WEAU News Headlines
Wisconsin man accused of human trafficking in ND
A Wisconsin man is accused of bringing females to North Dakota against their will to engage in prostitution.
Girl stabbed by preteen classmates is on the mend
The 12-year-old Waukesha girl who was stabbed last month by two classmates fixated on a fictional horror character has recovered enough to go to the movies with her father.
Shew-Braden charged in Chippewa County home invasion
The second person accused of breaking into a Chippewa County home in late May is now charged.
Nuclear plant drill set for Tuesday in Pierce County
People living in Pierce County and just over the border in Minnesota are preparing for the worst case scenario Tuesday.
Man gets pinned under car after it crashes into a lake
A man is taken to the hospital after getting pinned under a vehicle that crashed into a lake.
Minnesota man gets DUI while transporting 16 people
Deputies arrest a man in Buffalo County for driving under the influence while transporting 16 people.
Burglary suspect hospitalized for stab wounds
A burglary and battery suspect in La Crosse is still in the hospital with multiple stab wounds.
High school student running 101 miles to raise awareness about hunger
An area high school student is literally going the distance to help fight hunger.
Important channel changes for Charter customers
A couple of changes are on the way for Charter customers.
17 Months after explosion, Dunn Co. church puts finishing touches on new building
Seventeen months after an explosion destroyed a Dunn County church, a new building is scheduled to be rededicated with a service next week.
Governor Walker announces support for Confluence Project
During his remarks the governor says should the Regents not approve a $25-million pledge toward the community arts center there are other state options available to make sure the Confluence Project moves forward.
Crews to conduct safety drill at Prairie Island nuclear facility Tuesday
Officials with the states of Minnesota and Wisconsin, Xcel Energy, the Minnesota counties of Dakota and Goodhue and the Wisconsin county of Pierce will participate in the drill which will include the movement of a variety of law enforcement vehicles.
Program in Eau Claire teaches safety to children
This week Safe Kids Chippewa Valley is hosting "Safety Town", a program that helps kids ages 5 and 6 to understand safety hazards.
Charges filed against man involved in shooting with officers
32-year-old Jared Brendel is charged in Dunn County court with 11 counts, including three counts of attempted first-degree intentional homicide.
ATV Trails re-open in Clark Co.
Trails are still wet and vulnerable to damage.
New Japanese restaurant opens in Chippewa Falls
Sakura Japanese Cuisine opened Monday at 360 Chippewa Mall Drive, right next to Micon Cinemas, in the old Wendy's.
Man who killed woman outside Mauston bar gets life
A Mauston man who killed a woman and badly wounded another in a shooting outside a bar last year has been sentenced to life in prison.
Wisconsin high school evacuated on gun report
Green Bay police say two people are in custody after a report of a person with a gun forced the evacuation of a high school.
Heart pacer-zapper benefits women more: FDA study
A government analysis says women with heart failure are more likely than men to benefit from special pacemaker therapy but are less likely to receive one.
MN driver stopped, arrested in Buffalo Co.; admits to using meth
Investigators found that he did not have a driver's license, and had four prior convictions for driving while impaired-related violations.