WEAU News Headlines
Wisconsin budget faces $824 million hole
Wisconsin's state budget would be $824 million short just to continue the current level of services.
Browns' Thomas accused of environmental violations
Wisconsin officials have accused Cleveland Browns lineman Joe Thomas of multiple environmental violations on his hunting land west of Madison.
Speaker invites Obama for State of the Union
The House Republican leader sent a letter to Obama on Friday formally inviting him to deliver the prime-time speech.
Unemployment rates fell in 41 US states last month
Unemployment rates fell in 41 U.S. states in November and were unchanged in six more, reflecting healthy job gains across the country.
Lambeau memorial set for Altoona native Fuzzy Thurston
An Altoona native and Green Bay Packers legend will be remembered at Lambeau Field Friday.
Wisconsin fraud hotline got 201 tips over 2 years
A hotline for reporting waste, fraud and abuse in Wisconsin state government has received 201 tips over the past two years.
New Wisconsin AG names executive staff
Wisconsin Attorney General-elect Brad Schimel has named more members of his state Justice Department executive staff.
Dog shot as SWAT team raids Madison house
Madison police say officers shot an aggressive dog as a SWAT team raised a house as part of a drug investigation.
300-year-old oak tree at UW-Madison to be felled
The oldest tree on the University of Wisconsin's Madison campus is coming down.
Authorities: Milwaukee man crushed under car
Milwaukee County authorities say a man has died after his car slipped off a jack and fell on him.
Thousands of hats distributed for "Bundle Up" campaign
Thousands of donated hats are being distributed around western Wisconsin.
Man charged in Kwik Trip murder found not guilty
A jury has acquitted a man who claimed self-defense in a fatal stabbing at a Kwik Trip store in La Crosse last year.
Bell ringers raise 21K so far in marathon "ring"
Two Salvation Army volunteers are braving the cold in an attempt to raise thousands of dollars in a 30-hour marathon ring.
St. Croix Falls man faces sexual assault charges
A 54-year-old man from St. Croix Falls is now charged after being accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl on multiple occasions.
New residency program aimed to keep doctors in Chippewa Valley
A new residency program at Mayo Clinic Health System - Eau Claire is expected to reduce a state-wide shortage of primary care physicians.
NEW INFORMATION: Torch ignited gas, causing blast and fire at La Crosse plant
It happened just before 7 a.m. on November 19.
Jury deliberates in Anderson trial
Jurors in the Mitrel Anderson trial started deliberation just before 12:30 p.m. Thursday.
Mother receives new car during '90 Days of Giving'
The spirit of Christmas is felt, as a well deserving mother receives a holiday surprise she won't forget.
Groundbreaking for new Student Transit center
The new building is located at 3339 Fehr Road, near the corner of Highway 37 and Short Street.
Erbert and Gerbert's provide gifts to local families
One local business is participating in the season of giving by making the holidays a little brighter for local families.