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Governor Evers has proclaimed January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month and the Department of Children and Families (DCF) is encouraging residents to educate themselves, and their loved ones, on the signs of human trafficking to help combat this crime in Wisconsin. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security estimates human trafficking globally as a multibillion-dollar industry, with an estimated 27 million victims. DCF is committed to working closely with counties and tribes across the state to ensure survivors receive the support they need

An attempted homicide suspect is now in custody with the Tomah police.  According to authorities, Tomah Officers received information on the whereabouts of David Hintz, who was arrested after being found in a crawl space in a home in Monroe County.  He’s charged with 1st degree intentional homicide, aggravated bodily harms, and other crimes.  Police say this case is related to the case and arrest of Justin Novak, who is also being charged with attempted homicide after a stabbing on

A suspect in a Vernon County cold case is pleading not guilty.  According to records online, 61-year-old Michael Popp of Tomah pleaded not guilty on a 1st degree murder charge.   Court records also show that a status conference has been scheduled for June 9th.  Popp is being charged in the 1985 death of Terry Dolowy.  The victim had been reported missing by her fiancé and authorities found her burning body in a culvert near La Crosse.  Popp’s DNA matched a

The Eau Claire Police Department says its “Howliday plushie fundraiser” has raised over 15-hundred-dollars.  According to police, each plushie donated will go to a child in need in the community.  The funds will also support their K-9 Fund through the Eau Claire Community Foundation.  Eau Claire Police said K9 plushies are still available to purchase.  They’re for sale during business hours at the Law Enforcement Lobby and you can see more WITH WEAU 13 NEWS WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.

Republican state lawmakers are looking to protect Wisconsin’s strict voter ID law through a constitutional amendment.  Yesterday, two GOP-leaning committees voted to move forward with an amendment measure, meaning the state Senate will be able to take a vote on it today.  The proposal will go on the ballot in April if it is approved by the legislature. 

Some electric vehicle charging stations that were paid for with federal dollars are opening in Wisconsin.  Chargers at Kwik Trip stations in Ashland, Menomonie, and Chippewa Falls were introduced yesterday.  Nearly a dozen more will be installed across south-central Wisconsin in the near future.  The chargers are being funded through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program.

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is warning state residents about the dangers of Radon.  DHS officials say about one in ten Wisconsin homes have high levels of the colorless and odorless gas.  Radon can cause lung cancer if nothing is done to limit exposure.  Health leaders are reminding homeowners and landlords that there are 17 Radon Information Centers offering low-cost test kits across the state.

The Green Bay Packers are offering free credit monitoring to some Pro Shop website customers.  Team officials are making the service available after the page was compromised by hackers back in the fall.  The data leak only affected a small number of credit card users and did not include information on transactions that used gift cards, PayPal, or Amazon Pay, according to the organization.  Any customers who were potentially impacted by the breach have been contacted, according to the team.

So, you love it here? Other folks are catching on! Eau Claire ranks as one of the top ten most desirable U.S. cities to live in, according to a new study by Agent Advice, a real estate research firm. The ranking can be attributed to a low crime rate as compared to other cities, several top-rated schools, and nearly 100 attractions, including the Chippewa Valley Museum and Sonnentag Center. Also making the list in Wisconsin is Appleton, where over two

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) designated more than 30,000 acres in Sauk and Walworth counties as new agricultural enterprise areas (AEAs) effective January 1, 2025. With these additions, there are now 51 AEAs statewide, totaling 1,648,572 acres and covering portions of 31 counties, 140 towns, and the Bad River Reservation. AEA designations are important to Wisconsin’s agricultural future and support local farmland protection goals, the agricultural economy, environmental efforts, and rural prosperity. Landowners within designated