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What’s a great way to reopen a store? How about selling a winning multi-million Lotto ticket to a customer. Hy-Vee, on 220 S. 18th Ave. in Wausau, sold a winning $7.1 million Megabucks ticket for the Wednesday, November 19 drawing. Formerly County Market, the store reopened this week as Hy-Vee on Tuesday. The winning numbers were (1-12-19-29-30-45). “We are brand new to the community,” said Store Director, Jake Dryer. “It’s really exciting to sell a big winner on our third day open as

 Gov. Tony Evers today ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., Nov. 21, 2025, in recognition of the fourth anniversary of the 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy and to honor the six individuals who were senselessly and tragically killed in the attack: Tamara Durand, 52; Wilhelm Hospel, 81; Jane Kulich, 52; Leanna Owen, 71; Virginia Sorenson, 79; and Jackson Sparks, 8. “Four years ago, six of our friends,

There’s nothing quite like the thrill of waiting for a special package to arrive or finding a surprise letter in the mailbox and one local professional will make sure to deliver on those little life moments. The United States Postal Service recently held a swearing-in ceremony to officially install Jennifer Hauck as the new Postmaster of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The ceremony recognized Hauck’s appointment and highlight the Postal Service’s continued commitment to excellence in mail service and community engagement. As

Sentencing is scheduled today for an Eau Claire man convicted in connection with the death of a Dunn County corrections officer.  Officer Jeff Reynolds was killed in a Christmas Eve 2024 vehicle collision on US 12 near Menomonie.  Defendant Mark Sokolowski pleaded guilty in September to charges including homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle.

A La Crosse County man accused of killing his wife is entering his plea.  Investigators say that Zachary Fritz stabbed his wife to death in the couple’s Shelby home on June 10th of last year.  In court Wednesday, Fritz pleaded no contest by reason of mental disease or defect to a charge of first-degree intentional homicide.  He is set to go to trial in February. 

The Trempealeau County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Wednesday morning crash on State Road 93.  The accident happened shortly before 3 a.m. in the Town of Chimney Rock.  Reports say a car went left of center and collided head-on with a semi.  The car’s driver suffered serious injuries while the truck driver was not injured.

A new facility that will offer service to those impacted by homelessness in Eau Claire is earning the attention of state leaders.  Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez on Wednesday visited the site of the New Day Resource Center.  The center is set to open next month and offer services like showers and laundry. CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE COVERAGE WITH WEAU 13 NEWS.

A former Wisconsin-Madison student who won Miss America is returning to the school.  Officials say Grace Vanderhei will be the 2025 winter commencement speaker next month, just a couple years removed from winning Miss Wisconsin and later Miss America.  Vanderhei earned her degree in nuclear engineering from the University of Wisconsin the following year.  The school says the Wausau native has represented the state and university with intellect and charm. 

Governor Evers is urging the Trump administration to overturn its denial of disaster aid.  Evers declared a state of emergency in August after severe storms and flooding in several communities caused extensive damage.  The request was denied last month and affects Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation grants.  The state’s Emergency Management Department has documented more than 27-and-a-half-million-dollars in validated damages.  Officials are working to compile additional evidence for an appeal.

A Go-Fund-Me has been created to support a teenage girl who is recovering from extreme neglect.  The 14-year-old girl was found in August weighing just 35-pounds after authorities received a 9-1-1 call from her father.  She lived with her father, stepmother, and two other adults in Oneida, who all face felony child neglect charges.  According to the fundraiser, the girl is gaining weight, undergoing physical therapy, and regaining basic mobility. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO.