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Wisconsin State Patrol is investigating a Monday morning crash involving a pair of commercial vehicles.  The accident happened around 11 a.m. on I-94 East near Menomonie and caused delays and traffic detours for a couple of hours as crews responded and worked on clean up.  One person reportedly suffered minor injuries in the crash. SEE THE ORGINAL REPORT FROM OFFICIALS HERE.

Authorities are reporting the passing of Jackson County Emergency Management Coordinator Jack Workman.  The 36-year-old died while at work on Friday.  Workman had been employed by the county for three years.  His death is being investigated but is not believed to be suspicious.

Homeowners across the state won’t be seeing sales tax on their electric bills soon.  Starting October 1st a new law will extend sales tax exemptions affecting electric and natural gas bills.  The law is expected to save taxpayers about 178-million dollars over the next two years. 

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is warning consumers about possible scams to watch out for.  In July, scams involving Medicare, military housing and traffic violations are catching consumers at their most vulnerable.  Impersonators will claim Medicare cards need to be replaced, demand payment for outstanding traffic violations, or request payment via gift cards and cryptocurrency.  Incidents should be reported to the Bureau of Consumer Protection.

Make it three wins in a row for the Express.  Eau Claire defeated the La Crosse Loggers Monday night at Carson Park four to three.  The team’s next home game is scheduled for Thursday night.

Wisconsin school systems are some of the best in the country. A report by WalletHub compares schools in all 50 states and Washington DC based on metrics like student performance, safety measures, and education funding. Wisconsin school systems rank sixth best, with Massachusetts and Connecticut at the top of the list. New Mexico and Oklahoma are at the bottom.

Eastbound Interstate 94 is fully closed at mile marker 48 in Dunn County due to a two-vehicle commercial motor vehicle (CMV) crash that occurred earlier today. According to reports from the scene, a CMV traveling slowly on the shoulder was struck from behind by another CMV. One of the vehicles subsequently caught fire. While all occupants are out of the vehicles, a passenger has reported minor injuries. Both CMV units sustained serious impact and fire damage. Wisconsin State Patrol officers

  All through the summer, more than 300 elementary, middle and high school students from around the Midwest are experiencing what it’s like to be a student at University of Wisconsin-Stout. In hands-on learning lab and studio experiences led by faculty and university students, they are discovering career paths in science, technology, engineering, and art and design during UW-Stout’s Summer STEAM Experience and Junior STEAM Experience. The one- to two-week-long camps – several of them brand-new – highlight the value of creativity and critical thinking

La Crosse Police are searching for a young woman who was reported missing on Sunday. Twenty-two-year-old Eliotte Heinz was last seen walking along Front Street South just before 3:30 a.m. yesterday. She is described as a white female standing five-feet-four and weighing 120 pounds with blonde hair and blue eyes. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact police. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE WITH WEAU 13 NEWS.

The Eau Claire County Fair continues.  The event is a youth and family-focused event with emphasis on youth education and recognition plus family involvement.  The fair runs through Sunday and more details can be found WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.