WEAU News Headlines
UW-Eau Claire names finalists for director of athletics
The university will interview each of the finalists. They will speak during an open forum on campus May 5-May 14.
Benefit planned for children of homicide victim
A benefit will be held Saturday, May 3 for the children of Dan Raven, the Barron County man who was killed in March.
Downtown Walk Around kicks off in La Crosse
An event that started Friday is teaching people about businesses in an "on-the-go" setting.
Two people sent to hospital after crash in Trempealeau County
The crash in Trempealeau County happened just before nine Thursday night, west of Galesville.
Chicago and St. Paul mayors bet on hockey
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has a bet with St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman on the outcome of the NHL playoff series.
NEW INFORMATION: Misdemeanor charge filed against driver in semi crash
Prosecutors filed a criminal charge of Operating a Vehicle Without the Owner's Consent against John Fuller, 46, of Carteret, NJ
France suspends US pig imports over virus
The Agriculture Ministry said Friday no cases of the virus, known as porcine epidemic diarrhea, have been recorded in France since this epidemic broke out.
CDC confirms first case of MERS infection in US
Middle East respiratory syndrome -- or MERS -- first surfaced two years ago. Since then, at least 400 cases of the respiratory illness have been reported, and more than 100 people have died.
NEW INFORMATION: Officials seek adult counts in foiled school plot
Prosecutors are seeking adult charges for a southern Minnesota teen who authorities say had planned to kill his family and bomb the junior and senior high school in Waseca.
Muddy water in obstacle courses can make you sick
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a memo this week warning that animal feces in the muddy water along the courses can give participants a bad case of diarrhea.
Wisconsin tourism grows again, but at slower rate
Tourists directly put about $10.8 billion into the economy, up from about $10.3 billion in 2012.
Body found in RV storage compartment
Sheriff's officials say the individuals rented the RV from a private party in Anoka Thursday.
Census: More dairy cows, fewer farms in Wisconsin
The data released Friday comes from the 2012 Census of Agriculture.
Obama: US preparing for more Russia sanctions, Ukraine moving to restore order in the east
Obama spoke at a news conference Friday with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Republicans urge rejection of secession resolution
Assembly Republicans are urging delegates at the GOP state convention to reject a tea party-backed resolution calling on lawmakers to affirm Wisconsin's right to secede.
Businessman accused of assaulting 8 boys
Authorities say 46-year-old Daniel Barber preyed on children in his care, sometimes using Craigslist and Facebook to connect with parents in need of baby sitters.
Ho-Chunk plans $144m in expansions in 4 locations
The Ho-Chunk tribal legislature has voted to move forward with a $144 million expansion at four locations, with work expected to begin this fall.
US job gains send stocks higher in early trade
The biggest hiring surge in two years is sending the stock market higher in early trading.
Student shot in hand during attempted robbery
A Marquette University student was shot in the hand and two others were robbed near the downtown Milwaukee campus.
Tenants escape Fond du Lac apartment fire
Tenants at a Fond du Lac apartment complex escaped to safety after fire broke out on the second floor of a building.