WEAU News Headlines
Farrow introduces bill to delay reporting school tests
Results of tests given to Wisconsin public school students this year would not be used on the state's report cards and teacher evaluations would be delayed a year under a bill that's been put forward in the Senate.
Preparing for campaign, Clinton seizes on bipartisanship
Hillary Rodham Clinton is not yet an official candidate for president, but she's already trying to seize the mantle of problem-solver in a nation fed up with government dysfunction.
Crews start tearing down old Plaza building
Crews have started tearing down the old Plaza building in downtown Chippewa Falls.
CVTC holds spring career fair
Chippewa Valley Technical College held a spring career fair today.
Packers release LB Hawk
Hawk ranks No. 1 in franchise history (since 1975) with 1,118 tackles.
New deer management program for future hunting seasons approved
The Natural Resources Board today approved a Deer Trustee Report final rule package that will implement a new deer management program and establish regulations for future deer hunting seasons.
Barron man charged in sexual assault of multiple children enters pleas
One of the two people charged in connection with multiple sexual assaults of children has pleaded guilty.
Biden checks off another 2016 early state in New Hampshire
Biden was officially in Concord to receive an award for public service from the University of New Hampshire School of Law.
Senate moves ahead on bill to fund Homeland Security agency
The Senate has voted to move forward on a bill to fund the Homeland Security Department, days ahead of a threatened partial agency shutdown.
US House approves bill to step up fight against toxic algae
The U.S. House has voted to require more aggressive federal action to prevent toxic algae blooms from contaminating the Great Lakes and other waterways around the nation.
Rice Lake man pleads to amended charge in child sex assault case
Barron County District Attorney Angela Beranek said Jesse Story, 23, entered the plea to misdemeanor Fourth-Degree Sexual Assault during a recent plea hearing.
One man sentenced in Water Street beating
One of the two suspects arrested for beating a pedestrian on Water Street in December has been sentenced.
People escorted from gallery during right-to-work debate
Two protesters who spoke out during the beginning of debate in the state Senate over a right-to-work bill have been removed by police.
Councils review deer population objectives
The Natural Resources Board today approved deer population objectives in each county for a three-year period.
Slender Man stabbing prosecutors: keep case in adult court
Prosecutors say the case should move forward in adult court against two Wisconsin girls accused of stabbing a classmate to please the horror character Slender Man.
DOT: Recurring dip on 53 getting permanent fix
A reoccurring dip in the road on Highway 53 is getting a permanent fix.
NEW INFORMATION: Suspect in Menomonie hate crime due in court Wednesday afternoon
The bond hearing for Lucas Franklin, 20, of the State of Washington is scheduled for 1:15 p.m. Wednesday.
13 train cars derail in St. Louis Co., no injuries
Officials say 13 cars of a Canadian National Railway train have derailed in northeastern Minnesota.
Wisconsin Assembly Democrats call right-to-work distracting
Minority Democrats in the state Assembly say Republican Gov. Scott Walker is using right-to-work legislation to distract from his budget proposal.
Court: Debt settlement company must give up $4.2m in fees
A state appeals court says a hearing examiner properly ordered a debt settlement company to give up $4.2 million in fees and pay nearly $2 million in forfeitures because it was operating without a license.