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Sturgeon spawning season is starting.  Officials at the Department of Natural Resources said there’s some activity at Princeton Dam.  More movement will happen when water temperatures reach above 58-degrees.  Officials said they might have been seen as early as this past weekend.

Jason A Chodera, 44 years of age, from Eau Claire has been arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol Eau Claire Post for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 6th offense. On April 19th at approximately 5:11pm a Trooper with the Wisconsin State Patrol, Eau Claire Post, stopped a vehicle on Hwy 85 east of Fuller Rd for a speed violation. The Trooper detected the odor of intoxicants coming from the vehicle. A subsequent investigation, including standard field sobriety tests,

Hello. Welcome to your weekend. We’re glad you are here! Whether your Easter weekend plans include bunnies and bonnets, candy and church, or family and friends it helps to know what Mother Nature is going to do. It looks like a dry patch to start with more April Showers possible. CLICK HERE FOR YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST WITH WEAU 13. As we get started today, let’s start with a “thank you” for being here. we know life gets busy and

A new fellowship program at the University of Wisconsin Health is helping patients in fertility services.  A university spokesperson in Eau Claire says this program specifically addresses reproductive endocrinology and infertility. such as cases with hormonal issues impacting reproduction.  It is the first of its kind program for the state. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE WITH WEAU 13 NEWS.

There’s only a couple of weeks left to get the new REAL ID.  Officials with the transportation department say this I.D. is required for those that plan to fly and visit federal buildings.  Current driver license or ID status are still valid for other uses like driving.  Enforcement begins May 7th AND YOU CAN CLICK HERE FOR THE REAL DETAILS.

Hippity, hoppity, Easter is on the way. But for this week’s Friday Feel Good we move from the bunny trail to the coast and instead of hopping, revisit a story about “best bunnies” and a travel mission. Two women, and childhood friends, attempted a 500-mile drive down the coast of Florida to earn the Guinness World Record for Longest Distance by Toy Cars.  This was a the journey as a fundraiser to save animals.  Cassie Aran talks about why they decided to attempt

During a multiple county car chase, a Monroe County squad car burst up in flames. Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said that they were assisting in the chase of a suspect who was wanted by the Wisconsin Probation and Parole. When the chase ended, the suspect bolted out of the car and a foot chase began. As officers were chasing him on foot, a squad car started on fire. The suspect was caught a short time later. No injuries were reported.

An Eau Claire man who is accused of burning down his own bar and grill back in 2021, made his first court appearance. The man is being charged with one count of arson of a building with the intent of committing fraud. This is a class C felony. According to court documents, the man’s lawyer tried to dismiss the case, but it was denied. The man is out on a 10-thousand-dollar signature bond and will be in court next on

A 39 year old man from Eau Claire is sentenced in federal court for selling meth. Corey Hobbs was sentenced yesterday to 110 months in prison for three counts of distributing methamphetamine. Court records show that the man is a repeat offender and that he was moving pounds and pounds of drugs. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE FROM WEAU 13 NEWS.

Parking in downtown La Crosse is going to get a little more expensive. Four parking ramps have charged their hours and added another day. Over the last few years, the price has been one dollar an hour from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and free after that until 6 a.m. Now to park it still cost one dollar, but the hours have been extended. The new hours are Monday through Saturday 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.