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Scammers convince consumers to invest their money in fraudulent schemes by using many different tricks – even romance. Ahead of Sweetest Day on October 18, consumers can protect themselves from heartbreak and devastating financial loss by learning how these scams work and how to identify them. In 2024, investment-related fraud made up less than 5% of fraud reports to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). However, that small percentage resulted in over $5.6 billion in financial losses and accounted for over

Medicare Open Enrollment begins October 15, 2025, and runs through December 7. This annual window gives people the chance to review their current plan, compare alternatives, and make changes that better match their health needs, medications, and budget. With insurers able to adjust benefits, premiums, and provider networks each year, taking time now to make informed choices can make a big difference in 2026. “In the past year, many beneficiaries have experienced changes in medications, providers, or health needs,” said

Plans for a new mental health facility in Chippewa Falls are moving forward.  The Chippewa Falls Plan Commission this week has given its approval for a conditional use permit for a new facility to be located at Highway 178 and Beach Drive.  Rogers Behavioral Health would feature 14 inpatient rooms and 24 residential rooms.  State funding is also in the works with the Wisconsin Senate passing a bill on Tuesday to provide ten-million dollars for development.

Charges are being filed against two suspects arrested in Trempealeau County.  A six-week investigation led to the arrests last week of Karime Rodriguez-Aragon and Edgard Joel Rodriguez in Arcadia.  More than half a pound of cocaine was seized by Arcadia Police and the suspects have been charged with possession with intent to deliver.

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers was in Eau Claire on Tuesday.   The governor is continuing to tour UW campuses around the state and — yesterday — that included a stop at UW-Eau Claire where he checked out the McIntyre Library’s new Chicahuac exhibition.  The exhibit features the stories of women who made the journeyed from rural Mexico to the Midwest.  It runs through November 4th. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE WITH WEAU 13 NEWS.

A Wisconsin dairy cooperative is now the second-largest of its kind across the country.  Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative was ranked as the second-largest dairy co-op in the country by Hoard’s Dairyman.  The magazine says Edge rose from three to two thanks to an increase in member milk volume and growth in farm membership.  Dairy Farmers of America in Kansas City took the top spot. 

The City of Eau Claire City is looking to hire a new 9-1-1 dispatcher.  The position is full-time and the deadline to apply is November 2nd.  More details on the position and how to apply can be found WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.

Another suspect connected with the fatal shooting of a man found in a ditch has been sentenced.  Officials say Vanessa Ketteman pleaded guilty to felony murder-false imprisonment in connection to the death of Eddie Banks in 2022.  Ketteman will serve 14 months in prison, followed by extended supervision, with credit for time served.  One of her co-defendants, Kristina Keppert, was earlier sentenced to seven years.  The other, Philip Novak, received more than 20 years in prison.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is warning drivers to be extra cautious this fall for deer activity during mating season.  According to Wis-DOT, over 17-thousand deer-related crashes happened last year, causing nine deaths.  Drivers are advised to reduce speed, stay alert at dawn and dusk, and avoid swerving if a collision is unavoidable.  After a crash, drivers should call 911 if injuries occur or the animal blocks the road, and stay inside the vehicle until help arrives.

Governor Tony Evers is requesting the State Building Commission to release 15-million-dollars for prison renovations.  This comes as part of Evers’ plan to close Lincoln Hills, Copper Lake Schools, and Green Bay Correctional Institution.  Funding supports design and planning at six correctional facilities, including upgrades to existing prisons instead of building new ones.  The commission will consider the funding request later this month.