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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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

The Chippewa Falls Rotary Foundation announced the lineup for the 2025 SpringFest, set to take place on May 16th and 17th at the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. Friday, May 16th: Saturday, May 17th: SpringFest 2025 will feature a diverse array of musical acts, from rock and country to high-energy performances that will keep attendees dancing all night long. In addition, festival-goers can enjoy a variety of food vendors and family-friendly activities. CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS.

Wisconsin rural road improvement projects are getting 100-million dollars in state funding. The Department of Transportation says 55 projects will benefit from the money. Selected projects aim to support farmers and other producers by making it easier for them to transport agricultural and forestry products statewide. The DOT says the agricultural industry alone supports more than 350-thousand jobs in Wisconsin, and has 116-billion dollars in economic impact.

A record number of products are submitted for the 2025 US Championship Cheese Contest, hosted in Wisconsin. Almost 25-hundred entries for cheeses, butters, cultured products, and dry dairy products are submitted. Dairy manufacturers from more than 30 states will be competing for Us Championship titles.

Voting is open to the public for the names of six Madison snow plows. The City says more than 13-hundred names were submitted and have been narrowed down. Voters will be able to select their top five favorite names for each of the snow plows, and the majority vote will win.