Person with knife shot by Augusta gas station employee

A person armed with a knife was shot by an employee at a Circle K on Gordan Highway near Sibley Road, deputies say.

This Old Quarry In Wisconsin Is Getting A 7,000-Yard Golf Course

Developers are turning a former Wisconsin quarry into Whitehall Sands, a golf course designed around the property's mining history.

Check Out What's Missing At These Two Unusual Kwik Trips

Kwik Trip, a beloved chain in the Midwest, has two unique locations that catering to college students and their foot traffic needs. But they're missing one big thing.

El Patio owner speaks out after alleged Halloween night attack

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - The owner and bouncer of El Patio is speaking out after he says he was attacked on Halloween night when a simple decision to keep underage teens out of his business turned violent. Three people have been charged after allegedly attacking Williams A. Ruiz Santos.

Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Office sees increase in thefts of valuable metals, equipment

EAU CLAIRE COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) - The Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Office says the Eau Claire County region has seen an increase in thefts involving valuable metals, equipment, and other property. Authorities have noticed a trend of theft incidents targeting rural farms, new construction sites, and unoccupied properties. If...

Toman Man Facing Attempted Homicide Charges

Local school districts weigh in on school funding outcomes

WINTER, Wis., (WLAX, WEUX)- Local school districts are weighing in on the current state of school funding following Tuesdays’ election. We previously shared voters rejected 34 Wisconsin school referendums and approved 45. The Winter School District is celebrating. Their doors will now remain open. Their operational referendum passed. Taxpayers voting to approve an additional $1.5 […]

Deer hunting legend shares public-land secrets

Trophy whitetail hunting legend Greg Miller of Wisconsin was a master at killing big bucks on private and public land, but he estimates that 75% of his deer were harvested on public land. Miller shot his best-ever archery buck, a 17-point non-typical that gross-scored 202 5/8 points in December 1990 on snowy private land in Eau Claire County. It ranked as the fourth-largest non-typical in Wisconsin for many years. (Courtesy of Greg Miller)

Wisconsin infant dies from measles

DULUTH, Minn. (KQDS-TV) - The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has announced that an infant passed away and that it is "associated with the ongoing measles outbreak" in southwestern Wisconsin. DHS says it is the first death of this kind reported in Wisconsin since 1990. The coroner listed the...

Live music performance venue proposed for former downtown Micon theater

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - A live music performance venue is planning to open at the former downtown Micon Cinemas location. As WEAU 13 News reported in October, Micon Cinemas announced they were selling their downtown location. They cited extensive smoke damage and ongoing challenges related to parking as the reasons.

Couple picking up pieces after Lake Hallie house fire

LAKE HALLIE, Wis. (WEAU) - The Lake Hallie couple left homeless by a fire last week are still figuring out what comes next. WEAU spoke with their daughter, who told us her parents weren’t home when a fire burnt down their rental on 41st Avenue last Thursday, Oct. 29.

Amherst football advances to sectional finals, Gilman headed to state

AMHERST, Wis. (WSAW) - On the first Friday of November, five area football teams entered the evening still in pursuit of a gold ball. Amherst and Edgar represented the area 11-man teams while Gilman, Owen-Withee and Laona/Wabeno were still alive in eight-man. For Amherst, the #1 Falcons beat #2 Grantsburg...

8 County Outdoor Recreation Project Event - November 9th

Join us as we celebrate the completion of two major outdoor recreation plans, reconnect with partners across the region, and look ahead to what's next for the 8-County Outdoor Recreation Project!. Monday, November 9, 2026. 2:00 - 4:00 PM. Roger Marten Center. 120 S Franklin St. Mondovi, WI 54755. Who...

Wisconsin Deflection Initiative aims to keep people out of  the criminal justice system

School districts often identify students they call “at-risk” who might have a learning disability or low reading or math scores in order to  provide them additional resources and attention to help them keep pace with their classmates and avoid dropping out. In the Wisconsin Deflection Initiative, the “at-risk” people are in the community at large. […]

Eau Claire council members propose changes to downtown paid parking hours, rates

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Less than four months after the start of paid parking in downtown Eau Claire, changes in the rates and times are being proposed. Paid parking went into effect in downtown Eau Claire on August 1, 2026. It’s been met with criticism from the community and many business owners.

