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Sentencing is being ordered for an Eau Claire man convicted in connection with the death of a Dunn County corrections officer.  Officer Jeff Reynolds was killed in a Christmas Eve 2024 vehicle collision on US 12 near Menomonie.  Defendant Mark Sokolowski pleaded guilty in September to charges including homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle.  He was ordered yesterday to serve a term of seven years in prison.

The City of Eau Claire City is looking to fill a custodial maintenance position.  The duties include maintenance of public buildings and equipment, snow removal and more.  Additional details on the position and how to apply can be found WITH AND EASY CLICK HERE.

A big Powerball jackpot is up for grabs tonight.  With no one having won the top prize in the last couple of months, the jackpot now stands at an estimated 629-million dollars.   Wisconsin players’ next chance to win is tomorrow night.

What’s a great way to reopen a store? How about selling a winning multi-million Lotto ticket to a customer. Hy-Vee, on 220 S. 18th Ave. in Wausau, sold a winning $7.1 million Megabucks ticket for the Wednesday, November 19 drawing. Formerly County Market, the store reopened this week as Hy-Vee on Tuesday. The winning numbers were (1-12-19-29-30-45). “We are brand new to the community,” said Store Director, Jake Dryer. “It’s really exciting to sell a big winner on our third day open as

 Gov. Tony Evers today ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., Nov. 21, 2025, in recognition of the fourth anniversary of the 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy and to honor the six individuals who were senselessly and tragically killed in the attack: Tamara Durand, 52; Wilhelm Hospel, 81; Jane Kulich, 52; Leanna Owen, 71; Virginia Sorenson, 79; and Jackson Sparks, 8. “Four years ago, six of our friends,

There’s nothing quite like the thrill of waiting for a special package to arrive or finding a surprise letter in the mailbox and one local professional will make sure to deliver on those little life moments. The United States Postal Service recently held a swearing-in ceremony to officially install Jennifer Hauck as the new Postmaster of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The ceremony recognized Hauck’s appointment and highlight the Postal Service’s continued commitment to excellence in mail service and community engagement. As

A La Crosse County man accused of killing his wife is entering his plea.  Investigators say that Zachary Fritz stabbed his wife to death in the couple’s Shelby home on June 10th of last year.  In court Wednesday, Fritz pleaded no contest by reason of mental disease or defect to a charge of first-degree intentional homicide.  He is set to go to trial in February. 

The Trempealeau County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Wednesday morning crash on State Road 93.  The accident happened shortly before 3 a.m. in the Town of Chimney Rock.  Reports say a car went left of center and collided head-on with a semi.  The car’s driver suffered serious injuries while the truck driver was not injured.

A new facility that will offer service to those impacted by homelessness in Eau Claire is earning the attention of state leaders.  Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez on Wednesday visited the site of the New Day Resource Center.  The center is set to open next month and offer services like showers and laundry. CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE COVERAGE WITH WEAU 13 NEWS.

A former Wisconsin-Madison student who won Miss America is returning to the school.  Officials say Grace Vanderhei will be the 2025 winter commencement speaker next month, just a couple years removed from winning Miss Wisconsin and later Miss America.  Vanderhei earned her degree in nuclear engineering from the University of Wisconsin the following year.  The school says the Wausau native has represented the state and university with intellect and charm.