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Outstanding and retired educator Bryan Albrecht, a three-time alum at University of Wisconsin-Stout, crossed the commencement stage once again on May 16 – not to receive an additional diploma, but as a guest speaker to address Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University’s Class of 2026. During three commencement ceremonies, celebrating 1,067 graduates in Johnson Fieldhouse, Albrecht encouraged students to keep moving forward with courage and compassion, even when their lives’ scripts don’t go as planned. Albrecht is a recipient of a lifetime achievement award from

ABOVE PHOTO: Roder, of Elk Mound, was drawn to the program because it combines science and beauty. It might sound weird, but Miah Klawiter really likes skin. She’s not the only one. Anna Roder has a thing for skin, too, as well as literally all of their classmates in the first-ever cohort of the Aesthetician – Advanced Practice program at Chippewa Valley Technical College, set to graduate on Thursday, May 21. When that first class began two years ago, they

 In La Crosse County, an August 7th sentencing date has been set for Josie Dikeman.  Dikeman was convicted Friday in the 2023 death of her boyfriend’s six-year-old son A.J.  Jurors convicted the defendant on charges including 1st-Degree Reckless Homicide, Chronic Neglect of a Child resulting in death and Physical Abuse of a Child.

Two people were hospitalized after a Friday night head-on collision in Trempealeau County.  The accident happened shortly before 10 p.m. on State Road 121 and involved a car and a minivan.  Authorities say the car was traveling eastbound in a westbound lane when it hit the SUV.  Both drivers were injured.  The injuries suffered by the driver of the car are described as serious.

There has been no confirmation yet on the cause of a Sunday afternoon fire in Eau Claire County.  Crews were dispatched to the scene of two burning sheds in Town of Otter Creek.  No one was hurt.

The so-called “beer that made Milwaukee famous” is being retired.  Pabst Brewing is ending production of Schlitz after 177 years of existence.  Schlitz was once America’s largest brewer after being founded in 1849, and was bought by Pabst in 1999.  The company gave permission to Wisconsin Brewing Company to brew an 80-barrel batch of Schlitz next Saturday, using specifications from a 1948 recipe.  Pre-orders for the final batch can be made that day and will be available next month. 

A facility that offers services to those impacted by homelessness in Eau Claire is receiving funding through a newly-announced grant.  The Day Resource Center began operations last December in the city’s downtown area and offers showers, laundry machines and other services to those in need.  The facility is receiving 600-thousand dollars through the Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council and the One Better Way Campaign.

The City of Eau Claire is actively recruiting folks who would be interested in serving on the its Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.  The committee’s role is to provide advice to City Council that reflects community values on bicycle and pedestrian practices relative to the city.  More details are available WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.

Wisconsin Republicans are giving their support to Tom Tiffany for governor.  GOP members unanimously endorsed the congressman this weekend during the party’s convention in Madison.  He received a standing ovation as he took the stage, with Tiffany criticizing Democrats and their leadership over the past several years.  Tiffany said the Badger State’s future is “too important to surrender to the failed liberal agenda.”  Tiffany has also received the endorsement of President Trump and other prominent Republicans. 

Hello. Welcome to your weekend. We’re glad you are here! As we sink into the middle of May, it seems that Mother Nature “may” finally play nice with our warmer temps. CLICK HERE FOR FULL FORECAST DETAILS WITH WEAU 13 NEWS. As we start to get outside and in “summer mode” it’s likely that as the days get longer they seem to fly by even faster, which is why we take a few minutes on Saturday morning to intentionally slow