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Wisconsin Cold Case: DNA Breakthrough Solves Gruesome 1963 Gas Station Murder!
GREEN BAY, WI – More than fifty years after a man was brutally murdered at a gas station in Wisconsin, authorities believe they have finally identified his killer. Advanced forensic testing on DNA samples from the crime scene has led detectives to a suspect, the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office announced.
Popular Wisconsin foods at the RNC
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The State Fair, which kicks off in two weeks from tomorrow, is known for many things, including its food. With people here from all over the country and the world, the RNC is the perfect opportunity for vendors to introduce out of towners some of the food that makes Milwaukee and Wisconsin a great place.
Search for Wisconsin Father Continues After Children Found Deceased in Lake Michigan Sailboat Tragedy
In a somber update from Lake Michigan, officials have confirmed the recovery of two children after a sailboat capsized near Chambers Island in Wisconsin. The bodies of a 5-year-old daughter and a 3-year-old son were located on Monday, as reported by People. Named Charlotte and Josh, the children were sailing with their father, 32-year-old Bill Salnick of Little Suamico, Wis., when they went missing. The sailboat, an 18-foot Gulf Coast named My Lady Blue, was found capsized early Monday morning.
Chippewa Valley Officials Share Project 2025 Warning
Chippewa Valley officials gathered at the Democratic Resource Center in Eau Claire on Wednesday to share their warnings on Project 2025. State Representative Jodi Emerson, Nick Brenner of Roofers and Waterproofers Union Local 96, Chippewa Falls Alderman Heather Martell, and Eau Claire City Council Member Dr. Emily Anderson spoke at the Democratic Resource Center press conference.
New mother welcomes baby boy during Chetek’s 50th Liberty Fest
CHETEK, Wis. (WEAU) - On the 4th of July, you would expect fireworks, parades and all around good times. But, one new mother in Barron County found out that when expecting, the unexpected just happens. “It went faster than I expected,” said Brooklynne Rahm-Jost. She said her baby boy,...
World Flute Society comes to UWEC this weekend
EAU CLAIRE — With a combination of sounds from across the globe, Eau Claire sees the return of the World Flute Society convention this weekend. Branching into many different traditions and styles, Kathleen Joyce-Grendahl, executive director of the World Flute Society, said it is a celebration of the various flutes across the world. From now and until Sunday at noon, vendors take up the lobby of the Haas Fine Arts...
Strange Sun Country Flight is Now in Danger of Going Extinct
It was one of the shortest-- and cheapest-- flights out of Minnesota that Sun Country Airlines ever offered. But it might be soon a thing of the past. It was nearly two years ago that Sun Country Airlines, Minnesota's hometown airline, announced that it was adding service from the Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport in Eau Claire, Wisconsin (EAU). Those flights ran a whopping 21 minutes, a distance of just 85 miles, and were part of a $6.5 million annual grant meant to improve travel in rural America.
ECASD students spend summer training for football at youth camp
EAU CLAIRE — In the midst of summer, Sebastian Westerberg said they like to show area students how they do Old Abe football at Memorial High School. Throughout the week, students up to eighth grade have been taking part in a summer camp, called Old Abe Football Youth Camp, that is teaching them all things football. Westerberg said they are running through all of the different aspects over a three day period, tackling offense, defense, special teams and a dance party at the end for...
Salyers talents on diamond prove he's got game
So many baseball players across the country go straight from the “Rites of Spring” to becoming one of the “Boys of Summer” and Drew Salyers is certainly no exception to that rule. Fresh off his junior season as a vital contributor to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire baseball team, Salyers dusted off his glove and bat to be one of the key cogs on the Eau Claire Bears Chippewa River Baseball League (CRBL) squad. ...
Stolen political signs in Fairchild
FAIRCHILD, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – You’ve probably seen quite a few political signs. Yesterday (7/16/24), the Fairchild Police Chief took to social media, raising awareness about the signs and (the) theft. Fairchild community members placed political signs outside of Stockyard. Then, a few days later, they were gone. One...
DNR investigating fish mortality events in central, southern Wisconsin
(WFRV) – After a large number of dead fish were reported in the Buffalo Lake Watershed in central Wisconsin and Yahara River in Dane County, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says it is now investigating the incidents. A release from the Wisconsin DNR states that both fish mortality...
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