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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.

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.

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

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. 

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

A man has been arrested for allegedly making a threat against the Waukesha Christmas Parade.  Police say the social media message began circulating Sunday, before the start of the event.  While they didn’t give specifics, they say the comment, as well as the timing, was cause for concern.  The unidentified suspect was eventually located and arrested, and the parade went on as scheduled with additional security measures put in place.  The incident comes four years after Darrell Brooks drove his

The skies above West Central Wisconsin are set to roar once again as the Chippewa Valley Air Show proudly announces the return of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, June 12-13, 2027! The 2027 Chippewa Valley Air Show will deliver two full days of high-energy performances on the ground and in the sky, bringing unforgettable entertainment for the whole family.  The U.S. Navy Blue Angels, known for their precision flying, tight formations, and powerful flight demonstrations will headline the 2027 Chippewa

The Dunn County Highway Department is preparing for an extensive program of road repairs and reconstruction in 2026, following County Board approval of additional borrowing to fund the initiative.  The 2026 plan includes reconstructing 17 miles of county roadways, along with two bridge replacements and one bridge rehabilitation project.   “This major investment is part of the county’s ongoing effort to improve all county roads that need work,” said Highway Commissioner Dustin Binder, “and will address critical infrastructure needs across county Highways, improving safety and driving conditions.”  The highway projects include:  The bridge projects include:  The county worked on 8.18 miles in 2021; 10.68 miles

The Local Store & Volume One (205 N. Dewey Street) are ramping up the holiday cheer this season by transforming the courtyard at the Local Store into an European inspired Outdoor Holiday Market, complete with festive music and lighting. Throughout the holiday season, come browse locally made art and pottery, local honey products, handmade wooden toys and more, anytime the Local Store is open.  The 12 Nights of Christmas are live events happening on Thursdays, Fridays, and all day Saturdays featuring local

The creators of a computer game about a doomed submarine had a real-life sinking feeling last May as the date of the Stout Game Expo (SGX) approached. After months of work on the claustrophobic, cooperative game Dread Not, the team of 15 University of Wisconsin-Stout students were facing problems with their code which had broken an otherwise polished game. It was a stressful situation, recalled Ryan Thiede, the game’s art manager and original pitch creator. Not only was the game a capstone