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Authorities were quick to respond Wednesday morning after a man reportedly suffering an opioid overdose was found outside the Vernon County Courthouse.  The man was discovered inside a vehicle in the courthouse’s parking lot.  The Vernon County Sheriff’s Office reports the man was taken to a local hospital for care and was later released.

A journalist with Wisconsin roots has been found alive after being reported missing.  Rescue crews spotted Alec Luhn on a rocky terrain waving at them Wednesday morning.  He was found with injuries to his legs and feet, later revealed to be a broken femur.  Luhn was on a solo hike in a Norwegian national park last week before his family reported him missing.  His family began to worry when he missed his flight back home Monday.

Applications are now being accepted to fill a vacancy on the Chippewa Falls City Council.  Folks interested in filling the opening for District Four Alderperson must live in the district.  Letters of application can be emailed and must be received by August 31st. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE WITH WEAU 13 NEWS.

Over 110-million dollars have been approved for building projects across Wisconsin.  Governor Tony Evers announced Wednesday that the State Building Commission approved two projects.  One seeks to improve sidewalk infrastructure at the State Capitol, while the other involves the demolition of several buildings belonging to three University of Wisconsin campuses.  Evers stressed the importance of investing in Wisconsin’s future in the announcement. 

The Eau Claire Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department’s 2025 Doggie Swim Fest is just around the corner.  Registrations are being accepted now from dog owners who want to allow their pets to take a dip in the Fairfax Pool before it is drained for the season.  The cost is fifteen dollars per dog.  More details on the August 24th event can be found WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.

Below is updated information on the jail death that took place on 8/4/25:   ∙ The decedent is identified as Robert L. Manning-Harris (DOB 7/3/86).   o He was arrested on 8/2/25 by the Eau Claire Police Department on a warrant.   ▪ Eau Claire County case 25CM345.   o The booking picture from 8/2/25 is attached.   ∙ The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office is the outside agency conducting the investigation.   ∙ An autopsy was completed at the Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Officer by their

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is issuing a public health alert for Cured and Smoked Teriyaki Beef produced by Holmen Locker & Meat Market in Holmen. This alert is due to the product being misbranded and containing undeclared allergens. The aforementioned product contains soy and wheat, known food allergens which were not declared on the product’s label. The product was sold at Holmen Locker & Meat Market on or before August 1, 2025. DATCP is

On August 5, 2025, at approximately 4:24 p.m., the Eau Claire Fire Department (ECFD) responded to a reported structure fire at 509 South Barstow Street. A first-alarm assignment was dispatched after a tenant arrived home to find their apartment filled with smoke and a fire in the kitchen.  Prior to ECFD’s arrival, a neighbor was able to knock down the visible flames using a fire extinguisher. Upon arrival, Chief 2 reported heavy smoke coming from an apartment on the third

A man accused of framing another for threatening letters has pleaded not guilty in court.  Demetric Scott is alleged to have written to President Trump under the identity of Ramon Morales-Reyes.  Morales-Reyes was supposed to testify against Scott for a robbery that happened in 2023.  ICE agents then arrested him but found that his handwriting didn’t match what was on the letters.  Scott is charged with identity theft, witness intimidation and two counts of felony bail jumping. 

A date is being set for groundbreaking ceremonies on a new hospital in Chippewa Falls.  Aspirus Chippewa Falls Hospital is to be developed across the street from Fire Station #1 on Chippewa Crossing Boulevard and will be a 35-thousand-square-foot facility with an emergency department and clinic.  The groundbreaking ceremony is set for August 14th. On that note, Governor Tony Evers was in western Wisconsin on Tuesday talking about healthcare.  The governor visited the Chippewa Valley Free Clinic where he talked