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One dead, one hospitalized after crash on Hwy. 53 in Eau Claire County

EAU CLAIRE COUNTY, Wis. (WKBT) — One person is dead and another is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries following a two-vehicle crash Tuesday night on U.S. Highway 53 in Eau Claire County.

Eau Claire County, WI · 13h

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Alma Center school custodian charged with making terrorist threats after message found in boys' restroom

ALMA CENTER, Wis. (WKBT) — A custodian at Alma Center-Lincoln High School faces a felony charge after prosecutors say she wrote a threatening message targeting teachers on a paper-towel dispenser in a boys' restroom, forcing the school to close the following day.

Alma Center, WI · 1d

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Augusta man enters plea to eighth drunken-driving offense

CHIPPEWA FALLS — An Augusta man who crashed his vehicle into a ditch in November 2024 entered a guilty plea Tuesday to his eighth drunken-driving offense. He was more than three times the legal limit when police arrested him. David J. Giwojna, 53, entered the plea in Chippewa County Court. That offense carries a mandatory minimum of three years in prison. Judge Benjamin Lane didn’t accept the plea at this time, and set sentencing for March 3. Lane read-in and dismissed another charge in this matter. Giwojna, who was living in Cadott at the time of his arrest, previously posted a $2,000 cash bond and remains free at this time. Defense attorney Ryan Kohler requested a modification of the bond, but Lane rejected the request. As terms of the bond, Giwojna cannot consume alcohol or enter taverns, and is not to drive without a valid license. He also make take daily preliminary breath tests at an area police department. According to the criminal complaint, police responded to a one-vehicle crash on Nov. 1, 2024, along Highway O in the town of Delmar. Giwojna was conscious and alert inside the vehicle. “The interior of the ambulance smelled of intoxicating beverages,” the

Augusta, WI · 1d

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Marshfield man pleads no contest in Jackson County bank robbery conspiracy

BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. (WKBT) — A Marshfield man charged in connection with two Jackson County bank robberies pleaded no contest Monday and was found guilty of conspiracy to commit robbery of a financial institution.

Jackson County, WI · 2d

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Measles case confirmed in Clark County

CLARK COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) - The Clark County Health Department together with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services are announcing a confirmed case of measles in a Clark County resident through laboratory testing. According to a press release from the health department, this is the first confirmed case of measles...

Clark County, WI · 1d

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Sheriff’s Office seeing more theft in rural areas

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - The Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Office is seeing more thefts on rural properties than in previous years. Last year between January 1 and November 10, there were 66 reported thefts in Eau Claire County by the ECSO. This year, there are 81. “Typically, this...

Eau Claire County, WI · 1d

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Spooner Kwik Trip Crash Leads to Meth Trafficking Conviction

WASHBURN COUNTY — An early morning vehicle crash on March 2, 2026, near a Kwik Trip gas station in Spooner, Wisconsin, has resulted in a felony drug conviction for an Eau Claire, WI, man. Law enforcement who responded to a report of a crashed vehicle at the Kwik Trip...

Spooner, WI · 1d

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Eight Wisconsin Small-Town Cafes Where Farmers Still Hold Down The Same Coffee Table Every Morning

Before the sun clears the silos, a lot of Wisconsin farmers have already finished chores and claimed their usual seat at the local cafe. These small-town spots open early, pour coffee by the pot, and serve breakfast that could fuel a full day in the field. From dairy country in...

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Winners Announced for the Eau Claire Chamber’s 2026 Bravo to Business Awards

The Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its fifth annual Bravo to Business Awards at The Florian Gardens Conference Center on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Over 300 Chamber investors and community leaders gathered to honor outstanding area businesses recognized for the significant role they play in driving the region’s business and economic growth.

Eau Claire, WI · 2d

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New fee schedule unanimously approved, impacting Eau Claire Farmer’s Market

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Earlier Tuesday evening, the Eau Claire City Council held a meeting which included a unanimous vote to approve a proposed fee schedule, impacting the future of the Eau Claire Farmer’s Market. For 10 years, the farmers market had a contract with the city to...

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Veterans Day events, free meals and deals across Western Wisconsin

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — Veterans and active-duty military members across Western Wisconsin have no shortage of ways to mark Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, with free meals, community ceremonies and school programs planned throughout the region.

