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Raising Cane’s Adds New WI Location

By Morgan McCarthy | August 18, 2025

Raising Cane’s will open its newest Badger State location tomorrow.  The popular fast casual restaurant chain will open the doors to a location on Wisconsin Highway 16 in La Crosse on Tuesday.  Special giveaways tomorrow will include free food for a year to twenty customers.  This will be the company’s seventh location in the state.

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Amtrak Service Back on Rails

By Morgan McCarthy | August 17, 2025

Amtrak officials say they’re cleared to start service again from La Crosse and Chicago.  A train derailment last Friday closed down its route.  Passengers were being rerouted through other tracks and bussed to destinations.  Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt says there are concerns about this second train derailment accident in over two years  —  happening in this same area.  Authorities are still investigating the cause.

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Former Players Sue Ex-Coach

By Morgan McCarthy | August 17, 2025

Five former University of Wisconsin women’s basketball players are suing ex-coach Marisa Moseley.  They also name the university and a former athletic administrator, accusing them of enabling psychological abuse.  According to the suit, the players say Moseley manipulated mental health care, demanded private disclosures, and used threats to control them.  They also accuse the university of ignoring complaints and failing to act.  The lawsuit seeks both compensatory and punitive damages.  Moseley resigned in early 2025 after four losing seasons.

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Cats Blamed for Apartment Fire

By Morgan McCarthy | August 17, 2025

Wisconsin officials are blaming two cats for starting an apartment fire.  The fire happened yesterday afternoon in the city of Madison, where residents on the East Side reported smelling smoke, which was traced back to an apartment containing two cats and a burning stove.  A neighbor used a fire extinguisher to put out the flames, and four residents were displaced by the fire.  Fire officials believe the cats accidentally turned on the stove. 

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On This Day…

By Morgan McCarthy | August 16, 2025

Hello and welcome to your weekend. So, how is the summer going for you? As we tip past the middle of August, it seems impossible to believe that we are nearing a flip of the seasons, right?! But here we are. Time marches on. Now, what about all that rain on the way? If you are wondering about the umbrellas this weekend, CLICK HERE FOR YOUR FIRST ALERT 13 FORECAST before you march out into the day. And on this

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That’s A lot of Cream Puffs…

By Morgan McCarthy | August 16, 2025

More than 892-thousand people went to the 2025 Wisconsin State Fair.  The fair says a record-breaking 81-thousand dollars was raised during the Governor’s Products Auction, and more than 330-thousand cream puffs were served.  The fair ended early this year due to historic flooding in the Milwaukee area last weekend.  Next year’s fair is scheduled for August 6th through August 16th.

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Lucky 13! Brewers Tie Franchise Record

By Morgan McCarthy | August 16, 2025

The Milwaukee Brewers have tied a franchise record with their 13th consecutive win. The victory comes after a comeback effort against the Cincinnati Reds. Milwaukee overcame a seven-run deficit to beat Cincinnati 10-to-8. Outfielder Christian Yelich led the way with two home runs and drove in five RBIs. The win ties a franchise mark previously set in 1987. The Brewers own the league’s best record and improved to 77-and-44 on the season.

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DECI Downtown Enhancement Grant Winner Announced

By Morgan McCarthy | August 16, 2025

The announcement was made as part of the festivities at Grand Evening On The Bridge. Grant is made possible by DECI and sponsored by Kerry Kincaid, learn more here. Centered around light, movement, and natural patterns, this project is now underway, transforming the tunnel under Main St. at Boyd Park into a vibrant pedestrian experience. From the Eastside Hill Neighborhood Assocation: Let’s Light Up Boyd Park—Together! If you’ve walked, biked, or driven through the Boyd Park tunnel, you know how much

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Friday Feel Good: Big Heart in a Small Package

By Morgan McCarthy | August 15, 2025

Mindset can be your best friend and for this week’s Friday Feel Good we meet mans best friend in the form of a little dog with a big spirit.  A bear got into a woman’s home near Vancouver last Monday, but her tiny Pomeranian chased it off.  There’s security footage of the whole thing. Her dog Scout is only six pounds, but it’s a vicious six pounds.    Kayla Kleine talks about her fearless pup. Scout acts as a reminder that no matter your

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Deadly Crash Under Investigation in Price Co.

By Morgan McCarthy | August 15, 2025

Price County Sheriff Brian Schmidt reports on August 14, 2025 at approximately 2:27  p.m. a 9-1-1 call was received, reporting a single motor vehicle accident on State  Highway 182 at the intersection of Cedar Rapids Road in the Township of Eisenstein.   The lone occupant, a 29-year-old female, was found deceased after being ejected from  the vehicle. The name of the decedent is being withheld at this time. The cause of the  crash is being investigated.   The Price County Sheriff’s Office

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