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As we get closer to Summer it will be the welcome return of our big small-town fun. A local event now has a chance to hit the bigtime! Windmill Days is Baldwin’s yearly festivity and according to the Windmill Days Secretary, Melissa Anderson, is more than an event—it’s a celebration of who we are. From the familiar sight of our windmills to the laughter shared in our parks and streets, it brings Baldwin together like nothing else. Now, they are

Plea deals have been reached in a sexual assault case in Eau Claire.  The assaults happened in the early two-thousands. Christopher and Daniel Rodriguez assaulted the victim when he was eight years old and continued until he was a teenager. Yesterday, plea deals were made and if they follow their guidelines, both men can have their charges amended after three years.

Joann Fabrics will close all 24 of its Wisconsin locations by the end of May, following its second bankruptcy filing in eleven months.  Liquidation sales are already underway affecting stores in Madison, Brookfield, Racine, and Sheboygan Falls.  The closures are part of a national shutdown involving more than 800 stores. Joann has long been a staple for crafters, 4-H clubs, and art classrooms across the state.  Customers are advised to redeem any gift cards or store credits before final closing

Tomah Health Community Center made a 25-hundred-dollar donation to the Family Promise homeless shelter. Officials with the shelter have said there is a bigger demand for the shelter due to the downward slide of the economy. Family Promise provides a space for families with children under the age of 18. They also give support to families who are facing eviction.

Local health officials are asking the public for information regarding the incident. Below are the details: The Eau Claire City-County Health Department is asking for your help to find a dog that bit a girl Sunday, April 27, 2025, at around 4:40 p.m. The bite happened at 1160 Menomonie Street (Roadside Ice Cream and Diner). The dog was described to be a German Shephard. The person with the dog was described a male in his late 20’s, early 30’s. He

Wisconsin is joining a multi-state lawsuit against the Trump Administration over recent cuts to the AmeriCorps program.  Governor Evers and Attorney General Kaul say these actions will lead to major impacts on education, public safety, and overall community needs.  They say the cuts will also lead to 430 job losses in the state across 25 AmeriCorps programs.

Six men are under arrest in connection to a human-trafficking bust in Whitewater.  They range in age from 25-to-57, and their charges include drug crimes and prostitution.  Police say the operation was their latest effort to combat human-trafficking in the area, which has seen a recent spike.

At approximately 15:45 on April 29, 2025 the Rice Lake Fire Department was  dispatched to a reported house fire at 20 Reuter Avenue in the City of Rice Lake.   The first fire department unit arrived at 15:47 to find a 2-story residential home, with  smoke showing from the west side of the roof eves. Firefighters utilized a 1 ¾” attack  line to perform an interior attack of a fire that was located in a bedroom on the second  floor of

The Wisconsin Supreme Court is suspending the judge accused of obstructing the arrest of an undocumented immigrant. Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was charged last week with obstructing a U.S. agency and concealing an individual to prevent an arrest. Federal authorities accuse her of helping Eduardo Flores-Ruiz evade arrest by federal immigration agents. The Supreme Court’s order puts Dugan on administrative leave while court proceedings play out. Officials say this isn’t a disciplinary action, but an administrative one.

Over 40-Thousand dollars in grants will now support over 18 programs for the school district of La Crosse. A news release stated, “the Gold Star Grants will fund a variety of initiatives designed to enhance learning opportunities for students at all grade levels.” Gold Star grants are made possible from donations made from local businesses. CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE COVERAGE WITH WEAU 13 NEWS.