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Trio of Fall Creek athletes sign letters of intent

FALL CREEK — Three Fall Creek senior athletes put pen to paper Wednesday at Fall Creek High School, inking their commitments to college athletics next year. Miles Schmidgall signed with NCAA Division II Upper Iowa for basketball, while Ethan Westrate signed with DIII Bethel University for baseball and Rylee Winsand signed with Viterbo University for track and field. “It means a lot making it official,” Schmidgall said. “I’ve been dreaming of this since I was probably 3, 4 years old, and it honestly feels surreal that it’s finally happening.” “It’s kind of like a weight off my shoulders,” Westrate said. “I’ve known that I’m just going to make this decision for a while now. But, finalizing the decision, it feels good.” “I’m really grateful that I’m able to continue my track career,” Winsand said. “It’s something I’ve wanted to do since I was a little kid.” Last year, Schmidgall, a nearly 6-foot-9 forward, was named a Division 4 All-State member and a first-team All-Western Cloverbelt Conference selection after leading the Crickets to a 22-4 record and a share of the conference title. During the summer, he got his first Division II offer from the Peacocks after they saw Schmidgall on

Fall Creek, WI · 8h

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Property Committee dims on campus solar array proposal

The Barron County Property Committee, at its Monday, Nov. 9, meeting, indefinitely tabled pursuing a solar array project at UW-Eau Claire — Barron County, opting to keep the green space as is rather than filling it with solar panels to potentially raise funds for the university and county. The committee members had a copy of a Solar Feasibility Study that was prepared by Upper 90, a Centrix Company. According to the study’s executive summary, the county and campus engaged in the firm to evaluate the feasibility of a ground-mounted solar array on undeveloped county-owned land at the campus at 1800 College Drive, Rice Lake. The study was funded by the Wisconsin Public Service Commission Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant. It presented two options, both of which would generate more electricity than the entire campus currently uses in a year. The second option would generate roughly three times campus usage. The study said the array site — east of the main campus — appears workable as it sits away from the Red Cedar River mitigating DNR shoreline/floodplain concerns. It stated that the main obstacles would include relocating a portion of the adjacent disc golf course and installing a security fencing

Barron County, WI · 1d

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Healthcare facilities prepared for patients with measles

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - More than 551 measles cases have been reported in Wisconsin. Chippewa, Clark, Dunn, Buffalo, and Jackson counties have all been affected. Healthcare facilities are on the lookout for measles, many having signs with a list of symptoms to be aware of. This includes high fever, red eyes, and a rash on the face.

Eau Claire County, WI · 6h

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Eau Claire City Council members propose changes to downtown paid parking

EAU CLAIRE — Some members of Eau Claire City Council are proposing changes to paid parking downtown. Introduced by Council Members Andrew Werthmann and Aaron Brewster, the changes would eliminate Tier 1 $0.50 parking zones and change the hours of paid parking from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. to 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The City Council is expected to give the ordinance amendment a first read today, with a vote during a future meeting. Brewster said he believes these proposed changes are in line with some of the things they have heard and seen in regard to downtown parking. “I think it’s important to have a framework for discussion,” he said. “Having that baseline to start the conversation is important, because if we show up to council and say, ‘Well, what are we going to do about parking?’ Then you can end up with some really unproductive conversations. So having a place to focus the different changes on, I think, would be useful.” Some concerns include the effectiveness of the Tier 1 zones and the hours that parking enforcement would have to operate. Brewster said there was interest in proposing some of these changes in January with six months

Eau Claire, WI · 2d

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All-American wrestler Unser has golden goals for Blugolds

Wyatt Unser entered his freshman season of college with high expectations. And he achieved a majority of them. The two-time state champion from Glenwood City had a superb rookie season at 133 pounds for the UW-Eau Claire wrestling team. Unser captured a conference title last season, was named WIAC Newcomer of the Year and became an All-American after placing seventh at the NCAA Division III Championships. Now he is looking to build on and exceed what he did as a freshman. “National champ, that is the target of course,” Unser said. “That is what I was shooting for last year. I fell short, but if you aim for high goals you’re going to get a lot of high achievements, too. I was still an All-American and I want to improve on that. I’m focused on winning that title.” Unser is still at 133, but he looks bigger and stronger this season. “I worked hard over the summer,” he said. “It’s nice to get the season started. Getting back on the mat, it’s exciting. This is what I have been training for.” Unser won his first match of the season by technical fall last Wednesday at the McPhee Center before winning

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Residents raise concerns of raised farmer’s market contract fees

EAU CLAIRE — Residents filled the Eau Claire City Council chambers this week, raising concerns regarding potential raised fees in a contract with the Eau Claire Downtown Farmer’s Market. On social media, concerns first arose, noting a potential price spike which would increase the cost of their contract by 200%, more than tripling the price. During public comment on Monday night, Eau Claire Downtown Farmer’s Market Board Member and vendor representative True Vue said, “I want to begin by saying that our intention tonight is not to create any conflict with the city. We value our relationship with the city of Eau Claire and we love the place where our farmer’s market is right now. We are here because we care about this community and we want to find a solution that allows the farmer’s market and the city to continue working together. “Our concern is the proposed increase in the pavilion reservation fees. It was given to us, we did send back a different proposal, it came back to us denied, and we don’t agree with what’s been given to us. And hence why we are bringing it forward to the city council to be aware of.” In addition

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Eau Claire Area School District deficit could grow as leaders work to address it

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - The Eau Claire Area School District is using savings to cover a $2 million deficit this school year. The district projects the gap could grow to $5 million next school year. Caleb Hundt, the district’s executive director of business services, said the district is dipping...