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Deadly Crash Under Investigation

By Morgan McCarthy | February 6, 2025

The St. Croix County Emergency Communication Center received a call at about 6:48 a.m. on  Thursday, February 6, 2025, of a crash with injuries between two vehicles in the 1600 block of State  Highway (STH) 64, in Stanton Township.  Deputies arrived on scene and observed that a 2007 Mazda, operated by Jeremiah D. Green, age 38,  from Clear Lake, WI, had been traveling west bound on STH 64. From witnesses, as well as evidence  at the scene, it appears Mr.

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WI Plates Move to B

By Morgan McCarthy | February 6, 2025

Wisconsin license plates are moving from A to B.   After almost eight years and four-point-seven-million letter and number combinations, the DOT’s Division of Motor Vehicles is out of combinations and will soon debut license plates starting with the letter B. The A plates went into circulation in 2017, when the state switched from six character plates to seven character plates.

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Sturgeon Spearing Season Set to Kick Off

By Morgan McCarthy | February 6, 2025

The sturgeon spearing season is kicking off this weekend in Wisconsin. The Department of Natural Resources says the season will start on the Winnebago System on Saturday. It will continue until February 23rd or when one of nine harvest caps is reached. More information about the season is available WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.

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Tell Your Folk Artists I Said Hi: CVM To Host Folk Arts Festival

By Morgan McCarthy | February 6, 2025

Chase away those winter blues and get warm and cozy at the Chippewa Valley Museum’s Folk Arts Festival. This year, they are spreading the fun across the entire museum campus, which means more for you to discover and learn about. Get ready for a whirlwind of live music that’ll have you bobbing your head and kicking up your heels. Enjoy the jug band tunes from the Sliced Bread Jug Band, the mesmerizing moves of the Chippewa Valley Irish Dancers, and Jim Radloff’s

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Crews Respond to Ramp Rollover

By Morgan McCarthy | February 6, 2025

At 5:44 AM on Thursday February 06, 2025 a crash occurred on I-94 WB at I94 west bound exit 81 in Eau Claire County near Osseo.  The crash involved no fatalities or injuries, but did affect the ramp for about 3 hours as crews worked to clean it up. The Wisconsin State Patrol responded to a rollover crash on the I-94 westbound exit 81 off ramp. A semi tractor double bottom rolled onto its side into the right ditch. As

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I Don’t Want to Complain, BUT….

By Morgan McCarthy | February 6, 2025

As the state’s primary consumer protection agency, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) responded to 11,374 written consumer complaints in 2024. The resulting mediations, enforcement actions, and settlements returned over $23 million to Wisconsin consumers through refunds and restitutions directly returned to consumers, and civil forfeitures deposited into the state’s common school fund for the benefit of public education. “The Consumer Protection team is deeply committed to educating and protecting the citizens and visitors of our

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Cadott Woman Accused of Business theft

By Morgan McCarthy | February 6, 2025

A Cadott woman is being accused of business theft.  According to a criminal complaint, Nicole Ruhe was the treasure for several businesses and organizations and is accused of taking nearly five-thousand dollars from Boy Scouts of America and over five-thousand from Cadott Basketball Association.  During interviews, the 43-year-old admitted to taking the money and not returning it.  A pre-trial conference is scheduled for February 20th. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE WITH WEAU 13 NEWS.

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Projects Underway in Irvine Park

By Morgan McCarthy | February 6, 2025

Roads are closed around Irvine Park.  The Chippewa Falls, Park Recreation and Forestry Department said Wolfe Drive and a small portion of Irvine Park Drive will be temporarily closed due to the Irvine Park forestry project.  The Department said the gates are locked and signs are posted at the intersection near the duck Pond and Glen Loch overlook.  No traffic is allowed in the area for the public’s safety.

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Powering Down in the Classroom?

By Morgan McCarthy | February 6, 2025

Republican state lawmakers in Wisconsin are introducing a measure that would require schools to limit the use of cell phones.  The bill would compel school boards to create specific policies for students when it comes to using all wireless devices that provide voice and messaging communication.  Sponsors of the legislation cite concerns over distractions in the classroom and potential bullying.  If passed as-is, the bill would give school leaders until July 1st of 2026 to implement cell phone rules.

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Gov. Evers Plans “Moooola” for WI Farmers

By Morgan McCarthy | February 6, 2025

Governor Tony Evers is including 80-million dollars in funding to support Wisconsin agriculture in the his upcoming executive budget proposal.  The governor’s office has shared some details on spending plan ahead of its official release.  Some of the highlights include one-and-a-half-million for a brand new dairy farm improvement pilot program and more than three-and-a-half-million for covering some corn seed treatment costs.  The proposal also includes a larger investment in farmer mental health support and an expansion of the Wisconsin Farm

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