WEAU News Headlines
Top WEDC official blasts policies in letter
A vice president at Gov. Scott Walker's job-creation agency resigned his position in August after complaining about being forced to comply with "misguided policies," but rescinded his decision two days later.
Man accused of dealing heroin in front of kids
A 36-year-old Wisconsin man is accused of selling heroin to an undercover sheriff's deputy at his home and vehicle, all while his six children were present.
Brewers open 2015 season at home against Colorado
The Milwaukee Brewers will open their 2015 season at home against the Colorado Rockies on April 6.
Jury picked for Wisconsin homicide trial
A jury has been picked for the homicide trial of a former Wisconsin man accused of beating his autistic half-brother to death and then hiding his body.
Wisconsin shortfall projected at $1.8 billion
The Legislature's nonpartisan Fiscal Bureau says the projected shortfall for the next two-year state budget ending in mid-2017 stands at nearly $1.8 billion.
Wisconsin's fall turkey season starts Sept. 13
Wisconsin wildlife officials are reminding hunters that the state's fall turkey season begins Saturday.
Ray Rice video sparks larger conversation on Domestic Violence
Pat Stein with Bolton Refuge House says while the newly released video is disturbing. It sheds light on an issue affecting millions of Americans.
Confluence Inc., Randall Park plans discussed at public hearing
Community members had the chance to voice their opinions on two initiatives in Eau Claire.
Two arrested in La Crosse Co. on suspicion of theft, burglary
Deputies arrest two people for burglary and theft after serving search warrants at their home.
Winona road closures begin
Road closures go into effect for Winona.
River Heights Elementary starts class late
While most kids in our area have been in class for a week now, Monday is day one for River Heights Elementary in Menomonie.
Ruling: Amish families with new homes will need permits
An Eau Claire Co. judge has ruled four Amish families who built new homes must apply for a building permit. If not, they could lose their homes.
Onalaska playground designed for adults
Forty-two percent of adults in Wisconsin are participating in less than 150 minutes of aerobic activity per week. That's according to a survey from the Center's for Disease Control and Prevention.
Top WEDC official blasts policies in letter
A vice president at Gov. Scott Walker's job-creation agency resigned his position in August after complaining about being forced to comply with "misguided policies," but rescinded his decision two days later after.
US fears Islamic State group attack on Jordan
Worried that Jordan could be vulnerable to the Islamic State militant group, the U.S. is stepping up its intelligence cooperation with one of its most stalwart Middle East allies.
US to spend $328 million on conservation easements
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced $328 million for protecting and restoring farmlands, grasslands and wetlands across the country.
4th Ebola patient to be flown to US for care
An Atlanta hospital says a patient infected with Ebola will be brought from West Africa to its isolation unit for treatment.
Two people hospitalized after crash
It happened around 11 a.m. on Lowes Creek Road and Cedar Road.
Police: Man put toddler in dryer, turned it on
A man is accused of putting a 2-year-old Maine toddler in a clothes dryer and turning it on, burning the boy.
NCAA lifts Penn State's postseason ban
The NCAA has lifted the on-the-field sanctions placed on the Penn State football team for the Jerry Sandusky scandal, including immediately eliminating the postseason ban and restoring scholarships.