WEAU News Headlines
Attempt to ban same-sex marriage will cost Wisconsin $1M
An agreement announced Friday calls for the state to pay the American Civil Liberties Union, which represented eight gay and lesbian couples who sued to overturn Wisconsin's 2006 constitutional ban on same-sex marriage.
Missing man's family holds Walk for Hope in Black River Falls
The family of a missing man wants the community to know they're holding out hope about finding their loved one.
Community remembers therapy dog
Each morning, members of the Veterans Housing and Recovery Program were met with a smile and the wag of a tail. Sammy the therapy dog was a resident at Klein Hall in Chippewa Falls.
Deputies investigating suspicious death in Adams County
40 year-old Kevin Bergeron of Adams was found dead Thursday morning.
Gov. Walker joins Texas Governor for tour of border
The pair flew out of a Texas Department of Public Safety Operations Command Center near Brownsville.
Amanda Knox murder conviction overturned by Italy high court
Italy's highest court has overturned the murder conviction against Amanda Knox and her ex-boyfriend, bringing to a definitive end the high-profile case.
One person killed in Woodbury senior living fire
Fire crews were called to Woodbury Senior Living apartments, which is part of Woodbury Health Care Center, just after 4 a.m. on reports of fire and smoke.
Deputies looking for suspect in Trempealeau/Jackson County chase
The chase happened Friday morning during a traffic stop in Blair.
COMMUNITY FIRST: Honorees announced for Children's Legacy Luncheon
The Eau Claire Community Foundation made the announcement on Friday.
Driver arrested for OWI after crash in Eau Claire
Police arrested a driver for OWI after a crash between two vehicles Thursday night.
Wisconsin DOJ turns over shooting report to prosecutor
The Wisconsin Department of Justice has turned over its final reports on the events that led up to a white Madison Police officer killing an unarmed biracial man to prosecutors.
Man pleads guilty to threatening governor's son on Twitter
A Milwaukee man has pleaded guilty to threatening Gov. Scott Walker's adult son on Twitter.
Mining company withdraws Wisconsin application
The state Department of Natural Resources says a company that was looking to open a huge iron mine in northern Wisconsin has officially withdrawn its plans.
Suspect in trooper slaying had warrant for domestic assault
A man suspected of killing a Wisconsin state trooper in a shootout had been wanted on a Michigan warrant for domestic assault.
Police investigating possible domestic assault
Eau Claire Police were called to a home on the 1900 block of 4th Street around nine Friday morning by a woman who claimed a man had left the home with a gun and may be suicidal.
NEW INFORMATION: Judge rules Amish family can stay in home
On Friday morning an Eau Claire County judge issued an eviction hold for Amos and Vera Borntreger and their family. That means they can stay in their Fairchild home until an Appeals court determines whether it will hear the case.
Wisconsin agencies administered $12.1 billion in federal aid
A new state audit shows Wisconsin state agencies administered $12.1 billion in federal dollars during fiscal year 2013-14.
"Major contribution" for Confluence Arts Center to be presented Monday
In a news release late Thursday, organizers say they will hold a presentation event on Monday afternoon in Eau Claire.
Bradley, Daley to face off in live televised debate
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates Ann Walsh Bradley and James Daley are facing off for a live, televised debate just over a week before the April 7 election.
Michigan family suing Wisconsin Dells resort over injury
A Wisconsin Dells resort is being sued by a Michigan family that claims a teenage boy was injured on a ride that the business knew was unsafe.