WEAU News Headlines
Dave Robinson in La Crosse to support the Boy Scouts of America
A former Green Bay Packers linebacker who’s in the Pro-Football Hall of Fame was in our area to promote the Boy Scouts of America.
Local budget theater comes back to life
Since 1946 the downtown cinema has been home to plenty of moviegoers but since November it’s been closed for a major overhaul.
Winter weather woes mean more roof repairs
Local construction companies are busy this week fixing what winter left behind.
New proposal may delay school report cards for a year
Area districts may not being seeing school report cards this year because of a new proposal.
A land donation in Chippewa Falls may be used as a new city park
Two and a half acres of donated land on the east side of Chippewa falls may be the sight of a new city park pending city council approval.
Packers re-sign RT Bryan Bulaga
The Green Bay Packers have re-signed starting right tackle Bryan Bulaga, ensuring that the highest-scoring team will keep its entire offense intact for the 2015 season.
Secret Service investigating agents' crash near White House
The Secret Service is investigating two senior agents after a car crash at the White House complex.
Minnesota priest charged in Chippewa County case removed from priesthood
Archbishop John Nienstedt of the St. Paul-Minneapolis Archdiocese announced the Vatican's action against Curtis Wehmeyer on Wednesday.
Hundreds of students compete in Junior Achievement event
About one hundred high school students from across the Chippewa Valley were put to the test today.
Death of man found in Tomah hotel room under investigation
Officers are investigating the death of a man in Tomah.
Schools hold pep rallies for state-bound girls basketball teams
Two area schools with state-bound girls basketball teams held pep rallies Wednesday.
Hundreds staging for Madison protest over police shooting
Protesters are occupying Madison's Worthington Park ahead of a rally planned outside the Department of Corrections.
Chippewa Falls man pleaded guilty to child enticement
A Chippewa Falls man has pleaded guilty to one count of child enticement.
Study: Many workers could see cuts in pension benefits
A new federal study says many workers in employer-funded pension plans that fail could see their benefits reduced under the current system of government support.
Wisconsin Assembly delays vote on school sanctions bill
Assembly Republicans are once again delaying action on a bill imposing sanctions on failing public schools in the hopes of reaching a compromise with the state Senate.
Confluence Project fundraiser exceeds goals
The Confluence Project’s fundraising goal for its “50 for 50” campaign has been met and passed.
Toyota recalls cars, SUVs for steering, software issues
Toyota is recalling 112,500 cars and SUVs to fix problems with electric power steering controls and electric vehicle software.
Police respond to report of shots at rapper Lil Wayne home
Police say they are responding to a report of four people shot at the Miami Beach home of rapper Lil Wayne.
Length of test for Wisconsin students cut by 60 percent
Wisconsin grade school students will spend 60 percent less time taking a state-mandated test this spring.
Unemployment up in all Wisconsin counties, major cities
Unemployment rates are up in every Wisconsin county and major city.