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WATCH LIVE: News conference scheduled in Barron Co. after day of searching in Closs case
A news conference is scheduled in Barron County in regards to the case of missing 13-year-old Jayme Closs. Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald is slated to hold the conference at 4 p.m. To watch it when it airs live (at 4 p.m.), click here. Tuesday, 2,000 volunteers helped search a three mile radius near the Closs family home for any signs of her disappearance. Tuesday night, Fitzgerald said that none of the items collected so far are tied to Jayme's disappearance.
Eau Claire substitute teacher accused of inappropriately touching students
An Eau Claire substitute teacher has been charged after being accused of inappropriately touching two students while teaching. Charles Pollard, 65, of Eau Claire, was charged Wednesday in Eau Claire County Court with two counts of first degree child sexual assault, sexual contact with a child under age 13. According to a criminal complaint, Pollard touched two students at South Middle School on Oct. 15.
News conference scheduled in Barron Co. after day of searching in Closs case
A news conference is scheduled in Barron County in regards to the case of missing 13-year-old Jayme Closs. Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald is slated to hold the conference at 4 p.m. Tuesday, 2,000 volunteers helped search a three mile radius near the Closs family home for any signs of her disappearance. Tuesday night, Fitzgerald said that none of the items collected so far are tied to Jayme's disappearance. Jayme was reported missing after deputies responded to a 911 call to her home near Barron on Oct.
Barron Co. asks for 2,000 volunteers to search for Jayme Closs, other evidence
The Barron County Sheriff’s Office is asking for 2,000 volunteers to help find 13-year-old Jayme Closs. Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald said in a news release on Monday they are looking for help on Tuesday morning at 9 a.m. Volunteers are asked to meet no later than 9 a.m. at the Hungry Hollow Grounds at 1883 Hwy 25, Barron Wi. All volunteers must be registered at the staging area in order to participate in the search.
Barron Co. asks for 2,000 volunteers to search for Jayme Closs, other evidence
The Barron County Sheriff's Office is asking for 2,000 volunteers to help find 13-year-old Jayme Closs. Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald said in a news release on Monday they are looking for help on Tuesday morning at 9 a.m. Volunteers are asked to meet no later than 9 a.m. at the Hungry Hollow Grounds at 1883 Hwy 25, Barron Wi. All volunteers must be registered at the staging area in order to participate in the search.
USPS releases holiday shipping deadlines
The Postal Service recommends the following mailing and shipping deadlines for expected delivery by Dec. 25 to Air/Army Post Office/Fleet Post Office/Diplomatic Post Office and domestic addresses*: -Nov. 6 – APO/FPO/DPO (all ZIP Codes) USPS Retail Ground® -Dec. 4 – APO/FPO/DPO (ZIP Code 093 only) Priority Mail® and First-Class Mail® -Dec. 11 – APO/FPO/DPO (all other ZIP Codes) Priority Mail and First-Class Mail -Dec. 14 – USPS Retail Ground -Dec.
Local bank sets up benefit account for Closs family
BARRON, Wis. (WEAU) -- A benefit for the Closs family has been set up at all Sterling Bank Locations. The bank locations, in Barron, Chetek, Luck and Rice Lake will be accepting monetary donations to go to the Closs family. You can also mail in your donations, just specify that is for the Closs Family Benefit Account Investigators are still looking for 13-year-old Jayme Closs, who vanished after Barron County Deputies responded to her home where they found her parents killed on Monday.
City of Eau Claire releases details for in-person absentee voting
The City of Eau Claire has released details on in-person absentee voting for the November election. In Person Absentee Voting will take place October 15 through November 2, 2018, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Downtown City Hall, 203 S. Farwell Street. Due to renovations, Elections is located through the alleyway behind 203 S. Farwell Street. Watch for signs.
Fisherman dies on Polk Co. lake
Deputies say a fisherman died on Deer Lake in Polk County. Deputies say Michael Christianson, 51 of Minnesota, was pronounced dead Saturday afternoon. The call came in late Saturday morning. Deputies say witnesses called it in when they saw an unoccupied boat drifting on the lake. The witnesses took their rowboat out to try to rescue Christianson , but life-saving measures by both witnesses and first responders didn't work, and he was later pronounced dead.
UPDATE: Reward money doubles in Jayme Closs case
BARRON, Wis. (WEAU) -- The reward for information leading to the discovery of the missing 13-year-old Barron County girl has doubled. Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald said on Friday that the reward for Jayme Closs was increased to $50,000, with the help from Jennie-O-Turkey Store, where Jayme’s parents worked. Jayme has been reported missing since her parents were found murdered in their home on Oct. 15. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Tip Line at 1-855-744-3879 or jaymetips@co.barron.wi.us.
