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A Wisconsin Attorney General is suing multiple online sports betting platforms. Josh Kaul says he’s going after Kalshi, Robinhood, Coinbase and more, accusing them of facilitating illegal sports betting in Wisconsin. The filing comes after Governor Tony Evers recently signed legislation legalizing online sports betting in Wisconsin, but only operated through the state’s tribes. Kaul is set to address the lawsuit in a news conference Thursday afternoon.

The entire state of Wisconsin is at risk for wildfires again today. The Department of Natural Resources says that risk is either high, or very high in all 72 counties. They say burn permits are being suspended in 43 counties, as downed trees and limbs from recent storms are only adding to the high wildfire fuel load that comes with spring. The D-N-R says the elevated fire danger will continue until there is significant rainfall.

Wisconsin saw more houses sell last month compared to the same time a year ago. The Wisconsin Realtors Association says existing home sales increased seven-percent this March compared to March of 2025. They also say those houses sold for more money, with median prices up six-and-a-half percent to 330-thousand dollars. The association says sales rebounded in March after a slow start in January and February.

The search continues for a missing man in the La Crosse area. Stanley’s Howe’s vehicle was found at the Paul E. Stry Nature Preserve in La Crosse on Sunday, April 19. His phone was left in his vehicle. Anyone who sees Stanley is asked to call 911, so crisis trained personnel can respond. The photo of Stanley in the long sleeve blue shirt is the same shirt he was wearing when he went missing. If you have any information pertaining

Longtime law enforcement professional Mark Hollister has officially announced his campaign for Chippewa County Sheriff. With a career dedicated to public safety and community service, Hollister aims to bring experienced leadership and a collaborative vision to the Sheriff’s Office. A Career Built on Service Mark Hollister currently serves as a Deputy with the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Department.  His experience spans various facets of local law enforcement, providing him with a deep understanding of the current needs of Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office Vision for the Future Hollister’s campaign is rooted

University of Wisconsin-Stout’s polytechnic approach gave industrial and product design alum Trevor James the skills to create his own business and carve out a niche in large-scale graphic installations. It’s also what prompted him to connect with his alma mater when he wanted to rebrand and expand that business. Now, with the help of recent graphic design and interactive media graduate Opal Lawrence, James’ Minnesota-based business, Amplify Graphic Installations, has undergone a relaunch. James, a 2002 graduate, said his UW-Stout industrial and product design education

Chippewa County Healthy Communities (CCHC) is partnering with the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Department and Lake Hallie Police Department for National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026. This event offers a safe, free, and easy way to dispose of unused medications at Walmart in Lake Hallie. Everyone is welcome. No questions asked. Cleaning out your medicine cabinet is a simple step that helps prevent medication misuse and protects our environment. “Events like this, and collaborative efforts between law

The Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild and WEAU 13 News invite you to the 15th Annual Fairytale Ball supporting Arts for kids. The event begins at 6pm, Friday, May 15th at The Florian Gardens!  It’s an evening of great entertainment, games, photo booth, Paint Me First Face Painting, real horse-drawn carriage rides, silent auction, Bippidy Boppidy Boutique and live Disney characters, including Snow White and her prince, Cinderella and Prince Charming, Belle, Elsa and Anna and Kristoff, Mirabel and Luisa, Tiana, Rapunzel

In Chippewa County, bond has been set at 50-thousand dollars for a man accused of trying to rob a Cornell bank.  The incident happened last Thursday morning at the Citizens State Bank branch on Bridge Street.  Police say 40-year-old Kevin Rasmussen handed a teller a note that read ‘ten-thousand dollars or I will kill this man and his family.’  No money was given to Rasmussen who police say fled the scene only to later be arrested at his home in

Sentencing is being ordered for a Minneapolis man who prosecutors say took part in the theft of merchandise in Wisconsin and Minnesota.  Investigators say that Kenneth Machen and two others stole more than 150-thousand dollars in merchandise in all.  In Eau Claire County, Machen was charged with thefts from Ulta Beauty and Scheel’s sporting goods.  Machen pleaded guilty to a charge of misdemeanor retail theft and has been sentenced to six months in jail.