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The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire women’s basketball coach is retiring. Tonja Englund coached the Blugolds for 26 seasons, starting in 2000. Englund says it’s “been an honor to work with so many talented student-athletes and dedicated assistant coaches.” She has accumulated a 427-265 overall record since the 2000-2001 season. She also guided them to four WIAC regular season championships and two WIAC tournament championships. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.

Sun Country recently announced their Fall schedule which included the return of Las Vegas flights to the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport. The fall 2026 schedule extension focuses on increasing opportunities for travel to popular fall destinations including Boston; Portland, ME; Syracuse; Burlington, VT; Las Vegas; Phoenix; Orlando; and Fort Myers. The extension gives customers more options for MEA weekend getaways, Thanksgiving travel, and leaf-peeping trips across the country. If you’re looking to book a little time away, CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO.

For the first time in nearly two decades, the University of Wisconsin-Stout Blue Devils hockey team is headed to the NCAA tournament, riding high after a 5-4 victory in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletics Conference Tournament championship game. UW-Stout (21-5-1) defeated UW-River Falls on March 7 to earn its first trip to the NCAA tourney since 2009. The Blue Devils, now ranked fifth in NCAA Division III, will open the tournament with a first-round game against Anna Maria College (20-5-2) at 7 p.m.

A verdict is expected today in the La Crosse County trial of Zachary Fritz.  Fritz is charged in the killing of his wife in June of 2024 and claims he was mentally ill at the time.  Closing arguments were presented yesterday in Fritz’s bench trial. CLICK HERE TO SEE COVERAGE WITH WEAU 13 NEWS.

A hearing is being set for a Rusk County woman charged in connection with the death of her husband.  The body of Ladysmith resident Terry DuSell was found on last week.  Authorities say that 62-year-old Charles Allers has admitted to fatally shooting the victim.  DuSell’s wife is charged with hiding the corpse.  Mrs. DuSell is scheduled to appear in court on March 31st.

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate a deadly vehicle crash.  According to reports, a pedestrian wearing dark clothing and walking in a traffic lane was hit Monday night on State Highway 53.  The victim was later declared dead at a local hospital.  The motorist involved is cooperation with the investigation.

Water rates are going up in the City of Eau Claire.  City Council this week has voted eight to two to approve a rate increase of 20-percent.  The rate hike takes effect on April 1st.

The application window for folks interested in filling a vacancy on Eau Claire City Council will soon open.  District 2 representative Emily Anderson recently announced her resignation.  Council will appoint Anderson’s replacement.  Individuals who want to be considered for the position have until 4:30 p.m. April 2nd to submit a letter of interest to the Eau Claire City Clerk.

Wisconsin has become one of the first states in the nation to join the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, helping expand workforce mobility for respiratory therapists and creating new opportunities for students entering the field. The legislation allows licensed respiratory therapists to practice in multiple participating states without obtaining a separate license in each state. The compact is designed to strengthen the respiratory care workforce, improve access to care, and allow clinicians to respond more quickly to workforce shortages. Theresa Meinen,

Spring is right around the corner, and we have several fun ways you can get out and about in the sunshine. Chippewa Valley Museum Teen Guides Experience A Summer Full of Fun It’s that time of year when we get ready to review the stack of application for our teen guide program. Students from grades 8-12 are encouraged to apply and join the Teen Guide Program this summer at the Chippewa Valley Museum. They will be able to develop their