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A western Wisconsin woman accused of killing her husband and then burning his body is being convicted.  Jackson County prosecutors say that Star Myers fatally shot Richard Bork in March of 2023 and then set his body on fire to try and cover-up her crime.  Myers pleaded no contest yesterday to a charge of no contest to second-degree intentional homicide.  She has been ordered to serve a 22-year prison sentence. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE WITH WEAU 13 NEWS.

A Dodge County man is facing child sex crimes in three counties.  Twenty-four-year-old Owen Sindelar of Beaver Dam is in custody in Monroe County on charges that include second-degree sexual assault of a child.  He faces similar charges in Dane and Dodge Counties.  He is being held on a bond of 250-thousand dollars.

Klein Hall — a Chippewa Falls facility for homeless veterans — has closed its doors.  The shelter’s funding ran out yesterday, lost with the passage of the state’s new budget.  A similar shelter in Green Bay has also been forced to close for the same reason.

A SuperCash! ticket sold recently in La Crosse has hit for 350-thousand dollars.  The ticket — sold at a Rose Street Kwik Trip — matched all of the numbers announced in Monday’s drawing.  The winner has six months to claim their prize. CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE WITH WEAU 13 NEWS.

On September 30, 2025 at approximately 5:41 A.M., Taylor County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a report of a two-vehicle accident in the area of State Highway 13 and Alfalfa Avenue in the Township of Chelsea, Taylor County. It was further reported that the accident involved a passenger vehicle and semi-tractor trailer which had both caught on fire.  Taylor County Sheriff’s Office Deputies along with Taylor County First Responders, Medford Fire Department and Taylor County Ambulance personnel were dispatched to

There’s a push among some lawmakers to take government shutdowns off the table. Senator Rick Scott of Florida announced yesterday that he and fellow Republican Ron Johnson of Wisconsin are proposing the Eliminate Shutdowns Act. Scott says it would stop Democrats from using the threat of a shutdown to demand a liberal wish list that undermines the president’s agenda. He accuses Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of making ridiculous demands and throwing a temper tantrum to try and stop President

If you looking to warm up for the Halloween season as we turn the page into October, there is an upcoming event in Marshfield. Below are the details: Faith Lutheran Church (located at 207 S. Cherry Ave., Marshfield) will be holding a Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 5:30 – 7:00 PM. This FREE event is open to the entire community! Please join us for this eerie-sistible evening of festive fun and bring the whole family

 Governor Evers declared October Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Wisconsin. Accordingly, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is partnering with the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) and the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs (DMA) to promote simple ways that consumers and businesses in the state can protect themselves from common risks that come with using the internet and modern technology. As part of the national ‘Secure Our World’ campaign, the U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency recommends four actions

A former Hudson teacher charged with sex crimes involving a fifth grader is pleading guilty to charges.  Madison Bergmann was arrested last year with reports that she had engaged in inappropriate conduct with a young student.  She pleaded guilty yesterday to charges including child enticement-sexual contact and sexual misconduct by school staff.  Sentencing will be ordered at a later date.

Charges are being filed against a young La Crosse man in connection with an injury hit-and-run.  The accident happened this past Friday morning in La Crosse with police saying that 18-year-old driver David Resto was speeding when he ran a stop sign, hit another vehicle and continued on from the scene.  Two people were left hurt — one seriously.  Resto appeared in court yesterday on charges that include hit-and-run causing great bodily harm.