WEAU News Headlines
Aspirus Doctors Clinic plans major expansion
Aspirus Doctors Clinic in Wisconsin Rapids is planning a $30 million expansion that could add up to 275 jobs to the area.
ONLY ON SUNRISE: Local 15-year-old writes musical
A local teenager is making a name for herself in Barron County after writing a music at 15-years-old. Now, the show is set to take the stage. WEAU's Courtney Everett share her story.
Preteens charged in stabbing plot to be in court
Two 12-year-old Wisconsin girls accused of stabbing and nearly killing a classmate to curry favor with a fictional online character are due back in court Wednesday.
Wisconsin DNR: No fireworks in parks, forests
The state Department of Natural Resources is warning Fourth of July revelers that most fireworks are illegal in state parks and forests.
Reaction to U.S. Supreme Court birth control ruling
Groups on both sides of the issue are speaking out in regards to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on providing contraception.
Chippewa Falls facility makes DOA sale list
A state property in Chippewa Falls could end up for sale according to a list released by the State Department of Administration.
Local farmers see new technology in action
Area farmers got the chance to see new technology in action over farm fields in Chippewa and Barron County.
La Crosse Police make heroin, cocaine arrest
A Sparta man faces drug charges after police say they found heroin and cocaine during a traffic stop.
Roundy's closing Stevens Point distribution center
Roundy's supermarkets says it will close its Stevens Point distribution center.
Wicked winter and June deluge impacts fishing season
The harsh winter and never-ending summer rain is making tough for anglers to reel in a trophy fish or any fish for that matter.
NEW INFORMATION: Power restored to hundreds of Xcel Energy customers in Eau Claire
A spokesperson for Xcel says a branch fell on a power line at Starr Avenue and Omaha Street around four Tuesday afternoon.
WEAU moving channels for Charter customers in Hayward area
Starting Wednesday, July 2nd, WEAU is moving from channel 13 to channel 7.
Animation students create game, video for Eau Claire exhibit
Two teams of students at University of Wisconsin-Stout are using animation to help bring west-central Wisconsin history to life at the Chippewa Valley Museum in Eau Claire.
$100K Donation allows for construction of new EC park to begin
A new city park is scheduled to begin construction later this month after getting a $100,000 cash donation Tuesday.
Kompany fit to start for Belgium against US
The U.S. has made two changes since its 1-0 loss to Germany.
Civilian group: 56 dead in Nigeria market blast
A civilian patrol group says a car bomb in a marketplace in the northeast Nigerian city of Maiduguri has killed at least 56 people.
FBI Report: Wisconsin heroin abuse getting worse
The FBI says heroin abuse seems to getting worse in Wisconsin as abusers seek a cheaper alternative to prescription pills such as Vicodin and Percocet.
Wisconsin DOA lists Chippewa Falls facility among properties for potential sale
The state Department of Administration has put together a list of state properties that could end up for sale.
State warns against improper use of fireworks
With the holiday approaching, the State of Wisconsin calls this a great time to remember the dangers of fireworks.
CONSUMER ALERT: Graco gives in, agrees to recall infant seats
Graco Children's Products is recalling 1.9 million infant car seats, agreeing to government demands in what is now the largest seat recall in American history.