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The Wisonsin Economic Development Corporation is accepting applications for its Fabrication Laboratories Grant Program.  The grant program supports hands-on science. technology, engineering, arts and math education by assisting public school districts with equipment purchases for instructional and educational fab labs.  The deadline for applying is January 15th. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

The Eau Claire County Department of Human Services, in collaboration with  Community United for Families (CUFF), invites community members to a Club House Cocktail Reception  introducing the 2026 launch of Safe Families for Children – Chippewa Valley.  The event will take place on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from 4–7 PM at the Eau Claire Golf &  Country Club, located at 828 Club View Lane in Altoona, WI. Attendees are encouraged to  bring a friend or colleague who would like to

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) in a backyard poultry flock in Racine County. Birds at the site were depopulated to prevent the spread of the disease. H5N1 HPAI viruses are highly contagious and often fatal to domestic poultry. Caused by influenza type A viruses, the disease varies in severity depending on the strain and species affected. The disease can be spread by contact with infected

Firefighters were dispatched to the scene of a blaze Sunday morning in Eau Claire and damages are estimated at roughly $200,000. Flames ignited in the attached garage of a home on Shorewood Heights Parkway.  Five people live at the home and all were able to evacuate without injury.  There has been no word on the cause of the fire.

Sentencing is pending for an Eau Claire County man convicted in connection with an armed robbery.  Twenty-seven-year-old Maxwell Luebeck robbed an Eau Claire credit union in 2023.  He was convicted on charges in the case last week.

La Crosse City Council is giving its approval to a 719-thousand dollar contract for renovations at a local fire station.  The station number three firehouse on the city’s south side will see improvements including an update to crew quarters and upgrades to the building’s electrical and plumbing systems.  Work is expected to begin next month.

A new report says Kwik Trip is one of the best at making customers happy.  The American Customer Satisfaction Index ranked the Wisconsin convenience store brand at number one in customer satisfaction.  It earned a score of 84, two points higher than Wawa and Sheetz, who tied with a score of 82.  The report says Kwik Trip’s commitment to building a positive culture and catering to a wide range of preferences brought its score up. 

A new painting was unveiled at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire on Friday.  Native American artist Christopher Sweet’s new painting is inspired by Council Oak, a meeting ground for Indigenous nations on campus.  Sweet was also inspired by his mother’s journey as a student at the university, as she was the first Native American to graduate from there.  The unveiling ceremony featured poetry read by his cousin and former Wisconsin Poet Laureate Dee Sweet. CLICK HERE FOR COVERAGE WITH WEAU 13

Eric Edward Widiker, 53 years of age, from Birchwood has been arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol Spooner Post for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 8th offense.  On 10/11/2025, at approximately 8:16 pm, a Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle for speed on CTH-H north of Lake Church Rd in near Hertel. The Trooper observed signs of impairment and a subsequent investigation, including standardized field sobriety tests was conducted. The driver, Eric E. Widiker from Birchwood, WI,

Hello. Welcome to your weekend! As we feel the first chills of Autumn weather are you ready to grab the hoodies or already missing Summer? Either way, Mother Nature makes the rules and you can CLICK HERE for your First Alert forecast with WEAU 13 to see what the next couple of days have in store. On one hand, the cooler temps do fit well with Friday night lights and the football action in our area. CLICK HERE FOR A