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The University of Wisconsin is partnering with the Department of Natural Resources to track greensnake populations. UW-Madison student volunteers will work at select sites to complete population surveys. Greensnakes are considered a common species in Wisconsin, but are declining in numbers with a need for conservation regionally. The species is non-venomous.

Visit Eau Claire is seeking local and regional artists’ submissions for the 2025-2026 Eau Claire Sculpture Tour. This year, the tour featured approximately 150 original outdoor sculptures in Eau Claire and neighboring partner cities, making it the largest rotating sculpture tour in the nation.  “This is a unique opportunity to showcase creativity and artistic expression in our vibrant community. We can’t wait to see the innovative and inspiring pieces that this year’s call will bring.”  -Julie Pangallo, Visit Eau Claire’s

Members of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP) Something Special from Wisconsin™ (SSfW) program won 33 of 41 awards at the 2024 Wisconsin State Fair Grand Champion Eats and Treats competition last week. The Something Special from Wisconsin logo brings instant recognition and credibility to products, which helps separate them from the rest.” “We congratulate all the winners and participants of the 2024 Grand Champion Eats and Treats competition,” said Lois Federman, SSfW Director. “Thank you to the Wisconsin State

The public is invited to be part of upcoming meetings. The International Crane Foundation is set to host a town hall meeting. The information is below: WHO: The International Crane Foundation invites members of the Kenosha-Jefferson-Racine-Walworth Chapter of the Wisconsin Farmers Union, as well as the broader agricultural community to this event. The event is open to the public. Any farmers interested in learning more about cranes and crop damage are encouraged to attend. WHAT: This town hall-style event will include presentations

A weeklong grand opening celebration is planned around the Sept. 12 ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Sonnentag, the $122 million facility that is the largest indoor event venue in northwest Wisconsin and home to University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Blugold athletics. Activities from Sept. 9-14 will include an open house at the building on Menomonie Street, a salute to first responders, a comedy show by national comedian Brian Regan, a concert by country music star Chris Young and the new facility’s first

The votes are in, and there are winners after yesterday’s Election Day.    It’s Rebecca Cooke heading forward in western Wisconsin’s race for Congress. Cooke beat current state Rep. Katrina Shankland to grab the Democratic nomination for Congress. Cooke will take-on incumbent Congressman Derrick Van Orden in November. FOR A FULL LISTING OF RESULTS WITH WEAU 13 NEWS CLICK HERE. Looking across the state, most of southeast Wisconsin’s incumbents won their primary races, as expected. However, two statehouse races saw

A homeless man who set a series of fires in Eau Claire is headed to prison for a year-and-a-half. A judge yesterday gave Joshua Stromme an 18 month sentence for arson. Stromme admitted that he set a porta-potty, a couple of dumpsters, and a bus shelter on fire back in December of last year. Stromme told the judge he was angry that he was kicked out of the local homeless shelter. Stromme also told the judge he has mental health

We could get an update on elk hunting in Wisconsin today. The Department of Natural Resources Board is set to meet in Madison, and the state’s Elk Management Plan is on the agenda. Wisconsin expanded elk hunting to two regions last season, and hunters continue to show a strong interest in the hunt. No one is saying what, if any changes, the DNR Board may make to the Elk Management Plan. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

The days of free parking next to the Y Tennis Center are over. Eau Claire’s city council last night voted to start charging for parking there. Starting later this month, drivers will have to pay one dollar per-hour to park in the lot. You’ll have to use either an app or the lot’s kiosk to pay.

There is now a First Amendment challenge to Wisconsin’s personalized license plan restrictions. The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty is asking a judge to strike down the state law that allows the DMV to ban license plates that are deemed ‘objectionable.’ WILL lawyers say people have a First Amendment right to personalize their license plate. The case stems from a man who wanted a license plate that read RD RRAGE. The DMV allowed him to get the plate back