates rally in Eau Claire

Updated: 9 hours ago

By Kelsey Schnitz

About 100 retirees gathered outside Eau Claire’s Social Security Administration office Friday to mark the 91st anniversary of Social Security.

SportScene

Augusta football readies for the start of the 2026 season.

SportScene 13: Prep football previews head to Augusta

Updated: 8 hours ago

By JD Danielson

Near the end of week two of fall camp, prep football previews check in with Augusta.

Local

Congressman Derrick Van Orden visits local shooting range

Updated: 9 hours ago

By WEAU Staff

The Congressman met with gun owners in Lake Hallie Friday.

Local

Rebecca Cooke campaigns in Western Wisconsin

Updated: 10 hours ago

By WEAU Staff

Cooke made several stops in Western Wisconsin Friday.

Local

F45 Training presents check to the Boys and Girls Club

F45 Training presents check to Boys & Girls Club

Updated: 10 hours ago

By WEAU Staff

The funds come from the Golf for Kids Scrambler that F45 Training put on two weeks ago.

Local

Criminal complaint reveals new information in St. Croix County deadly road-rage crash

Updated: 11 hours ago

By Katrina Lim

The suspect is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, August 17.

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SportScene 13: Prep football previews head to Augusta

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WEAU Weather: A mainly dry weekend, with slim rain chances ahead

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Gas station donating to Altoona athletics

Movies

What's out this week? - Movies & More with Maddy and Kim (Episode 7)

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Upcoming fundraiser to build inclusive playground in Rice Lake

Updated: 12 hours ago

By WEAU Staff

The Autism Village is hosting a fundraiser Saturday.

Local

The charter ordinance failed despite winning an eight-to-five majority, coming up just one...

City Administrator position voted down by the La Crosse City Council

Updated: 9 hours ago

By Dashal Mentzel

A highly debated proposal to reshape La Crosse City Hall has failed once again—but supporters say the fight is far from over.

Forecast

Near average with a low chance of rain early in the weekend

Updated: 15 hours ago

By Derrek Dalman

A look at the forecast for the Chippewa Valley and Coulee Region.

Local

Eau Claire police inform public of sex offender moving to Eau Claire

Updated: 12 hours ago

By WEAU Staff

Eau Claire police say he was previously convicted of 1st degree sexual assault of a child.

Local

Menomonie considering extending lawn watering ban

Updated: 14 hours ago

By WEAU Staff

The Menomonie City Council will vote Monday on Resolution 2026-22, which would extend the current full lawn irrigation ban.

News

A funeral is being held Friday for Corey Ruiz, the man shot and killed by a Madison Police...

Funeral held Friday in Madison for Corey Ruiz as family, activists call for justice

Updated: 8 hours ago

By Juliana Tornabene and Ashley Weil

A funeral is being held Friday for Corey Ruiz, the man shot and killed by a Madison Police Department officer.

National

Evenflo is recalling Revolve 180 Litemax NXT car seats manufactured until March 31, 2025, due...

Almost 23,000 car seats are under recall. Here’s what you should know

Updated: 12 hours ago

By Brandy Beard

The recall was announced on Aug. 6 and applies to just under 23,000 models.

Community First

We share a recipe to try out on the grill this summer.

INTERVIEW: Grill recipes to try before the summer wraps up

Updated: 15 hours ago

By Kelsey Schnitz

As we continue to push through summer, you want to take advantage of time on the grill.

National

Luigi Mangione appears for a pre-trial hearing at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York, on...

Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Updated: 4 hours ago

By The Associated Press and MICHAEL R. SISAK, LARRY NEUMEISTER and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press

Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty on Friday to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Wisconsin 360

WIS360 Top Stories: Repair parts have arrived for a broken elevator at a Chippewa Falls apartment complex, and other top stories.

Updated: 17 hours ago

By Deedee El bego

Wisconsin 360 includes the top news headlines from our sister stations, WMTV in Madison, WBAY in Green Bay, WSAW in Wausau and from WEAU in Eau Claire.

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Dunkin’ Iced Coffee Day returns Wednesday to support local children

Cop on a Rooftop: donuts and coffee to fundraise for Special Olympics Wisconsin

Updated: 22 hours ago

By Jhett Sherry

On your drive to work on Friday, August 14, you may see the police outside of your local Dunkin’, but don’t worry! No one ran off with your morning pick-me-up!

Movies

Silver Screen Spotlight: Busy week includes new releases “The End of Oak Street” and “Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie”

Updated: 20 hours ago

By Maddy Crowell

It’s another jam-packed weekend at Micon Cinemas.

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16th annual Clay Shoot for Scouting preview

16th annual Clay Shoot for Scouting to be held August 27th

Updated: 18 hours ago

By Bob Gallaher

Clay Shoot for Scouting fundraiser

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Crews battle early morning garage fire in Eau Claire.

Crews battle garage fire in Eau Claire

Updated: 22 hours ago

By WEAU Staff

Firefighters were called to 509 Lee Street around 1:30 a.m. this morning.

National

This photo provided by Tesla shows the Model S, one of the first mass-produced EVs. The base...

Here are 5 cars you won’t be able to buy new after this year

Updated: 23 hours ago

By The Associated Press and MICHAEL CANTU of Edmunds

Every year, automakers discontinue vehicles, and it flies under the radar of most car shoppers until it’s too late.

Local

Preistige Auto raises over $15K for veterans

Prestige Auto raises over $15K for veterans

Updated: Aug. 13, 2026 at 10:02 PM CDT

By WEAU Staff

Prestige Auto’s annual customer and Veterans’ Appreciation Day event was held on Thursday night.

State

Wisconsin State Capitol Square named 12th Wonder of Wisconsin

Updated: Aug. 13, 2026 at 6:58 PM CDT

By Vanessa Kjeldsen

The Wisconsin State Capitol Square was named an official Wonder of Wisconsin on Thursday, joining destinations such as Devil’s Lake and the Apostle Islands in the state’s tourism initiative.

Local

One injured after stabbing in Vernon County Wednesday morning

Updated: Aug. 13, 2026 at 7:55 PM CDT

By WEAU Staff

The suspect has been arrested and is awaiting formal charges.

News

Sideline Session: McDonell Macks

Updated: Aug. 13, 2026 at 7:02 PM CDT

By Justus Cleveland

We continue our Sideline Session with a trip to Chippewa Falls and a chat with the McDonell Macks. The reigning 8-player champs making the move to 11-player and ready to answer the tough questions.

SportScene

UW-Eau Claire football returns to the field for the first day of the 2026 season.

SportScene 13: UW-Eau Claire, UW-Stout football begin practice

Updated: Aug. 13, 2026 at 6:34 PM CDT

By JD Danielson

UW-Eau Claire and UW-Stout football begin their 2026 seasons with the first day of practice.

Local

Northern Apartments in Chippewa Falls, WI

Broken elevator at Chippewa Falls apartment repaired

Updated: 15 hours ago

By Kelsey Schnitz

Parts have arrived for a broken elevator at Northern Apartments in Chippewa Falls, and installation is scheduled to begin Friday morning, according to ACC Management.

Local

Market and Johnson host “She Builds” camp in Eau Claire

Updated: Aug. 13, 2026 at 4:36 PM CDT

By WEAU Staff

Several middle school girls got a taste of careers in construction, architecture and engineering through the She Builds camp.