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A Midwest comedy talk show featuring local comedy, hometown guests, and musical acts is set to film at the historic Mabel Tainter Theater in Menomonie in early April. Produced by local live events company Vision Space LLC. Live Here Now is a talk show celebrating the people, stories, and spirit of the Chippewa Valley, Wisconsin, and the upper Midwest. Hosted by Andy Spencer of Eau Claire, the show blends smart comedy, genuine conversation, and live music in front of an

The City of Marshfield has declared an additional snow emergency beginning 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2026, and continuing through 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2026. CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS.

The Eau Claire Countywide Snowmobile Trails will be fully open today, Monday March 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Please note that the trails are not groomed. Eau Claire County urges all snowmobilers to abide by State and County regulations. Snowmobile travel is allowed only on designated trails and routes. Please respect landowners property because without the landowner’s permission, the countywide trail system would not be possible. Any questions can be directed to the Parks & Forest Department.

Winter weather advisories are expiring across Western Wisconsin.  The area will be recovering today from the weekend’s strong winter storm.  Residents will want to take heed of possible and delays before hearing out this morning. Governor Tony Evers is declaring a state of emergency in Wisconsin because of winter weather.  CLICK HERE FOR FULL FIRST ALERT FORECAST DETAILS WITH WEAU 13. Evers signed the declaration Saturday evening ahead of blizzard and winter storm warnings going into effect around the Badger

An Eau Claire art gallery was the scene of a Sunday morning fire.  Crews responded just before 1 a.m. yesterday to B-framed Galleries on South Barton Street to find smoke coming from the back of the property.  No one was hurt and the cause of the fire has not yet been confirmed. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE WITH WEAU 13.

La Crosse Police are investigating what they believe was an attempted murder-suicide.  Officers responding to an Onalaska Avenue this past Thursday found one person dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound and another person suffering from a gunshot.  The survivor was last reported as hospitalized in stable condition.

A Wisconsin State Patrol trooper is recovering from injuries suffered in a Saturday night accident.  The officer was helping to direct traffic when their vehicle was rear-ended by an SUV on westbound Interstate 94 in Dunn County.  The officer’s injuries are described as minor.

Price County has a new district attorney.  Governor Tony Evers has announced his appointment of former Milwaukee County assistant D.A. Alexis Nash to the role.  Nash will complete the unexpired term of former Price County District Attorney Matthew McElroy following his resignation.

 Eight undergraduate researchers from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls joined around 125 students from across the Universities of Wisconsin to present their work at the 22nd annual Research in the Rotunda event, held March 11 at the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison.   Seven current students and one recent graduate represented UWRF at the event, presenting research on projects as diverse as colliding catalysts in chemistry, the biology of cancer, business psychology, Latin American history and others. Students had the opportunity to discuss their research with legislators, staff and Governor Tony Evers.  “It was inspiring to see that they care about what

Hello and welcome to your weekend. We’re glad you are here…and we know you are likely keeping eyes on the weather. Spring in Wisconsin; it’s a wild ride. Hang on tight-Wheeeeeeee! Multiple municipalities across central Wisconsin are declaring snow emergencies ahead of a major winter storm.  Cities including Wausau, Stevens Point, and Wisconsin Rapids have announced street parking bans to allow snowplows and emergency vehicles to operate.  Most restrictions start tonight or tomorrow morning and last through Monday, with some