WEAU News Headlines
Republican Jeb Bush forms 'Right to Rise' PAC
Republican Jeb Bush is forming a political action committee as he moves closer to a prospective White House bid.
Blue lights shine to support local law enforcement
With recurring protests against police and morale among law enforcement slipping fast on the national level, a new campaign is showing visible support for officers. Eau Claire Officer Kyle Roder explains the meaning of the blue lights.
TRAFFIC ALERT: State patrol urges drivers to delay travel after crashes
The Wisconsin State Patrol is asking drivers to delay their Tuesday morning travel, if possible.
They're back: Snowy owls again seen widely in Wisconsin
It's looking like another big winter for snowy owls in Wisconsin
Allegiances split in Romo's Wisconsin hometown
Allegiances to the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys are split in one Wisconsin community.
Steelworker faces up to 60 years in girlfriend's death
A judge is set to sentence a Massachusetts steelworker in connection with his former girlfriend's shooting death.
98 grams of blue meth seized from La Crosse man
A 57-year-old La Crosse man has been arrested on charges of possessing blue-tinted methamphetamine worth thousands of dollars.
Officers respond to dozens of slide-ins following snowfall
Early Monday night the Eau Claire Police Department and the Sheriff's Department had responded to a handful of slide-ins and minor crashes.
Proposal lengthening school days for Eau Claire Area School District
Students in the Eau Claire Area School District could have longer school days for the 2015-2016 school year if a new proposal passes.
City council loses three members, does not have quorum
The Independence City Council usually has six members but after two council members resigned and one recently passed away, it is down to only three.
McCarthy says Rodgers improving, Pack starts prep for Dallas
Rested from a bye week, the Green Bay Packers can finally devote their attention to preparing for the Dallas Cowboys in the next round of the playoffs.
The Salvation Army shelter staying busy
The Salvation Army in La Crosse said the number of people staying at its shelter is up from last week.
Cold weather suspected in deaths of 2 men in Milwaukee
The Milwaukee County medical examiner's office says the recent cold snap may have contributed to the deaths of two men in Milwaukee.
Three new officers sworn in at Eau Claire Police Department
Abram Palmer, Aaron Schiefelbein and Anthony Briski were sworn in at a ceremony Monday morning.
January is National Radon Awareness Month
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, radon gas is becoming a more widespread problem.
Eau Claire County Sheriff, Ron Cramer, takes oath of office
Cramer was re-elected to another four-year term in November.
Man charged in overdose death is found guilty
Reavon Taylor pleaded no contest to one count of manufacturing/delivering heroin.
AAA recommends tips for winter driving
AAA Wisconsin advises anyone who must drive to prepare themselves and their car before driving in adverse conditions.
Fitzgerald says Senate won't approve gas tax hike
Republican Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald says he doesn't believe Republicans who control the Senate will vote for a gas tax increase to help pay for roads projects.
Trial ordered in case that prompted Chi-Hi football game lockdown
An investigation began around 3 p.m. Aug. 30 after a man called 911 to report shots had been fired through his front door.