Jake Patterson pleads guilty to abducting Jayme, killing James and Denise Closs
In a packed courtroom on Wednesday afternoon, Jake Patterson pleaded guilty to killing James and Denise Closs and kidnapping their daughter Jayme.
Eau Claire County Courthouse introduces new security checkpoint
If you have been to the Eau Claire County Courthouse in the past few days you have likely noticed the new security measures in place.
Trempealeau County authorities need your help identifying theft suspects
Authorities are asking for your help identifying a van, and the people it belongs to, involved in a theft.
New trial denied for former Eau Claire County treasurer
Former Eau Claire County Treasurer Larry Lokken will not get a new trial or be re-sentenced.
Dunn County man pleads not guilty to taking explicit pictures of girlfriend without consent
The Dunn County man accused of explicit photos of his ex-girlfriend without her consent has pleaded not guilty.
Eau Claire man allegedly tries filming woman at tanning salon
An Eau Claire man is facing charges for trying to take nude photos or videos of a woman at an Eau Claire tanning salon.
Eau Claire man accused of robbing tobacco store formally charged
Formal charges have been filed against the Eau Claire man accused of robbing a tobacco store at gunpoint.
Pierce County man facing federal sexual assault charges
A Pierce County man facing more than 50 counts of child sexual assault and child porn charges has now been charged in federal court.
Eau Claire armed robbery suspect arrested
Police say a man behind an armed robbery in Eau Claire on Tuesday night has been arrested.
Update: Person of interest in custody in EC Police armed robbery case
An Eau Claire Police sergeant told News 18 that they man robbed the Eau Claire Tobacco Shop on Gateway Drive around 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Chetek man charged after allegedly assaulting woman on the side of the road
According to the criminal complaint, the victim said she had been out drinking and was getting a ride home from Cazz Johnson.
Police investigate written threat at DeLong Middle School
Police were able to identify the person responsible for writing the message and determined there was no credible threat at this time.
One of three men charged in Eau Claire rape case sentenced to probation
The victim reported it happened at an apartment on West Grand Avenue on March 17.
Convicted sex offender sentenced to probation after cutting off ankle bracelet
Leigh Beebe was convicted of third degree sexual assault in 2012.
Eau Claire woman pleads guilty to using drugs while taking care of kids
An Eau Claire woman accused of using drugs while taking care of her kids pleaded guilty to a number of charges Friday.
STORMTRACKER 18 WEATHER
Rain, possibly strong thunderstorms in Eau Claire’s forecast
The sooner, the better for any outdoor chores or activities as rain chances increase over the next few days.
