WEAU News Headlines
Man hospitalized following motorcycle crash
A man is sent to the hospital after crashing his motorcycle.
DNR board to consider easement on 7,000 acres
The Department of Natural Resources' board is set to consider buying an easement on about 7,000 acres of northwestern Wisconsin forest.
National Safe Boating Week encourages boaters to wear life jackets
Saturday kicks off National Safe Boating Week, which promotes safe, responsible boating.
30th Annual Fido & Friends Walk/Run benefits local shelter pets
Dog paws hit the trails Saturday to help raise money for pets still waiting for their forever home.
Kids got chance to fly for good cause
Kids got the rare chance to go see the Chippewa Valley from a bird's eye view, but it was all for a good cause.
UWEC graduation marks milestone for university
Another spring commencement is in the books at UW-Eau Claire, but graduates Saturday were part of milestone ceremonies.
Chicago police arrest almost 100 gang members over 2 days
Chicago police say they have arrested nearly 100 alleged street gang members and 40 others on weapons and drug trafficking charges in an effort to combat the city's gun violence.
Ninth person dies following charter bus crash in South Texas
Officials say a ninth person has died after being injured in the crash of a charter bus in South Texas last weekend.
Winner of 1st race on Preakness day collapses, dies
In a tragic start to Preakness day, the winner of the first race at Pimlico Race Course has died on his walk back to the barn.
73 dead, scores missing in weeklong Sri Lanka storms
Sri Lanka's government has raised the death toll from landslides and heavy flooding around the island nation to 73, as soldiers continue searching for scores of people missing since deadly landslides struck hill country several days ago.
Thousands more trail cameras coming to Wisconsin
Wisconsin scientists have launched an ambitious new project that uses trail cameras to inventory wildlife and tamp down simmering questions about how many deer really roam the state.
Police shoot at fleeing vehicle that struck officer
Milwaukee police say an officer shot at the driver of a fleeing vehicle after he struck another officer while they were on foot patrol.
Irvine Park Welcome Center ribbon cutting setback
The Irvine Park Welcome Center was scheduled to open its doors for the first time Memorial Day weekend, but that date has now changed.
Walker, ECASD discuss school funding issues
From the state level to the local level school budgets are up for debate.
Ultra-marathoner talks with middle school students
An ultra-marathon runner, who just completed a transcontinental run, visited an area middle school class.
White House on alert after shooting on street outside
The White House has been placed on a security alert after a shooting on a street outside.
UWL chancellor finalist for Northern State University presidency
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse chancellor Joe Gow has been named as one of three finalists to be the next president at Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota.
Wood-Webster announces run to be next Dunn County DA
An assistant district attorney in Dunn County has announced she is seeking to become the county’s top legal officer.
Trump seeks to woo Wisconsin conservatives
Donald Trump is reaching out to some conservative critics who helped doom his hopes in Wisconsin, asking them to reconsider backing him this fall.
Eau Claire School District discusses plan for upcoming budgets
The Eau Claire Area School District is trying to find ways to maintain its budgets – both, for now and in the future.