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The father of the Abundant Life Christian School shooter is out on bail.  Jeffrey Rupnow was arrested last Thursday and charged with providing guns to a minor and contributing to the delinquency of a child.  One teacher and one student are dead after the suspect’s daughter, 15-year-old Natalie Rupnow, opened fire at the Madison school last December.  Six others were injured, including one student still in critical condition.  Jeffrey Rupnow was held on a 20-thousand dollar bail last week, but

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is issuing a red flag warning for 21 northern counties.  Red flag warnings are issued when weather conditions like hot temperatures, low humidity, and gusty winds combine to create a higher fire risk.  Campfires, fireplace ashes, smoking, and outdoor grills can throw sparks, leading to fires that can spread quickly.  Central Wisconsin is in high fire risk.  Far western, south-western, and east-central Wisconsin are in high fire risk, and south-eastern Wisconsin is at moderate

A fifth person is dead after a Milwaukee apartment fire on Mother’s Day.  Four people are critically injured, and hundreds are displaced.  Calls came in reporting the fire at the building on 27th and Highland at about 8 a.m. yesterday.  Some people were trapped in their apartments and were preparing to jump from their windows to avoid the flames and thick smoke.  West Allis and Wauwatosa fire crews helped Milwaukee firefighters extinguish the fire.  Both the State Fire Marshal and

The state-funded ATV/UTV trails and routes in Eau Claire County are in good condition and will open on Thursday, May 15. Off trail riding is strictly prohibited. Any questions regarding this news release can be directed to department of Parks and Forestry with a CLICK HERE.

Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) students received 470 scholarships and microgrants totaling more than $386,000 throughout the 2024-2025 school year. The students and scholarship donors participated in a CVTC Foundation annual Scholarship Awards Reception to honor the students and donors, Thursday. Scholarships were given to incoming and continuing students and span a majority of the CVTC program areas.  Award winners with scholarship names are listed below: From Alma: Kylie Brunner, Charles and Jean Curti Nursing Endowment Scholarship, Julia Stoffa Memorial Scholarship,

The public is invited to attend the 2025 Northwest Wisconsin  Regional Law Enforcement Ceremony to honor the service and sacrifice of fallen law enforcement  officers from our region.  In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the  calendar week in which May 15th falls, as National Police Week. Established by a Joint Resolution in  Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers  who have lost their lives in

A red flag warning is underway for northern Wisconsin. A spokesperson from the Department of Natural Resources said this impacts nineteen counties. Increasing temperatures, low humidity and other dangerous factors can lead to catastrophic fires. Those who carry DNR-issued burn permits are now prohibited from being used. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.

Six people are recovering after being injured in a crash in Buffalo County.  This happened on Saturday afternoon along State Highway 35 in the township of Nelson.  Police say a 15-year-old girl was attempting to make a turn and failed to yield, hitting another vehicle.  Three people from each vehicle were taken to an area hospital.  They are all expected to recover from their injuries. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE WITH WEAU 13 NEWS.

Three state Democratic lawmakers held a listening session over the weekend in Eau Claire. Senator Jeff Smith, and Representatives Jodi Emerson and Christian Phelps on Saturday addressed the budget cuts that went into effect last week.  The listening session involved Governor Evers’ Year of the Kid budget and how it impacts Chippewa Valley.  Lawmakers told community members they have just one month to use funds that will go back into the general budget.

Eau Claire County honors it fallen military veterans for Memorial Day.  Children and their families from several organizations gathered on Saturday to place American flags on the graves of military veterans throughout the county.  Organizers say this is part of the American Legion’s mission to teach kids about the sacrifices veterans made to our country.  The volunteers were from Pleasant Hills Go-Getters 4-H, Cub Scouts, and the American Legion.