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Snow.M.G! Winter Returns to the Area

By Morgan McCarthy | March 22, 2024

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.

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Precious Metals Not Taxed in WI

By Morgan McCarthy | March 22, 2024

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

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WI Sees Growing Need for Elder Care Professionals

By Morgan McCarthy | March 22, 2024

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

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Spring Reminder from DNR: Keep Wildlife Wild

By Morgan McCarthy | March 22, 2024

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

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Summerfest Announces Lineup

By Morgan McCarthy | March 22, 2024

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

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Hearing Postponed For The Boyfriend Of Missing Two Rivers Boy’s Mother

By Morgan McCarthy | March 21, 2024

The hearing for a man facing child neglect charges related to a missing Two Rivers boy has been postponed. Elijah Vue, 3, is still missing.(Two Rivers Police Department) Jesse Vang, the boyfriend of Elijah Vue’s mother, was initially scheduled to appear in court today. His lawyers filed a motion to either dismiss his charges or make the complaints against him more clear earlier this week. The three-year-old child has been missing for over a month — he was last seen

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County Forest Roads Set for Funding

By Morgan McCarthy | March 21, 2024

Wisconsin is distributing more than 320-thousand dollars to improve county forest roads. Governor Tony Evers says the money will benefit more than 900 miles of roadway spanning 24 counties. The Department of Transportation says the money should help decrease the amount counties have to pay for the road improvements. To qualify, roads must be located in county forest limits and be open to the public for travel.

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Real Information About AI

By Morgan McCarthy | March 21, 2024

Political advertisements that use content made by artificial intelligence will now be required to include disclosures in Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers approved the law this morning (Thurs). The act was introduced by Senator Mark Spreitzer and Representative Clinton Anderson.  They say the new law will help voters decide which advertisements are authentic.

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Dunn County Responds to Riders, Revamps Transit

By Morgan McCarthy | March 21, 2024

“We are working hard to improve ridership and do more with less,” Route changes to the two main Dunn County Transit routes have brought flocks of riders to the buses, transit officials recently told the County Board of Supervisors.  “We are working hard to improve ridership and do more with less,” said Dunn County Transit Manager Austin Witt.  “Our ridership is the best it has ever been.”  Dunn County Transit essentially provides three services or routes: a route serves the north and south ends of the

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EC Fire Remains Under Investigation

By Morgan McCarthy | March 21, 2024

The Eau Claire Fire Department responded to a fire in the 900 block of Graham Ave on Wednesday afternoon. Later in the incident all occupants were accounted for. No injuries were reported. One occupant is displaced and is being assisted by the Red Cross. The fire, smoke and water damage are estimated at $70,000. The fire remains under investigation.

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