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Dangerously cold weather is hitting the Chippewa Valley.  An extreme cold warning is in effect for the region.  The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as ten minutes. CLICK HERE FOR YOUR LOCAL FIRST ALERT FORECAST WITH WEAU 13. We’re not alone. Wisconsin as a whole is dealing with dangerously cold temperatures today.  The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Cold Warning for the entire state, including Milwaukee, where the high temperature

An area lawmaker is pushing an effort to make schools safer.  Wisconsin State Senator Jesse James has introduced the Senate version of bills that would update how Wisconsin schools handle safety plans.  If approved, the measures would standardize school lockdown announcements for emergencies and require safety plans to include procedures for informing students and families when an incident happens.  The Thorp Republican says these bills are in response to the deadly Abundant Life school shooting in Madison in 2024.

Organizers are revealing several headliners for this summer’s Northern Wisconsin State Fair.  Country band Sawyer Brown will perform opening night on July 8th.  Sugar Ray and Uncle Kracker take the stage on July 10th, while 1980s tribute band Hairball will entertain the crowd on July 9th.  The Northern Wisconsin State Fair will be held July 8th through the 12th in Chippewa Falls.

Residents can find more places to dispose of sharps in Eau Claire County.  The Eau Claire City-County Health Department says two new sharps disposal boxes have been placed at the Altoona City Hall and in Eau Claire at 21 South Dewey Street.  The boxes offer a way to properly dispose of needles, lancets, syringes and more. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.

Due to forecasted severe cold weather and dangerously low temperatures, the City of Marshfield has announced the closure of several City facilities for Friday, January 23, 2026. The following facilities will be closed to the public: These closures are being implemented as a precautionary measure to protect the safety and well-being of residents, visitors, staff, and animals during extreme weather conditions. City officials will continue to monitor weather conditions and will provide updates regarding reopening or additional closures as needed. CLICK

Microsoft is advancing their plans to build 15 data centers across two Mount Pleasant sites. This comes after the company bought the land in 2024 to fit nine-million-square-feet worth of new buildings. Mount Pleasant’s planning commission passed the site reviews and are allowing them to move forward. The village anticipates the project will bring in “tens of millions of dollars” in tax revenue along with 800-jobs to the area.

Seven Democratic candidates debated last night for the role of Wisconsin’s Governor. The forum was held at The Cooperage on South Water Street and focused on issues affecting small businesses, which included child care, paid family leave and more. The candidates also answered questions regarding ICE and how candidates would balance law enforcement without being labeled “soft on crime.” The primary election takes place on August 11th.

Wisconsin GOP members are asking for mental health services to be expanded across to Wisconsin high schoolers.  The two-year pilot program would be launched in the 2026-2027 school year and would provide at least 50-thousand-students help through an online tool.  It would provide behavioral health education resources, peer-to-peer support and access to private virtual sessions with licensed mental health professionals.  A report by the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health found that only half of the state’s high school students

Ahead of the cold weather ahead a local favorite spot for families is opening doors to welcome those with cabin fever-or heating emergencies! The Children’s Museum is open tomorrow, as it always is on Fridays, but with the frigid temperatures and many families and children juggling schedule changes, they are going to offer a Pay What you Can day.  Whether you’re a family without access to proper heat, experience an emergency from busted pipes or simply need to get some

The Wisconsin Association of Fairs (WAF) has named Rusty Volk, past Northern  Wisconsin State Fair Association Executive Director, the recipient of the 2025 Bob  Williams Memorial Award, recognizing his outstanding dedication and leadership  within the Wisconsin fair industry.  The Bob Williams Memorial Award honors individuals whose service reflects a long standing commitment to youth, education, agriculture, and the continued strength  of fairs across the state. The award is not presented annually and is reserved for those  whose impact truly embodies