WEAU News Headlines
Wis. schools giving tech devices to every student
School leaders say new technology helps prepare students for a high-tech global economy.
2nd man pleads not guilty in Stradivarius theft
Online court records say 36-year-old Universal K. Allah entered the plea Wednesday morning.
Marquette names UWM chancellor as president
Marquette announced Michael Lovell's hiring Wednesday following a meeting of its board of trustees.
Walker headed to Vegas along with 2016 hopefuls
Gov. Scott Walker is to speak on Saturday along with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Ohio Gov. John Kasich. Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is also expected to attend a meeting there.
Thorp police chief, UWL officer among finalists for UW-River Falls police chief
University Communications says the school hopes to have a new police chief in place as soon as possible.
$20 million expansion for Biery Cheese
Biery Cheese has been operating in Wisconsin since it purchased the Kickapoo Valley Cheese Corp. in November 2013.
Flanagan named new Edgewood College president
Edgewood College in Madison has chosen its next president from among its own ranks.
Historic headstones vandalized at Racine cemetery
Racine police are investigating vandalism to two dozen gravestones at a cemetery.
Wardens' raises outpace officers
Corrections records show six wardens at Wisconsin prisons got raises of between 8 percent and 13 percent beginning this week, while the officers who work for them received a 1 percent pay hike.
Senate committee to hold hearing on heroin bill
A state Senate committee is set to hold a public hearing on a bill to combat heroin use.
Felon shot at Milwaukee hospital to enter plea
A Milwaukee man who was holding a baby at Children's Hospital when he allegedly drew a gun on police officers is expected to enter a plea.
New bill will help at least 6,000 people with disabilities get job training
A bill signed by Governor Walker will help more people with disabilities get access to job training and help finding a job.
NEW INFORMATION: Smoking material to blame for La Crosse apartment fire
We have new information as fire crews say smoking material likely started the apartment fire yesterday in La Crosse.
West Salem School District voters face upcoming referendum
Voters in one area school district will decide on two referendum questions when they head to the polls next Tuesday.
New program hopes to revitalize neighborhoods
Instead of building homes for low-income families from scratch the Brush of Kindness program is aimed at small projects like painting or landscaping outside of existing homes.
Two good Samaritans help youngest victim in OWI crash
Branden Terrana of Colfax and James Emerson of Eau Claire said they were driving on the highway when they saw the crash. Both played a role in making sure the youngest victim, Lyla Kohel felt safe and alert before EMS got to the scene.
EPA: Oil spill affected half-mile of Lake Michigan
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says the spill reported Monday afternoon at BP's Whiting, Ind., refinery appears to have been contained.
Knowing the risks of type 2 diabetes
Nearly 26 million children and adults nationwide have diabetes, but 7 million of them don’t know they have it.
Eau Claire selected to host 2015 US National Snowshoe Championship
Visit Eau Claire says the city has been awarded the 2015 US National Snowshoe Championships. The event will take place Feb. 27 – Mar. 1, 2015 at Lowes Creek County Park.
Job fair connects veterans with employers
According to the U.S Labor Department, 9 percent of our nation's military heroes are looking for work.