WEAU News Headlines
Crews at scene of train crash in Fall Creek
It happened near the intersection of U.S. Highway 12 and County Road D.
TSA collected $76,000 in loose change at NYC area airports
The TSA collected $76,000 in loose change left at security checkpoints in New York City area's three major airports last year.
UW regents OK out-of-state, grad student tuition increase
The University of Wisconsin System regents have approved raising tuition for out-of-state undergraduate and graduate students at most of the system's four-year schools starting next year.
Walker says he expects to meet with Netanyahu in Israel
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says he "absolutely" expects to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his first visit to Israel next month.
1 dead, 7 hurt in Illinois town after tornado
Authorities say one person is dead and seven injured in a northern Illinois community hit by a severe storm that produced at least one tornado.
Snow in northern Wisconsin, record rain to the south
Southern Wisconsin is dealing with record rainfall and flooding while residents to the north are getting another round of snow.
Man suspected in kidnapping arrested by troopers
The Wisconsin State Patrol says troopers have arrested a man suspected of abducting a woman and her 2-year-old child.
Legion wants to expand Wisconsin rehab camp for veterans
The American Legion of Wisconsin is announcing a drive to expand a veterans rehabilitation camp in northern Wisconsin.
Chippewa Falls Police take on Special Olympians for basketball fundraiser
The Chippewa County Adult Special Olympics take on the Chippewa Falls Police Department on the hardwood Thursday night, for a friendly game of basketball.
Two arrested for meth possession
On Sunday, John Martin, who's 42, and Ashley Hutchinson, who's 26, were arrested.
UW-Eau Claire releases update on impending budget cuts
With budget cuts looming and time running out, University of Wisconsin leaders are taking action as they work to absorb some 300 million dollars in cuts to the UW-System.
Altoona council to take up honeybee, e-cigarette bans
Thursday night city leaders were slated to vote on an ordinance regulating how bees can be kept in the city, but instead that vote took a dramatic turn.
UW-L Festival teaches students outside the classroom
Ballet, calligraphy, and international relations… just some of the things students at UW- La Crosse were able to experience Thursday, at this year’s Festival of Languages.
Former Iran hostage, local expert discuss Iran nuclear deal
A Wisconsin man held hostage in Iran and an area Middle East expert spoke to WEAU about the situation between Iran and world powers.
Judge denies Abrahamson request to block amendment
U.S. District Judge James Peterson issued the order on Thursday.
New program to help Chippewa Falls Police Department find missing children
The Chippewa Falls Police Department is starting a new program to handle missing children cases.
115 UW-Eau Claire employees apply for buyout program
Chancellor James Schmidt announced the Voluntary Separation Incentive Program early last month.
No one hurt in Onalaska bus crash
At approximately 3:00 p.m. on Thursday a car ran a stop sign at the intersection of Riders Club Road and East Ave and struck a small 15 passenger bus.
Vos says GOP support mixed on Walker's DNR board proposal
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says Gov. Scott Walker's proposal to remove powers of the Department of Natural Resources board is getting a mixed reception from Republican lawmakers.
Lightning apparent cause of barn fire in northern Wisconsin
Authorities suspect a lightning strike caused a barn fire that killed some animals in northern Wisconsin.