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More people are seeing moose in northern Wisconsin. The state’s Department of Natural Resources says there’s been an uptick in moose sightings in Burnett and Washburn counties. The DNR says moose are rare in Wisconsin, there are only a couple of dozen in the entire state. Most of them walk over from the UP in Michigan. The DNR says most people are probably seeing bull moose that are looking for a female. Conservationists say you should stay away from any

The body of a man reported missing on Sunday is found near a motorcycle crash scene in Chippewa Falls. Police Chief Ryan Douglas says Matthew Harshman’s body was found near East Pak Avenue. Harshman was reported missing by his family last weekend. Officers say speed is likely a factor in the crash. No other injuries are reported. CLICK HERE TO SEE COVERAGE WITH WEAU 13 NEWS.

Former Republican Wyoming Representative Liz Cheney will join Democratic Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris this afternoon during a visit to Wisconsin. Cheney, the daughter of former Republican Vice President Dick Cheney, was born in Madison. Both she and her father endorse Harris. Cheney and Harris will speak in Ripon today. Former President Donald Trump will have a campaign stop in Juneau, fifty miles northeast of Madison, on Sunday.

The top eight finalists for the Coolest Thing Made In Wisconsin contest have been chosen. More than 130 products were initially nominated to be part of the bracket-style contest. Burger seasoning, lawn tractors, soda, military medals, and benches are some of the products included in the top eight. The public can vote in the second round of the contest until next Tuesday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.

There will be a change in leadership in the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office. A letter outlining the Governors appointment for Taylor County Sheriff was released today by current Sheriff Larry Woebbeking, who is retiring on December 31st and the Governor has selected his replacement. It will be Chief Deputy Corey Dassow who will be taking over the roll as Sheriff of Taylor County as of January 1st. 2025.

“Restoring power in this area is going to be a monumental effort,” -Tim Clay, Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association vice president of operations. Forty-five crew members from 15 Wisconsin electric cooperatives, including three from Eau Claire Energy Cooperative, left for South Carolina yesterday to assist with storm recovery after Hurricane Helene left catastrophic damage. Crews gathered at Rock Energy Cooperative in Janesville before making the trek to Aiken Electric Cooperative in Aiken, South Carolina. While power outages across the southeast in

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the final schedule for the Global Dairy Summit at World Dairy Expo in Madison, WI on Friday, October 4, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. The Global Dairy Summit will include remarks by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. The Global Dairy Summit will begin with presentations by national dairy industry leaders including: Corey Geiger, Dairy Lead Economist at CoBank, will moderate a panel discussion with the speakers

There’s a warning about fake 20 dollar bills in Chetek. Police yesterday said someone turned in ‘several’ fake 20 dollar bills. Officers say they found some others in the street. The money is clearly fake, it’s labeled Copy Money on the front. Police are telling local businesses to be on the lookout for the fake bills, but there haven’t yet been any reports of anyone trying to use it.

The latest Marquette Law School Poll gives Kamala Harris a four point lead in the race for the White House. The new poll, which was released yesterday, isn’t any different than the last poll. Pollsters say Harris leads with both registered voters and likely voters. The poll does say former President Trump leads when it comes to the issues like the economy and the border and immigration. Chief pollster Charles Franklin said the race looks to have solidified at this

Xcel Energy crews are on their way to the hurricane zone. A team of linemen left Eau Claire yesterday, they are on their way to Georgia. Xcel says the Eau Claire crew will join about 200 others who are already on the ground in Georgia, dealing with the damage from Hurricane Helene. Xcel said it expects the crews to be gone for two weeks. Yesterday’s crews are heading to Augusta, where 100-thousand people don’t have power.