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The Trempealeau County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Wednesday morning crash on State Road 93.  The accident happened shortly before 3 a.m. in the Town of Chimney Rock.  Reports say a car went left of center and collided head-on with a semi.  The car’s driver suffered serious injuries while the truck driver was not injured.

A new facility that will offer service to those impacted by homelessness in Eau Claire is earning the attention of state leaders.  Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez on Wednesday visited the site of the New Day Resource Center.  The center is set to open next month and offer services like showers and laundry. CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE COVERAGE WITH WEAU 13 NEWS.

A former Wisconsin-Madison student who won Miss America is returning to the school.  Officials say Grace Vanderhei will be the 2025 winter commencement speaker next month, just a couple years removed from winning Miss Wisconsin and later Miss America.  Vanderhei earned her degree in nuclear engineering from the University of Wisconsin the following year.  The school says the Wausau native has represented the state and university with intellect and charm. 

Governor Evers is urging the Trump administration to overturn its denial of disaster aid.  Evers declared a state of emergency in August after severe storms and flooding in several communities caused extensive damage.  The request was denied last month and affects Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation grants.  The state’s Emergency Management Department has documented more than 27-and-a-half-million-dollars in validated damages.  Officials are working to compile additional evidence for an appeal.

A Go-Fund-Me has been created to support a teenage girl who is recovering from extreme neglect.  The 14-year-old girl was found in August weighing just 35-pounds after authorities received a 9-1-1 call from her father.  She lived with her father, stepmother, and two other adults in Oneida, who all face felony child neglect charges.  According to the fundraiser, the girl is gaining weight, undergoing physical therapy, and regaining basic mobility. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO.

This holiday season the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the launch of Chamber eBucks, a modern digital upgrade to its long-standing Chamber Bucks program. Powered by Yiftee and launched in partnership with Visit Eau Claire, this new initiative will replace physical Chamber Bucks, which will no longer be available for purchase. Chamber eBucks provide a secure and convenient digital gift option designed to support participating Eau Claire Area Chamber Investor businesses. Whether used for employee rewards, milestone celebrations, or

In Vernon County, authorities say a young teen has died after a farm-related incident in the Town of Clinton.  The accident happened this past Friday with a 15-year-old girl run over by a wagon.  She later died at a hospital in La Crosse.  The incident is under investigation.

Travelers flying out of La Crosse Regional Airport now have another carrier to consider.  Allegiant Airlines is launching nonstop flights in and out of La Crosse to two destinations next year — Mesa, Arizona and Sanford, Florida.  Flights to Mesa will begin February 6th and flights to Sanford will start May 21st.

Western Wisconsin residents and folks across the state could see an increase in influenza in the coming weeks.  The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reports that about 23 percent of the Badger State population has received a flu shot for the season.  Health officials say that statistic — combined with an increase in travel during the holidays — could add up to a rise in flu levels across the state.

The Rusk County Aging & Disability Resource Center reports they have recently received a donation of nearly 300 life-saving fire suppression tools.  The gift comes from the Ladysmith Freemasons Lodge in partnership with the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation.  Rusk County Health and Human Services says those tools will be distributed to community members in the days to come.