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On Tuesday March 25th, at approximately 4:51 p.m the Eau Claire Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 2232 Trimble St. Truck 5 was the first arriving unit and found heavy smoke coming from the front door of a single story residential house with an active fire in the kitchen. Crews quickly entered the structure and extinguished the fire with a water extinguisher, containing the fire to the kitchen. Additional crews worked quickly to complete a search and ventilate

A former mental health nurse is being charged with sexual assault of a patient under her care. Melissa Knutson is facing four counts of second-degree sexual assault and one count of obstruction. Knutson claimed in 2022 she was raped by the patient, but did not report it due to retaliation. Knutson told police that she was forced into a relationship with the patient, but messages and screen shots saved by the patient show otherwise. Knutson was arrested last Friday, and

Governor Tony Evers visited the Chippewa Falls area to push his budget proposal in a round table. Evers met with community members at Milestone Early Education Community on Monday. The focus was on the childcare industry. In his budget proposal, Evers calls for 480-million dollars to continue the Child Care Counts program.

The Eau Claire City Council is considering an update to the tree ordinance that hasn’t been touched since 1970. Council members Andrew Werthmann and Kate Felton look to update the ordinance by setting goals for updating the approved tree species list, possible board creation to develop tree preservation policies and adjust fees and licenses for tree care companies. CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE COVERAGE WITH WEAU 13 NEWS.

The classic drive-in restaurant Rudy’s has opened for the season. The popular drive in, that is located on La Crosse Street, is typically open from March to October. The hours of operation are from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. daily. They will only be closed for two days this season. Easter Sunday and Fourth of July they will be closed.

The Milwaukee Brewers will have a new way for fans to enter the stadium during the 2025 season. Fans that want to participate in the new ticketing system, called go ahead entry, will have to download the MLB app and register themselves along with a screen shot of your face. Once your tickets are linked to your account, all you have to do is walk through security and keep walking through the new facial recognition gate. This is the first

Wisconsin’s State Building Commission is meeting today to vote on the governor’s capital budget proposal. Governor Tony Evers says his 2025-2027 budget would invest more than four-billion dollars for major construction projects, produce more than seven-billion in economic activity, and support about 41-thousand jobs in Wisconsin. Opponents of the bill say it includes irresponsible spending. Evers is asking for bipartisan support.

Eau Claire County is scoring above average in a statewide annual health rankings report.  Data from UW-Health shows Eau Claire County ranking above average in flu vaccinations, mental health providers, and mammogram screenings.  The county scored very well with the number of doctors available, though the data was gathered before the closure of St. Joe’s and Sacred Heart hospitals last year.  

Mega Millions jackpots will grow faster in Wisconsin starting next month. The Wisconsin Lottery says the starting jackpot is increasing to 50-million dollars, and non-jackpot wins can now be as high as ten-million. Other upgrades include automatic multipliers, randomly assigned at the time of purchase. Changes will be effective starting April 5th.

“This recognition is the culmination of years of dedicated support by volunteers, staff, and community members,” says Executive Director Carrie Ronnander. “It reflects as much on Eau Claire and its commitment to arts and culture as it does on the Museum’s desire to by a dynamic gathering space that inspires curiosity.” Chippewa Valley Museum has again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition afforded to the nation’s museums. Accreditation signifies excellence to the museum community,