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The holidays were a little brighter for some Dunn County individuals and families this year after County Jail residents recently made 12 fleece-tie blankets to donate to Bridge to Hope, which provides services those affected by domestic violence.  The jail residents also made door decor for the nonprofits Arbor Place and Stepping Stones, and the Monarch House also received fleece-tie blankets, said Heather Pyka, Dunn County Jail Program Director.  “I started this project about eight or nine years ago to

Well, hello Winter weather. Here we go again. Portions of northwest and west central Wisconsin are under a winter storm warning.  Heavy and blowing snow is in the forecast for many residents until 9 a.m.  Folks are advised to be aware that travel conditions in some areas could be very difficult. CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST CONDITIONS, CLOSINGS, DELAYS AND YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST WITH WEAU 13.

Investigators are working to determine the cause of a mobile home fire in Onalaska.  Crews dispatched to the scene at the Creekside Mobile Home Park shortly before 6 p.m. Saturday searched the home for occupants with reports that someone could be trapped inside.  It turned out that the owner had already left the scene though they later returned.  That individual refused a medical evaluation.

A Sunday fire in Jackson County left a semi-truck destroyed.  Taylor Fire and Rescue responded to the scene at around 1:30 p.m. and found the burning vehicle.  The fire was determined to be electrical in nature.  No injuries were reported.

A number of Western Wisconsin organizations are on the receiving end of grant funding recently announced by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority.  Two million dollars in funding is being awarded statewide to 59 applicants for the purposes of aiding with housing assistance.  Among those receiving grant awards are Habitat for Humanity of the Greater La Crosse Region, the Salvation Army of Barron County and Osseo Housing in Trempealeau County.

Hello! Welcome to your weekend. Whew. Just like that we are on the other side of another Christmas. We hope yours was wonderful…and maybe now things will slow down a bit? (Famous last words, eh?) As we navigate the part of the year between Christmas and New Years where everything seems a little fluid, one thing is always a factor this time of year: Mother Nature. To see what’s is in store for our out doors, CLICK HERE and get

A man is facing several charges, including attempted murder, after allegedly setting fire to a Wisconsin Rapids home.  Authorities say Michael Vandenbergh was seen on surveillance video near the residence shortly before the fire.  The blaze spread rapidly due to the use of an accelerant.  Officials say an adult and two children escaped safely, and investigators have ruled out an electrical cause.  Vandenbergh is charged with three counts of attempted first-degree intentional homicide and arson, and has until January 2nd

Attorney General Josh Kaul says Wisconsin is joining a multistate lawsuit over federal limits on gender-affirming care for young people.  The suit targets an HHS declaration that labels some care unsafe and aims to exclude providers from Medicare and Medicaid.  Kaul and the coalition argue the declaration breaks federal law by bypassing notice and comment.  They also claim the decision undermines states’ authority to regulate medicine.  The group is asking the court to block the HHS declaration nationwide.

State property owners are facing the highest school property tax increase in more than 30 years.  The Wisconsin Policy Forum notes that gross K-through-12 school property taxes jumped nearly eight-percent this December.  The month also saw the biggest jump in tax levies for all local governments since 2018.  This increase stems from voter-approved referendums and the last two state budgets.  Local officials are concerned that rising taxes may affect residents’ ability to stay in or move to communities.

It’s officially the day after Christmas, but sometimes you just want to squeeze a little more magic out of the season With many of us many saying “How did this year go so fast?!”” For this week’s Friday Feel Good we try to slow it down a bit and revisit the magic that comes along with the season when you see it through the eyes of some of the littlest elves. Click, click, click HERE to listen to more with