WEAU News Headlines
BREAKING NEWS: Police respond to possible shooting at FedEx Facility
At least six people were injured in a shooting early Tuesday at a FedEx facility in Kennesaw, Ga., according to reports.
Chippewa Co. Deputies search for armed robbery suspect
Deputies in Chippewa and Barron County are asking for your help. They're looking for the man who robbed a convenient store at gun point.
Some storm sirens in Western WI reported broken after test
It is a reminder that summer is on its way. Along with the warm temperatures and sunny skies, the threat of severe weather is on our doorstep.
Area seniors learn from unlikely teachers
Seniors at an area apartment building received a history lesson from 4th and 5th graders Monday afternoon.
Wis. Dept. of Workforce Development Secretary visits Eau Claire
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Secretary was in town Monday, giving money to some area companies so they can improve their worker training programs.
District votes to offer laptops to all high school students
In a 6-1 vote Monday night the Chippewa Falls School Board opted to give Chromebook laptops to every student starting next year.
Crews respond to house fire near Lake Wissota
Crews are responding to a house fire near Lake Wissota and Chippewa Falls.
High Bridge could get facelift, connecting west side to downtown
A railroad bridge that's more than a hundred years old could soon get a facelift. The 'High Bridge' in Eau Claire is closed off to the public and hasn’t been in use for years, but if all goes as planned, by the end of the year, joggers and bike riders will have a new way to cross the Chippewa river.
Local Red Cross Disaster Relief
The Red Cross of Western Wisconsin is prepared for disaster relief if severe weather strikes in this area.
Teen summer jobs already going fast
It didn’t seem like it Monday, but summer isn't that far away and some looking for seasonal work may be too late.
Questions remain on 'Baby Theresa' anniversary
Tuesday marks five years since the body of a newborn girl was found in a garbage bag in the woods south of the village of Theresa.
Habitat for Humanity launches fundraising campaign for new ReStore
An area Habitat for Humanity wants your help so its ReStore can move into a new home.
Authorities: Large tornado in Miss., no injuries
Don Lewis, chief operations officer for the city, says there were no immediate reports of injuries.
Missing man's body found near Wisconsin Dells dam
Divers have recovered the body of a missing man from a river in the Wisconsin Dells.
NEW INFORMATION: Smith launches campaign for 93rd Assembly District
Smith served as the 93rd district assemblyman from 2007 to 2011.
Section of Buffalo River State Trail closed for construction
A weathered and deteriorating bridge on the Buffalo River State Trail is being replaced, which will cause a half-mile section of the trail to be closed to all use until late May.
Driver killed in Jackson Co. crash
Investigators are trying to figure out what caused the crash.
CONSUMER ALERT: Microsoft warns of Internet Explorer security gap
Microsoft says a security gap in Internet Explorer could allow an attacker to take complete control of a computer if the user clicks on a malicious link.
Man arrested in Adams Co. stabbing
The Adams County Sheriff's Office arrested Joshua McEvilla, 22, of Adams.
Hall of Fame coach Jack Ramsay dies at 89
Jack Ramsay, known as "Dr. Jack" throughout the league, coached in the NBA for parts of 21 seasons, including leading Portland to the 1977 NBA title.