WEAU News Headlines

The Federal Reserve is signaling that it's edging closer to raising interest rates from record lows because of a strengthening U.S. economy and job market.

For the first time in several decades, a new treatment has been shown to limit the damage from a common type of stroke.

A coalition of more than 300 construction-related private businesses in Wisconsin has formed to oppose a right-to-work proposal being discussed by Republican leaders in the Legislature.

Security checkpoints at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport are about to get a makeover.

President Barack Obama says the U.S. will end its outdated approach to Cuba that has failed to advance U.S. interests.

Visitors to the Apostle Islands ice caves will have to pay a $5 fee this winter.

The University of Wisconsin plans a news conference to update their search for a new football coach to replace Gary Andersen.

A new outdoor festival is planned for this summer in Eau Claire curated by the front-man of Bon Iver.

Interstate 694 remains closed in the suburbs north of St. Paul as authorities investigate a pair of shootings that left two men dead.

A senior Obama administration official says Cuba has released American Alan Gross, who has been imprisoned for five years.

The military-run school in northwestern Pakistan where Taliban gunmen massacred at least 148 people remains a scene of devastation this morning.

The Medical College of Wisconsin has received a four-year federal grant totaling $5.5 million to study concussions.

Everywhere you look this time of year there are; cupcakes, chocolates or Gingerbread cookies, but when indulging in holiday treats you could be adding about 5 pounds.

Patients undergoing cancer treatment at an Eau Claire hospital get a special surprise.

Students with special needs at North High School get a big surprise Tuesday.

Working alone with clients during a showing or an open house, being a realtor can be a dangerous job.

There's a lot of activity going on at the 'Haymarket Site' in downtown Eau Claire, home of the proposed Confluence Project's mixed-use building.

One of two UW- Stout students arrested in one of the university's biggest drug busts has his first appearance in court.

The 911 call reporting an officer involved shooting in Chippewa County has now been released.

An area high school band is headed to the Outback Bowl.