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The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls has received the 2026 Small Business Development Center Excellence and Innovation Award from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Wisconsin District.  The recognition comes during National Small Business Week, May 3-9, which celebrates the critical role small businesses play in driving economic growth and innovation across the country.  Led by Director Katherine Fossler, the UWRF SBDC was honored for its strong community impact, innovative programming and commitment to helping entrepreneurs succeed. The center provides no-cost consulting and

About a week ago you may have been carbing up for the Eau Claire Marathon, but for this week’s Friday Feel Good we fill up on positive vibes.  Two Boston Marathon runners came to the rescue after they stopped near the finish line to help an injured competitor. One runner had such bad leg cramps that he collapsed just blocks from the end and couldn’t get up. That’s when the two runners sacrificed their own race times to help the exhausted

Jurors are continuing to hear testimony in the trial of Josie Dikeman.  Dikeman faces homicide charges in La Crosse County in connection with the 2023 death of her boyfriend’s six-year-old son A.J.  An investigator with the  La Crosse County Sheriff’s Office took the stand yesterday saying that the defendant made statements to him that were inconsistent with the facts.  Defense attorneys made the suggestion that law enforcement failed to consider other suspects in the case.

Charges are being considered against a Stanley-Boyd High School student who police say had multiple weapons and rounds of ammunition in their vehicle.  Stanley Police were called to the school yesterday after staffers were informed by students a classmate potentially had a weapon in their vehicle in the school parking lot.  The weapons and ammo were found during a search by officers.  The matter is being referred to the Chippewa County Juvenile Court.

Students at U.W. campuses are among those being impacted by a hacking incident.  CANVAS — a cloud-based digital hub for classrooms used by colleges, universities and other school systems across the country — including the University of Wisconsin system — was recently the victim of a security breach.  U.W. says an investigation is underway to determine the full impact of that breach.

Wisconsin Congressman Derrick Van Orden took part in a roundtable discussion about veterans’ issues Thursday in Sparta.  Staffing at V.A. facilities was among the items talked about with local vets.  U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins was also on-hand for the event. 

Two men are facing charges with authorities saying they gained unlawful entry to the Eau Claire Children’s Museum.  According to reports, Shaun Craig and Ethan Guilhas got in after business hours on Tuesday and made a mess of things though no real damage was done.  The duo was arrested at the scene. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE WITH WEAU 13 NEWS.

An authorized agent of USCellular is shutting down more than a dozen stores in Wisconsin.  Cell Plus says it will be closing 18 retail stores in the Badger State, and 66 total employees will be out of a job.  The locations include Baraboo, Wisconsin Dells, Mauston, Spring Green, and more.  Baraboo’s location includes 13 employees being let go, while every other location is losing five or less.  Cell Plus has been in business since 1995.

  Madison is going to have its own IKEA store.  The Swedish furniture company announced plans to open the 54-thousand square foot building in the fall, which includes a planning area for customers to design rooms in their homes.  Thousands of items will be on display, while thousands of other items will be available for sale and immediate takeaway.  It will be located in the Prairie Town Center off Junction Road.

Twice on Tuesday, an attorney for Josie Dikeman asked the presiding judge in her trial to declare a mistrial.  Twice, that request was denied.  Dikeman is facing homicide charges in La Crosse County in connection with the 2023 death of her boyfriend’s six-year-old son A.J.  Jurors yesterday heard video testimony from other children who say they saw Dikeman abuse the victim.  Defense attorneys say they have evidence of witness coaching.