WEAU News Headlines
Tomah Area School District regrouping after referendum fails
On election night the Tomah Area School District had thought its referendum had passed by 31 votes.
More than 90k pounds of venison donated in Wisconsin last year
The Department of Natural Resources released the figure on Tuesday.
Walker signs bill exempting medical apologies
Republican state Sen. Leah Vukmir announced the bill signing on Tuesday. Walker signed the bill, and a host of other measures, in private.
Construction of Lake Hallie Municipal Building ahead of schedule
On Tuesday, crews could be seen working at the site of the Lake Hallie Municipal Building.
Walker to sign school report card bill
Gov. Scott Walker was signing the bill privately Tuesday, along with another proposal designed to set tougher standards for new private schools that want to accept taxpayer-funded voucher students.
DNR warns of Wisconsin fire danger
The agency says strong winds blowing over dry terrain could rekindle smoldering embers from spring debris burns.
CONSUMER ALERT: State warns of BadgerCare phone scam
The department says anyone who legitimately calls you from BadgerCare Plus will already have your account information.
US bacon prices rise after virus kills baby pigs
A virus never before seen in the U.S. has killed millions of baby pigs in less than a year, threatening pork production and pushing up prices by 10 percent or more.
NEW INFORMATION: People in Thorp asked to stop running water continuously
Effective immediately, residents of the City of Thorp can discontinue running a pencil lead sized stream of water to prevent frozen water services.
Bloomer store sells $74,000 Badger 5 ticket
The winning numbers were 02, 10, 11, 17 and 22.
Kohler confirms plans for 5th golf course
Kohler Co. executives have publicly confirmed its plans to a fifth golf course in Sheboygan County.
Quad/Graphics acquires top rival
Quad/Graphics is recognized as the largest printer of magazines and catalogs in North America and produces Time, Rolling Stone and the L.L. Bean catalog, along with many others.
Voucher student scores lag public school students
Test results released Tuesday by the state Department of Public Instruction show voucher students in the Milwaukee, Racine and statewide program all scored lower than public school students.
NEW INFORMATION: Organizers hope to open Jeffers Park by spring 2015
Organizers say they're in talks with other key contractors.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Highway lane shut down near Black River Falls due to crash
The Wisconsin State Patrol says State Highway 54 at Lone Pine Road was closed in both directions as of about 9:25 a.m. Tuesday.
Defense: No evidence husband killed his wife
Anita Bucki's husband, Mark Bucki, is on trial for strangling and stabbing her and dumping her body in a Taylor County swamp.
Teen meets Globetrotter after 2 amazing shots
A Minnesota eighth-grader who sank two length-of-the-court basketball shots attracted the attention of a Harlem Globetrotter known for his own theatrics.
ONLY ON SUNRISE: Young & Free Royal bringing financial education
The new Young & Free Royal program is helping 18-25 year old adults learn more about maintaining finances.
Usher will close Summerfest this year
Summerfest organizers say they've landed a performer for this year's festival in Milwaukee who doesn't plan to play anywhere else in the U.S. this summer.
Reading, math scores improve for Wisconsin students, gap persists
Reading and math scores for most Wisconsin public school students are up.