Home

 For more than 125 years, University of Wisconsin-Stout’s stately Bowman Hall and its distinctive clock tower have served as landmarks for the campus and the community. This holiday season, they provided artistic inspiration for a doctoral student who designed an annual greeting card sent by UW-Stout Chancellor Katherine Frank to hundreds of recipients. The image — created with a combination of digital tools, including an artificial intelligence assistant — shows the familiar campus building reimagined as a glowing 3D blueprint. “I wanted

Charges are being filed against a La Crosse man who reportedly injured his girlfriend in an accidental shooting.  Investigators say that 27-year-old Anthony Stagman was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the Wednesday night incident.  The woman drove herself to the hospital for treatment after being shot, and the facility was placed on lockdown for a short time out of concerns that Stagman might follow her.  Stagman was arrested early Thursday on charges including negligent handling of

A Chippewa Falls woman is facing allegations that she mistreated animals.  Last month, authorities investigating a report of animal maltreatment went to the home of 22-year-old Hannah Swanson and seized 14 dogs out of concern for the conditions in which they were being kept.  Charges filed against Swanson include multiple counts of intentionally mistreating animals. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE WITH WEAU 13 NEWS.

Staff at the Eau Claire office of Congressman Derrick Van Orden say someone tried force their way inside in the hours after an ICE agent shot and killed a woman in Minnesota.  Van Orden says the man was shouting slurs, spouting anti-ICE rhetoric and pounding on the doors.  The Congressman says the incident was a direct result of Democrats’ violent rhetoric. CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE COVERAGE WITH WEAU 13.

Members of La Crosse City Council are moving to end the delivery of invocations at the start of council meetings.  Members voted nine to four last night to end the practice.  A moment of silence will continue to be held at the start of each meeting. If you are wondering exactly what an invocation is, I got you. An invocation is the act of calling upon a deity, spirit, or higher power for help, inspiration, or presence, often through prayer, ritual,

A Milwaukee County prosecutor is taking over a spot on the bench vacated by former Judge Hannah Dugan.  Governor Tony Evers announced Owen Piotrowski will take the spot in Branch 31, less than a week after Dugan resigned from her post.  Piotrowski was expected to take over in Branch 38 for the retiring Judge Jeffrey Wagner in March, but he agreed to start earlier because of a more urgent need.  Dugan resigned from her post January 3rd after being convicted

State officials are announcing a 484-million-dollar investment to upgrade wastewater infrastructure across the state.  Governor Evers says the investment is aimed at improving water quality by reducing pollution and replacing aging systems.  The funding will support 82 municipalities, with an emphasis on small and disadvantaged communities.  Money is being distributed through the Clean Water Fund Program and includes both low interest loans and principal forgiveness.

The Waukesha teen accused of killing his mother and stepfather in their home last year has officially pleaded guilty.  Court records show 18-year-old Nikita Casap admitted to two counts of first-degree intentional homicide.  Investigators say the killings were tied to an extremist plot that included plans to assassinate President Trump.  Casap was planning to plead guilty earlier this week as part of a plea deal.  Prosecutors say several other charges were dismissed as part of the deal, but will still

Child pornography charges are pending against a Black River Falls man.  Twenty-two-year-old Peyton Littlegeorge-Dietzler was arrested Wednesday after the execution of a search warrant on his residence.  Authorities are recommending a possession charges.

Investigators are working to determine the cause of a Wednesday morning fire in Viroqua.  Crews from multiple department responded to a burning South Center Street home just before 9 a.m.  No people were hurt, though a dog died as a result of the fire.