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Fair season could see a number of multi-time winners across Wisconsin this year. Governor Evers signed a new law that allows people to show their animals, pies, or crafts at multiple county fairs. Up until now, winners could only show their blue ribbon winners once. Fair managers say that limits the number of competitors, and takes away opportunities particularly from young people. The new law also includes a funding boost to make sure local fairs can cover the cost of

You’ll want to check your fresh basil to make sure it’s safe to eat. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Friday said Wisconsin is among the 29 states included in a fresh basil recall. The basil came in Infinite Herbs two-and-a-half ounce packages from Trader Joes. The fear is that the basil has been linked to a salmonella outbreak. The state says people should throw out any basil they have from Trader Joes, and talk to the store about

Netflix is reporting record profits in its first-quarter earnings report.  The streaming giant tallied nine-point-four billion dollars in revenue and gained over two-point-five million subscribers, well above estimates.  Despite this, the company’s revenue is expected to decline next quarter.  After the earnings report was released Netflix shares fell slightly, but remain high.  The streamer has been regaining ground since their stock price cratered in 2022, before the company experienced its best year ever in terms of revenue, profits and subscriber

A new boardwalk in Eau Claire is now open.  A ribbon cutting ceremony was held yesterday to commemorate the occasion.  The Half Moon Lake boardwalk has three boardwalk features going out along the wetlands of Braun’s Bay and Half Moon Lake.  Also now open is the Half Moon Lake boardwalk trail that connects Half Moon Lake with Rod and Gun Park.  The trail is also wheelchair and disability accessible and you can learn more and see the story on WEAU

Hello. Welcome to your weekend. We’re glad you are here! During the week it can sometimes feel like the hustle and bustle of life is a whirlwind of events, appointments, or stress. Hey, we get it. That’s why we make a choice to slow things down a bit on Saturday mornings and start your day with a simpler “scroll down memory lane.” This is just a look back at events that happened on this day in history before we head

After calls for help in the case of a missing teenager, we can tell you that Colin Robaidek has been found and he is safe. The Eau Claire Police department posted an update saying: “This situation has been fluid and rapidly evolving. When we are able, we will provide further details. Until then, we are thankful for Colin’s safe return.” CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE FROM ECPD.

Calling all horse lovers! A tradition continues in our state with the Midwest Horse Fair in Madison. You can gallup to the capitol city to see all kinds of horses, but absent this year will be the police horses. The Madison Police Department will not have its horses at the Midwest Horse Fair after an equine virus was reported in several counties in the state. The E-H-M virus was reported in Clark, Grant, Monroe, Sauk, and Vernon Counties, according to

The State of Wisconsin’s debt is the lowest it’s been in 25 years. The new 2023 report by the Wisconsin Policy Forum says state reserves are at the highest level on record, peaking at six-point-seven-billion last June. The WPF also says the state is in a good place to pay short-term bills, and the jobless fund balance has recovered. The report says, despite these improvements, the state’s transportation fund borrowing could be a concern.

Three craft breweries in Wisconsin were ranked among the top 50 producers in the country for 2023. The Brewers Association based the decision on sales volumes. New Glarus Brewing ranked number eleven for craft beer production Stevens Point Brewery was 19 Minhas Craft Brewery in Monroe ranked 29. The full top fifty list can be found WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.

Sauk County is looking to pay some of the bills at its local UW campus. The county board this week okayed 390 thousand-dollars for UW-Platteville Baraboo. It’s the smallest UW campus in the state, with just about 200 students, but county leaders say the university is an economic engine. County Board president Tim McCumber says the county is looking to support the school because it’s not breaking even on its own. No one is saying, though, just what the 390