WEAU News Headlines
Area school district prepares for snow
While today's snow wasn't heavy enough to cancel class, the staff at the Eau Claire service center was up through the night just in case.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Multi-vehicle wreck prompts crews to block on-ramps to Interstate 94
Crews are blocking off traffic to westbound Interstate 94 at two Eau Claire on-ramps.
Nebraska-Wisconsin is latest Big Ten trophy game
Nebraska-Wisconsin is becoming the Big Ten's 17th trophy game in football.
Walker tells Assembly Republicans they can lead
Gov. Scott Walker tells Assembly Republicans that they have an "incredible opportunity to lead" as they increase their majority heading into his second term.
Burke says she doesn't want to run again statewide
Democrat Mary Burke says she definitely will not run for U.S. Senate in two years or any other statewide office after she was defeated in the governor's race against Republican Gov. Scott Walker.
Nodolf sworn in as Dunn County District Attorney
Andrea Nodolf was sworn in during a ceremony near Menomonie Monday morning.
SKYWARN13: Second wave of snow to impact travel tonight into Tuesday morning
The first winter storm of the season will target much of Western Wisconsin through Tuesday.
Snow could reduce corn harvest in Upper Midwest
The season's first snowstorm could be bad news for farmers in the Upper Midwest where corn remains in fields.
CONSUMER ALERT: McDonald's recalls Happy Meal toy for choking risk
McDonald's is recalling a Hello Kitty-themed whistle given to children in Happy Meals, citing a chance they could choke on some of its parts.
Vikings in wait-and-see mode on Peterson
The Minnesota Vikings are waiting for the NFL to act on Adrian Peterson's case.
Wisconsin fisherman missing in Mississippi River
Winona County Sheriff Dave Brand says they're looking for Joshua Xiong, 27, of Onalaska. He called the search a recovery mission on Monday.
Researchers say Apple devices at risk
Security researchers say they've discovered a vulnerability in Apple's software, called "Masque Attack," that hackers could use to steal sensitive information from iPhones or iPads by tricking device owners into downloading a malicious app.
NEW INFORMATION: Former hospital employee reaches plea deal in theft case
A Chippewa Falls woman accused of stealing thousands of dollars from HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital has pleaded guilty as part of a plea deal.
Green Bay Packers offer standing-room-only tickets
Football fans were able to stand and watch the game from a section at the south end of the field Sunday during the game against the Chicago Bears.
Former Vikings safety Orlando Thomas dies of ALS
Former Minnesota Vikings safety Orlando Thomas has died of complications from ALS. He was 42.
Longtime Wisconsin Rep. Williams dies at 77
Former Rep. Annette Polly Williams, who died Sunday, is credited with helping create Wisconsin's school choice program and establishing the African American Education Council.
ADRC, Feed My People to distribute emergency food to 400 area seniors
The distribution is Thursday, Nov 13 at 1:30 p.m. at Feed My People with delivery to seniors later in the week.
Snow prompts organizers to cancel Veterans Day barbecue
A yearly barbecue for veterans that was scheduled for Tuesday has been canceled.
NEW INFORMATION: Lane of U.S. 53 near scene of jackknifed semi re-opened
The Wisconsin State Patrol says the crash happened just before 9 a.m. Monday on highway 53 south at County Road B.
Postal Service says it is victim of hacking attack
The U.S. Postal Service says it's the victim of a cyberattack and that information about its employees, including Social Security numbers, may have been compromised.