WEAU News Headlines
FBI investigates suspected serial child molester
The FBI is asking for help to identify at least 90 victims of a suspected serial child predator who worked in American schools worldwide for four decades.
2 fined for mistreating Brown County dairy cows
Lucia Martinez pleaded no contest Tuesday to two counts of mistreating animals, and Abelardo Jaimes pleaded no contest to one count.
Governor candidate working on chicken suit plan
Rep. Brett Hulsey, a Madison Democrat, announced Monday he'll enter the race.
Wisconsin DNR to hand out turkey certificates
The Department of Natural Resources says hunters can fill out information about when and where they killed the bird as well as information on its weight and spur length on the agency's website.
Former travel agent charged with theft
Investigators say Betty Larson misled a couple into paying for a trip that never happened.
Area schools make list of “100 Best Wisconsin High Schools”
Some area high schools made the cut when it comes to a list of the “100 Best Wisconsin High Schools”.
Man accused of threatening to blow up courthouse is sentenced
26-year-old Justin Woody was ordered to serve ten months in jail and five years probation, but some jail time may be served by community service.
Police asking for help in burglary investigation at Ladysmith lumber business
The Rusk County Crime Stoppers and Ladysmith Police Department are seeking the public’s help in locating the suspect(s) involved in a burglary.
US military deaths in Afghanistan at 2,177
As of Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at least 2,177 members of the U.S. military had died in Afghanistan as a result of the U.S.-led invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, according to an Associated Press count.
MLB suspends 4 after Brewers-Pirates brawl
Major League Baseball has suspended four players involved in last Sunday's brawl between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Milwaukee Brewers.
NEW INFORMATION: Woman found dead near crash scene drowned in lake near Baldwin
The St. Croix County Sheriff's Office released the medical examiner's findings on Tuesday afternoon.
La Crosse police looking for suspect in armed robbery
Early Tuesday morning, La Crosse Police responded to the report of an armed robbery at the Kwik Trip located at 506 Cass St.
Customers in Eau Claire no longer need to run water constantly
Effective immediately – The City of Eau Claire Water Utility is giving notice to utility customers, who have been running their water as a result of their water services freezing this past winter, to turn off their water.
DNR fire danger considered "very high" in Eau Claire, Clark County
The Department of Natural Resources considers the fire danger in Eau Claire and Clark Counties to be "very high" on Tuesday.
Democrats eye 15 cities for 2016 convention
The DNC on Tuesday said the party will accept proposals through June 6 and will pick a host city either late this year or early in 2015.
US reviewing plans for fewer troops in Afghanistan
The administration asked senior military leaders to develop the options.
Wisconsin home sales slide; weather blamed
Wisconsin's existing home sales fell 11 percent in March compared to the same period a year ago.
Google challenges nonprofits on ideas to use Glass
On Tuesday, the tech giant is asking nonprofit groups to propose ideas for how to use the Web-connected eyewear Google Glass in their work.
NFL playoff game to air on cable for 1st time
The league said Tuesday that a wild-card matchup will be broadcast on ESPN in January.
Harris outlines Wisconsin congressional campaign
Winnebago County Executive Mark Harris says he plans to campaign on four key issues as he runs to replace U.S. Rep. Tom Petri.