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Chippewa Falls PD reports fatal motorcycle crash Tuesday night
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WEAU) - We’re learning about a fatal motorcycle crash that happened in Chippewa Falls Tuesday night. Chippewa Falls Police Chief Ryan Douglas says the crash was reported around 8:50 PM on Chippewa Crossing Boulevard. A motorcycle being driven by a 31-year-old man left the roadway into...
The 2nd Annual Terry Biddle Memorial Convoy and Touch-A-Truck Event
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) -The legacy of a Chippewa Valley man who loved to give back continues to be honored with an annual memorial convoy and fundraiser for the Eau Claire Police Department. The 2nd Annual Terry Biddle Memorial Convoy kicks off on Saturday, Aug. 17, and has expanded into...
Wisconsin Lottery $100K All or Nothing winning ticket sold in Fond du Lac
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A $100,000 winning ticket for the Wisconsin Lottery's All or Nothing game was sold at Kwik Trip on Hickory St. in Fond du Lac for the Wednesday, Aug. 14 midday draw. The ticket matched 11 of 11 numbers, marking the fourth time the...
Hunter ed classes available through DNR
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources encourages the public to prepare for Wisconsin’s fall hunting seasons by taking a hunter education course. Whether you’re looking to learn more about firearm safety or want to give hunting a try, the DNR has classes available to help you get started.
“What we see today is dire”: Wisconsin facing critical shortage of blood donations
MILWAUKEE – While summer has historically been a difficult time for blood donation centers concerning donations, a Wisconsin blood services non-profit is sounding the alarm about what it’s calling a dangerously low blood supply. Milwaukee-based Versiti says in June alone, the organization saw more than 3,500 appointments missed,...
Southeast Wisconsin strong storms possible Aug. 15-16
MILWAUKEE - A more active weather pattern will set up across southeast Wisconsin over the next several days. This will bring muggy weather with chances of rain and strong storms from Thursday into the weekend. The Storm Prediction Center has issued our area under a marginal risk level 1 out...
Teacher says contract wasn't renewed because he wouldn't use trans students' preferred names
A high school English teacher is suing a Wisconsin school district, alleging it did not renew his contract last year because he refused to use the preferred names of two transgender students. Jordan Cernek's federal lawsuit alleges the Argyle School District violated his constitutional and civil rights to be free...
Underpass Project Gets Pushed Over Into Next Year
The pedestrian underpass on Menomonie Street in Eau Claire is going to have to wait. City engineering director Leah Ness yesterday said the city is waiting for the materials to build the underpass, so they are holding-off on construction for now. The city wanted to start work on the underpass as soon as the roundabout on Menomonie Street was finished. That project is now finished, but the underpass project will have to wait. The hope is to start work in the spring.
Did Eric Hovde say single parenthood leads to poverty and drug addiction?
Wisconsin Watch partners with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bite-sized fact checks of trending claims. Read our methodology to learn how we check claims. Running for U.S. Senate in 2012, Wisconsin Republican Eric Hovde lamented the number of children “born out of wedlock,” saying it is “a direct path to a life of poverty. There’s been numerous studies that show that it leads to higher drug rates.”
Powerball for Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, is a $20 million jackpot. Check your numbers!
Did Powerball make you a millionaire overnight? After someone matched all five numbers plus the Powerball on Monday, Aug. 12 the grand prize reset to $20 million for the Wednesday, Aug. 14 drawing. The...
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