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As the seasons change from summer to fall, reptiles and amphibians are more likely to be spotted on Wisconsin roadways. The Department of Natural Resources is asking people to report when they see animals like frogs, salamanders, lizards, or snakes on roadways in the coming weeks. The reports will help the department track the seasonal movements of the animals, most of which are endangered or of special concern. Photos and other information about animals seen on roadways will be accepted

Ready to meet the dark side of the City of Clear Water? All aboard! Volume One announces the launch of a seasonal favorite with the Dark History Tour. Tour Includes: Board the trolley as we investigate the seedy under belly of Eau Claire’s backstory, sharing historic and modern tales of crime, scandal, and the just plain bizarre. From Eau Claire’s very first murder to one of its most notorious, from piles of dead horses to detailed news reports of horrors

At approximately 3:00 a.m. on September 11, 2025, the Eau Claire Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire at 610 Randall Street after a passerby called 911.  Battalion 1 arrived on scene first and reported a single-story, wood-frame residence with smoke and flames visible from the front and side of the structure. Fire crews initiated an aggressive interior attack, established a water supply, and conducted primary searches of the home. No occupants were located during search operations.  The

Today is the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and one question will be asked a lot today. Brie Tennis with more. The victims of the 9-11 terror attacks are being remembered 24 years later. Bill Keegan was a supervisor during the recovery efforts at Ground Zero and is now suffering from several 9-11 related cancers. The annual remembrance ceremony will take place today in Lower Manhattan at the 9-11 Memorial where family members of victims will read names of

Western Wisconsin Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden is among those reacting to the deadly shooting of conservative pundit Charlie Kirk.  The MAGA podcaster and founder of Turning Point USA was fatally shot Wednesday during an appearance at a university in Utah.  In the hours after Kirk’s shooting, Van Orden took to social media, posting that left-wing political violence must stop now and that whoever does not condemn this is part of the problem.  There is unity in the message across

Leaders in the Eau Claire Area School District are considering the consolidation of elementary schools.  Superintendent Mike Johnson says that almost a quarter of elementary school seats are currently unoccupied.  Among the ideas being considered is the consolidation of Flynn and Roosevelt Elementary Schools allowing the building left empty to be repurposed. CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS WITH WEAU 13 NEWS.

An arrest warrant is being issued for a Vernon County woman.  Thirty-three-year-old Deanna Geddes is accused of robbing a Readstown business and is facing charges that include retail theft-alter price and felony bail jumping.  Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact police.

More grant funding from the State Capitol is coming.  Governor Tony Evers announced on Wednesday that applications for the next round of grant funding have opened.  The non-state grant program has supported 50 community projects across Wisconsin.  Applications close at the end of October and individual awards will be capped at two million dollars. 

A blind taste test found that Janesville has the best tap water in Wisconsin.  Public utilities across the state participated in a contest comparing different sources of tap water.  Water was ranked on clarity, taste and odor.  After ranking on top, Janesville will now move onto the national competition in Washington D.C. taking place in June. 

An eleventh wonder of Wisconsin has been named.  Governor Tony Evers announced on Wednesday that Lambeau Field in Green Bay would join the list of Wisconsin’s premier destinations.  Earlier this year the stadium hosted the NFL Draft, an event that drew over 600-thousand visitors.  The Wonders of Wisconsin program was launched in 2023, with the goal of uplifting and honoring some of Wisconsin’s man-made and natural monuments.  The stadium joining the list including the Apostle Islands, the Milwaukee Art Museum