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Additional Charges Filed In Deadly Hit and Run

By Morgan McCarthy | July 18, 2025

Additional charges are being filed against a Menomonie teen already charged in connection with a deadly Dunn County hit and run.  The body of 54-year-old Ann Seidl was found lying in a ditch along County Highway Y on March 29th of this year.  Authorities say that 17-year-old Addison Bowell was the driver of the vehicle that hit Seidl and failed to stop at the scene or contact emergency services.  Bowell had already been charged with homicide by intoxicated use of

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Flags Lowered to Honor WI Couple

By Morgan McCarthy | July 18, 2025

Flags across the state will be flying at half-staff on Saturday.  Governor Tony Evers says it’s to honor David and Teri Pabst, the Middleton couple shot dead on July 7th by their son James.  Their services are being held the same day.  David served in the Wisconsin State Patrol for over 38 years, and Teri was a special education teacher at an elementary school.

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Grant to Focus on Housing Solutions

By Morgan McCarthy | July 18, 2025

A program aimed at eliminating homelessness in La Crosse is receiving a financial boost.  The Wisconsin Department of Justice is approving a 350-thousand dollar grant for the Pathways Home initiative.  The initiative’s goal is to achieve Functional Zero homelessness in La Crosse by 2029.  The grant funding would be used in part to cover the cost of additional staffing.

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New Art to “C” in Onalaska

By Morgan McCarthy | July 18, 2025

Onalaska residents will have the opportunity to enjoy a new art piece next week.  The city and the Onalaska Art Keepers group will unveil a new sculpture on Monday.  The piece, called “Calibration,” is described as a 15-foot tall stylized letter C.  Folks will see the piece standing in a park not far from Highway 35.

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It’s Country Jam Time!

By Morgan McCarthy | July 18, 2025

It’s that time of year again! JAM is underway and we’re soaking up the summer music scene locally. Of course, that means some traffic and patience as Eau Claire Police are advising folks of heavy traffic expected in the area near Clairemont Avenue and Highway T today and tomorrow.  Do you have your ‘fit planned and want to make sure Mother Nature will cooperate? Your boots shouldn’t get too muddy. CLICK HERE FOR YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST WITH WEAU 13

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Iowa Co. Sheriff’s Office Providing Update For Case Of Missing Woman

By Morgan McCarthy | July 17, 2025

Law enforcement in Iowa County will provide updates on the disappearance of a 67-year-old Dodgeville woman tomorrow afternoon. Dorinda Segebrecht was last seen on Monday, and was reported missing the next day. Troopers in Nebraska spotted her car and arrested the driver, identified as 23-year-old Gavin Thompson, after a pursuit early yesterday morning. Investigators then found a deceased woman  in the back seat. Investigators say they’re waiting for the body to be positively identified to determine if it is Segebrecht.

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Grants Aim to Improve Hunting Resources in WI

By Morgan McCarthy | July 17, 2025

Grant applications for projects that will improve resources for hunters are now open.  The Department of Natural Resources says the Hunter Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation Grant Program will distribute 75-thousand-dollars to this round of applicants.  Past grant recipients have used the money for archery range upgrades, 4-H sports programs, hunting expos, and hunting education programs.  Applications will be open on the DNR website through September 15.

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Looking Local: CVTC Helps Students Gain Financial Literacy

By Morgan McCarthy | July 17, 2025

ABOVE PHOTO: Student Life volunteers at Chippewa Valley Technical College offer Money Matters and Scholar-sips events to help students learn financial literacy including budgeting and debt management. Pang Garcia talks about what no one else will – money.  Garcia, a student involvement specialist at CVTC, is great at teaching others how to budget their money.  “Money is one of those things where nobody wants to talk about it,” she said. “It’s like a hush-hush thing, but it impacts every aspect

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Marshfield Clinic Oakwood Center Set for Urgent Care Services

By Morgan McCarthy | July 17, 2025

Starting Aug. 18, Marshfield Clinic Oakwood Center will provide urgent care services on weekdays, open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Marshfield Clinic made the decision to relocate urgent care services previously offered at Marshfield Medical Center-Eau Claire to Marshfield Clinic Oakwood Center (3501 Golf Road, Eau Claire). With changes to the health care landscape in the region, the combined Emergency Department/Urgent Care in Eau Claire has seen an increased volume. “Volumes have increased at the Marshfield Medical Center-Eau Claire

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CVM Offers Summer Events

By Morgan McCarthy | July 17, 2025

August is approaching. Don’t worry. Summer is not over yet, and our local museum has some great events to prove it. From Irish to Hmong: Catholic Burials in the Omaha Street Cemeteries, August 7 OR August 14, 6-7:30pm Take a guided tour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus – St. Patrick parish cemeteries on Omaha Street and discover the tapestry of cultures and individuals in Eau Claire. The 90-minute walk includes a visit inside St. Joseph’s Chapel and discussion of

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