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The Eau Claire City-County Health Department is advising of the presence of harmful algae at Lake Altoona Beach.  For now authorities are saying to avoid water activities in the area.  They specifically say not to swim, touch or swallow water that is anywhere near the algae.

An air quality alert active for all of Wisconsin is being extended until noon tomorrow. The Department of Natural Resources says air quality is poor across the state due to lingering Canadian wildfire smoke.  Conditions are fluctuating between Unhealthy and Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, including children, older adults, and outdoor workers.  The DNR recommends shortening the amount of time spent outside.

Vaccinations rates have held steady for children attending Wisconsin schools.  The Department of Health Services says more than 84-percent of students met minimum requirements for immunizations for the 2024-2025 school year.  However, the Centers for Disease Control says Wisconsin kindergarteners are behind other states when it comes to being protected against illnesses that can be prevented through vaccines. 

Law enforcement in Wisconsin will focus on traffic safety near school buses this month.  The Department of Transportation says more than six-hundred crashes in Wisconsin involve school buses annually.  The department encourages drivers to watch for children while school buses are stopped, and reminds them it’s illegal to pass while a bus is stopped with flashing red or amber lights or when it’s stop sign is extended.  

Great ideas are taking root at a local school! Mirabai Rickert, a member of Scouts of America Troop 30 and a student at Memorial High School, has led a group of volunteers in making two brick raised vegetable garden beds at Manz Elementary school. Located on the south side of the building, these beds will be integrated into the school’s curriculum so students can learn about sustainable growing, where their food comes from and healthy eating habits. This project is

An Air Quality Alert is in effect until noon today for the entire State of Wisconsin. Such an alert is ordered when the quality of the air is viewed as posing a risk to those who may have sensitive systems. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources recommends that young children, the elderly, and those with respiratory problems limit outdoor activities today. CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS AND YOUR LOCAL WEAU 13 FIRST ALERT FORECAST.

A former EMT has been sentenced to six years in prison. Mark Schoeberle was convicted with second degree sexual assault following multiple reports from patients at a Stevens Point hospital. He must register as a sex offender for the rest of his life. Schoeberle pleaded no contest in his case and was later found guilty on two counts.

Tyrionn Monae Johnson, 27 years of age, from Mishawaka, IN has been arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol Eau Claire Post for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 1st offense, with three children in the vehicle under the age of 16.  A Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation on Interstate 94 eastbound at milepost 56. The Trooper observed that the driver, Tyrionn Johnson, showed signs of impairment. A subsequent investigation, including standardized field sobriety

Investigators are working to determine the cause of a damaging house fire in Onalaska. A home on 9th Avenue South went up in flames Saturday afternoon. No injuries were reported.

Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services is reporting the state’s first confirmed cases of measles in 2025. The department on Saturday reported that nine cases have been confirmed in Oconto County. All have been linked to out-of-state travel. Details on measles immunization can be found WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.