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A pre-trial hearing is scheduled today for the defendant charged in the killing of ten-year-old Lily Peters.  Investigators say that Peters was killed in Chippewa Falls In April of 2022.  Seventeen-year-old defendant Carson Peters-Berger was just 14 when prosecutors say he took the young girl’s life.  Today’s hearing will be to consider a number of motions filed in the case including one regarding the possible movement of the upcoming trial to another county.

Folks this week are enjoying the Chippewa Valley Parade of Homes.  The event features 19 new homes and one remodeled home with properties located in Eau Claire, Altoona, Chippewa Falls, Augusta and Rice Lake.  Folks are encouraged to check out the homes on the tour to learn about the latest trends and to possibly inspire new ideas.  The event runs through Saturday with more details WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s Board of Regents is approving the addition of three new majors for the fall of 2026.  The university will offer College of Business majors in digital marketing analytics and in professional sales.  The College of Arts and Sciences will offer a major in philosophy, politics and economics.  A spokesperson for the university says these three programs reflect UW-Eau Claire’s commitment to renewing and refreshing program offerings to address changing workforce needs and student interests.

The Eau Claire Express is coming off of a weekend with mixed results.  The Express won at home Saturday night over Waterloo but lost to the Bucks on Sunday.  They play away versus Thunder Bay tonight and tomorrow night before returning home on Wednesday.

Kevin Cleo Salmela, 32 years of age, from Inver Grove Heights, MN. has been arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol Spooner Post for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 1st offense, with one child in the vehicle under the age of 16.  A WI State Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle for illegal window tint in the Village of Webster. The Trooper observed evidence of marijuana consumption and signs of impairment. A subsequent investigation, including field sobriety tests, showed that

A highway in Winnebago County now carries the Purple Heart designation.  Community leaders gathered in Oshkosh Saturday to dedicate the portion of Wisconsin Route 21 that runs through the county.  The local chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart helped make the new highway sign possible.

Milwaukee is remembering a decorated World War Two veteran.  A funeral service was held Saturday for Anna Mae Robertson, who died recently at age 101.  Robertson was one of the last surviving members of the Six Triple Eight – the Army battalion that distributed 17-million pieces of backlogged mail in just three months.  Robertson and other members of the battalion are featured in the 2024 Netflix movie “The Six Triple Eight.”

Hello. Welcome to your weekend and thank you for spending a bit of it with us. The first full weekend of June is here! Should you grab a hoodie when you head out or make sure the umbrella is in nearby (Hey, nobody likes soggy socks!)? CLICK HERE FOR THE WEAU FIRST ALERT FORECAST details. Whether you are are headed to the camper and packing the S’mores supplies, traveling for sports, or simply trying to catch your breath amidst the

One man and his dog are dead in an alleged train crash in Buffalo County.  Buffalo County Chief Deputy Colin Severson said yesterday it happened south of Fountain City near the 5A Dam.  He said the man and his dog were on the train tracks when the incident happened.  Police are still investigating.

After a two-week trial, a jury has found Maxwell Anderson guilty of killing and dismembering 19-year-old Sade Robinson.  The two met for a first date in April 2024, the last time Robinson was seen alive.  Her burned car was found the next day, and body parts were found across Milwaukee County and as far south as Illinois in the following weeks.  During his trial, the state argued he intentionally killed Robinson and planned the crime ahead of time.  The jury