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The Northern Wisconsin State Fair Association invites the community to an evening  of celebration at the Fairest of the Fair Gala, taking place Saturday, November 8,  2025, at the Custer Coliseum on the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds.  The evening begins with a social hour at 5:00 PM, followed by a meal and program at  6:00 PM. Tickets are $30 per person and include a meal, beverage, live music from  the Cadott High School Jazz Band, the public portion of the

Wisconsin Court of Appeals Judge Maria Lazar is entering the race for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.  Lazar said in her announcement that she pledges to restore integrity to the court and fight against heavy partisan spending in judicial elections.  She has served on the Court of Appeals since 2022 and was previously a Waukesha County Circuit Court judge for seven years.  Lazar is the second candidate to run for the seat being vacated by Justice Rebecca Bradley.

 Eau Claire County has launched its redesigned website. The new site  offers a modern, mobile-friendly experience, making it easier for residents to access  information and services. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE NEW SITE.  Key features of the new website include:  • Mobile-friendly design for seamless use on any device  • Improved accessibility to support residents of all abilities  • Streamlined navigation and upgraded search for quick access to information  The year-long redesign focused on improving overall user experience while achieving

Stepping Stones of Dunn County is proud to announce its upcoming Empty Bowls event.   This is a popular fundraiser event on Saturday, October 18 from 11am-2pm, at Tanglewood Greens, to continue to provide food, shelter, and support throughout the Dunn County communities.  The event has traditionally been held at the Menomonie High School.The decision to change the venue was made earlier this year.  The Empty Bowls event is an international movement that brings together artists, volunteers, and community members

A western Wisconsin woman accused of killing her husband and then burning his body is being convicted.  Jackson County prosecutors say that Star Myers fatally shot Richard Bork in March of 2023 and then set his body on fire to try and cover-up her crime.  Myers pleaded no contest yesterday to a charge of no contest to second-degree intentional homicide.  She has been ordered to serve a 22-year prison sentence. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE WITH WEAU 13 NEWS.

A Dodge County man is facing child sex crimes in three counties.  Twenty-four-year-old Owen Sindelar of Beaver Dam is in custody in Monroe County on charges that include second-degree sexual assault of a child.  He faces similar charges in Dane and Dodge Counties.  He is being held on a bond of 250-thousand dollars.

Klein Hall — a Chippewa Falls facility for homeless veterans — has closed its doors.  The shelter’s funding ran out yesterday, lost with the passage of the state’s new budget.  A similar shelter in Green Bay has also been forced to close for the same reason.

A SuperCash! ticket sold recently in La Crosse has hit for 350-thousand dollars.  The ticket — sold at a Rose Street Kwik Trip — matched all of the numbers announced in Monday’s drawing.  The winner has six months to claim their prize. CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE WITH WEAU 13 NEWS.

On September 30, 2025 at approximately 5:41 A.M., Taylor County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a report of a two-vehicle accident in the area of State Highway 13 and Alfalfa Avenue in the Township of Chelsea, Taylor County. It was further reported that the accident involved a passenger vehicle and semi-tractor trailer which had both caught on fire.  Taylor County Sheriff’s Office Deputies along with Taylor County First Responders, Medford Fire Department and Taylor County Ambulance personnel were dispatched to

There’s a push among some lawmakers to take government shutdowns off the table. Senator Rick Scott of Florida announced yesterday that he and fellow Republican Ron Johnson of Wisconsin are proposing the Eliminate Shutdowns Act. Scott says it would stop Democrats from using the threat of a shutdown to demand a liberal wish list that undermines the president’s agenda. He accuses Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of making ridiculous demands and throwing a temper tantrum to try and stop President