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As we come to the end of Winter and (hopefully) welcome in the warmer temps of Spring Xcel Energy has a reminder for customers who may be behind on bills:  As the annual winter moratorium on utility disconnections comes to an end on April 15, Xcel Energy is reminding qualified customers that help is available through the company’s new Residential Arrears Assistance Program (RAAP) and other payment assistance options. The winter moratorium, which runs from Nov. 1 through April 15,

The following is a reminder for customers in Marshfield: April 15th brings the end of the moratorium on disconnection of electric service for customerswho have gotten behind on their energy bills. Marshfield Utilities (MU) has sent customersmultiple notices if they are at risk of disconnection. It is important these Customers contact MU to set-up a payment plan to get caught up on theirbill to avoid disconnection. We encourage our at-risk Customers to contact Energy Services,Community Action Agency or the Marshfield

Eau Claire Police are continue to investigate a Friday morning shooting.  The incident happened in the Township of Washington and resulted in one person seeking  hospital treatment for a non-life-threatening injury.  One person was taken into custody in connection with the incident. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE WITH WEAU 13 NEWS.

First responders were called on to rescue a stranded motorist in Vernon County on Saturday.  Sheriff Roy Torgerson says the driver attempted to drive through high water in the Village of Ontario when they became stuck.  No one was hurt.

Wisconsin voters will head to the polls tomorrow.  The spring election will give folks the chance to make a decision in the hotly-contested race for the state Supreme Court between Maria Lazar and Chris Taylor.  Other contests will be on the ballot too including the race for City Council president in Eau Claire.  Polling hours tomorrow will be from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. CLICK HERE FOR MORE VOTING DETAILS.

Drivers who regularly travel Highway 53 may notice some changes starting today.  Crews will be starting work on a project to replace the Otter Creek Bridge.  That effort will require the highway to be cut down to just one lane for possibly up to two months.

The City of Eau Claire is recruiting applicants for the position of 9-1-1 Dispatcher.  The job is full-time and comes with benefits and a schedule that includes every other Saturday, Sunday, and Monday off.  More details can be found WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.

Governor Evers is vetoing two bills that would eliminate state income taxes on tips and overtime pay.  Evers says the measures would create unequal treatment among workers and rely on temporary tax policy instead of long-term relief.  The proposals would have allowed deductions of up to 12-thousand-500-dollars in overtime pay and 25-thousand-dollars in tips.  Researchers say the changes could have helped hundreds of thousands of workers.  Similar legislation could be proposed as Evers’ term nears its end.

Hello. Welcome to your weekend. We’re glad you are here and “hopping” into an Easter weekend with us. The bunnies and chicks might need a coat while hunting for eggs tomorrow. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FULL FIRST ALERT FORECAST WITH WEAU 13. As we get into the first full weekend of April 2026 is in full swing with no signs of slowing down. That’s why we take time to intentionally ease into the weekend with our Saturday morning “scroll

Governor Evers is vetoing two bills that would eliminate state income taxes on tips and overtime pay.  Evers says the measures would create unequal treatment among workers and rely on temporary tax policy instead of long-term relief.  The proposals would have allowed deductions of up to 12-thousand-500-dollars in overtime pay and 25-thousand-dollars in tips.  Researchers say the changes could have helped hundreds of thousands of workers.  Similar legislation could be proposed as Evers’ term nears its end.