WEAU News Headlines
Wisconsin unemployment rate stays at 4.6 percent in June
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development says the state's unemployment rate remained unchanged in June at 4.6 percent.
Presidential hopefuls to skip governors meeting in W.Va.
The four Republican governors eyeing the presidency in 2016 won't be on hand for a national governors meeting next week in West Virginia.
Road closed while crews respond to bus accident
A road on the west side of Eau Claire was temporarily closed Thursday night while crews responded to a bus accident.
Setup begins, despite rain, for La Crosse Freedom Fest
Setup for the 2015 Freedom Fest began Thursday at UW-La Crosse.
Altoona Compassion Coalition moves food pantry to permanent location
A once mobile Altoona food bank has now moved to a permanent location.
Controversial rental property ordinance in La Crosse ruled illegal
The State Court of Appeals rules a La Crosse renting ordinance as being against the law.
Chippewa Falls votes in new school board member
A new Chippewa Falls school board member was set to be appointed Thursday night.
UW-Eau Claire welcomes 2,000 Eaux Claires fesitval fans to dorms
More than 2,000 fans are going to call the dorms at UW-Eau Claire home sweet home as they stay for this weekends event.
Rock Fest 2015 kicked-off
As the swimming pools on the festival grounds started filling up with a little rain water this morning...there was no shortage of people making their way into Rockfest.
Turf replacement at Carson Park complete
Out with the old and in with the new, the turf replacement at Carson Park is completed.
Proposed sports complex in Lake Hallie
Lake Hallie could be the site of a new sports complex. Kris Becker said the idea of a sports complex has been talked about for a long time, and now is the time to get it done.
Jury convicts Colorado theater shooter of murder
A jury has found Colorado theater shooter James Holmes guilty of murder in the methodically planned attack that left 12 dead and dozens wounded.
Eau Claire doctors aim to become comfortable confronting child abuse cases
Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire wants its doctors to be more aware of child abuse when diagnosing the cause of children's injuries.
City of Eau Claire receives recognition for website transparency
On Wednesday, the city announced it received ConnectWI Gold recognition.
Setup begins for Eaux Claires Music Festival
The festival will be held at the Country Jam grounds Friday and Saturday.
USDA: Many factors considered amid animal disease outbreaks
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says it considers many factors when determining ways to euthanize large numbers of animals during a disease outbreak.
Religious liberty bills gaining ground after Supreme Court same-sex ruling
The pressure is ramping up for religious liberty bills in Congress since the Supreme Court same-sex marriage ruling over two weeks ago—allowing marriage equality.
Free Mulch from Dunn County Solid Waste
The Elk Mound Area Collection Station has a large pile of mulch available free to the public until gone.
RCU hosts blood drive
RCU hosted an event today hoping to save lives.
Colorado theater shooting trial verdict reached
Jurors have reached a verdict in the trial of Colorado theater shooter James Holmes.