WEAU News Headlines
Hartford man, 28, dies after rear-ending school bus
Authorities say a 28-year-old Hartford man was killed when the vehicle he was driving rear-ended a school bus in the Town of Addison.
Plaza building set for demolition
The Plaza Building has been in downtown Chippewa Falls for more than 100 years. But a failing roof and asbestos eventually led the city to vote to buy the building and schedule it to be demolished.
Autism activist Temple Grandin speaks to crowd of 1500 at UW-Eau Claire
Famous autism activist Temple Grandin was in Eau Claire Tuesday talking with students and community members.
CRIME ALERT: Jackson Co. investigates rash of medication thefts
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public of suspicious activity in the areas of Melrose, North Bend, and Burr Oak (La Crosse County).
Monroe County Sheriff's Dept. trying to raise $40,000 for K9 unit
An area sheriff's department wants to bring back a K9 unit.
Nonprofit keeps homeless warm during winter weather days
With the cold making its way to the Chippewa Valley, a Wisconsin Emergency Management Team is reminding the public to take precautions against the winter weather, but for the homeless escaping the chill can be a challenge.
Congressman Ron Kind lays out college affordability plan
Congressman Ron Kind made a stop in Eau Claire Tuesday afternoon to talk about making college more affordable.
White House: Health law sign-ups top 11M
The preliminary number released Tuesday comes with a couple of asterisks.
Packers release Bostick, who mishandled Seattle onside kick
Green Bay announced Tuesday the team had released Bostick and wide receiver Kevin Dorsey.
West Virginia train derails: Fires, oil tanker in river
Fires burned for hours after a train carrying more than 100 tankers of crude oil derailed in a snowstorm in West Virginia, plunging at least one tanker into a river while sending a fireball skyward, authorities and residents say.
Festival Foods Turkey Trot raises more than $1 million for charities
Over the seven-year history of the statewide Festival Foods Turkey Trot, the event has raised more than $1 million for area charities.
Bill aimed at increasing speed limit gains traction
A bill aimed at increasing the speed limit on Wisconsin highways is cruising through the Capitol.
Poetry project works to preserve memories for Alzheimer's patients
Wednesday the "Alzheimer's Poetry Project" made its way to Altoona.
Couple charged with child abuse, neglect in death of three-year-old girl
Prosecutors filed the charges against Dylan Bartsh, 30, of Altura, MN and Jaymie Rundle, 24, of Holmen on Monday.
Two charged in death of three year old
Two people are now charged in the death of a three year old girl in Holmen.
Former officer pleaded guilty in muli-county crime spree
The former Waupun police officer charged in the multi-county crime spree has pleaded guilty.
CVTC hosts transfer fair
CVTC offered a transfer fair for students to learn more about furthering their education.
Kind takes part in lawmaker luncheon
Congressman Ron Kind took part in lawmaker luncheon this afternoon.
US to allow export of armed military drones
The Obama administration is amending its weapons sales regulations to allow the export of armed military drones to friendly nations and allies.
Vos opposes negotiated trooper pay raise
Republican state Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says Gov. Scott Walker has negotiated a 17 percent pay raise for state troopers, but Vos will not support it.
