WEAU News Headlines
Carolers go door-to-door in Chippewa Falls
Sounds of the season rang from house to house Monday evening during the Annual Hometown Caroling.
Deputies make arrest in high-speed chase through Jackson Co.
A 19-year-old from Black River Falls is now in custody after a high speed chase Monday morning.
Diocese of La Crosse "saddened" by disorderly conduct incident
The Diocese of La Crosse saying Monday it's "saddened" by a situation involving one of its priests.
Area plaintiffs in gay marriage case seek around $1.2million in costs
Following Wisconsin’s unsuccessful court fight to block gay marriage, state taxpayers may be on the hook for more than one million dollars.
CodeRed alert system helps keep La Crosse universities safe
Police at an area university are hoping students and staff will sign up for its emergency alert system.
Preliminary hearing set in Elberg case
A Pepin county man accused of beating a Hmong hunter nearly to death is free on a signature bond. Kevin Elberg, 43, is charged with aggravated battery-intending bodily harm and false imprisonment.
Gordy's County Market employee retires after working in grocery business for decades
A man who's been in the grocery business for nearly 50 years is retiring.
Investigation finds allegations against Chippewa County administrator untrue
Investigations reveal what happened surrounding the Chippewa County Administrator and his decision to fire the Finance Director and place another employee on paid leave.
One person killed in St. Croix County crash
The crash happened Monday morning in the town of Kinnickinnic.
'Super bacteria' found in Rio's Olympic waters
Scientists with Brazil's most respected health research institute say they've discovered a drug-resistant "super bacteria" in waters where Olympic sailing events will be held.
NEW INFORMATION: Pitt coach Chryst waiting on Wisconsin decision
Pittsburgh coach Paul Chryst says he is waiting for a final decision on the open job at Wisconsin just like everybody else.
Judge gives man 15 years in half-brother's death
A judge has sentenced a man to 15 years in prison for beating his autistic half-brother to death.
Baby giraffe unveiled to public at Como Zoo
A baby giraffe is making her public debut at the Como Zoo in St. Paul.
Woman hospitalized after hitting power pole, rolling car in Dunn County
It happened Sunday night on Highway 25 near Wheeler. The Dunn County Sheriff's Department says the weather was very foggy at the time of the crash.
Business a total loss after fire
The Ettrick Fire Chief says it happened at Premier Powdercoating, Inc. on Ettrick's Main Street, around midnight Saturday.
Wisconsin elections board looks at ballot design
Wisconsin's elections board is considering changes to its model ballot design following a lawsuit earlier this year that argued the ballot was confusing and unfair.
Crews install street lights on Harding Avenue
Crews have installed street lights on a stretch of Harding Avenue in Eau Claire.
Bangor residents to decide fate of siren blasts
Residents of a small La Cross County community will decide whether to silence a siren that has been sounding several times a day for decades.
Father of modern baseball card, dies in NY
The father of the modern baseball trading card who designed the famed Topps versions in the 1950s has died.
Several US government buildings lose power
It's lights out for several government buildings in Washington. Authorities are blaming a blown transformer and a construction mishap.