Woman dies after hitting horse in roadway in St. Croix Co
PLEASANT VALLEY, Wis. (WEAU) -- A woman has died after hitting a horse that was in the middle of the roadway in St. Croix County. It happened Friday morning around 6:45 a.m. on County Highway T in the Town of Pleasant Valley. Deputies say Diane Johnson, 53 from Hammond, was driving southbound when she hit a horse that was in the middle of the roadway. Johnson’s vehicle went into the ditch and came to a stop in a field. Deputies say she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Festival Foods hosting food drive for Feed My People
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) -- A food drive is happening Friday to help raise supplies for Feed My People. It’s happening at the Festival Foods on Mall Drive in Eau Claire until 6 p.m.If you stop by, you can also get a hot meal at the brat stand. Last year, Feed My People Food Bank donated over 7.5 million pounds of food to over 70,000 people.
Woman dies after hitting horse in roadway in St. Croix Co
PLEASANT VALLEY, Wis. (WEAU) -- A woman has died after hitting a horse that was in the middle of the roadway in St. Croix County. It happened Friday morning around 6:45 a.m. on County Highway T in the Town of Pleasant Valley. Deputies say Diane Johnson, 53 from Hammond, was driving southbound when she hit a horse that was in the middle of the roadway. Johnson's vehicle went into the ditch and came to a stop in a field. Deputies say she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Chippewa Falls business helps NICU babies with call for crafting project
Calling all crafters! A Chippewa Falls business is putting the call out for help crafting an item that can help calm babies in Mayo Clinic’s neonatal intensive care unit. Lacey’s Lingerie, in downtown Chippewa Falls, posted on Facebook on Monday. In the post they provided a crochet pattern and said the yarn must be brand new and must be from a smoke-free and pet dander-free home.
ECPD: Four arrests, 28 citation during UWEC's homecoming weekend
Four people were arrested and nearly 30 citations were issued during this year’s homecoming events and festivities at UW-Eau Claire. According to Eau Claire Police, the number of arrests and tickets happened from Friday evening to the early morning hours of Sunday. The extra policing efforts were focused in the Water Street, Historic Randall Park and Third Ward areas.
Coat and blanket giveaway happening in Eau Claire Saturday
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) -- Saturday, Oct. 6 is the annual HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital and The King's Closet Coat and Blanket Giveaway. WHAT: Winter coats, winter apparel and blankets will be available at no cost for anyone in the community in need. Coat sizes range from baby to adult. WHEN: Saturday, October 6, 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. WHERE: Redeeming Grace Church, downtown Eau Claire (312 South Barstow St.)
Man dies in St. Croix Co. crash, another injured
A man has died following a crash in St. Croix County. It happened Thursday morning on State Highway 63 at County Highway G in the Town of Emerald, south east of New Richmond. Deputies say Joshua Derrick, 27 of New Richmond, failed to stop at the stop sign and he collided with a truck driven by Brian Holldorf, 49 of Baldwin. Both men were wearing their seat belts; however, Derrick was pronounced dead at the scene. Holldorf was taken to a hospital in St. Paul.
Shed, corn cribs damaged after Wednesday's storms near Menomonie
MENOMONIE, Wis. (WEAU) -- A shed and two corn cribs were damaged in Wednesday night’s storm near Menomonie. That’s according to a property owner in the area. Angela Klatt sent us these photos Thursday of the damage. She says a shed and two corn cribs were damaged seven miles southeast of County Highway J. Klatt says, near the damage, she also saw downed power lines and trees, as well as another neighbor’s shed that was damaged.
UPDATE: Man convicted of killing Rusk Co. deputy has sentencing date
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ECPD, UWEC Police take 'Coffee with a Cop' to the streets
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) -- Today is National 'Coffee with a Cop' day. Many area law enforcement agencies are celebrating the day over a hot cup of java to engage with the public. Wednesday, the Eau Claire Police Department took a different approach. This year, the department has decided to take the coffee mobile. Members of ECPD and UWEC Police pushed a car full of coffee down Water and Barstow Streets to talk to people in the area. Their goal was to serve around 170 cups of coffee.
37 employees impact by Hi-Crush dry plant stopping in Whitehall
WHITEHALL, Wis. (WEAU) -- The Department of Workforce Development says a total of 37 employees will be impacted in after Hi-Crush decided to stop its dry plant in Whitehall. Hi-Crush Services, LLC made the announcement last Wednesday. The company says the wet and dry plants remain operational at Hi-Crush's other Wisconsin mines, including Wyeville, Augusta and Blair. The chief financial officer says the decision was driven by a decrease in demand for frac sand.
