WEAU News Headlines
Mobile 911 calls harder to locate, area dispatchers report
When facing a dangerous situation you probably won't think twice about calling 911 from a cell phone, but should you?
Wisconsin senator reacts to veto of Keystone XL pipeline bill
A Republican United States senator from Wisconsin calls President Obama's veto of the Keystone XL pipeline proposal "very unfortunate."
Man hospitalized after logging accident
Deputies say Stanley Niemyjski was operating a power saw when he was hit with part of a tree.
Man arrested, accused of sexually assaulting two children
Eau Claire Police arrested 39 year-old Blair Diehl Monday.
Reach moves into new building
After being destroyed by a fire, an area resource center for people who have special needs moves into its new home.
Slender Man attorney: Girl can't face trial in adult court
An attorney for one of two young girls accused of stabbing their classmate to please the horror character Slender Man is arguing his client doesn't belong in adult court.
Federal grant will help train more vocational rehabilitation counselors
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded University of Wisconsin-Stout a grant of nearly $1 million to help address the need for more vocational rehabilitation counselors.
Eau Claire man charged with sexual assault of an 8 year old
An Eau Claire man is now charged after being accused of sexually assaulting an eight year-old girl.
Free showing of "Wisconsin from the Air"
It’s a breathtaking journey, a rare and captivating view of our state from above.
Students show projects for National History Day
Stepping into Northstar Middle School today was like taking a step back in time.
McCarty recognized at luncheon
A recognition lunch was held for former Eau Claire County Administrator Tom McCarty today.
US announces reward for accused prolific cyber hacker
The U.S. government has announced a $3 million reward for information leading to the arrest of a man American authorities call one of the world's most prolific cyber hackers.
Pills before and after sex can help prevent HIV, study finds
A new study offers hope of another way to help prevent HIV infection in men at high risk of catching the AIDS virus.
Walker administration reports 27,500 job growth over year
Gov. Scott Walker's administration says nearly 27,500 private-sector jobs have been added in Wisconsin over the 12-month period that ended in September.
McConnell: Strip immigration issue from Homeland budget bill
With a partial shutdown looming, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is offering to allow a vote on legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security -- stripped of immigration-related measures that many conservatives have been demanding.
About 2,000 people rally to oppose right-to-work
About 2,000 people have gathered outside the Wisconsin state Capitol to protest a right-to-work bill.
Justice Dept.: No federal charges in Trayvon Martin death
The Justice Department says George Zimmerman will not face federal civil rights charges in the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin.
Catholic nuns work to spare life of man who killed Sjodin
A small group of Catholic nuns dedicated to eliminating the death penalty is working to spare the life of a man convicted of kidnapping and killing a University of North Dakota student.
Obama to veto Keystone XL oil pipeline bill on Tuesday
President Barack Obama will veto a Republican bill on Tuesday that would have approved construction of the Keystone XL oil pipeline.
Crash causes power outage for more than 560 Chippewa Falls area customers
Crews are working to restore power to more than 200 customers who lost their electricity after a crash.