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Lawmakers are considering allowing Sandhill crane hunting in Wisconsin. Supporters of a bill in the state legislature say the cranes damage crops. The bird is protected by federal law, so Wisconsin would need to get agreement from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to open a Sandhill crane hunting season.

The Wisconsin Building Commission is deadlocked on a vote for the Governor’s 2025-2027 Capital Budget proposal. The budget included more than four-point-one billion dollars toward infrastructure projects across Wisconsin. The commission met yesterday to vote on the budget proposal, and deadlocked on a 4-4 vote. The proposal is now being sent to the Joint Finance Committee with no recommendation.

 Dunn County is searching for a new county manager after Kris Korpela recently announced her retirement, effective in August.  “I have enjoyed my career with Dunn County immensely and am grateful for the confidence the County Board of Supervisors has shown in my leadership,” Korpela said.  “The county is in a solid place financially and operationally, so it is a good time to pass the baton to a new leader.”  The county board’s Executive Committee has asked the Human Resources Department to lead the search for a new manager,

Looking to discover new places in an old favorite? A new book could help you plan your “homecation!” Reedy Press announced the release of a new local interest book, Historic Wisconsin Roadsides: Towns Off the Beaten Path in the Badger State, by Tom Manus and Kristi Flick Manus. Go explore and make memories on 11 road trips such as White Arrow Signs, Harbor Towns and Shipwrecks, the Great River Road, and Madison and Heritage Towns. Packed with over 1,200 recommendations, find

On Tuesday March 25th, at approximately 4:51 p.m the Eau Claire Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 2232 Trimble St. Truck 5 was the first arriving unit and found heavy smoke coming from the front door of a single story residential house with an active fire in the kitchen. Crews quickly entered the structure and extinguished the fire with a water extinguisher, containing the fire to the kitchen. Additional crews worked quickly to complete a search and ventilate

A former mental health nurse is being charged with sexual assault of a patient under her care. Melissa Knutson is facing four counts of second-degree sexual assault and one count of obstruction. Knutson claimed in 2022 she was raped by the patient, but did not report it due to retaliation. Knutson told police that she was forced into a relationship with the patient, but messages and screen shots saved by the patient show otherwise. Knutson was arrested last Friday, and

Governor Tony Evers visited the Chippewa Falls area to push his budget proposal in a round table. Evers met with community members at Milestone Early Education Community on Monday. The focus was on the childcare industry. In his budget proposal, Evers calls for 480-million dollars to continue the Child Care Counts program.

The Eau Claire City Council is considering an update to the tree ordinance that hasn’t been touched since 1970. Council members Andrew Werthmann and Kate Felton look to update the ordinance by setting goals for updating the approved tree species list, possible board creation to develop tree preservation policies and adjust fees and licenses for tree care companies. CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE COVERAGE WITH WEAU 13 NEWS.

The classic drive-in restaurant Rudy’s has opened for the season. The popular drive in, that is located on La Crosse Street, is typically open from March to October. The hours of operation are from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. daily. They will only be closed for two days this season. Easter Sunday and Fourth of July they will be closed.

The Milwaukee Brewers will have a new way for fans to enter the stadium during the 2025 season. Fans that want to participate in the new ticketing system, called go ahead entry, will have to download the MLB app and register themselves along with a screen shot of your face. Once your tickets are linked to your account, all you have to do is walk through security and keep walking through the new facial recognition gate. This is the first