WEAU News Headlines

Two major construction projects may have you finding a new way around Eau Claire. Warm weather and dry conditions have made for the beginning of construction season.

An investigation was conducted and Courtney Jensen, 25 of Cumberland, 5th grade teacher and coach in the Cumberland School District had inappropriate contact with a 17yr old Cumberland female student.

The two new Republican presidential candidates are each casting themselves as outsiders who can challenge what they call "the political class."

Wisconsin has some exciting numbers to share today just in time for national tourism week.

A Town of Union man is sentenced to prison in an officer-involved shooting.

The state Senate is poised to vote on a bill that would clear the way for a 70 mph speed limit on at least some Wisconsin roads.

Nebraska is edging toward becoming the first conservative state in decades to repeal its death penalty.

Blues legend B.B. King remains in hospice care at his Las Vegas home.

A Republican lawmaker has introduced a bill that would require students to pass the civics test prospective U.S. citizens face to graduate from high school or earn an equivalency diploma.

Likely presidential candidate Scott Walker is in Michigan telling Republicans that tax cuts grow the economy.

Robert Sontag was last seen near 405 South Main Street in River Falls. He was walking home with a friend from the bar and alcohol was believed to be involved.

One of the four finalists for Eau Claire County Administrator has dropped out of the running for the position.

Royal officials say Britain's newborn princess has been named Charlotte Elizabeth Diana.

Investigators found the body of 24 year-old Abbey Russell in the St. Croix River Saturday afternoon.

The Brewers fired manager Ron Roenicke and replaced him with former Milwaukee infielder Craig Counsell.

Likely Republican presidential candidate Scott Walker made no secret about what he saw as the failures of Mitt Romney's last run for the White House.

A suspected drunk driver is behind bars after leading deputies on a long chase in Monroe County.

Community members and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources are fighting back against an invasive algae found last year in a Waukesha County lake.

The City of La Crosse will pick up brush for one week, beginning Monday.

Four people are dead and another person is hurt after a shooting on a bridge in eastern Wisconsin that a police chief says appears to be a "random act."