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Wisconsin health officials are confirming a case of the measles in Dane County. Health officials said the person became exposed to the illness during international travel. This marks the state’s second case of the illness this year. Symptoms of the measles include a runny nose, a fever greater than 104 degrees and a red rash with raised bumps.

Family Support Center (FSC) has partnered with local law enforcement agencies since 2020 to implement the Lethality Assessment Protocol (LAP) across Chippewa County. When officers from the Chippewa Falls Police Department (CFPD), Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and Lake Hallie Police Department (LHPD) respond to incidents of domestic violence, they administer a lethality screener. If the victim is at a high risk of being killed by their intimate partner, they are connected to FSC.  In 2025:  Jeni H., Domestic Violence Program Director at FSC, says, “This program literally saves lives, and we are proud to operate it here in

Nominations are now being accepted for the Second Annual Friend of Human Services Award, an honor recognizing individuals, organizations, or businesses that have made a meaningful impact in support of the mission, vision, and values of the Eau Claire County Department of Human Services (ECCDHS). Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, the Friend of Human Services Award continues to highlight those who demonstrate exceptional commitment, advocacy, and support for programs and initiatives that improve the lives of others.

If you picture working with artificial intelligence involving sitting in front of a computer at a desk in an office, Brandt Berghuis, a University of Wisconsin-River Falls assistant professor of crop science, can introduce you to a whole new world.   “AI is really transforming agriculture,” Berghuis said. “Things are changing really fast, especially in the field. We have drones now that fly over fields and use AI to do plant health ratings.”   That’s just one example. Another is self-driving, solar-powered robots that cruise through fields and use AI to identify weeds and spray them.   “It can optimize spray

A new open textbook, “Oral/Interpersonal Communication,” is now available through WisTech Open. Developed by Darrel Farmer, PhD, Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC), and Bridget Bell, MA, Gateway Technical College (GTC), the resource provides students with a practical, research-based guide to communication skills essential in personal, academic and professional settings. Developed collaboratively between CVTC and the Wisconsin Technical College System, the textbook emphasizes real-world application of communication principles, from listening and nonverbal communication to conflict management and teamwork. It’s freely available

With tax season here, the Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about a rise in tax company impostor scams that are targeting people across the country. These scams often involve phishing phone calls from fraudsters claiming consumers owe back taxes and must act immediately to avoid penalties or legal action. BBB has received reports from consumers who say scammers are posing as tax collection or tax relief services, using legitimate-sounding business names to appear credible. Reported names include “American Tax

The cause of a destructive weekend fire in Sparta remains a mystery this morning.  The Saturday morning fire began in a County Highway AA garage and spread to home — later destroying the residence.  No one was hurt though eight people were left displaced by the fire. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE WITH WEAU 13 NEWS.

Crews responding to reports of someone having trouble breathing at a home in the Town of Pleasant Valley on Friday found potentially deadly levels of carbon monoxide.  The situation on Balsam Road resulted in two people being taken to the hospital for treatment with both found to have a high level of carbon monoxide in their blood.  The matter is being investigated.

Charges are being filed against a Buffalo County woman after the seizure of a large volume of fentanyl.  Thirty-six-year-old Danielle Hauser was one of two people seen leaving a Fountain City apartment that was under surveillance last month.  Her vehicle was stopped with authorities then saying they found a stolen, loaded handgun inside.  Back at the apartment, drugs including more than 220 grams of methamphetamine and 165 grams of suspected heroin that field-tested positive for fentanyl were found.  Hauser is