WEAU News Headlines
High speed chase on I-94 leads to crash, car-fire
An Eau Claire man was arrested early Thursday morning, after leading police on a high speed chase and hitting two other cars, starting one on fire.
Baby born shotgun in Chippewa Co.
A Cadott couple had an unexpected wake-up call Wednesday morning. It was time to have a baby, early. As if going into labor wasn't stressful enough, their little boy didn't want to wait.
CarShare program gains traction at UW-Eau Claire
First students register for the CarShare program, then they can reserve one of two cars, and then using a keyless entry card to get into the vehicle.
UW-Stout students spread message of equality
Through songs, dances, and a drag show students came together to raise awareness for issues of discrimination in the community.
Lawmakers, businesses gather to talk about state regulations
State lawmakers were in Altoona Wednesday to talk about what they are calling "unnecessary and outdated" regulations that are hurting local businesses.
Three sent to hospital following Trempeauleau Co. crash
Deputies are investigating a crash that sent four people to the hospital in Trempealeau County.
Clark Co. to receive homeless pets looking for a home
Soon dogs and puppies from across the country will be coming to western Wisconsin to find a forever home.
McCarty looks back on 17 years as County Administrator
Eau Claire County Administrator Tom McCarty is getting ready to move over the board to Stillwater Minnesota, where next month he takes over as the city administrator there
Middle school janitor accused of retaliating against boys
A middle school janitor is facing a child abuse charge after investigators say he retaliated against one of several boys who were picking on him.
100-Year Milestone for Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce
The Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce celebrated 32 businesses that have been working in Eau Claire for more than one hundred years at a luncheon Wednesday afternoon.
UWEC hosts career conference
The university hosted a career conference. Organizers say it gives students and recent graduates an opportunity to connect with employers from a broad range of industries.
Milwaukee County says nearly all Walker emails released
Milwaukee County officials say they don't plan another mass release of emails collected in the John Doe investigation into Gov. Scott Walker's aides and associates when he was county executive.
Wisconsin men charged with importing drugs from China
Federal prosecutors in Madison announced Wednesday that Michael Moreno and Paul Heidbreder, both of Hayward, had been indicted.
NEW INFORMATION: Father pleads to reduced charges in Eau Claire County punishment case
A prosecutor said there was no finding of guilt in the case against Lucas Carey, 35, of Fall Creek because of a deferred prosecution agreement.
Feds: More than 200,000 in Wisconsin enroll in health plans
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says more than 200,000 people in Wisconsin selected health plans on the federal marketplace in the second year of open enrollment under the Affordable Care Act.
Police investigating "possible home invasion" in Menomonie
Police are investigating a possible home invasion.
Vanilla Ice charged with burglary in Florida
The 47-year-old Van Winkle was charged Wednesday with burglary of residence and grand theft and taken into custody.
NEW INFORMATION: Smoke detectors likely not working in double fatal fire
Investigators believe smoke detectors were not working when a house fire in Mosinee killed a brother and sister last week.
Chippewa Falls City Council approves development of duplexes near dog park
On Tuesday, the Chippewa Falls City Council approved a re-zoning request for Maple Leaf Rentals to build seven duplexes at the site near the Happy Tails Dog Park.
Lobbying reports show who spent most in Legislature
Newly released reports show who spent the most money lobbying in the Wisconsin Legislature last session.