WEAU News Headlines
HAPPENING TODAY: Walker to sign bill expanding property owners' rights
Gov. Scott Walker plans to sign a bill Tuesday expanding property owner rights and barring counties from imposing development moratoriums.
Prince's sister says he had no known will
Prince's sister says the superstar musician had no known will and she's filed paperwork asking that a special administrator be appointed executor of his estate.
Family of teenager blamed in prom shooting calls for community support in statement
On Tuesday morning, the family of Jakob Wagner released a statement.
Gov. Walker to sign drunken driving sobriety proposal
Gov. Scott Walker is poised to sign a bill Tuesday that would allow judges to place offenders in a sobriety testing program rather than force them to drive with ignition interlock devices.
Walker, Tommy Thompson among Wisconsin statewide delegates
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and former Gov. Tommy Thompson are among the 18 at-large delegates who will represent the state at the Republican national convention this summer in Cleveland.
Johnny Manziel indicted in alleged attack on ex-girlfriend
A Texas grand jury has indicted ex-Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel on an assault charge after his ex-girlfriend accused him of domestic violence.
Housekeeper charged with sexually assaulting guest
The head of housekeeping at a St. Paul hotel is accused of sexually assaulting a guest.
Sheriff petitions for concealed carry revocation in Winona County case
Winona County's sheriff wants to take away a Dresbach man's concealed carry gun permit because of a verbal confrontation.
Democrat urges board to seek money for voter ID education
A Democratic lawmaker and the League of Women Voters is urging the state elections board to seek more money to education people about photo identification requirements at the polls.
Walker to sign bill increasing waterfront property rights
The bill makes a series of changes to regulations governing construction in water bodies, including limiting the types of waters that can be designated as areas of special natural resource interest. Developers must meet stricter permit standards in such areas.
Ryan: GOP can't be seen as 'opposition party'
Ryan says that if the party waits until its nominating convention to state its primary policy objectives, "it's too late."
Risk area expands for severe weather in central, eastern U.S.
The Storm Prediction Center says nearly 50 million people are at risk for severe weather.
High schools review security plans for prom
A shooting during the Antigo High School's prom last weekend has other school districts reviewing their own security plans for the spring dance.
ECPD need help in motorcycle crash investigation
Eau Claire Police are asking for your help as they investigate a motorcycle crash that happened on April 14th.
Crews respond to Eau Claire house fire
Crews are on the scene of a house fire in Eau Claire.
Man arrested in meth lab bust
Jackson County deputies have released the name of a man arrested in connection to a meth lab.
Teen drinking prevention campaign launches in Eau Claire County
April is known as Teen Alcohol Use and Abuse Awareness Month in Wisconsin, and it comes in conjunction with some of the biggest parties of the season for teens... prom and graduation.
Investigators release La Crosse woman's cause of death
Police say her body was found outside on Caledonia Street back in February.
Name of man killed in farming accident released
Investigators say Miller was found in a field at an Amish farm in Sheldon.
Two people injured in interstate crash
A crash between a tanker and an SUV closed a lane of interstate 94 Monday afternoon.