Home

This weekend we likely won’t be doing outdoor projects…except possibly shoveling, but for this week’s Friday Feel Good we head to Oklahoma for a construction project that started with a mistake and ended with a company “nailing” the project.  An Oklahoma family got a free roof when a contractor mixed up the address and accidentally tore up a random home’s roof.  Thankfully he made good on his honest mistake and gave the family a whole new roof for free.  Deborah and Scott Senner and Doug

On Thursday, 03/21/24, at approximately 8:21 PM, the Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Office responded to the intersection of Nugget Rd and County Road O, in the Township of Otter Creek, for a single vehicle crash. A passerby called 911 after they had located a vehicle that had crashed with a single occupant. Upon arrival Deputies attempted to assist the driver but were unable to due to the severe damage the vehicle sustained in the crash. Deputies attempted to extricate the

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is joining other state attorneys general that’s suing Apple over antitrust charges.  The attorneys general are echoing U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland’s claims that the tech company held up improvements for customers while blocking competitors from having any real chance of success.  Kaul says Wisconsin consumers should not have to pay inflated prices or have their options limited by anti-competitive conduct.  Apple pushed back, claiming in a statement the lawsuit is — quote — wrong

The wrecking ball is coming soon for a beloved bar in La Crosse.  At the Board of Public Works meeting Monday, a contract is expected to be awarded for the Glory Days bar, which was heavily damaged along with nearby buildings in a fire two years ago.  Its owners had said they hoped to rebuild and reopen the bar, but have been unable to do so.  The bar was popular for its collection of Green Bay Packers memorabilia.    

Today is the day. HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital and St. Joes in Chippewa close their doors and exit the Chippewa Valley, marking the end of an era for many and a change of life for those who worked in the system. An honor walk for employees at St. Joseph’s hospital in Chippewa Falls is scheduled for noon today.  Yesterday, there was a gathering to honor those most closely affected and you can CLICK HERE to see more with our partners

Snow is falling across much of Wisconsin, causing potential problems for this morning’s commute.  The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for most of the state into at least late morning today.  Wisconsin DOT is urging drivers to slow down and leave plenty of room to allow plow operators to work. CLICK HERE FOR YOUR FULL WEATHER DETAILS INCLUDING CLOSINGS AND DELAYS WITH OUR PARTNERS AT WEAU 13 NEWS.

Sales taxes on precious metals are being eliminated in the State of Wisconsin.  Governor Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 29 and Senate Bill 33 into law yesterday, recognizing purchases of various forms of metals like gold and silver as investments.  Language in the law means buyers will not be charged sales tax for transactions on coins, bars, rounds or sheets that are made up of at least 35 percent gold, silver, copper, platinum, or palladium.  The new rules take effect

The Alzheimer’s Association says Wisconsin is seeing a growing need for care professionals for older adults.  The organization estimates that current staffing levels for clinicians and long-term care workers will need to increase by well over 200 percent to keep up with demand across the state by 2030.  The organization reports that there are over 110-thousand Wisconsin residents currently living with dementia and, with those individuals, over 200-thousand family caregivers.  The family members who look after Alzheimer patients in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is sharing some reminders on encountering wildlife this spring.  Officials say it is important to “keep wildlife wild” and never try to care for an undomesticated animal if you don’t have the expertise.  DNR officials say they field receives many calls from people this time of year who may see a young animal alone and incorrectly assume it has been abandoned by its mother or orphaned.  Wildlife should be left alone in order to

Organizers are announcing the performers for Milwaukee’s Summerfest this year.  The massive festival spreads 140 headliners of various genres across three weekends, beginning June 20th.  Kane Brown and Keith Urban are among the bigger country acts on the bill, while Goo Goo Dolls, Maroon 5, and the Wallflowers make up a pop and rock contingent.  The shows will also feature a whole host of other acts ranging from Lil Uzi Vert to Motley Crue.  A full listing of performers is