WEAU News Headlines
Patriots coach says he doesn't know how balls were deflated
Patriots coach Bill Belichick says he doesn't know how footballs became deflated during the game that got his team to the Super Bowl.
Milwaukee police investigating bank robbery
Milwaukee police are searching for a suspect who robbed a bank on the city's north side.
Man dies following fall at suburban Milwaukee shopping mall
Milwaukee County authorities say a 21-year-old Silver Lake man has died after falling from a balcony at a suburban Milwaukee shopping center.
Semi crash blocks traffic east of Menomonie on I-94
A semi truck crashed Wednesday evening on I-94 blocking traffic for more than an hour. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation says it happened just before 7 pm near the intersection of Highway "E".
Business revitalization near Chippewa River
The City of Eau Claire Economic Development Department is working to bring both a bike trail and business to the western banks of the Chippewa River near Madison Street.
Brother of Packers coach Mike McCarthy dies in Pennsylvania
The younger brother of Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy has died.
Meet Melanie Ives, this year's UCP Youth Ambassador
The word “can’t” is not in Melanie Ives’ vocabulary; she was born with cerebral palsy but she doesn’t let her disability define her.
Local non-profits react after United Way releases new funding plans
United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley unveiled a new business plan today with new goals, but some charity organizations say they were left out.
Wisconsin tech colleges meet at CVTC, discuss $20 millon grant
Technical colleges from across Wisconsin met in Eau Claire, Wednesday to discuss plans for $20 million in federal grants.
Texting line and parenting classes available in western Wisconsin
Parenting isn't an easy job, but there are resources if you have questions.
School delays dismissal after unauthorized man enters elementary school
The police department says all students are safe, and the school had a slightly delayed (3 minute) dismissal as a precaution.
Melvin Gordon thanks Wisconsin fans before turning to draft
Running back Melvin Gordon is giving thanks to Wisconsin fans before turning his attention to getting ready for the NFL draft.
Senate schedules hearing on school accountability bill
A Wisconsin state Senate committee has scheduled a public hearing on a school accountability bill that would not impose sanctions on failing public schools.
Racine police investigating shots fired at transit center
Authorities are investigating an apparent shooting at the Street Transit Center in Racine.
Montana oil spill renews worries over pipeline safety
A second large oil spill into Montana's Yellowstone River in less than four years is reviving questions about oversight of the nation's aging pipeline infrastructure.
Jackson County man arrested for possession of drugs, bail jumping
Deputies were granted entry to the residence where they located the man and subsequently arrested him.
Reid to undergo eye surgery on Monday
Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid's office says he will undergo surgery on his right eye next week following an injury sustained in an exercise accident on New Year's Day.
Evers warns 'divisive mandates' are coming
Wisconsin state Superintendent Tony Evers says he fears "more divisive mandates" for public schools are on the way, and he is calling on the Legislature to "hit the pause button."
11th annual Wintering Golden Eagle Survey records high numbers
On January 17, volunteers from the National Eagle Center spread out across the blufflands of southeast Minnesota, western Wisconsin and eastern Iowa during the 11th annual Wintering Golden Eagle Survey. They were seeking golden eagles that winter in the hills and valleys of the region.
Neillsville woman to compete in X-Games
A local athlete will be participating in the X Games this year.