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In La Crosse County, the trial of Josie Dikeman continues. Dikeman is the Onalaska woman facing homicide charges in connection with the 2023 death of her boyfriend’s six-year-old son A.J. An investigative sergeant with the La Crosse County Sheriff’s Office took the stand on Friday testifying that authorities believed the scene where the boy was found unresponsive in the family’s home to have been staged.

In closed session today, members of Eau Claire City Council will receive a list of those who have expressed interest in serving as the community’s interim city manager. Stephanie Hirsch resigned from the post last month. An announcement on the position is expected tomorrow.

There has been no confirmation as of yet on the cause of a Saturday house fire in Eau Claire. Crews responded to the burning Taft Avenue residence a little after 6:30 a.m. No one was hurt.

Charges are being filed against an Illinois man following a Saturday traffic stop in Eau Claire. Wisconsin State Patrol says that Ramon Gonzalez Gonzalez was driving at twice the posted speed limit when pulled over on I-94 and that he showed signs of impairment. The suspect had two minors with him inside the vehicle. Gonzalez Gonzalez was arrested for suspicion of OWI.

A Republican running for Wisconsin governor is getting an endorsement from a man who used to hold the office. Former Governor Tommy Thompson announced his endorsement of Tom Tiffany on Friday, calling him the right leader for the Badger State’s future. Thompson added he looks forward to campaigning with Tiffany and other Republicans ahead of this November’s contest. Thompson served as Wisconsin’s governor until 2001 when he was picked to serve in the George Bush administration.

Hello. Welcome to your weekend! We’re glad you are here. As we dip into Mother’s Day weekend, what does Mother Nature have in store? CLICK HERE FOR YOUR FULL FIRST ALERT FORECAST WITH WEAU 13. When it comes to Spring in Wisconsin we might not know exactly what to expect with the weather, but we can almost certainly predict that life will get busy. Despite the days “getting longer” it sometimes still feels like there aren’t enough hours in them.

A suspect is in custody after a deadly shooting yesterday afternoon at Pewit’s Nest Nature Preserve near Baraboo.  Witnesses told dispatchers they saw a man pull the woman from a vehicle and shoot her multiple times before driving away.  Authorities found the victim dead in the preserve parking lot from gunshot wounds.  Officials say the suspect later fired shots into the Sauk Prairie Police Department before officers stopped the vehicle and arrested the driver.  Police say the same suspect was

A man is facing 21 charges in connection with an animal abuse case in Marathon County.  Investigators say deputies found seven dead dogs, three dead goats, and ten malnourished dogs at a property in the Town of Day.  Court documents say surviving dogs showed signs of severe malnutrition and were living in unsanitary conditions without food or water.  The complaint says 29-year-old Joseph Carey told authorities he fell into a depression and stopped caring for the animals.  Carey is expected

The Humane Animal Welfare Society in Waukesha is preparing to receive about two dozen rescued Ridglan Farms beagles.  Shelter leaders say they are lowering adoption fees for adult dogs through the weekend to clear space before the animals arrive next week.  HAWS says many of the beagles have never lived inside a home and need extra care and training.  Veterinarians plan to evaluate the dogs once they arrive.  The beagles have been sent to shelters nationwide after groups secured the

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls has received the 2026 Small Business Development Center Excellence and Innovation Award from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Wisconsin District.  The recognition comes during National Small Business Week, May 3-9, which celebrates the critical role small businesses play in driving economic growth and innovation across the country.  Led by Director Katherine Fossler, the UWRF SBDC was honored for its strong community impact, innovative programming and commitment to helping entrepreneurs succeed. The center provides no-cost consulting and