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Wisconsin officials are blaming two cats for starting an apartment fire.  The fire happened yesterday afternoon in the city of Madison, where residents on the East Side reported smelling smoke, which was traced back to an apartment containing two cats and a burning stove.  A neighbor used a fire extinguisher to put out the flames, and four residents were displaced by the fire.  Fire officials believe the cats accidentally turned on the stove. 

Hello and welcome to your weekend. So, how is the summer going for you? As we tip past the middle of August, it seems impossible to believe that we are nearing a flip of the seasons, right?! But here we are. Time marches on. Now, what about all that rain on the way? If you are wondering about the umbrellas this weekend, CLICK HERE FOR YOUR FIRST ALERT 13 FORECAST before you march out into the day. And on this

More than 892-thousand people went to the 2025 Wisconsin State Fair.  The fair says a record-breaking 81-thousand dollars was raised during the Governor’s Products Auction, and more than 330-thousand cream puffs were served.  The fair ended early this year due to historic flooding in the Milwaukee area last weekend.  Next year’s fair is scheduled for August 6th through August 16th.

The Milwaukee Brewers have tied a franchise record with their 13th consecutive win. The victory comes after a comeback effort against the Cincinnati Reds. Milwaukee overcame a seven-run deficit to beat Cincinnati 10-to-8. Outfielder Christian Yelich led the way with two home runs and drove in five RBIs. The win ties a franchise mark previously set in 1987. The Brewers own the league’s best record and improved to 77-and-44 on the season.

The announcement was made as part of the festivities at Grand Evening On The Bridge. Grant is made possible by DECI and sponsored by Kerry Kincaid, learn more here. Centered around light, movement, and natural patterns, this project is now underway, transforming the tunnel under Main St. at Boyd Park into a vibrant pedestrian experience. From the Eastside Hill Neighborhood Assocation: Let’s Light Up Boyd Park—Together! If you’ve walked, biked, or driven through the Boyd Park tunnel, you know how much

Mindset can be your best friend and for this week’s Friday Feel Good we meet mans best friend in the form of a little dog with a big spirit.  A bear got into a woman’s home near Vancouver last Monday, but her tiny Pomeranian chased it off.  There’s security footage of the whole thing. Her dog Scout is only six pounds, but it’s a vicious six pounds.    Kayla Kleine talks about her fearless pup. Scout acts as a reminder that no matter your

Price County Sheriff Brian Schmidt reports on August 14, 2025 at approximately 2:27  p.m. a 9-1-1 call was received, reporting a single motor vehicle accident on State  Highway 182 at the intersection of Cedar Rapids Road in the Township of Eisenstein.   The lone occupant, a 29-year-old female, was found deceased after being ejected from  the vehicle. The name of the decedent is being withheld at this time. The cause of the  crash is being investigated.   The Price County Sheriff’s Office

The Dunn County Aging and Disability Resource Center has a critical need for drivers to transport eligible residents to mainly medical appointments.   The ADRC Transportation Program is available for residents who are either over 60 years old or have a disability, and officials said many local veterans rely on this service to access essential healthcare and other critical appointments.  The program usually had enough drivers before the pandemic hit, said ADRC Manager Tracy Fischer, adding, “Now, we are down to one driver.”  Volunteers use their own vehicles and receive

University of Wisconsin-Stout is gearing up for the start of the 2025-26 academic year and is already welcoming some student groups to campus. Blue Devil fall athletes are reporting to their sports camps, including more than 300 soccer, volleyball, cross country, tennis, golf, dance, and cheer athletes, as well as the 152-player-strong football team that reported to camp on Aug. 13. Season tickets for the 2025 Blue Devils fall sports seasons are on sale. “This is my favorite time of the

The criminal case against an Alma man faces charges in relation to a deadly vehicle crash in Buffalo County is moving forward.  Thirty-five-year-old Luke Larson is charged with homicide by negligent operation of a vehicle and second-degree recklessly endangering safety.  Prosecutors say on September 27th of last year, Larson was driving his pickup truck along State Highway 35 near Markey Bluff Road in Nelson when he allegedly crossed the centerline, hitting two motorcyclists.  Both victims were pronounced dead at the