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Chippewa County Sheriff Travis Hakes is notifying the public of a sex offender being released to our area. The information is below: GOLLAN, JEFFRY A. 41  YEARS OLD BORN:  08/01/1983                             MALE / WHITE HEIGHT:   5’2”                                  WEIGHT   144 lbs. HAIR: BROWN                                 EYES:  BLUE Mr. Gollan will be released on 5/27/2025 and will be residing at 28367 County Highway S, Cornell, WI.  Mr. Gollan’s convictions involve both adult and juvenile victims under the age of 16. Mr. Gollan also

UPDATE: 5.30.2025 Authorities are sharing the name of a woman who lost her life in an accident on Lake Wissota.  Two watercraft collided on the lake last Friday night resulting in the death of 24-year-old Elle Jo Kramschuster.  The accident remains under investigation. According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, two watercrafts collided on the lake Friday night resulting in one woman’s death.  The victim’s name has not been released. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE WITH WEAU 13 NEWS.

In Vernon County, a teenage suspect is facing charges in connection with the armed robbery of a Genoa convenience store.  A clerk at the store says a suspect armed with a gun came in demanding cash around 10 a.m. Monday.  The clerk was able to provide a description of the suspect to officers and a fifteen-year-old boy was taken into custody soon after.

This week marks the last for Eau Claire’s Bloomer Brewing Company.  Owners of the brewery, opened in 2013, say the realities of business have led them to the decision to close.  This Saturday will be their last day of operations.

Work is getting started on a veteran’s memorial in the city of Wauwatosa.  A groundbreaking for the project was held at Hart Park yesterday.  Army veteran Alex Kaleta has been leading the effort to make the memorial a reality for nearly six years.  He says they hope to have the seven-foot-tall granite monument in place by this November but they will need additional donations to complete the project.

“A nation that does not honor its heroes will not long endure.”  -A.Lincoln Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. It is observed on the last Monday of May. Memorial Day is also considered the unofficial beginning of summer in the United States. CLICK HERE FOR MORE. “On Memorial Day, in Wisconsin and across America, we are called upon

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is asking residents to share information for the state’s Beach List again this year.  The program allows people to see updates on recreation areas along the Lake Michigan and Lake Superior coasts.  Folks can provide details on conditions and safety at boat launches and other public access points.  The beach list is posted and you can SEE MORE WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.

Cellcom is reporting progress on restoring service for customers in Wisconsin.  Over the weekend the company said many subscribers are able to use their phones again and full service could be back for everyone at any time.  They did warn that disruptions are still possible as part of the restoration process.  Last week, Cellcom CEO Brighid Riordan confirmed that a cyber incident is behind the service outages.

Hello. Welcome to your weekend! With the unofficial start to summer underway, you’re likely feeling the mix of thrill and overwhelm that can come with the busy months ahead. Schools let out while obligations set in. But, it’s a special time of year here in Wisconsin and we like to soak up as much of it as we can. On that note, you can CLICK HERE for your First Alert Forecast to see if you should be packing hoodies at

 Eau Claire County announced the official launch of its search for a new County  Administrator. The County Administrator serves as the chief administrative officer, responsible for overseeing county  operations, managing the annual budget, and implementing policies established by the County Board. This  critical leadership role ensures that county services are delivered effectively, efficiently, and in alignment with  community needs and Board priorities outlined through the strategic plan.  “We are committed to finding a leader who brings a strong vision for