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Move Over Law Expanded

By Morgan McCarthy | December 10, 2025

State lawmakers have expanded the Move Over Law to include disabled vehicles stopped on the side of the road.  Governor Evers signed the bill into law yesterday.  The legislation requires drivers to move over or slow down when approaching vehicles with hazard lights, flares, emergency devices, or people attending them.  Violators can face fines up to 300-dollars, with more severe penalties in the event of a crash or injury.

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Fatal Crash Under Investigation in St. Croix Co.

By Morgan McCarthy | December 10, 2025

The St. Croix County Emergency Communication Center received a call at about 9:51 a.m. onTuesday, December 9, 2025, reporting a vehicle crash in the 1500 Block of County Road A inRichmond Township. Deputies arrived on scene and located a two vehicle crash. A 2004 Chrysler Pacifica, which hadbeen traveling southbound on CTH A, lost control on the icy curve and collided with a 2018 SuburuOutback, which was traveling northbound on CTH A. The driver of the southbound vehicle was identified

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Looking Local: Local CVTC Student Fly High

By Morgan McCarthy | December 10, 2025

A blanket of snow covers Leffel Roots Apple Orchard just south of Eau Claire, but that doesn’t mean Chippewa Valley Technical College drone students’ work is done. Throughout the fall, a group of students traveled to the quaint orchard in Eau Claire County, where hands-on learning met real-world agricultural needs. The partnership provides students with practical experience in collecting and processing aerial imagery. In turn, the work helps orchard owners Jim and Laura Leffel explore new ways drones can support

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Mother Nature is in a Frosty Mood, Schools and Travel Affected

By Morgan McCarthy | December 10, 2025

Hazardous road conditions across the region this morning follow the latest winter storm. The storm has moved out of the area but light snow will add to the accumulation on the ground. More snow showers are possible again by Friday night. A bitterly cold weekend is forecast for Eau Claire. CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST IN SCHOOL DELAYS AND CLOSINGS WITH OUR PARTNERS AT WEAU 13 NEWS.

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Plan Approved for Busy Intersection

By Morgan McCarthy | December 10, 2025

The Eau Claire City Council has approved a plan that would make improvements to a busy local intersection.  The council this week approved the design for a project at County Line Road and Jeffers Road.  The plan includes a roundabout at the intersection as well as urbanizing 28-hundred feet west of Jeffers Road.  The county line road would be widened and a shoulder and a sidewalk would be added.  The total cost for the project is three-million dollars with 80

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EC Teen Found Safe

By Morgan McCarthy | December 10, 2025

An Eau Claire teenager who was reported missing late last month has been found safe.  The Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Office says 17-year-old Evelyne Conners was reported missing after she left her home November 24th.  Her social media accounts had been deactivated, which raised concerns about her safety. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE WITH WEAU 13 NEWS.

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New License Plates, Same Ol’ ‘Sconnie

By Morgan McCarthy | December 10, 2025

Wisconsin drivers are getting more options for license plates.  Governor Tony Evers and the Department of Transportation unveiled two new designs yesterday, including an all-back design with white lettering.  The other is a retro butter yellow color with black lettering that also has the tag “America’s Dairyland” at the bottom.  The state believes more than 25-million dollars will be generated by the new designs over the next three years, helping to fund infrastructure projects. CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE.

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Rhino Care Center Opens in WI Zoo

By Morgan McCarthy | December 10, 2025

A new facility at the Milwaukee County Zoo is open to the public.  The Ladish Co. Foundation Rhino Care Center officially opened yesterday following the completion of construction in September.  Inside the 61-thousand square-foot facility is also the Robert Dohmen Hippo Indoor Haven, along with yards for zebras and red river hogs.  Officials noted the new enclosure will help bring guests closer to rhinos and hippo, and gives people another option to view the animals during the winter months. CLICK

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Brewers Swing for the Fences, Millions Raised for WI Causes

By Morgan McCarthy | December 10, 2025

The Milwaukee Brewers are hitting a homerun for nonprofits around the Badger State.  The club says it raised nearly six-million dollars last year through several programs and donations, benefiting roughly 200 nonprofits in Wisconsin.  Officials noted the popular 50-50 raffle that takes place at home games set a record by bringing in more than four-million dollars.  The Foundation has hauled in more than 66-million dollars for charity since it was founded 15 years ago. 

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Kayaker Who Faked Death Released From Custody

By Morgan McCarthy | December 9, 2025

A Wisconsin kayaker who faked his own death and fled the country has been released from custody.   Ryan Borgwardt pleaded guilty to misdemeanor obstruction back in August, and was sentenced to 89-days in jail.  Prosecutors say he staged his disappearance with an overturned kayak on Green Lake, then traveled to Canada and Asia before settling in the Republic of Georgia.  Investigators say he escaped to be with a woman he met on a dating app, leaving behind his wife and

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