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Vehicle fire causes lane closure on U.S. Highway 53 South
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) -Around 2:45 a.m. crews were called to a vehicle fire on U.S. Highway 53 South near exit 92. The vehicle was fully engulfed in flames. Our photographer on the scene said the right lane of the highway was blocked off as crews worked to clear the scene.
Fall Creek man transported to Brown County Jail after arrest in Two Rivers
TWO RIVERS, Wis. (WBAY) - A Fall Creek man is in Brown County Jail after being arrested in Two Rivers due to his connection with a stolen vehicle and burglary in Brown County. Tyler Yoder, 23, was arrested on Wednesday after Two Rivers police responded to the 2100 block of Washington Street for a report of a man attempting to get into vehicles. Yoder was inside a business when police arrived, and became combative with officers.
Eau Claire man faces drug-related charges
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - An Eau Claire man is facing 12 drug-related charges after resisting arrest last week. According to a criminal complaint, on April 16, 24-year-old Evan Daniels was charged with several drug-related offenses. Daniels is charged with the following:. possession with intent to deliver amphetamine, 3-10 grams,...
GARY & TODD BURGESS
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - I had a fender bender and I took our vehicle to Ol’ Barn Truck and Auto Body Shop. I wanted to say that Gary and Todd’s exceptional skill and honest service have made all the difference. I am grateful for your meticulous attention to detail. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication. Please give them the Sunshine Award.
Altoona container park to be finished by late summer
ALTOONA — The long awaited Altoona Container Park, named The Yard, will be built in the later section of the summer according to Altoona Assistant City Administrator Roy Atkinson. “We’re working really hard to hopefully achieve that goal,” Atkinson said. To create the Yard, Altoona is working with Containers Up to build the shipping containers that will make up the park, said Atkinson. ...
Eau Claire woman celebrates 100th birthday
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - One Eau Claire woman celebrated a big milestone today. Cambridge Senior Living threw a 100th birthday party for Shirley Marek this afternoon. Residents at Cambridge were excited to throw the party and celebrate this incredible milestone. The party was filled with friends, music, and of...
Fall Creek hires Wahleithner as new head football coach
Fall Creek High School has hired its new football coach. Marcus Wahleithner has been hired to be the next head football coach at Fall Creek High School, it was announced Tuesday morning in a press release issued by Fall Creek High School athletic director and principal Trevor Kohlhepp. Wahleithner has been a teacher and coach in the Fall Creek School district for the past 19 years. Additionally, he has been...
Trial rescheduled in case where man fled courthouse
EAU CLAIRE — The Durand man authorities say was caught driving drunk for a 10th time in 2021 is getting a new judge. Douglas Van Buskirk, 61, was charged after a convenience store clerk in Union reported a customer appeared to be intoxicated. According to the criminal complaint, the clerk told police a man had come in before 9:30 a.m. to buy beer, but already smelled strongly of alcohol. The clerk jotted down the man’s license plate number and watched as he drove to a...
Interview: What’s happening at the Pablo
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) -April showers are not only bringing May flowers but a new lineup of accomplishments, musicians, and celebrations at the Pablo Center at the Confluence. Throughout April the Pablo Center’s FRC Team, the Leviathans competed in regional competitions with this season’s robot and won multiple awards including...
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