WEAU News Headlines
Davies Center recycling program under scrutiny
UW-Eau Claire officials are now taking a hard look at what really happens to some of its trash once it's tossed.
Harriet Tubman to replace former president Andrew Jackson on the $20 Bill
Treasury Secretary Jack Lew will announce Wednesday that abolitionist Harriet Tubman will replace former President Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill.
CFPD rolls out new website
A local police department is trying out a new website to increase community interaction.
NEW INFORMATION: Man charged in fatal crash enters plea
An Eau Claire man charged in a crash that killed a woman in January has entered a plea.
Chippewa Falls theater to sell beer, concerns some moviegoers
Access to an adult refreshment is in the works for a Chippewa Falls movie theater.
A timeline of the water crisis in Flint, Michigan
A look at some of the key events in the development of the Flint water crisis:
Report: Life expectancy dipped a bit for white women in US
Life expectancy for white women has fallen a bit.
Local trees get new purpose as furniture for The Oxbow Hotel in Eau Claire
Trees in the City of Eau Claire that have to be removed due to disease, storm damage, or other reasons are getting a new use.
Bill aims to protect student athletes from abusing pain medication
A bill being introduced by Representative Ron Kind and two others aims to make sure kids, parents and coaches know the dangers of addictive pain medication.
Eau Claire business community comes together to celebrate at 102nd Chamber Meeting
Nearly 700 people came out to the UW- Eau Claire Davies Center Tuesday to celebrate the area's business community.
Chippewa Falls Common Council approves beer license for Micon Cinemas
Soon movie-goers in Chippewa Falls will get to drink beer inside one of the city's theaters.
Trump again challenges GOP delegate rules; Clinton wins Democratic primary in NY
Donald Trump is again signaling that he plans to challenge the Republican National Committee to change delegate selection rules.
9 shootings in 4 days prompts escalated police response
St. Paul police say more resources will be dedicating to combating gun violence after nine people were shot in the city during a four-day span, including two fatally.
Experts say new invasive plants are in the Chippewa Valley
Gardening season is fast approaching and local experts are warning people about new invasive plants in the area.
Walker signs six anti-trafficking bills into law
Governor Scott Walker traveled around the state, Tuesday, to sign several bills into law to add protections for Wisconsin’s most vulnerable victims, children.
CVTC hosts mock powerline accident training
A first of its kind training at Chippewa Valley Technical College is tackling how powerline crews, EMS services, and firefighters should respond to an accident scene where live powerlines are down.
Group wants to increase wages for county workers
Dozens gathered outside the county courthouse Tuesday afternoon to push for that ordinance, including members of a Citizen Action group.
Elk Mound couple recognized for foster care dedication
An Elk Mound couple is being recognized by the state for their dedication to helping foster children.
Deputies look for Huber walk-away
Deputies are looking for a man who did not return to jail after work.
Bank holds groundbreaking for new location
A bank is continuing to grow in the Chippewa Valley.