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Governor Tony Evers is expanding access to breast cancer screenings in Wisconsin.  He signed Gail’s Law Thursday morning, which requires insurance companies to cover secondary breast cancer screenings for women with dense breast tissue.  The law was inspired by Gail Zeamer, a Neenah woman who advocated for the legislation before her death from breast cancer in 2024.  The expanded access will apply to plans starting January 1st, 2027. 

One person is dead following a single-vehicle crash in Barron County.  BCSD received a report of the crash at the intersection of County Road SS and 21st Street Wednesday night.  The investigation shows that the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing for it to exit the roadway and hit some trees.  The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.  The crash is under investigation. 

Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu is no longer seeking reelection.  LeMahieu said in a statement Thursday that it’s time for a new chapter in his life.  He says “serving in the State Senate has been the privilege of a lifetime, and I’m proud of our accomplishments.”  LeMahieu has served on the Wisconsin Senate since 2015 and as its majority leader since 2020. 

Sheriff Travis Hakes recently let us know about a scam that was stopped in our community. A resident of Chippewa County was told that their personal information had been breached through an online payment system. They were contacted over the phone by someone who claimed to be from the Federal Trade Commission. The scammers used a method of depositing a large sum of money into the victim’s bank account, requesting that the victim make an immediate withdraw in cash. Once

Charges are being filed against a Medford man in connection with a Clark County collision that left one person dead.  On August 9th of last year, a horse-drawn buggy was struck by a van from behind on County Trunk Highway K near the Town of Loyal.  An adult passenger from the buggy died at the scene while a 12-year-old child survived with serious injuries.  The van’s driver — 38-year-old Trevor Olson — now faces charges including homicide by negligent operation

A La Crosse man convicted of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old victim is being sentenced to prison.   Cody Tanke was to have been sentenced in September of last year but instead fled to Puerto Rico.  He was arrested there and returned to Wisconsin.  Tanke has now been sentenced to 20 years behind bars.

Sentencing is being ordered for an Eau Claire man convicted on federal drug charges.  Forty-one-year-old Nicholas Fisher was arrested in May of last year and was found to be in possession of close to three pounds of meth.  Fisher has now been sentenced to ten years in prison.

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Chris Weaver is announcing his campaign for sheriff.  Current sheriff Wes Revels is endorsing Weaver for the job.  Revels says Weaver understands the responsibilities of the office and has consistently demonstrated the sound judgment and dedication required to lead it.

The Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Office is reporting the receipt of a potentially life-saving donation.  The Wollum family has donated 32 LifeVac devices in memory of former Eau Claire County Sheriff Ron Cramer.  LifeVac is described as a simple, life-saving device designed to help clear airway obstructions during choking emergencies. CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE COVERAGE WITH WEAU 13.

The Washington County Board of Supervisors is looking into a proposal to rename an area highway in honor of Charlie Kirk.  A section of County Trunk Highway K could bear the name of the murdered conservative activist under the pitch.  The change would apply to the stretch of road that runs from County Highway R to State Highway 144.  The board is expected to review the proposal during next month’s meeting.