WEAU News Headlines
Motorcycle crash in Wood Co. sends man to hospital
The motorcycle driver was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital with unknown injuries.
Weather alerts on cellphones are useful tool
Emergency management officials say cellphone alerts have become a valuable tool to get severe weather alerts out to the public.
Funfest returns to Fall Creek, raises money for the future
With summer officially here, one area community celebrated, while raising money for its future.
Wisconsin to offer southern bobcat season
Hunters and trappers will get a chance to go after bobcats in southern Wisconsin this fall.
Tea party, cops clash over overpass, online barbs
A western Wisconsin police chief could face charges in an increasingly bitter dispute with the local tea party.
2 motorcyclists killed in weekend crashes
Two motorcyclists have died in separate crashes on Wisconsin roadways.
Holmen woman is 1st repeat Miss Wisconsin
Holmen woman who took home the Miss Wisconsin crown has become the first person to hold the title twice.
Appleton-area school review lockdown policies
Schools officials in the Appleton area are considering modifying school lockdown policies to allow teachers to evacuate students rather than have them hunker down in barricaded classrooms.
Menomonie Airfest back again for 2nd year
The hum of plane engines filled the air as the second annual Menomonie Airfest got underway.
Walker declares emergency following storms
Governor Scott Walker has declared a state of emergency in three southern Wisconsin counties following a rash of storms and tornadoes that caused millions of dollars in damage this week.
Coast Guard rescues 4 in 2 separate incidents
The U.S. Coast Guard has rescued four people from Lake Michigan in two separate incidents.
College to investigate employee's campaign email
A Green Bay technical college is investigating an instructor who allegedly used the school's email system to invite colleagues to a fundraiser for Democratic candidate for governor Mary Burke.
High water and fast currents still an issue on some rivers
Be careful this weekend - putting yourself in danger on the water could also mean endangering the lives of rescuers, too.
Hope Gospel Mission opens new donation center
Hope Gospel Mission is bringing more hope and help to the community by opening a new donation processing center.
Pilots gear up for Airfest in Menomonie
Organizers and pilots are getting ready for airshow in Menomonie this weekend.
New report says minimum wage increase could cost thousands of jobs
A new report shows an increase in Wisconsin’s minimum wage could cost the state more than 10,000 jobs.
Truck and Tractor Pull expected to draw tens of thousands to Tomah
A large-scale event that’s on its second day is bringing tens of thousands of people to Tomah.
Minimum wage, big checks spur Obama Minnesota trip
President Barack Obama's latest trip to Minnesota is about drawing attention to the state's about-to-increase minimum wage and drawing campaign checks to assist House Democrats in the fall.
NEW INFORMATION: Stanley man sentenced to jail, probation in deadly Eau Claire Co. crash
The sentence was handed down to Andrew Schmitt, 33, of Stanley on Friday.
Eau Claire council to consider adding e-cigarette smoking to ban
A proposal to ban e-cigarette smoking on city-owned property is about to go to the Eau Claire City Council.