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The reward for a missing Eau Claire County puppy is now up to ten-thousand dollars.  The Boxx family says they were unloading groceries on New Year’s Eve at their Highway 27 home when the nearly five-month-old dog went missing.  Footprints and tire tracks found in the snow have led the family to suspect someone may have taken the dog. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE WITH WEAU 13.

This weekend is Free Fishing weekend in Wisconsin. On January 17 and 18th, residents and nonresidents in Wisconsin can fish without a license or trout stamps. However, all other fishing regulations, like length limits and bag limits, still apply. And a reminder that the DNR does not monitor ice conditions, but local bait shops and fishing clubs are good sources for current conditions.

Republican state legislators outlined their plans for proposed statewide data centers in Wisconsin. They say the proposed legislation would protect farm land and water usage, while ensuring Wisconsinite’s electricity bills do not increase. Republicans add that the bill is not for or against data centers, but sets out rules and leaves the decision up to local municipalities. Large tech companies have plans to build data centers across Wisconsin. However, many Wisconsinites have expressed concern about the noise, a decrease in

WisconsinEye Public Affairs Network has launched a GoFundMe campaign.  It hopes to raise 250-thousand dollars needed to resume coverage of Wisconsin state government after suspending operations last month due to financial hardships.  The nonprofit organization stopped broadcasting on December 15th when it couldn’t sustain its nearly 800-thousand operating budget through donations.  The network has provided live, unedited coverage of the Wisconsin Legislature, executive branch and state Supreme Court since 2007.  Its large digital archive of state Capitol programming could be

 A new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assisted Film and Video Production course will launch at University of Wisconsin-Stout in summer 2026. The course, possibly a first-of-its-kind in the Universities of Wisconsin, was developed by a video production faculty trio – Keif Oss, Jonny Wheeler and Co O’Neill. Students in the course will produce a short narrative film, using AI tools from pre-production concepts to completion.  “It is certainly on the vanguard. We are moving beyond ‘allowing’ the use of AI in filmmaking to establish it as

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trad​e and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin meat processors to apply for the Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant through February 23, 2026. The meat processor grant program aims to grow Wisconsin’s meat industry and improve the long-term viability of the state’s livestock sector. “By creating the Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant program, Governor Evers and the legislature have spurred investment in this important Wisconsin economic driver,” said DATCP Secretary Randy Romanski. “The grants have strengthened Wisconsin’s meat

Chippewa Valley Technical College announced the students that have been named to the President’s List for the fall 2025 semester. To be eligible, students must complete a minimum of six credits with a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher.    CLICK HERE TO SEE THE FULL LIST.

A teenager charged in connection with the death of a Lincoln County prison guard is pleading guilty.  In a 2024 incident that happened while Javarius Hurd was being held at the Lincoln Hills-Copper Lakes School in Irma, prosecutors say that Hurd assaulted a guard — causing their death.  Hurd — now age 17 — pleaded guilty Friday to a charge of homicide.  A trial will be held next month in which jurors will determine if Hurd should go to prison

More than 20 firefighters were dispatched to the scene of an apartment blaze in Tomah Saturday night.  The fire at the Lakeside Housing Complex started as residents in one unit were cooking and resulted in damage to multiple apartments.  No one was hurt.

The Chippewa Falls Police and Fire Commission is eyeing a new fire department chief.  The commission is asking former Rhinelander fire chief Brian Tonnancour to take the job in Chippewa Falls.  Tonnancour would replace just-retired Chippewa Falls Fire Chief Jason Thom.