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Two Wisconsin cities are in the top ten for having the biggest lawns in the US. A new report by LawnStarter compares the largest two-thousand US cities based on the average yard size of single-family homes. Western Wisconsin cities Mequon and Caledonia rank third and fourth for having the largest average yards. Hoboken and Union City, both in New Jersey, rank first and second for the smallest yard size.

The Milwaukee Brewers are introducing a new patch honoring late broadcaster Bob Uecker. Uecker died last month at the age of 90 after announcing Brewers games for more than 50 years. The patch features gold and navy plaid, and will be worn throughout the 2025 season. The team says the patch will be worn during spring training, and when the Brewers face the Cincinnati Reds in Phoenix on February 22nd.

The 2025 Hops Conference is set to take place on March 1, 2025, at the Hop & Barrel Brewing Company in Hudson, WI. This annual seminar will cover essential topics for hop growers, including Soil Fertility, Hop Growing, Pesticide Use, Breeding Techniques, and Production Costs. Event Details:

The Eagles did it. They went on win their second-ever Lombardi trophy. The team destroyed the Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl 59 from New Orleans. Jalen Hurts threw for 221 yards and scored three total touchdowns to go with one interception. Rookie corner Cooper DeJean picked off Patrick Mahomes and returned it for a touchdown for his first-career interception while the defense combined for six sacks without blitzing once. The 24-0 halftime lead was the second-largest in Super Bowl history

A Madison woman is the first person in the world to receive a new treatment for an autoimmune disease. Officials with UW Health have outlined a new stem cell therapy for Julianna McGowan, who suffers from Sjogren’s syndrome. The illness interrupts the function of moisture producing glands, leaving patients with chronic dry mouth and dry eyes. Doctors who are heading up the clinical trial say McGowan has been able to produce saliva again since they have started the therapy.

The Eau Claire Area Stars Hockey team and Chippewa Falls-Menomonie Sabers Hockey team are set to begin the 2025 Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association playoffs at home later this month.  The Stars are the number three seed in Sectional Two and will host Hudson, number six seed, on February 20th or 21st.  The Sabers earned the number four seed and will host number five Black River Falls on February 20th.  The girls and boys state championship games on March 8th will

Hello. We are glad you are here. Thanks for spending some time with us! As we sink into February and Mother Nature throws some snow our way here in the Chippewa Valley, we aim to start the day with an intentional slow down. We call it our “scroll down memory lane.” More about that snow? CLICK HERE FOR YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST WITH WEAU 13 and see how you might have to pivot your plans today. It’s a simple look

On February 7, 2025 at approximately 1930, the Eau Claire Fire Department was dispatched for a structure fire at 1113 Glenn Place. The first arriving unit found fire and heavy smoke coming from the attached garage of a single story duplex. Crews were able to quickly gain access to the garage and house. The fire was quickly extinguished and crews prevented extension of fire into the living spaces. Both sides of the dwelling were occupied at the time of the

Chippewa Valley native and Master saxophonist Tom Luer has planned a very special homecoming concert. Tom has toured with artists as varied as Queen Latifah, Gordon Goodwin, Wayne Bergeron, Lee Ritenour, and a cornucopia of other stars. In addition to his brilliant playing, Tom is widely recognized for his work in jazz education. He is the Director of Jazz at Cal Poly Ponoma and serves as the Jazz Program Director for the Shell Lake Arts Center in Wisconsin. CLICK HERE

Eau Claire Counties ATV/UTV County Forest Trails closed at 6:00 pm, Friday February 7th, for UTV traffic only due to the anticipated snowfall. ATV traffic will still be allowed. Eau Claire County trails are subject to periodic closure; for updated on recent closures and/or openings please contact Eau Claire County Parks and Forest Department at 715-839-4783.Off trail riding is strictly prohibited.