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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is urging residents to stay sober while using off-road vehicles over this Fourth of July weekend.  Officials say nearly 20 people in the state have died in ATV and UTV crashes so far this year, with speed and alcohol contributing to some of those accidents.  DNR is also partnering with law enforcement for Operation Dry Water through this weekend.  That is a nationwide effort meant to curb boating while intoxicated.

Submissions are being accepted for the Packers’ “Give Us A Sign” contest again this year.  Fans can suggest jokes, phrases, and one-liners to be considered for the competition.  Selected messages will go head-to-head in tournament style online voting to determine a winner.  The suggestion that comes out on top will be printed on signs for fans at Lambeau Field during the upcoming NFL season.  The person who submits the winning message will win game tickets and travel accommodations to Green

The Wisconsin Supreme Court is blocking a state abortion ban from going into effect. The 1849 near-total abortion ban had technically retaken effect after the Supreme Court overturned federal abortion rights, however, abortion providers in the state resumed the procedure in 2023 after a judge ruled the ban was superseded by a more recent law. Wisconsin Supreme Court judges voted four to three, along ideological lines, to affirm the lower court’s ruling that overturned the ban and left in place

The man accused of shooting and killing one Milwaukee officer and injuring another is being held of a 500-thousand-dollar bond. The two officers, Kendall Corder and Christopher McCray, responded to reports of shots fired last Thursday to what Milwaukee Police are calling an ambush. Both officers were shot. Corder succumbed to his injuries on Sunday, and McCray has been released from the hospital. Suspect 22-year-old Tremaine Jones was in court yesterday, the same day a procession followed Corder’s body from

A fugitive who was on the run for almost two decades was arrested in Wisconsin after he was found hiding in a closet. US Marshals say Agustin Rivera-Contreras was hiding under a pile of clothes in an Oconomowoc home. An arrest warrant has been active for the suspect since 2007, when he was accused of violating conditions of his release in Texas and being in the country illegally. Marshals were able to catch Rivera-Contreras after a tip from a Wisconsin

The pheasant population is growing in Wisconsin. The Department of Natural Resources says data collected during its Spring 2025 Survey show pheasant numbers growing for the second year in a row. Results of the ruffed grouse survey show a slight decrease from 2024, but the population is still higher than the five-year-average. Pheasant and ruffed grouse hunting seasons start in September and October.

The City of Altoona is thrilled to announce the official grand opening of the  highly anticipated Downtown Container Park on Saturday, July 26, 2025. The community is  invited to join in a day of celebration, entertainment, and festivities as Altoona unveils this  innovative new destination in the heart of the city.   The grand opening event will take place during business hours (11am – 10pm) at the  new Container Park, located in downtown Altoona. An opening ceremony will take  place at

Pure Water Days is a weekend long festival for the entire family, which is held each year in Chippewa Falls. The Chippewa Valley comes together to raise funds for the YMCA Annual Campaign that allows us to support those in our community who need it most. Ensuring that everyone has access to the YMCA, its programs, and services. The YMCA/Senn Blacktop Pure Water Days races are held at the Chippewa Falls YMCA. There are SIX different races to involve the entire family. All

The Chippewa County Health Cooperative reports it is now the new owner of the former St. Joseph’s Hospital.  St. Joseph’s has been shuttered for more than 16 months but the Health Cooperative says they plan to reopen the facility under a new name — Chippewa Valley Cooperative Hospital.  A reopening planned for this fall will have the facility offering wound care and cancer services with additional services added over time. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE WITH WEAU 13 NEWS.

Bond has been set for a former school staffer accused of sexually assaulting a minor.  Authorities in Vernon County and the City of Reedsburg say a tip led them to begin investigating Ashley Benson back in June on allegations involving a student victim.  Benson was arrested Monday in Vernon County on charges including sexual assault of a student by school staff, 2nd degree sexual assault of a child, and sex with a child 16 or older.  Bond for Benson was