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The big show is here. Milwaukee’s Republican National Convention begins today. The speeches, and former President Trump’s first appearance aren’t until later tonight, but there will be activity all day long. Milwaukee Police and the Secret Service say there will be plenty of security at the convention, particularly after the attempt to assassinate former president Donald Trump. The Secret Service is confident in their security plan for the upcoming Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Wisconsin GOP Chair Brian Schimming agrees

There was another water rescue in western Wisconsin. Crews in Gilman say they were called to get someone out of the water at the lake near the Miller Dam in Taylor County. Firefighters say the person was tubing when they fell off the tube. They were then pulled by the boat and injured. Firefighters had to rescue the person because they could not get into the boat on their own. Once on shore, the fire department says the person was

UW-Eau Claire is partnering with the Defense Department on a new kind of paint. The university said last week that it is working with a company from Oak Creek, Wisconsin on a new kind of paint that better will stand-up to rust. Professor Diedra Gerlach is leading the university’s team, but she says some students will help with the project as well. There is funding involved, but no one is saying just how much will be coming to the university.

The Northern Wisconsin State Fair is in the books for 2024. The fair wrapped-up its last day yesterday. There’s no word on just how many people walked through the gates this year, but fair organizers say they saw a steady crowd. The heat and storms this year did play a role, however. Fair manager Rusty Volk says the team will take a day or so to recover, then get right back to work planning next year’s fair.

The only Ben and Jerry’s in Wisconsin will open this weekend in Milwaukee.  Ben and Jerry’s confirmed the doors are open on their Milwaukee location. The new store is located at the corner of Broadway and Chicago Street in Milwaukee’s Third Ward.  The full list of available flavors is on the Ben and Jerry’s Milwaukee Facebook page.  CLICK HERE TO DISH OUT THE DETAILS. The company also noted it’s looking to hire ice cream scoopers.

Hello. We’re glad you are here. Welcome to your weekend. Does it seem like our summer is flying by as we sink into the middle of July? Likely you are short on sleep during the longer days as we try to fit in all of the activities, family trips, lawn mowing, and just balance LIFE during this short season. We get it. It goes fast. Which is why we try to intentionally slow down a bit on weekend mornings with

Governor Tony Evers has declared a state of emergency for several northeast Wisconsin Counties. The counties include: Outgamie County,Winnebago County, Calumet County, and Waupaca County, which are all still recovering from flooding last week. The state of emergency aims to help the affected counties access resources for flood relief. The executive order calls for all state agencies to assist in recovery where the state adjutant general deems necessary. Neighbors of Appleton and Manawa had to evacuate due to the July

Milwaukee’s last call hours are extended for some bars and restaurants during the Republican National Convention. A state law passed this year allows establish, establishments to stay open and serve until 4 a.m. from July 15th -19th. Bar closing typically happens at 2 a.m. in Milwaukee.  Some establishments are also bulking up security and staff on hand to handle the 50–thousand people expected for the RNC. Every vehicle driving in certain areas of Milwaukee’s downtown will have to be screened

A fireball that was seen streaking through the sky on Thursday night stirred up theories from Dane County residents on social media. After much speculation the fireball was confirmed to be a meteor by the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Department. While determined to be a meteor The International Meteor Organization did classify it as a fireball, because of the meteor’s brightness. The meteor is believed to have exploded in the sky without leaving any remnants. Recordings are

There’s a new Mayo Clinic Health System Center in Eau Claire. The new Diagnostic Imaging and Sports Medicine Center aims to diagnose and care for injuries, and offer rehab services and sports performance training. X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans will be available at the center in the Sonnentag Complex. It’ll be available for students and student athletes as well as the community. YOU CAN SEE MORE ON WEAU 13 NEWS ABOUT THE CENTER WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.