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A bill strengthening Wisconsin’s ignition interlock law is heading to the governor’s desk.  The State Assembly gave unanimous approval to the measure that aims to prevent repeat drunk driving offenses.  It could legally allow offenders to drive soon, but only if an interlock device is installed to ensure sober driving.  Advocates say the bill would allow faster installation of the devices for repeat and first-time high blood alcohol content offenders.  The State Senate already passed a companion version of the

The City of Menomonie is announcing a winner in their snowplow naming contest.  Folks were encouraged to cast votes on Facebook — to select a name for a veteran city snow plow.  The 35-year-old plow’s name — as chosen by the people — is Blizzard Wizard. 

First time filings for unemployment are decreasing across Wisconsin. That’s according to the U.S. Department of Labor, which says for the week ending February 14th, there were 39-hundred first time filings in the state. That number is about 900 less filings than the week prior. Nationally, there was a decrease in the number of initial filings for the week.

Wisconsin native Jordan Stolz has a third Olympic medal after winning silver in his latest race from Milan.  Team USA added to its total medal count after Stolz finished second in the men’s speed skating 1500 meter competition.  The 21-year-old has already won gold in the men’s 500 meter and 1000 meter races.  He has one more chance to add some hardware when he participates in the men’s mass start on Saturday. 

A man is facing charges for allegedly stealing an ambulance with a patient inside it in Wisconsin Rapids. Police say the incident began on 22nd Avenue South when Benjamin Feltz allegedly stole the ambulance while medics were attending to a patient in a nearby home. Following an 18-mile pursuit, Feltz was taken into custody after a tire-deflation device was used and the ambulance was stopped in Pittsville. The patient in the back of the ambulance was not injured in the

U.S. Marshals have arrested a fugitive from La Crosse.  Antwan King Sr. was scheduled to appear in court to answer drug-related offenses stemming from a July 2024 traffic stop but failed to show up.  A warrant was issued for his arrest.  He was taken into custody on Tuesday. 

A Milwaukee attorney is adding to the reward for helpful information in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.  The mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie went missing from her southern Arizona home on February 1st, but no arrests have been made in the case.  The FBI is offering a 100-thousand dollar reward, and Milwaukee attorney Michael Hupy is matching that number.  Hupy wrote on social media the reward is because “no progress” has been made in the case.  The reward will be

Governor Tony Evers was in Eau Claire on Wednesday.  The governor visited Eau Claire North High School where he talked about his priorities for his remaining time in office.  Evers focused his remarks on affordability matters as they relate to working families, on public health resources and on state funding for public schools. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE WITH WEAU 13 NEWS.

Former Marathon County GOP Chairman Kevin Hermening is running for Congress.  Hermening launched his campaign yesterday for the GOP nomination in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District.  The district — that includes all or part of more than two dozen counties — is currently represented by Republican Tom Tiffany who is now running for governor.

A man is being found not guilty of murdering his father in Wisconsin Rapids.  On Halloween of last year, 56-year-old Randall Harris Senior was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds inside a home on Eleventh Street South and another man was found outside of the home suffering from severe head injuries.  Officials had charged 34-year-old Randall Harris Junior with first degree charges of intentional homicide and recklessly endangering safety.  A jury has found Harris Junior not guilty on all charges.