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Milwaukee is remembering a decorated World War Two veteran.  A funeral service was held Saturday for Anna Mae Robertson, who died recently at age 101.  Robertson was one of the last surviving members of the Six Triple Eight – the Army battalion that distributed 17-million pieces of backlogged mail in just three months.  Robertson and other members of the battalion are featured in the 2024 Netflix movie “The Six Triple Eight.”

Hello. Welcome to your weekend and thank you for spending a bit of it with us. The first full weekend of June is here! Should you grab a hoodie when you head out or make sure the umbrella is in nearby (Hey, nobody likes soggy socks!)? CLICK HERE FOR THE WEAU FIRST ALERT FORECAST details. Whether you are are headed to the camper and packing the S’mores supplies, traveling for sports, or simply trying to catch your breath amidst the

One man and his dog are dead in an alleged train crash in Buffalo County.  Buffalo County Chief Deputy Colin Severson said yesterday it happened south of Fountain City near the 5A Dam.  He said the man and his dog were on the train tracks when the incident happened.  Police are still investigating.

After a two-week trial, a jury has found Maxwell Anderson guilty of killing and dismembering 19-year-old Sade Robinson.  The two met for a first date in April 2024, the last time Robinson was seen alive.  Her burned car was found the next day, and body parts were found across Milwaukee County and as far south as Illinois in the following weeks.  During his trial, the state argued he intentionally killed Robinson and planned the crime ahead of time.  The jury

The Special Olympics Wisconsin Summer Games are officially underway.  The opening ceremony was in Whitewater, including a parade of the athletes.  Competitions in track and field, soccer, and cornhole began Friday and continue tomorrow.  More than 12-hundred athletes, 400 volunteers, and thousands of supporters are in town for the event.

It wasn’t too long ago that we were focused on prom dresses and not graduation gowns. But for this week’s Friday Feel Good we take it back not just to the dance floor, but to many years ago, when a prom couple hit it off and kept a connection that will hit you right in the heart. A guy in Pennsylvania named Shawn Moyer just got a new kidney, courtesy of his prom date from 35 years ago, Elena Hershey.  They weren’t

Eau Claire is the best city to live in, in Wisconsin. That’s according to U.S. News and World Report’s Best Places To Live List, which also ranked Eau Claire at 49th for best places to live in the country.  The rankings were based on an analysis of public data and user opinions. See more coverage with WEAU 13 NEWS.

Governor Tony Evers approved a regionwide I-94 Bridge maintenance work project. Evers signed a contract with prime contractor Thunder Road for sealing decks and pier columns on bridges on or over I-94 in St. Croix, Dunn, Eau Claire, Trempealeau, and Jackson counties. Work is scheduled to start on Sunday.

The Chippewa Falls Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department is seeking public feedback on its outdoor recreation plan. The department is asking the public to share their thoughts on the plan through an online survey, which is available on its website. The survey will close on June 27th. CLICK HERE TO BE PART OF THE SURVEY.

A popular eatery in Eau Claire will soon be closing its doors. Monk’s Bar and Grill announced it will be closing on June sixteenth, but didn’t explain the reason for the closure. In a Facebook post, the owners said, “We cannot begin to thank all of our incredible guests for the continuous support and dedication they have shown us over the last nine years.”