WEAU News Headlines
Fire department mourns loss of engineer/paramedic
The Eau Claire Fire Department says Denise Waterman will be greatly missed.
Republican leaders say no time for special session
Republican leaders of the Wisconsin state Senate say there is not enough time for the Legislature to convene in special session and pass a voter identification law that can be in effect for the November election.
Wis. air clean up north, dirty near Lake Michigan
The American Lung Association released its State of the Air study using data from 2010 to 2012.
Aeropostale to cut jobs, close mall-based stores
The Aeropostale store in Oakwood Mall tells WEAU 13 News it has been told that it is "definitely not closing."
CONSUMER ALERT: Flashlight issued in cigarette promotion recalled
Altria Group Distribution said Thursday that it has received 11 reports of matches igniting inside the flashlight and two reports of explosions.
FDA approves first-of-a-kind sleep apnea implant
Sleep deprived Americans have a new option to address hard-to-treat nighttime breathing problems.
Witness: US response to Benghazi attack too weak
INSIDE: White House is denies that staff member's email after the deadly attack on the U.S. mission at Benghazi, Libya was about the attack.
New pharmacy planned at site of former restaurant
The Eau Claire economic development director tells us the city has been in talks with CVS Pharmacy to build at the site of the former Woo's Pagoda that sits at the intersection of Hastings Way and Brackett Avenue.
Jury will decide killer's release
Jurors are being selected in Portage County to decide whether a man who killed his grandfather with a scissors should be released from a mental health institution.
Phil Swanhorst announces candidacy for 23rd State Senate District
Phil Swanhorst announced his candidacy for Wisconsin’s 23rd State Senate District.
ONLY ON SUNRISE: Local robotics team teaches hands on experience
Christopher Stratton is one of this year's honoree's for the Legacy Luncheon. Find out how he's making a difference by helping kids with technology.
Vets museum partners with Smithsonian
The Wisconsin Veterans Museum is now a Smithsonian Institution partner.
Florida jail explosion kills 2, injures dozens
A county spokeswoman says two people were killed in a gas explosion at the jail in Pensacola, Florida, and more than 100 others were injured.
Niederreiter's OT goal lifts Wild past Avs in Game 7
Nino Niederreiter scored his second goal of the game 5:02 into overtime as the Minnesota Wild beat Colorado 5-4 in Game 7 of their Western Conference first round playoff series. The Wild advance to face the defending Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks in the conference semifinals.
Local fire chief announces his retirement
At the end of this week, an area city will be saying goodbye to its long-time fire chief.
UW-Stout says goodbye to its longest serving leader
The UW- Stout community said goodbye to its longest serving leader Wednesday.
Internet Explorer users urged to use different browser until security problem is fixed
Tech experts and the US Government is asking Internet Explorer users to switch browsers until an IE security hole is patched.
Weather dampens plans for sports teams, changes route for marathon
The race director for the Eau Claire Marathon says they have alternate routes plans due to flooding on part of the route near the Chippewa River.
Future developments for downtown Eau Claire
Plans are in the works to give downtown Eau Claire a new look.
A Cool Start To The Weekend Fishing Opener
Will cooler temperatures and recent rain make this years' fishing opener a slow one?