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 In La Crosse County, an August 7th sentencing date has been set for Josie Dikeman.  Dikeman was convicted Friday in the 2023 death of her boyfriend’s six-year-old son A.J.  Jurors convicted the defendant on charges including 1st-Degree Reckless Homicide, Chronic Neglect of a Child resulting in death and Physical Abuse of a Child.

Two people were hospitalized after a Friday night head-on collision in Trempealeau County.  The accident happened shortly before 10 p.m. on State Road 121 and involved a car and a minivan.  Authorities say the car was traveling eastbound in a westbound lane when it hit the SUV.  Both drivers were injured.  The injuries suffered by the driver of the car are described as serious.

There has been no confirmation yet on the cause of a Sunday afternoon fire in Eau Claire County.  Crews were dispatched to the scene of two burning sheds in Town of Otter Creek.  No one was hurt.

The so-called “beer that made Milwaukee famous” is being retired.  Pabst Brewing is ending production of Schlitz after 177 years of existence.  Schlitz was once America’s largest brewer after being founded in 1849, and was bought by Pabst in 1999.  The company gave permission to Wisconsin Brewing Company to brew an 80-barrel batch of Schlitz next Saturday, using specifications from a 1948 recipe.  Pre-orders for the final batch can be made that day and will be available next month. 

A facility that offers services to those impacted by homelessness in Eau Claire is receiving funding through a newly-announced grant.  The Day Resource Center began operations last December in the city’s downtown area and offers showers, laundry machines and other services to those in need.  The facility is receiving 600-thousand dollars through the Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council and the One Better Way Campaign.

The City of Eau Claire is actively recruiting folks who would be interested in serving on the its Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.  The committee’s role is to provide advice to City Council that reflects community values on bicycle and pedestrian practices relative to the city.  More details are available WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.

Wisconsin Republicans are giving their support to Tom Tiffany for governor.  GOP members unanimously endorsed the congressman this weekend during the party’s convention in Madison.  He received a standing ovation as he took the stage, with Tiffany criticizing Democrats and their leadership over the past several years.  Tiffany said the Badger State’s future is “too important to surrender to the failed liberal agenda.”  Tiffany has also received the endorsement of President Trump and other prominent Republicans. 

Hello. Welcome to your weekend. We’re glad you are here! As we sink into the middle of May, it seems that Mother Nature “may” finally play nice with our warmer temps. CLICK HERE FOR FULL FORECAST DETAILS WITH WEAU 13 NEWS. As we start to get outside and in “summer mode” it’s likely that as the days get longer they seem to fly by even faster, which is why we take a few minutes on Saturday morning to intentionally slow

Rescue groups say hundreds of beagles are still inside Ridglan Farms even after 15-hundred dogs were removed.  The Blue Mounds facility says it is finalizing arrangements for the remaining dogs.  This comes after Ridglan Farms agreed to surrender its breeding license by July 1st under a settlement tied to animal cruelty allegations.  Advocates say they are now focused on rescuing the remaining beagles and targeting other laboratory dog breeders nationwide.  The Wisconsin Humane Society recently received about 130 rescued beagles

The Madison V-A Hospital is receiving millions of dollars for infrastructure improvements and modernization projects.  The Department of Veterans Affairs says the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital will receive more than eight-and-a-half million dollars in funding.  This comes as part of a nationwide V-A investment to modernize health care facilities.  Planned upgrades include ambulatory care, sterile processing, air handling, security, and energy improvements.  Hospital leaders say the funding will keep the facility safe, efficient, and equipped to provide high-quality