WEAU News Headlines
Eau Claire Babe Ruth hosts state tournament
The warm weather Saturday afternoon made for a great day at the ballpark and for a few 14-year-olds, a chance to showcase their skills at one of the biggest tournaments in the area.
Wisconsin man arrested for threatening to kill police
Police in Racine, Wisconsin, say they've arrested a man who allegedly posted calls on social media for black men to kill white police officers and their families.
Police: Louisiana man turns himself in after alleged threat
Police in Louisiana say a man was jailed after posting a social media video in which he says he wants to shoot and kill a police officer.
Lawyer: Minnesota cop reacted to gun, not race
An attorney for a suburban Minneapolis police officer who killed a black motorist says the officer reacted to the man's gun, not his race.
Roller coaster to re-open after crash
A Green Bay roller-coaster is set to re-open after a crash last month sent three people to the hospital.
Iowa man arrested in Wisconsin for 5th OWI
An Iowa man has been arrested in Wisconsin for his 5th OWI offense.
Toddlers shot in drive-by crossfire
A 2-year-old boy was killed and his 15-month-old sister was wounded after they were caught in the crossfire in a drive-by shooting in north Minneapolis.
Players in hunt for Pokemon Go monsters feel real-world pain
Beware: Pokemon Go, a new smartphone game based on cute Nintendo characters like Squirtle and Pikachu, can be harmful to your health.
In nod to Sanders, Clinton offers new health care proposal
Hillary Clinton has a new proposal to increase federal money for community health centers.
Police: Boy, 3, found unresponsive in hot car dies in Ohio
Authorities say a 3-year-old boy who was found unresponsive in a hot car outside a relative's home has died at an Ohio hospital.
Coast Guard suspends search for missing Hawaii fishermen
The U.S. Coast Guard says it has suspended its search for three fishermen who went missing off Hawaii last weekend.
4 killed in Houston small plane crash
Four people have been killed after a small plane crashed shortly after takeoff from a private Houston airport.
Miami children's hospital evacuated following bomb threat
Police say they evacuated a Miami children's hospital for several hours after a possible bomb threat.
$540 million Mega Millions ticket sold in Indiana
A lottery official says a jackpot-winning Mega Millions ticket worth an estimated $540 million was sold in Indiana.
Houston officers shoot, kill gun-wielding man
Texas authorities say two officers have shot and killed a gunman on Houston's south side.
Feingold 'troubled' by Clinton's email use
U.S. Senate hopeful Russ Feingold says he's troubled by Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server while she was secretary of state.
Pepin man charged in bar attack
A Pepin man has been charged in a bar attack that sent two men to the hospital with serious injuries.
Wis. DOT pushes cost-cutting, recycling construction projects
It’s a busy time for road construction in Wisconsin and now the state is cutting down on some project costs by using recycled materials.
Area blood drive aims to answer Red Cross plea for donors
As the American Red Cross issues an emergency call for blood donors to replenish an extremely low supply, an effort is underway in Eau Claire to help fill the need.
Eau Claire County footing bill for deer carcass removal
It's a familiar sight when you live in Wisconsin: dead deer on the roads. But what happens with those carcasses?