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Downtown Eau Claire, Inc. (DECI) announced that applications are now open for its 2025 Downtown Enhancement Grant program. This initiative offers an opportunity for businesses and property owners within the downtown Business Improvement District (BID) to receive financial support for projects that improve the look, feel, and vitality of downtown Eau Claire. The Downtown Enhancement Grant supports projects that boost the vitality and appeal of Downtown Eau Claire—like murals, signage, events, or business upgrades that enhance customer experience or reach

Saturday, June 14th is the official Summer Kick-Off event at the Leinie Lodge in Chippewa Falls. The event goes from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., with live music, food trucks, and (of course) Leinenkugel’s favorite brews. There will also be a special new beer release to commemorate 22 years at the Leinie Lodge. Admission is $25, which includes entry and three pints of Leinenkugel’s. Cheers!

Whether you want to be indoors or outside, Chippewa Valley Museum’s Ice Cream Parlor is standing by to serve you! Stop in Wednesday through Sunday from 1-5pm. You can come inside to cool off or check out our walk-up window and enjoy your treats in the park.  Take a trip down Memory Lane when you visit the Ice Cream Parlor. If you want a cold treat, order a hand-scooped ice cream cone or dish. There are seven choices of ice cream,

Law enforcement believes they are close to tracking down Travis Decker, a Wisconsin native accused of murdering his three daughters last week.  According to the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office in Washington, a group of hikers spotted a lone man, believed to be Decker, who appeared unprepared and was avoiding others in the Enchantments hiking trail area.  Decker’s three daughters, Paityn, Evelyn, and Olivia, were found dead on June 2nd after being reported missing on May 30th.  Federal agencies and U.S.

The verdict is in for a defendant charged in the killing of a man six years ago in La Crosse.  Forty-five-year-old Anquin St. Junious has been convicted in the killing of Virgil Stewart.  Prosecutors say that St. Junious fatally stabbed Stewart at a location on South 7th Street in January of 2019.  Jurors have found the defendant guilty of second-degree reckless homicide. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE WITH WEAU 13 NEWS.

A man charged in connection with the setting of wildfires in Jackson County is pleading guilty.  Those fires burned on county and private lands back in 2023.  Defendant Daniel Johnson has pleaded guilty to three counts of intentionally setting fire to another’s land.  He will be sentenced at a later date. 

A man who was the recent subject of a manhunt in Eau Claire appeared in court via video on Tuesday.   Leo Lacey is charged with crimes including hit and run, intentionally pointing a firearm at a person, theft of property and false imprisonment.  At a preliminary hearing yesterday, Lacey stated that he has been unable to secure a lawyer.  The court is allowing him more time do so and his next appearance is scheduled for later this month.

Wisconsin is joining a lawsuit against genealogy company 23andMe.  On Tuesday Attorney General Josh Kaul announced the state is joining a coalition of states involved in a lawsuit against the company.  The suit aims to stop 23andMe from auctioning off the genetic information of users.  The personal information of about 15 million customers could be sold off after the biotechnology company filed for bankruptcy earlier this year.  The lawsuit, filed in federal bankruptcy court, challenges the company’s attempt to auction

A handful of Democrat state lawmakers are looking to change the process for primary voting in Wisconsin.  Several senators and representatives are sponsoring a measure that would allow voters to split tickets in partisan primaries.  As it stands now, citizens are only able to cast a ballot for a single party primary.  State Democrats have also sponsored legislation that would add a REAL ID from another state to the list of acceptable identification at the polls.

Wisconsin lawmakers are considering a measure that would ensure continued funding for the state’s 9-8-8 crisis hotline.  Federal dollars for the service are currently set to expire next year.  Legislation introduced in Madison would require the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to keep the hotline running.  Officials say the service has received 200-thousand calls and messages from Wisconsin residents seeking help with mental health concerns since launching in July of 2022.