WEAU News Headlines
Tsarnaev appears in court for 1st time since 2013
Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is back inside a courtroom for the first time since July 2013.
Wisconsin ranks 32nd in private-sector job growth
Wisconsin ranks 32nd in private-sector job growth for the 12-month period ending in June.
Gov: Guard prepared for any unrest over shooting
Gov. Scott Walker says the Wisconsin National Guard is prepared to respond to any unrest that might occur following an announcement on whether to charge a police officer who fatally shot Dontre Hamilton in a Milwaukee park.
Competency hearings set in Slender Man stabbing
Two Wisconsin girls accused of trying to kill a classmate to please the fictional character Slender Man will go before a judge considering their competency to stand trial.
Senior center faces potential budget cuts
The center in Durand is one of a handful of senior centers in the state that is not owned by the city or a private company.
Regis Catholic Schools celebrate generosity at "Gold Mass"
A tradition dating back to the early 1950's is teaching students the importance of giving back to the community, while celebrating the Christmas season.
Two Eau Claire hospitals open new rehabilitation center together
Two Eau Claire hospitals are celebrating the grand opening of a new rehabilitation center.
Police & senior care professionals team up to prevent fraud
Most people think of the holiday season as a time of giving, but it's also the time of year when senior citizens can be targets of scams.
UW-Eau Claire faces one of largest deficits in school history
UW- Eau Claire is facing what it calls one of its largest deficits in the school's history.
Paul Chryst named Wisconsin football coach
Former Badgers assistant, Paul Chryst, comes to Madison after three years as head coach at Pitt.
Construction in Chippewa Valley on track heading into 2015
Right now there are several projects underway in the Chippewa Valley all of which are on schedule. The soon to be CVS Pharmacy on Brackett Ave is just one project that is ahead of schedule.
Two people sent to hospital after crash south of Cornell
Two people were sent to the hospital after a crash between a pickup truck and a van, south of Cornell.
Foundation sues state over contraception records
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is suing the state to obtain records related to a decision not to enforce Wisconsin's contraceptive coverage law.
Gov. Walker wants to make sure plan for Confluence Project ensures success
Walker made the comments Wednesday in Eau Claire during an appearance at Hartland Aviation to discuss property tax relief.
Walker touts property tax cut around state
Gov. Scott Walker says he remains committed to cutting property taxes despite a looming $2.2 billion state budget shortfall.
Gov. Nixon ends state of emergency for Ferguson protests
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon has ended the state of emergency that he declared for the St. Louis area ahead of unrest over the Ferguson grand jury decision.
Local hospitals offer tips on staying healthy during flu season
HSHS Sacred Heart & St. Joseph’s hospitals are encouraging area residents to take steps during this flu season to keep themselves and their families healthy.
Walker calls normalization with Cuba 'bad idea'
Gov. Scott Walker says he thinks normalization of relations with Cuba is a "bad idea."
10 charged in credit card fraud and ticket scheme
Federal authorities have charged 10 people in a scheme that allegedly used stolen credit card numbers to purchase $1.7 million worth of sports and concert tickets and then resold them at venues across Wisconsin and the U.S.
Kurt Busch says in court he told ex-girlfriend to leave
NASCAR driver Kurt Busch testified Wednesday in a hearing in which his ex-girlfriend is seeking a court order directing him to stay away from her.