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This week, the Wisconsin Attorney General announced that a multi-state coalition won against the Trump administration’s effort to block billions in funds for EV charging stations. Wisconsin had been awarded over 78 million dollars by the Biden administration to deploy a network of EV fast-chargers across the state. The funding for EV chargers was included in the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The Wisconsin Department of Justice said had the Trump administration been successful, it could have cost Wisconsin over 62

A pair of state lawmakers is renewing their push for Wisconsin to bolster education on African-American history in schools. Their bill would require the Department of Public Instruction to work with organizations to develop a model curriculum on African-American history for each grade from Kindergarten through high school.  The bill would have Black history instruction incorporated into model academic standards for social studies. Representative Sheil Stubbs, one of the bills authors, said it would help students be better informed, develop

The Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) is excited to welcome back Sun Country Airlines’ nonstop seasonal service to Southwest Florida Regional Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers, Florida. The popular nonstop route returns today, providing travelers with a convenient and sunny escape during the cold winter travel season. “Our travelers consistently tell us they want convenient, nonstop options to popular leisure destinations like Fort Myers in southwest Florida,” said Airport Director Charity Zich. “We appreciate Sun Country’s continued partnership and are

The University Business Collaboration Center (UBCC) at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls is introducing a new monthly panel, the Innovators Speaker Series. The first guest speaker will be Jeff Cernohous, COO of Interfacial Consultants and chief innovation officer of Nagase, who will speak about his experiences as an innovative business entrepreneur. His talk will be held Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 6 p.m. in the new Science and Technology Innovation Center (SciTech), 410 S. 3rd Street, in room 194.The event is

With our recent string of cold temperatures most of us are try to spend as little time outside as possible, but there are those who are outside working in the elements and for this week’s Friday Feel Good we see those hero’s in action. Firefighters near Grand Rapids, Michigan saved two adults, a child, and a cat from the third floor of a burning building on Tuesday, and one of their helmet cams got it on video.  The fact that it was

Have you heard the buzzzz? A popular event is set to return to the Chippewa Valley. The bee expo is back! It will be a 2 day event running April 11th and 12th from 9am to 4 pm will again be at the Northern Wisconsin State Fair ground in Chippewa Falls. The Expo is a learning expo, designed to bring awareness to more sustainable, natural living. Galen Klisiewicz the director of the Chippewa Valley Bee Expo, said the support for

A Menomonie teen charged in connection with a deadly Dunn County hit and run is pleading guilty.  The body of 54-year-old Ann Seidl was found lying in a ditch along County Highway Y on March 29th of last year.  Authorities say that then-17-year-old Addison Bowell was the driver of the vehicle that hit Seidl and failed to stop.  Bowell has pleaded guilty this week to charges including homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle.  She continues to face a charge

In Pepin County, a former school district substitute teacher has been convicted on charges in a sex crimes case.  Zachary Weber worked in the Durand-Arkansaw School District and this week pleaded no contest to charges of soliciting an intimate representation from a minor.  Investigators say those charges stemmed from exchanges the defendant had with underage girls on Snapchat.  He will be sentenced at a later date. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE WITH WEAU 13 NEWS.

Bond is being set at 100-thousand dollars for a man authorities say violated a restraining order and injured law enforcement officers.  Reports say that 19-year-old Nathaniel Witaker was served with a temporary restraining order Tuesday in Hillsboro.  He was later found armed with a knife at a prohibited location.  A police officer and a sheriff’s deputy were injured while trying to take the suspect into custody.  Whitaker faces charges including stalking and battery on a law enforcement officer.

Wisconsin Governor Tom Evers visited La Crosse yesterday paying a visit to the city’s Hunger Task Force.  The Hunger Task Force is a food bank serving over 120 meal sites, food pantries, youth programs, and outreach sites in La Crosse, Vernon, Trempealeau, Crawford and Monroe Counties as well as parts of Iowa.  Evers yesterday said that more funds are needed for such efforts — saying that the number of people that need food continues to rise and the ability to