Home

Two people are dead after a basket lift tipped over in Galesville over the weekend.  The Trempealeau County Sheriff’s Office said it happened in Galesville on Saturday afternoon.  Two men were in a basket of an aerial lift trimming trees when the accident happened.  The lift was on a slight slope causing it to tip over.  The men, whose names haven’t been released, died at the scene. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE FROM WEAU 13 NEWS.

One home in Onalaska is a total loss after a fire on Saturday night.  When firefighters arrived at the scene the garage was fully engulfed in flames.  All five residents were able to safely exit the home before the fire department arrived.  No injuries have been reported and the cause of the fire is still under investigation. 

A 36-year-old man is in custody at the Shawano County Jail after an overnight investigation at a home in Wittenberg over the weekend.  On Saturday night, the Shawano County Sheriff’s office received a call about a seemingly intoxicated man entering a home with two firearms.  Witnesses said he then ran to another nearby home leaving behind a firearm.  Neighbors were ordered to evacuate and shelter was provided at the Village of Wittenberg Village Hall as authorities surrounded the home and

More money is being invested into future generations of farmers in Chippewa County.  That’s thanks to the Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, a yearly event hosted in a different county each year, which brought in over 145-thousand dollars for the Community Foundation of Chippewa County.  A check was given to the board members on Saturday.  Over 120-thousand dollars will go towards youth education and agriculture.  Rob Mooney, the Wisconsin Farm Technology Days executive chair, says they want to be able to

Two areas in Western Wisconsin are among the fastest growing in the state.  That’s according to a new population project report from the Wisconsin Department of Administration, which factors in population age, fertility rates, and death rates.  Trempealeau County is expected to be the second fastest growing county in Wisconsin through 2050, only behind Dane County.  By 2050, Trempealeau is projected to grow by 27-percent. Eau Claire is also expected to continue growing by seven-percent. 

Wisconsin Public Service is sharing some tips for staying safe and saving on heating bills as much of the state starts the work week with bitterly cold low temperatures.  The utility provider says keeping blinds open can give your furnace a little bit of a break during the day by allowing the sun to add some warmth inside the home.  WPS also adds that using an oven or other cooking appliance to try to heat your place is never a

UPDATE AS OF 01/15/2025AUTHORITY: Sergeant Brandon Ring PHONE 715-839-4705On 1/14/2025 the Eau Claire Sheriff’s Office was contacted by a local hospital and advised that thepassenger in the northbound vehicle had died from their injuries sustained in the crash. This individual isidentified as 69-year-old George D. King from Fall Creek, WI. George was a passenger in the vehiclebeing operated by his wife, Carol King.The driver of the vehicle that was westbound on CTH N is identified as Blaine Howard from Fairchild,WI.Blaine

Packers football is now over for this season. Green Bay lost to the Eagles yesterday in their Wild Card Round playoff matchup in Philadelphia. Turnovers hurt the Packers in the 22 to ten loss, with Philly scoring quickly after the refs ruled Green Bay lost possession during a fumble on the opening kickoff. Jordan Love also threw three interceptions in the game. Philadelphia will now host the NFC Divisional Round this weekend. They will face the winner of tonight’s contest

More than two dozen “belly plungers” are thawing out after helping to raise over ten-thousand-dollars for the Dane and Merrimac volunteer fire departments.  The second annual “Beer Belly Plunge” at Lucky’s on the Lake Wisconsin took place on Saturday.  Organizers said 27 people took the plunge into the lake, which is around the same number as last year’s inaugural event.  Money was also raised from sponsors and a meat raffle.  Event host Lucky’s Bar and Grille on the Lake donated

Hello. Thank you for being here! Well, how is your first taste of 2025? We certainly hope it’s cooperating and your New Year is off to a good start. As we sink into January and our Winter weather feels more “seasonable” it’s a good reason to grab a warm drink and join us for the “scroll down memory lane.” This is the time in the week where we simply slow things down a bit and take a look back at