WEAU News Headlines
School board discusses budget for Eau Claire district
The Eau Claire Area School District wants to increase expenditures this year by nearly $3,000,000, but it's also losing almost $2,5000,000 in state aid.
ONLY ON SUNRISE: Local pumpkin patch still growing after 14 years
It's officially fall and that means families will start to pick their favorite pumpkins. See the different kinds of varieties that exist.
Home sales decline in August
Sales of existing homes in Wisconsin have declined.
Minneapolis to host 2015 climate change summit
A group of former world leaders will meet in Minneapolis next fall for an international climate change summit.
Social worker sued for impregnating client
A state social worker who fathered the child of a client is being sued in federal court in Milwaukee.
1 killed, 1 injured in UTV crash
A Rhinelander man has died and a female has been injured in an off-road vehicle accident in Oneida County.
Pavement work planned at US 53/Melby in Lake Hallie
On Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 23–24, overnight pavement repairs on US 53 at the Melby Road interchange are planned.
Syria says Washington informed it before strikes
Syria's foreign ministry says the United States informed Damascus' envoy to the United Nations before launching airstrikes against the Islamic State group in Syria.
Chippewa Fire District moves into new building
Moisture within the concrete at the new Lake Hallie Municipal Building delayed the fire districts move into the new $4.5-million building until Monday.
Rezoning request postponed by UW-Eau Claire
UW-Eau Claire says it needs more time to work with neighbors before a vote to rezone the three state owned homes on Roosevelt Avenue.
Council hears results of parking study, plans for new parking ramp
Based off of data collected parking consultant Andy Miller says a proposed 570 stall ramp near the RCU and JAMF Software buildings is sufficient enough to meet the current needs of the area.
Fighting fall allergies
We're at the peak in the fall allergy season, and doctors are staying busy.
Police: Body of missing Wisconsin woman found
Wausau police say they have found the body of a woman missing for nearly four years.
Brackett Ave. construction impacts local businesses
Construction on Brackett Avenue has has a major impact on local businesses.
Proposed roundabout sparks controversy with local businesses
Lake Hallie village board members met last week to discuss a new proposal on three roundabouts the city hopes to add.
Police: Body of missing Wisconsin woman found
Police Chief Jeff Hardel said Monday that the body of Stephanie Low was found Friday in a shallow grave in the national forest near Wabeno.
Friends and co-workers remember longtime Eau Claire public works employee
Friends and family are remembering a former Eau Claire public works director who died Friday.
COMMUNITY FIRST: Local support raises more than $46,000 for children with cancer
The 3rd annual fundraiser was held on September 6th at the Country Fest & Rock Fest main stage. Joshua's Camp helps children battling pediatric cancer.
Convicted sex offender accused of sexually assaulting boy
The criminal complaint says in July, the boy's parents found a Facebook message containing sexual language that was sent to their son from 24-year-old Vincent Jensen.
$42,000 Badger 5 ticket sold in Sawyer County
The lucky $42,000 winning ticket was sold at G-1 Fuel & Food, 10592 W. Hwy. 27/70 in Radisson.