WEAU News Headlines
State encourages health care workers to volunteer
Both retired and current health care workers are being encouraged to sign up to a database used to contact people who can help out during a natural disaster or public health emergency.
Defense: No evidence husband killed his wife
A prosecutor says a Lincoln County woman desperately tried to save her deteriorating marriage in the days and hours leading up to her death.
Mumps outbreaks increase in Wisconsin
After several outbreaks in the state, health experts want to warn you about mumps.
Gov. Walker deems this week "Work Zone Awareness Week" in Wisconsin
With spring and construction season now in full swing, the Department of Transportation is reminding you about the dangers and consequences of not obeying the law in work zones.
Spring thaw boosting economy and jobs
The spring thaw is prompting many of us to go out to eat and do some shopping. It's also encouraging businesses to hire.
Approval for UW-L's Recreational Eagle Center expansion starts with students
UW-L’s Recreational Eagle Center opened in 1997.
Wisconsin Democrats ask Kramer to resign
Majority Republicans stripped Kramer of his leadership position last month.
Iconic Hollywood actor Mickey Rooney dies at 93
A colleague says there was nothing that Mickey Rooney couldn't do -- whether it was singing, dancing or acting.
CONSUMER ALERT: Ford recalls nearly 435,000 vehicles
Ford is recalling nearly 435,000 cars to fix rusting frame parts or faulty seats.
Cause of cheese factory fire undetermined
Nobody was hurt in the fire in the Town of McMillan, which is north of Marshfield.
Analysts: End of XP could cause operational and security problems for industry, consumers
Microsoft support for Windows XP ends Tuesday.
New Auburn team wins National Rube Goldberg Machine Contest
A team from New Auburn High School won its latest championship during a competition at Waukesha County Technical College in Pewaukee on Saturday.
Twins open home season with temps in 50s
A couple of Twins greats, Tony Oliva and Kent Hrbek, will open the gates at 1 p.m. Monday.
Chili's backs off autism event after backlash
To honor National Autism Awareness month, the restaurant chain had planned on donating a portion of its sales to the National Autism Association.
Republican Severson won't seek re-election
Republican Rep. Erik Severson is not seeking re-election, becoming the 11th Republican and 17th member overall to announce they will not be returning.
HAPPENING TODAY: City council to hear parking ramp proposals
The ramp, which is called the North Barstow Parking Structure, would go on the site of the existing U.S. Post Office on North Barstow Street, and a nearby parking lot.
Walker to sign package of anti-heroin bills
Walker scheduled bill signings for Monday in Marinette, Stevens Point, Eau Claire, and Milwaukee.
Wisconsin 'Lemon Law King' sues Tesla
Attorney Vince Megna filed the lawsuit Monday in Milwaukee. It alleges Robert Montgomery of Franklin had the 2013 SP Sedan delivered in March 2013.
Jury selection begins in Lincoln Co. homicide case
Jury selection begins in Lincoln County for a man accused of killing his wife and hiding her body.
Wis. deputies make arrest in Ill. teen's '97 death
Wisconsin deputies may finally have solved a cold-case mystery involving the slaying of an Illinois teen 17 years ago.