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The City of Eau Claire’s new downtown bus transfer center is now open.  The center at Main Street and South Farwell was approved years ago though work was delayed by the pandemic.  The property includes a housing section that is expected to open next year. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE WITH WEAU 13 NEWS.

There’s excitement among Culver’s fans as the “Curderburger” has returned to the menu. The fast-food chain describes it as a gooey, golden Wisconsin Cheese Curd stacked on a signature Deluxe ButterBurger. The Curderburger actually began as an April Fool’s joke in 2021, but it’s become a fan favorite. The burger is available starting today until supplies last.

Anyone who uses a private well can get their drinking water tested for nitrate, bacteria, and more at a discounted price at the Health Department this October. To get prepared, pick up your water sample kit at the department now! Anyone who returns their water sample to our office between Monday, October 6 and Thursday, October 16 will get a discount on certain tests. Water testing is available to homeowners, cabin owners or vacation homeowners with private wells in all counties. You don’t

The University of Wisconsin-Madison has unveiled a 267-million-dollar privately funded facility for its School of Computer, Data, and Information Sciences.  Major donations came from John and Tashia Morgridge, including a 140-million-dollar gift along with a 50-million-dollar challenge grant.  The building was designed for sustainability and collaboration.  It brings several departments together under one roof, including computer science, biostatistics, and high-throughput computing. 

Four students in Wisconsin have been named U.S. Presidential Scholars.  The U.S. Department of Education honored 161 high school seniors nationwide for academic and extracurricular achievement.  Among the group are Andres Jimenez of Madison, Shilpa Kumar of Brookfield, Joshua Masslich of Grafton and David Leonard Whipp of De Pere.  Over 64-hundred seniors qualified for the award in 2025.

Congressman Derrick Van Orden was talking about agriculture policy in a Saturday visit to Tomah.  The Western Wisconsin Republican spoke about his support of reducing regulations on the industry during a visit to the Bosshard Cranberry Bogs.  Van Orden is a member of the House Agriculture Committee.

The Marshfield Fire & Rescue Department was dispatched to 303 S. Palmetto Ave for the report of a garage on fire. Upon arrival there was heavy smoke and flames showing from the west side of a detached garage.  Fire department quickly extinguished the fire using multiple 1.75” hose lines The fire caused heavy damage to the detached garage as well as two vehicles that were parked on the driveway.  Radiant heat caused damage to an exposure’s vinyl siding. No injuries

An Eau Claire tattoo artist is pleading not guilty to multiple charges of sexual assault.  Christopher Ardoin has been accused of inappropriately touching three women including two clients and a coworker.  Ardoin — who entered his plea on Friday — was a tattoo artist at Skin Prints Studio and was fired from his position after a victim made the shop aware of their story. 

Congressman Derrick Van Orden was talking about agriculture policy in a Saturday visit to Tomah.  The Western Wisconsin Republican spoke about his support of reducing regulations on the industry during a visit to the Bosshard Cranberry Bogs.  Van Orden is a member of the House Agriculture Committee.

Ridglan Farms in Blue Mounds has refused to settle a 55-thousand dollar civil forfeiture involving hundreds of alleged violations.  The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection confirmed on Friday that the dog breeder’s cases was now going to be referred to the Dane County District Attorney’s Office.  Ridglan Farms had been facing criticism from lawmakers and animal welfare groups after inspection records were released.  The DATCP cited it for over 300 violations including unsafe enclosures and improper documentation.