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The City of Marshfield will begin ash tree removals in Braem Park starting this month (January). This is the fourth year of removals following a five-year plan to remove a majority of the ash tree population within the park. This is a proactive approach to remove ash trees before they become hazardous from being infected with Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). This year’s tree removal area is roughly four acres in size and is located in the northeast portion of the

Federal offices are closed across Wisconsin today to observe a National Day of Mourning for former President Jimmy Carter. A state funeral for the 39th president is happening at the National Cathedral in Washington this morning. The U.S. Postal Service is suspending regular mail delivery for today and banks are closed as well. Governor Evers previously ordered flags lowered in Wisconsin in honor of Carter’s life and his service to the nation.

A Fountain City man accused of hiding a corpse and animal mistreatment is pleading guilty due to mental illness. According to online court records, an attorney for Arthur McMullen entered a not guilty plea due to the reason of mental disease or default plea. The 70-year-old is being charged with hiding a corpse, mistreatment of animals, obstructing an officer and more. According to a criminal complaint, officers found a dead woman in his home, who he said believed to be

Bird Flu is leading to higher egg prices across Wisconsin. Egg supplies are running shorter as we move further into winter, contributing to the rising costs. Nancy Kellner, an organic egg producer in Brown County, explains that her production has been behind because she was unable to get a new flock of one-thousand hens on time last fall due to Avian flu. Kellner explains that older birds at farms like hers do not produce as many eggs, particularly during the

Republican lawmakers are getting closer to presenting a ballot measure that would make Wisconsin’s voter ID law part of the state constitution. The proposal passed the state senate in a party-line vote yesterday. The Assembly will likely vote on the measure next Tuesday. If passed, the proposed amendment will go on the ballot in April.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is confirming its first positive case for chronic wasting disease in a wild deer in Chippewa County. According to a press release from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, it was a one-year-old but harvested by a hunter within ten miles of the Barron and Dunn County borders. The detection will renew several bands like the three-year baiting and feeding ban already in place for Chippewa County, a two year baiting ban and feeding

Governor Evers has proclaimed January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month and the Department of Children and Families (DCF) is encouraging residents to educate themselves, and their loved ones, on the signs of human trafficking to help combat this crime in Wisconsin. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security estimates human trafficking globally as a multibillion-dollar industry, with an estimated 27 million victims. DCF is committed to working closely with counties and tribes across the state to ensure survivors receive the support they need

An attempted homicide suspect is now in custody with the Tomah police.  According to authorities, Tomah Officers received information on the whereabouts of David Hintz, who was arrested after being found in a crawl space in a home in Monroe County.  He’s charged with 1st degree intentional homicide, aggravated bodily harms, and other crimes.  Police say this case is related to the case and arrest of Justin Novak, who is also being charged with attempted homicide after a stabbing on

A suspect in a Vernon County cold case is pleading not guilty.  According to records online, 61-year-old Michael Popp of Tomah pleaded not guilty on a 1st degree murder charge.   Court records also show that a status conference has been scheduled for June 9th.  Popp is being charged in the 1985 death of Terry Dolowy.  The victim had been reported missing by her fiancé and authorities found her burning body in a culvert near La Crosse.  Popp’s DNA matched a

The Eau Claire Police Department says its “Howliday plushie fundraiser” has raised over 15-hundred-dollars.  According to police, each plushie donated will go to a child in need in the community.  The funds will also support their K-9 Fund through the Eau Claire Community Foundation.  Eau Claire Police said K9 plushies are still available to purchase.  They’re for sale during business hours at the Law Enforcement Lobby and you can see more WITH WEAU 13 NEWS WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.