WEAU News Headlines
CONSUMER ALERT: GM recalls 3.2M more US cars for ignition problems
General Motors is recalling 3.2 million more cars in the U.S. because of ignition switch problems.
Construction causing large traffic backup on I-94
The WI State Patrol says the right eastbound lane is closed, and that's causing excessive delays that could last hours. The construction is located at I-94 and US Highway 10.
Burke says Walker not leading on gay marriage
Democrat Mary Burke says Republican Gov. Scott Walker needs to be clear with Wisconsin residents about where he stands on legalizing gay marriage in the state.
Democrat Peck announces candidacy for 68th Assembly District
Democrat Jeff Peck of Cadott announced his candidacy on Monday.
NEW INFORMATION: Hall wanted as investigators look into stolen vehicles, weapons
Deputies from Chippewa and Eau Claire County, along with River Falls police are searching for Eric Hall, 39.
New study aims to rapidly test lung cancer drugs
Five drug companies, the government, private foundations and advocacy groups are taking part.
Wisconsin Right to Life director retiring
Wisconsin Right to Life executive director Barbara Lyons is retiring after spending 40 years with the anti-abortion organization.
Democrats seek federal benefits for gay couples
The four Democratic members of Wisconsin's congressional delegation are asking U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to recognize the marriages of gay couples who recently wed in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin patients waiting for seizure drug
Wisconsin epileptic patients are still waiting for doctors to give them a marijuana-based anti-seizure drug two months after Gov. Scott Walker signed a bill allow the medication's use.
Couples: Refund marriage license application fee
Some same-sex couples who applied for a marriage license in Outagamie County want a refund of the application fee now that a federal judge has made an initial ruling on a legal challenge of Wisconsin's ban on gay unions.
Kedzie resigns from Senate to pursue unknown job
Republican state Sen. Neal Kedzie is resigning his seat, a little over a month after announcing he was retiring at the end of the year.
Wisconsin sees late start to tornado season
The National Weather Service says there's a good chance Wisconsin will see at least one tornado this week
Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn dies of cancer at 54
Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn has died of cancer at 54.
NEW INFORMATION: Lk. Hallie police hand out 18 tickets during FATFAR
The Village of Lake Hallie Police was involved in patrolling two exit points for Sunday's FATFAR event, and the surrounding neighborhood.
Progress made on a 'bionic pancreas' for diabetics
Scientists have made big progress on a "bionic pancreas" to free some people with diabetes from the daily ordeal of managing their disease.
Burke reiterates opposition to parts of union law
Democratic candidate for governor Mary Burke says if elected she would work to repeal portions of the law championed by Republican Gov. Scott Walker that effectively ended collective bargaining for most public workers.
Drug abuse prevention program could lose funding from Lambeau appearances
The long-running program that strives to keep young people off drugs in Brown County could be looking for another source of revenue in the near future.
US homebuilder confidence up in June, remains low
The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo builder sentiment index rose to 49 in June, highest since January and up from 45 in May.
Wisconsin DNR, trappers offer wolf classes
The classes will cover the wolf season framework, wolf ecology, trapping ethics and responsibility and hands-on trap demonstrations.
NEW INFORMATION: 4 officers, inmate hurt in van crash
Four police officers and an inmate have been injured in a traffic crash in Milwaukee. And, three people in the minivan that struck them are in custody.