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“If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.”― Martin Luther King Jr. Wisconsin joins the nation in observing Martin Luther King Jr. Day today.   Federal, state and local government offices are all closed.  Banks, post offices and most schools will also be closed.  And there will be no mail delivery today. A new exhibit is now open at Washington, D.C’s Martin

Residents of a home in North La Crosse avoided injury Saturday night when their home was hit by a truck.  Police say the vehicle’s driver lost control after accelerating and hit a George Street residence — crashing through a front wall of the home.  No arrests were made.

The FAA and the NTSB are investigating after a small plane crashed Friday in Polk County.  The accident happened a little before noon near the Amery Airport.  On the ground, the plane came to rest upside down.  No injuries were reported.

The Wisconsin State Patrol is soliciting recruits.  State Patrol Superintendent Tim Carnahan says that folks who want to serve their community and contribute to the safety of Wisconsin’s roadways are encouraged to reach out and connect with a recruiter to learn more about a career with the department.  Applications are being accepted through February 15th.  More details are available WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.

The Green Bay Packers have agreed to terms on a multi-year contract extension with head coach Matt LaFleur.  NFL Network reports the deal comes with one year remaining on LaFleur’s current contract.  Both sides have reportedly discussed a new contract following the end of the Packers’ season.  LaFleur is coming off a nine-seven-and-one season that ended with a playoff loss to the Chicago Bears.  The 46-year-old has a 76-40-and-one record over seven seasons with the Packers. Watch the action then

Hello. Welcome to your weekend. We’re glad you are here! Feels like we are getting a reminder of what a “real Wisconsin Winter” is like this weekend. If you are headed to the ice shack, out running errands, or simply wondering if you will need to shovel again and how long you have to warm the car up,CLICK HERE FOR YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST with WEAU 13. As we slide into a Saturday, we like to begin with a simple

Coulee Region lawmakers are introducing legislation that would limit insulin prices in the state at 35-dollars.  Representative Jill Billings and Senator Brad Pfaff proposed the bill, which caps insulin cost-sharing at that amount under covered health plans.  Legislators say the proposal is aimed at preventing people from rationing or skipping their medication due to high prices.  Supporters note that more than 25 other states have enacted similar insulin price caps.

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month and the Wisconsin Department of Justice is sharing critical data. In 2024, the National Trafficking Hotline received 277 contacts from Wisconsin, leading to 111 cases involving 181 victims.  The state DOJ said most cases involved sex trafficking of adult women.  The Wisconsin Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force will host a public webinar on Wednesday, January 21st, from 1 to 3 p.m. Registration is available online for those interested in learning more about trafficking and resources

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says flu numbers across the state are easing. The report shows respiratory illness levels are leveling out statewide, but local flu activity remains high. Pediatricians say this flu season has been more severe for kids, with symptoms developing faster and lasting longer. Doctors note a circulating H-3-N-2 strain is contributing to the increased severity and rapid onset. Health leaders say children can still receive a flu shot, with flu season expected to peak in

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has honored six construction companies.  The Friday honors are for their work in 2025, including projects in Dane and Rock County. The annual Excellence in Construction Awards are given to companies across the state for their work on Wisconsin’s infrastructure. Marshfield-based Trierweiler Construction was awarded for Excellence in Concrete Paving for its work on Center Avenue in Janesville. Mashuda Contractors was honored for Excellence in Grading after it reconstructed and widened a two-point-five-mile stretch of