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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

Governor Evers has signed an executive order to extend an energy emergency in the state. Executive Order number 284 states the demand is greater due to winter weather conditions throughout the region. The order addresses ongoing supply challenges due to a pipeline disruption. The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin’s Office of Energy Innovation reports that suppliers continue to face challenges, including longer driving distances, causing delays. Executive Order number 284 extends waivers on certain state and federal regulations to help

Is most of the singing you do in the shower and out of ear shot of other people? If so, there is a choir just for you! Seriously. For this week’s Friday Feel Good, we hit a high note with a story about those who can’t hold a note. Tuneless Choirs are for those who LOVE singing but lack the ability, practice or confidence to do so. If you are interested, CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION. And regardless of how

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds individuals with a passion for promoting Wisconsin agriculture to apply for the position of 79th Alice in Dairyland through January 30, 2026. In this highly visible and fast-paced position, Alice in Dairyland serves as a full-time spokesperson, cultivating relationships with media outlets throughout the state, writing and delivering speeches at events, using social media to tell the stories of Wisconsin agriculture, and more. Additional responsibilities are outlined in the

Marshfield Medical Center-Ladysmith awarded $100,000 Friday split among 13 community organizations for projects that address health inequities in priority areas including alcohol and substance use, behavioral health and health equity. The Marshfield Medical Center-Ladysmith Community Health Funding Program supports local not-for-profit organizations in Rusk, Chippewa, Taylor and Sawyer counties actively working to develop new ideas or enhance existing projects that improve the health of residents.  Organizations receiving funding are: “These organizations truly care about the people and communities they serve

 Among the class of nearly 400 undergraduate students who crossed the commencement stage at University of Wisconsin-Stout’s most recent ceremony on Dec. 20, five College of Arts and Human Sciences students were recognized by faculty and staff as inspiring graduates whose stories represent what it is to be Stout Proud.  These graduates shared their university experiences, setbacks and successes in UW-Stout’s Inspiring Graduate Q&A series:  ·        Sophia Moore, B.S. applied social science, Red Wing, Minnesota ·        Gus Larson, B.S. technology education, Abbotsford ·        Jeena Kim, B.S. psychology, Schaumburg, Illinois