Kind announces Hmong culture grant to CVTC
Rep. Ron Kind announced Tuesday that the U.S. Department of Education’s Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad Program will be granting CVTC $87,615. The money is for a study-abroad experience for program participants that includes a 4-week visit to Hmong villages and schools in Thailand. Kind says it is so educators can gain a firsthand understanding of cultural norms, practices, and living conditions of Hmong students and families who have relocated from Asia to the Midwest.
Neillsville man accused of sexually assaulting 3-year-old girl
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Rice Lake man taken into custody after investigators find meth
POLK COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) -- A Rice Lake man was taken into custody after deputies say he was found with meth. It happened Saturday in Polk County. The Barron County Sheriff’s Department says Luke Libner, 37, was taken into custody after being pulled over in Polk County with four ounces of meth on him, which has an estimated street value of $5,000. Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald says meth remains the number one issue in Barron County and across northwest Wisconsin.
CDC: World Rabies Day hopes to raise awareness on deadly disease
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the global observance started in 2007 to raise awareness. The CDC says rabies is a 100 percent preventable disease; however, more than 59,000 people die from the disease around the world each year. Major health organizations including World Health Organization, World Organization for Animal Health, and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations have pledged to eliminate human deaths from dog-transmitted rabies by 2030.
Cameron crash hurts one, shuts down Highway 8 while crews responded
CAMERON, Wis. (WEAU) -- A crash in Barron County ended up with a driver being flown to the hospital. It happened on Highway 8 at State Highway 53 in Cameron around 11 a.m. Friday. According to investigators, the crash was between a pickup truck and a semi. Deputies say the driver of the pickup truck was flown to the hospital but the driver of the semi was not hurt. Traffic on Highway 8 was closed for about 30 minutes while crews responded, but has since opened back up.
Grant focuses on speed enforcement in Chippewa Co.
It was all a part of Chippewa County’s speed enforcement project, funded by the Federal Bureau of Transportation. According to a release sent out by the Chippewa County’s Sheriff’s Office, the grant paid for Chippewa Falls, Stanley and Cadott Police to step up enforcement, as well as Chippewa County Sheriff’s deputies. “Speed is one of the primary factors contributing to traffic crashes. The higher the speed, the more severe the crash, and the more likely you will be injured.
First photo of Tom Hanks as Mr. Rogers released
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More moose sightings in western Wisconsin
A special guest arrived this past weekend at the home of Doty Rogalski in the Village of Fairchild "Early Sunday morning, my dog started freaking out at 2 in the morning and he would not stop barking until 6 in the morning," she said to WEAU 13 News on Wednesday. The reason – a large moose standing in her driveway. “I almost fell over. Almost had a heart attack,” Rogalski said.
More moose sightings in western Wisconsin
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La Crosse PD looking for baby in need of critical medical care
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) -- Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a woman and her 9 month-old baby boy. La Crosse Police took to Facebook on Wednesday morning to help find Jennifer Krumenauer and the baby. Police say Krumenauer is actively avoiding police because she has an active warrant, but they are concerned because they say her baby is need of critical medical attention. If you have any information, you’re asked to call the La Crosse Police Department at 608-785-5962.
Eau Claire woman accused of sexually assaulting 12-year-old, 14-year-old boys
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) -- An Eau Claire woman has been accused of having sex with a 12-year-old boy and a 14-year-old boy in a park. Sarah Kiker, 42, was charged in Chippewa County Court on Tuesday. According to a criminal complaint, the assaults happened back in June in Chippewa Falls. Kiker told investigators the boys assaulted her.
UPDATE: Suspect named after Durand- Arkansaw School District school threat
Police have released the name of the person they say was responsible for a school threat in Durand. Durand Police say Jacob Gunderson, 17, was arrested on Monday morning. Investigators say he made a school threat on Snapchat. The Durand-Arkansaw School District says Gunderson is a non-district student. Police are recommending charges of terroristic threats, harassment and unlawful use of a computerized communication system. DURAND, Wis.
La Crosse deputies look for missing man with PTSD
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Man dies in tractor accident in Pierce Co.
PIERCE COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) -- A man is dead following a tractor accident in Pierce County. It happened Friday afternoon at a home on 300th Avenue in the Town of Hartland. Deputies say Marlan Hanson, 71 of Bay City, was using a tractor while attempting to remove a downed tree, when the tractor rolled on top of him. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is still under investigation.
Water main break closes section of downtown Eau Claire
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) -- Crews are responding to a water main break in downtown Eau Claire. The city's street department took to Twitter on Monday morning to let the public know. According to the City of Eau Claire Streets Department, it happened at S. Barstow Street between the Eau Claire River and Eau Claire Street. That area is also closed to traffic. If you are having dirty water, you’re asked to call 715-839-5045.
