WEAU News Headlines

A building demolition is set for next week to make room for a new history center in the Chippewa Valley.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says countries representing about half of the world's global emissions that contribute to global warming intend to join the Paris climate agreement this year.

A 56-year-old man now convicted of killing two people has been sentenced to his second life sentence in prison.

U.S. Attorney Christopher Myers says a 29-year-old Milwaukee man has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of a minor.

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has cut the campaign debt from his failed presidential bid to just under $1 million.

Local businesses, individuals and organizations were recognized on Earth Day for making the city more sustainable.

The Department of Health Services projects it will save at least $300 million over the next six years with an overhaul of Wisconsin's long-term care programs, citing the switch from a fee-for-service model to managed care.

A high-level state Justice Department supervisor resigned last fall amid an internal investigation into allegations he sexually harassed female co-workers.

Illinois lawmakers have approved a $600 million short-term funding infusion for higher education institutions that have been struggling financially due to not receiving state money during the state budget impasse.

Officials in Iowa and Minnesota are exploring a system to allow Iowa residents to buy medical marijuana from their northern neighbor, lawmakers from both states have told The Associated Press.

President Barack Obama says the United Kingdom is at its best when it is leading a strong Europe as part of the European Union.

Her senior prom is Saturday and like most she has pre-prom plans, but they aren't dinner or a trip to the salon.

Tori and Michael have been friends since first grade. Their story will melt your heart.

Bald eagles and fireworks are two symbols of American freedom, but the eagles might be causing a change in fireworks this Fourth of July in one Kansas city.

A highway in Taylor County, which was closed because of a failing culvert pipe, is now back open to traffic.

An autopsy is underway that could provide answers as to why legendary musician Prince collapsed and died at his home in suburban Minneapolis.

Authorities say there are multiple crime scenes along the same road in rural Ohio where fatalities from a shooting have been reported.

A fire at a multi-unit storage building in Marathon County caused an estimated $150,000 in damage.

A driver is in custody for hitting two girls with his truck following a police chase in Dane County.

Wisconsin's economic development agency is checking on nearly $66 million in discrepancies in tax credits awarded and actual jobs created.