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Frigid temperatures and a lack of snow can become a problem for septic tank users.  Experts say the snow is important for those who live in rural areas because it acts as an insulator, keeping things like pipes from freezing over and causing sewage problems.  This winter’s frost is believed to have already reached three to four feet below ground, and will continue to deepen with sub-zero temps ahead.  Residents can avoid plumbing issues and septic problems with minimal water

Thousands of visitors made their way through the Chippewa Valley Expo Center in Eau Claire over the weekend for the first Boat and RV Expo.  Organizers say seven local dealers and more than 30 brands of outdoor recreational equipment was on display.  There was no cost to attend the event, which allowed visitors to get an up close look at things such as boats, motorcycles, ATV’s and RV’s.  Organizers say there is a demand for events like this in the

Authorities say a missing, endangered Jackson County man is safe.  Officials say 54-year-old Todd Yahnke was located yesterday.  He was last contacted by family members Thursday, didn’t report to work Friday, and wasn’t at his home.  Yahnke has a history of health issues.  *photo credit WEAU 13 NEWS

An Eau Claire dance studio owner is accused of child sexual assault and abduction.  Authorities say Todd Paulus is charged with inappropriately touching a child under 16 and forcing her to touch him.  Officers say the victim met him away from her home without her parents’ knowledge and stayed the night there, leading to the abduction charge.  He is due back in court February 27th. 

Jayme Closs is receiving packages and letters of support from across the nation.  A close friend of the family set up a post office box for Jayme last weekend, expecting a few cards.  Instead, boxes and boxes of items came in from coast to coast.  They included letters, gift cards, packages, and several 3D printed blue butterflies.   The Cameron community is joining together in praise and gratitude for the safe return of Jayme Closs.  A service was held last night

Eau Claire church is celebrating a successful Chili Cook-Off and Mac and Cheese Challenge.  The fundraising event happened yesterday afternoon at the Sacred Heart-St. Patrick Center.  Organizers say 700-dollars was raised for the church’s youth program.  The funds will help students go on trips.  

The Veterans Park is closer to becoming a reality in our area. We are only two meetings away-Firststop will be when it goes to the Eau Claire City Council for final approval this week and then a couple meetings next month and after that the project can move forward with bidding, with construction scheduled to begin this summer. The Eau Claire Veterans Foundation  has raised over $900,000 of the proposed $2.2 million project cost. 

The first major snow storm of the season is hitting Wisconsin hard.  As of Saturday at mid-morning, it dumped anywhere from five to eight inches of snow on the Madison area.  Weather experts say that’s nearly doubled Madison’s snow total for the season.  Even though snow fall has ended, chilly temperatures remain.  Today is expected to be mostly sunny and cold with a high of about 11 degrees.  Winds are predicted to be around 10 miles-per-hour with a wind chill of 10

Frigid temperatures aren’t stifling the voices of women and men at Wisconsin’s Women’s March.  Yesterday, about 700 people showed up to the state Capitol to demand equality for women and accountability from the Trump administration.  Women’s Marches were held around the nation yesterday.  But, all of them had one thing in common: a smaller turnout than past years.  Two years ago, over 75-thousand people gathered at the Wisconsin state Capitol for a Women’s March following the inauguration of President Trump.  Some are crediting

The Madison diocese is considering opening a sexual abuse investigation that would name the accused clergy members.  On Friday, spokesman Brent King said staff members at the Madison Diocese were starting to launch the investigation back in November.  But, the unexpected death of Bishop Robert Morlino stalled the effort.  King says Morlino took the abuse scandal very seriously.  King’s comments come after The Green Bay Diocese revealed the names of 46 clergy members accused of sexual abuse of a minor