WEAU News Headlines

Two area school districts are in a race against time to complete construction before the start of classes this fall.

A post office in Eau Claire may soon have to find a new home.

Arthur "Stir" Wagner was a man known to befriend strangers who came to bowl at Wagner's and one of the last remaining World War II veterans. He died last Thursday at the age of 95.

A nonprofit that helps victims of domestic violence is launching a new program to prevent teenage dating violence. End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin is receiving a $30,000 grant from Verizon wireless.

A western Wisconsin city is hoping for the community's feedback about how to prioritize funds for neighborhoods, housing and economic development.

The chief executive officer of a Boston-based media company says James Foley's kidnappers last week threatened to kill him in response to U.S. bombings in Iraq.

About a dozen visitors to the Milwaukee County Zoo were stuck in the air for about a half hour when a ride malfunctioned.

Some customers of The UPS Store may have had their credit and debit card information exposed by a computer virus found on systems at 51 stores.

Wisconsin's two senators are talking about economic issues as they make stops in the state.

The airstrike on a home where Mohammed Deif's family members were staying - and the tough talk from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu - came after the collapse of cease-fire talks in Cairo on Tuesday.

Unemployment fell in most Wisconsin cities and counties in July.

Billy Crystal will pay tribute to Robin Williams, his longtime friend and fellow comedian, at next week's Emmy Awards.

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is meeting with college students as part of his trip to Missouri stemming from a white police officer's fatal shooting of an unarmed black 18-year-old.

A coalition of church congregations is launching a second phase in its campaign calling for reforms within the Wisconsin Department of Corrections.

The United States stood firm Wednesday in its fight against Islamic State militants who beheaded a U.S. journalist in Iraq, pledging to continue attacking the group despite its threats to kill another American hostage.

Mayor Bill de Blasio surprised the beloved "Today Show" weatherman on his 60th birthday Wednesday and declared it Al Roker Appreciation Day across the city.

A judge has ruled that local Old Order Amish families must obtain building and sanitary permits in accordance with an Eau Claire County requirement.

On Wednesday morning, the Redevelopment Authority unanimously rejected the request.

Harding Avenue from Lee Street to Rudolph Road will be closed to traffic with Brackett Avenue remaining closed to traffic.

The council says that if the board were to approve the resolution, it would again make it clear that members endorse the Confluence Project and the necessary state funding for it.