WEAU News Headlines

David Duax passed away on April 17th at the age of 71, after complications from a brain hemorrhage he suffered in January.

Eau Claire Fire and Rescue says a crew was putting in concrete for a patio when it happened.

A new report shows the state Department of Justice is investigating substantially more officer-involved deaths in the wake of a new law requiring outside agencies run such probes.

Police say the car was reported stolen Thursday morning at 6:30, and found about three hours later parked about a block away.

48 year-old Darryl Christensen faces five felony counts of second-degree sexual assault by a corrections officer.

The Muscular Dystrophy Association telethon, a Labor Day television tradition for decades, is ending.

Gov. Scott Walker says he thinks a deal to pay for a new arena for the Milwaukee Bucks is "close."

Two labor groups representing police officers in Wisconsin are objecting to a piece of art on display at the capital city's main library entitled "Don't Shoot."

Anglers eager to drop a fishing line in the open water are heading for Wisconsin's lakes, rivers and streams.

Police have asked boat owners in Stillwater to check their boats as they continue the search for Abbey Russell.

The sheriff says he believes other law enforcement agencies have targeted several farmers in surrounding counties, and issued tickets and potential fines that he describes as excessive.

Baltimore state's attorney announced Friday that there was no probable cause in the arrest of Freddie Gray and that charges will be filed against police in his death.

Wisconsin's Department of Tourism says every county in Wisconsin reported increased visitor spending in 2014. It's the first time in four years counties all reported an increase.

The Lake Express crosses Lake Michigan between Milwaukee and Muskegon, Michigan.

Former owners of Gloria Jeans Coffees in Oakwood Mall have opened a new coffee shop in Chippewa Falls.

A Tomah teen has died from her injuries, after jumping from a moving van.

There are plenty of options available at the start of Day 2 of the NFL draft for the Green Bay Packers if they decide to fill a need at inside linebacker.

Federal authorities say seven Beloit men have been arrested on drugs and weapons charges.

A semi trailer was destroyed in a fire Friday in Jackson County.

One person is dead after a multiple-vehicle crash on Interstate 90 and 94 in Juneau County Thursday afternoon.