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Deadly Burnett Co. Fire Under Investigation

By Morgan McCarthy | February 9, 2026

Three people are dead after a Saturday morning fire in Burnett County.  Crews responding to a house fire in the Township of Anderson just before 5 a.m. found an intense fire at the scene.  The cause of the fire has not been determined and the names of the victims have not been released.

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Man Sentenced in Child Assault Case

By Morgan McCarthy | February 9, 2026

Sentencing is being ordered for an Eau Claire man convicted on sex crimes charges involving a child victim.  Chippewa County prosecutors say that Spartacus Bruschuk began sexually assaulting the victim when she was between five- and seven-years-of-age and that the assaults continued until she was thirteen.  Bruschuk pleaded guilty to charges including  third-degree sexual assault and has been sentenced to five years in prison.

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It’s the Big Game!

By Morgan McCarthy | February 8, 2026

Millions of Americans are getting ready for Super Bowl 60. Over 213-million people across the U.S. are expected to watch today’s game, which will feature the New England Patriots battling the Seattle Seahawks for the Vince Lombardi Trophy at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The National Retail Federation says football fans are expected to spend over 20-billion dollars on today’s festivities, with most of the money being spent on food and drinks. And if you don’t much care about

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Need a New Ride? Road Trip to Neillsville

By Morgan McCarthy | February 8, 2026

If you are itching for a funnel cake, but know we are months away from the Midway’s opening, you can scratch your itch for a “fair vibe” in Neillsville just by going to the Clark County Fairgrounds for an indoor auto sale…where you are sure to find a “fair deal!” Details below:

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Glen Flora Company Announces Closures

By Morgan McCarthy | February 8, 2026

Clothing supplier company Artisans Inc. in Glen Flora is closing. A WARN letter was filed and forty-six employees will lose their jobs starting March. The facility will be permanently closed in September.

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Investigation Continues into Deadly Jackson Co. Crash

By Morgan McCarthy | February 8, 2026

WI State Patrol Troopers responded to a report of a roll-over crash involving a commercial motorvehicle. The tractor-trailer unit was several hundred feet in the ditch area just before the milemarker 115 westbound exit ramp. When the CMV went off the roadway it struck several trees,causing damage to the cab and trailer. The driver of the unit succumbed to his injuries sufferedduring the crash. Officers on scene are investigating the possibility of another CMV unit beinginvolved causing the semi to

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Search Continues for Missing Teen

By Morgan McCarthy | February 8, 2026

The Marinette Police Department is attempting to locate Gabriella Alexis Cartagena who is considered as involuntarily missing. Anybody with information regarding the listed case please contact the Marinette County Dispatch at 715-732-7627. You can also remain anonymous by submitting tips via the Crime Stoppers P3 app, or by visiting www.mmcrimestoppers.com.

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On This Day…

By Morgan McCarthy | February 7, 2026

Hello and welcome to your Super Bowl weekend! We land on the first full weekend in February and love is in the (frosty) air! See what Mother Nature has in store for the temps and CLICK HERE to get your full First Alert Forecast with WEAU 13. As we start Saturday we like to sink into it slowly with a simple “scroll down memory lane.” It’s just an easy way to get into the day with a look back on

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DWD Announces Child Labor, Wage Violations

By Morgan McCarthy | February 6, 2026

Governor Evers said Wisconsin’s Department of Workforce Development found over 16-thousand Violations of the states child labor and wage payment laws. The Violations are linked to Cave Enterprise Operations LLC, which operates 105 Burger King franchises in Wisconsin. The violations happened over a two year span ending in January 2025. The Evers administration says this is the largest determination of child labor and wage payment violations in modern Wisconsin history. The Department of Workforce Development says Cave Enterprises must pay

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Frozen Road Law in Effect

By Morgan McCarthy | February 6, 2026

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation said highways statewide are frozen. Meaning Wisconsin’s “Frozen Road Law” is in effect for the entire state. The DOT activated the Frozen Road Law for Northeast Wisconsin in December. The seasonal weight restrictions allow vehicles hauling salt or abrasives for highway winter maintenance and certain forest products to carry more weight. The Wisconsin DOT website has an interactive map on season weight restrictions and information about overweight vehicle permits. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.

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