Chippewa Falls volleyball falls in Division 1 state quarterfinals

GREEN BAY — Chippewa Falls had as magical a run as any to the girls state volleyball tournament this fall. The Cardinals topped Big Rivers Conference stalwarts River Falls and Hudson in sectional play to reach the Resch Center for the first time since 2022. Those memories will stick with them forever, along with playing in the Resch Center itself in a Division 1 quarterfinal on Thursday night. And, though the No. 6 Cardinals were swept 25-14, 25-13, 25-11 by the No. 3 Bay Port Pirates, they left full of pride. “Congratulations to Bay Port. They're really good,” Cardinals coach Luke Heidtke-Starks said. “It's pretty incredible to be here and to bring a program to state for the second time in school history, and I'm just so proud of our team. “I'm so proud of every single kid on our team. They've worked their hardest throughout the season. I've never been a part of a team that's bought into a culture as much as they have. “They represented our school well and I can't wait to look back on this with pride.” The No. 3 Pirates (25-8) moved on to the semifinals to play No. 2 Kimberly. The Bay Port

Cooke speaks to media, thanks supporters for her victory

EAU CLAIRE — Rebecca Cooke thanked her supporters Friday after she defeated incumbent Derrick Van Orden (R-Prairie du Chien) in the Third Congressional District race Tuesday. Cooke addressed area media in a Zoom conference call, where she discussed her immediate next steps forward, from setting up her offices to her goals of her first 100 days after she's sworn in. "I'm really excited for our victory. I'm excited to be able to move the ball forward and work on the campaign promises I made," Cooke said. "Right now, people are hanging on by a thread, trying to pay for everyday things. I am focused on delivering felt results for people. We want to show people that when you vote for a Democrat, your life improves." As of Friday morning, Cooke had received 172,757 votes (52.4%), to Van Orden's 150,872 (45.8%). Two other candidates combined for another 1.7% of the vote. An estimated 99% of the vote has been counted. Cooke won only seven of the 19 counties across the district but she carried Eau Claire County, 31,706 (62.2%) to Van Orden's 18,489 (36.3%)."I was surprised by the margin," she said. "To have such a resounding victory is exciting for us,

Western Wisconsin school districts face budget gaps after voters reject funding referendums

BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. (WKBT) — Voters in several local school districts rejected requests for more funding Tuesday, leaving districts with budget problems to solve.

Historic Eau Claire cemetery entered into state register

EAU CLAIRE — History is everywhere, according to UW-Eau Claire University Archivist Greg Kocken. It’s often just a matter of recognizing it. The State Historic Preservation Review Board has approved Forest Hill Cemetery to enter the State Register of Historic Places, a promising step into the location eventually being seen as an entrant in the national register, administered by the National Park Service (NPS). With Forest Hill Cemetery being a landscape, Kocken says those can be harder to see entered into the National Register of Historic Places compared to pieces of architecture — buildings often carry aesthetic markers of their respective eras, as well as encompassing famous figures or historic events that took place in the past. The university archivist argues that cemeteries as a whole have a place as important cultural landmarks though, and understanding their importance has become a noticeable trend in recent years. “Right now we’re starting to recognize that those cemeteries are important parts of our communities. They’re historic landscapes,” Kocken said. “They’re part of the cultural identity of a community. It’s more than just the memorials that are present there — it’s the cemetery itself as a part of the city, and recognizing that is

‘It gives us a smile too,’ CVTC expands annual veterans healthcare event

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - With Veterans Day less than a week away, Chippewa Valley Technical College is expanding its free veterans healthcare event as it prepares for the 10th annual “Give Vets a Smile” coming up this Saturday, November 7th. This event will provide a full roster...