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The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a backyard poultry flock in Dane County. DATCP and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) animal health officials are working together in a joint incident response. The affected premises has been quarantined to restrict movement of poultry and poultry products. Birds on the property have been depopulated to prevent the spread of the disease. Birds from the flock will

The trial of Zachary Fritz continues in La Crosse County.  Fritz is accused of killing his wife in June 2024 and claims he was mentally ill at the time.  A clinical psychiatrist testified Friday that he evaluated Fritz three times and believes the defendant did not lack substantial capacity to conform his conduct to the law.  The psychiatrist also said Fritz appeared mentally stable for years, despite the defense noting other experts diagnosed him with bipolar one disorder.  Fritz’s trial

One person is dead after a Saturday fire in Sparta.  A victim found inside a burning Julie Avenue duplex was pronounced dead at the scene.  The cause of the fire is not yet known.

Wisconsin is part of a group of ten states reaching a 100-million dollar settlement agreement with Walmart.  The retailer was the subject of a multi-state lawsuit alleging that customers and drivers who took part in the company’s Spark Driver Program were deceived.  The suit alleged that drivers who worked through the company’s home delivery program were misled on how much they would be paid and that customers were led to believe that 100-percent of tips would be passed on to

April 25th is being set as the date for the 18th Annual “Amazing Eau Claire Clean-Up.”  The event — organized by Eau Claire Parks, Recreation, and Forestry — sends volunteers to assigned locations throughout the city including community parks, neighborhood playgrounds, picnic areas, recreational trails, and downtown to pick up litter.  Volunteers can register individually or as groups.  Registration details and more info can be found WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.

Green Bay Packers regular-season stadium bowl ticket prices are increasing.  President Ed Policy says it starts at four-dollars to 22-dollars and preseason starts at two-dollars to ten-dollars.  New pricing is effective for the 2026 season.  Go to their website for more information WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.

Hello and welcome to your weekend! We’re glad you are here. So here we are-the last day of February 2026! How is your year so far? As we get ready to turn the calendar page we prepare for the arrival of March. Will it come in like a lion or a lamb? CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR FULL FIRST ALERT FORECAST WITH WEAU 13. No matter what Mother Nature has in store, we like to start Saturday mornings with a

More witnesses are testifying as the homicide trial of Zachary Fritz continues. Fritz is accused of killing his wife in June 2024 and claims he was mentally ill at the time. A clinical psychiatrist testified he evaluated Fritz three times and believes he did not lack substantial capacity to conform his conduct to the law. The psychiatrist also said Fritz appeared mentally stable for years, despite the defense noting other experts diagnosed him with bipolar one disorder. Fritz’s trial is

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is announcing changes to the 2026 elk hunting season. The DNR says the state will move to one continuous season from mid-October to mid-December. The Central Elk Management Zone quota rises to six bull and six antlerless elk. The Northern Zone quota is eight bull elk pending tribal declaration. Applications open March 1st and close at the end of May with more licenses available in parts of the state. Hunters can apply for one

Former MLB umpire Bruce Froemming is dead at 86 years old. According to the New York Times, Froemming’s sons said their father died from brain bleeding after he slipped and fell at his Wisconsin home earlier this week. Froemming was viewed as a giant of the umpiring profession who called over five-thousand games across 37 major-league seasons and ranked No. three on MLB’s career list. After retirement, he worked for the commissioner’s office for eight years.