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We’re getting a better sense of voter fraud in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Elections Commission is out with a report that says there were 30 cases of suspected voter fraud or voter irregularities over the past year. More than half of those were cases where people voted twice, and there were a half-dozen cases where felons were caught voting. Election managers in Wisconsin continue to say voter fraud cases are very rare. But critics say it’s more about the opportunity for

Wisconsin’s school leaders want to take the burden of cyber security off of local schools. State Superintendent Jill Underly yesterday said there needs to be a focus on helping local schools deal with everything from phishing attacks to ransomware. She was part of a roundtable on cyber security yesterday. Harry Coker, Jr. with the White House National Cyber Security office said the federal government needs to help lift the burden of cyber security off the shoulders of local school districts.

They’re hiring at the police department in La Crosse. The city says it’s looking to hire a new class of officers.  Police Chief Shawn Kudron says they have eleven open spots on the city’s police force. Applications are now being accepted. La Crosse says officers can make up to 73 thousand-dollars, plus benefits. You simply need to be 18-years-old, have 60 hours of college or tech school credits, and be able to pass the physical and mental tests at the

More people are seeing moose in northern Wisconsin. The state’s Department of Natural Resources says there’s been an uptick in moose sightings in Burnett and Washburn counties. The DNR says moose are rare in Wisconsin, there are only a couple of dozen in the entire state. Most of them walk over from the UP in Michigan. The DNR says most people are probably seeing bull moose that are looking for a female. Conservationists say you should stay away from any

The body of a man reported missing on Sunday is found near a motorcycle crash scene in Chippewa Falls. Police Chief Ryan Douglas says Matthew Harshman’s body was found near East Pak Avenue. Harshman was reported missing by his family last weekend. Officers say speed is likely a factor in the crash. No other injuries are reported. CLICK HERE TO SEE COVERAGE WITH WEAU 13 NEWS.

Former Republican Wyoming Representative Liz Cheney will join Democratic Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris this afternoon during a visit to Wisconsin. Cheney, the daughter of former Republican Vice President Dick Cheney, was born in Madison. Both she and her father endorse Harris. Cheney and Harris will speak in Ripon today. Former President Donald Trump will have a campaign stop in Juneau, fifty miles northeast of Madison, on Sunday.

The top eight finalists for the Coolest Thing Made In Wisconsin contest have been chosen. More than 130 products were initially nominated to be part of the bracket-style contest. Burger seasoning, lawn tractors, soda, military medals, and benches are some of the products included in the top eight. The public can vote in the second round of the contest until next Tuesday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.

There will be a change in leadership in the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office. A letter outlining the Governors appointment for Taylor County Sheriff was released today by current Sheriff Larry Woebbeking, who is retiring on December 31st and the Governor has selected his replacement. It will be Chief Deputy Corey Dassow who will be taking over the roll as Sheriff of Taylor County as of January 1st. 2025.

“Restoring power in this area is going to be a monumental effort,” -Tim Clay, Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association vice president of operations. Forty-five crew members from 15 Wisconsin electric cooperatives, including three from Eau Claire Energy Cooperative, left for South Carolina yesterday to assist with storm recovery after Hurricane Helene left catastrophic damage. Crews gathered at Rock Energy Cooperative in Janesville before making the trek to Aiken Electric Cooperative in Aiken, South Carolina. While power outages across the southeast in

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the final schedule for the Global Dairy Summit at World Dairy Expo in Madison, WI on Friday, October 4, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. The Global Dairy Summit will include remarks by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. The Global Dairy Summit will begin with presentations by national dairy industry leaders including: Corey Geiger, Dairy Lead Economist at CoBank, will moderate a panel discussion with the speakers