WEAU News Headlines
Sturgeon spawning underway in Wisconsin
One of the more unique rites of spring has started in eastern Wisconsin.
Kentucky man charged after Wisconsin man's body found in box
A man has been arrested following the discovery of a Wisconsin man's body inside a box along a Kentucky road.
Madison police investigate apparent homicide at pub
Police say they're investigating an apparent homicide at a Madison bar and restaurant.
School district addresses overcrowding at local elementary school
Overcrowding at a local elementary school has district leaders looking into class size changes and even the re-locating of students.
Plans for Water Street development move forward
Plans call for a four story mixed-use building. That would include a grocery store, a bank, office space, housing with a gym for tenants, and parking.
Fire danger "very high," burning banned in majority of Wisconsin
The Department of Natural Resources has put much of the Badger State under a burning ban until further notice saying the risk for fires to spread is just too high.
Organ donor registers steadily increase
The Wisconsin DOT says there are currently more than 2,300 people in Wisconsin on a waiting list for life-saving organ transplants; and the more people that check yes to become an organ donor, the more lives they can help save.
Walker touts tax relief during Eau Claire stop
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker touted his administration's saving of $4.7 billion in tax relief since taking office during a stop at Eau Claire's Immaculate Conception elementary school Monday morning.
Eau Claire Jazz Festival celebrates 50 years of music
A longstanding jazz festival is swinging into its 50th year this weekend.
Xcel looking for line workers
Xcel Energy says it is expecting a large turnover in line workers over the next year.
One dies in Polk county fire, two others injured
One man is dead and two others injured after a house fire in Polk County.
Soles 4 Souls gives shoes, jobs
In honor of Earth Week, UW-Eau Claire's McIntyre Library has launched a shoe drive.
NEW INFORMATION: Foul play not suspected in UW-Stout student death
The Menomonie Police Department says foul play is not suspected in a UW-Stout student's death.
2 Wisconsin DNR wardens, 2 deputies hurt arresting boater
Authorities say a man suspected of boating while drunk on a western Wisconsin lake resisted arrest, leaving four officers hurt over the weekend.
Area football coach passes away
An area football coach has passed away after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
ECPD to hold Junior Police Academy
Eau Claire youth will have the chance to connect with area officers.
Wisconsin DA who launched John Doe probes seeks re-election
The prosecutor who launched two secret John Doe probes of Gov. Scott Walker's associates and his recall campaign is running for a fourth term.
Clinton: White House should take 'hard look" at 9/11 declassification
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton says the White House should take a "hard look" at whether to declassify 28 pages of the 9/11 commission report.
Cruz looks beyond NY primary
Ted Cruz is already looking beyond New York's presidential primary.
Jury awards software company nearly $1 billion in damages
A federal jury in Wisconsin has awarded health care software firm Epic nearly $1 billion in damages in its lawsuit against an Indian firm it had accused of stealing trade secrets.