Body found near Dells Pond in Eau Claire
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Rice Lake home total loss after lightning strike sparks a fire
A Rice Lake Home is a total loss due to a fire Thursday evening and the fire department say it started from a lightning strike. The fire broke out just before 5 p.m. in the 1900 block of 22 ½ Street in the Town of Rice Lake. According to the Rice Lake Fire Department, a two-story home was fully engulfed when they arrived. Part of the roof collapsed and a gas line was also ruptured. No one was home at the time of the fire.
UPDATE: One of the two people charged in domestic incident in Eau Claire enters plea
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) -- One of the two people charged in a domestic incident in Eau Claire has entered a plea. Ruth Burr, 66, appeared in Eau Claire County Court on Thursday where she entered a plea of not guilty. Burr is accused of recklessly endangering safety and resisting an officer during an incident back in August in the 2800 block of Alpine Road. No one was hurt in the incident.
UPDATE: Police arrest one, look for other suspect in connection to Eau Claire shooting
Police are still looking for one of the men they say was involved in an Eau Claire shooting that injured a female. The shooting happened Sunday around 8:20 p.m. in the 800 block of Revere Street in Eau Claire. Police say Robert Thomas and Marcus Wells were involved in an argument outside of a home when someone fired numerous gun shots at a people outside of the home. One female was injured by the gunshot that grazed her skin. She was treated at the scene and released.
Fire causes estimated $200K in damages in Banbury Place
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) -- A fire at Banbury Place in Eau Claire is still under investigation. Eau Claire Fire and Rescue responded to the 1st alarm fire Tuesday morning. Firefighters say the fire started on one of the machines inside the building. No one was injured, but damage estimates are at $200,000. ECFD says crews worked quickly to control and contain the fire.
Eau Claire Police searching for missing veteran
Eau Claire Police are asking for your help finding a missing man. Family and police are looking for Nick Wagener. Wagener is a veteran from the Eau Claire area and family say he was last seen on Eau Claire’s north side on September 5. He was reported missing to police on September 11. He reportedly said he was going on his bike to go camping, but hasn't been seen or heard from since. Eau Claire Police told us they will be issuing a 'Green Alert' to help find Wagener.
Voting for the Eau Claire sculpture tour ends this weekend
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Free car seat checks in Chippewa Falls Sept. 29
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WEAU) -- You can get a free car seat check soon in Chippewa Falls. The Chippewa County Department of Public Health, the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office and the Chippewa Falls Fire and Emergency Services are holding a free car seat safety check event on Sept. 29. It’s happening at Chippewa Falls Station NO. 1 at 1301 Chippewa Crossing Blvd from 9 a.m. – noon. Organizers are asking that you call to make an appointment at 715-726-7900.
Community Table celebrates 25 years of service
Serving more than 100 meals a day, seven days a week, all year round, the community table is celebrating 25 years of meals and service to the Eau Claire community. It's an exciting night at the Community Table as the non-profit is looking back on all of its accomplishments during the last 25 years. But it's also a time to look forward to what's still to come and a new focus on feeding the children in our community. It's a no questions asked, free meal for anyone who is hungry.
Police: Chippewa Falls man stabbed several times over debt issue
A Chippewa Falls man was reportedly stabbed by a former roommate over money issues. Chippewa Falls Police were called to a hospital on Wednesday around 5:30 p.m. to talk to a man who said he had been stabbed by his former roommate and employee, Michael Pierce. Police say Pierce allegedly went to the victim’s home to confront him about a debt. They say he was armed with several knives. Once the victim got home, police say Pierce stabbed him several times.
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport granted $1.7 million grant
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) -- The Chippewa Valley Regional Airport is getting a nearly $1.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration. It was announced in a press release from Rep. Ron Kind. Kind says the grant will be used to reconstruct 900 feet of the airport’s runway, which he says is in need of major repairs. The Chippewa Valley Regional Airport will receive $1,697,698 in funding.
UPDATE: Name of man found dead in Chippewa Co. lake released
CHIPPEWA COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) -- We now know the name of the man found dead on a Chippewa County lake. Richard Mohr, 83 of rural Holcombe, was found Tuesday on Otter Lake, north of Stanley. Investigators say people were out boating when they came across another boat with Mohr floating in the water nearby. Mohr was pronounced dead at the scene. According to the DNR, Mohr was not wearing a life vest. The DNR is calling it a possible drowning. An investigation is ongoing.
UPDATE: Eau Claire man accused of child sexual assault enters plea
EAU CLARIE, Wis. (WEAU) -- An Eau Claire man accused of child sexual assault has entered a plea. Tyler Davis, 26 of Eau Claire, appeared in court on Wednesday where pleaded not guilty. The complaint states that between January and April of 2018, Davis sexually assaulted the same child multiple times. If convicted, Davis faces up to 60 years in prison.
UWEC honors 9/11 victims with flag display
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