WEAU News Headlines
Republican Endsley 12th Assembly member moving on
The 53-year-old Endsley was first elected in 2010 and announced his retirement plans on Friday.
Ousted Assembly leader won't run again
Bill Kramer filed paperwork with the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board on Monday that he would not be a candidate in the fall. The document was signed March 14.
Senate to vote on cancer drugs bill next week
Gov. Scott Walker has said he will sign the bill once it passes the Legislature.
Governor signs tax cut bill at Cecil farm
The bill devotes a large chunk of the state's $977 million surplus to property and income tax cuts.
Cold weather, hour limits hurting Wisconsin trains
The harsh winter, congestion and federal work limits are hurting Wisconsin's burgeoning train transport industry.
New data shows missing plane plunged into Indian Ocean
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak says a new analysis of satellite data shows that the missing Malaysia Airlines plane plunged into the southern Indian Ocean.
Wisconsin DNR seeks frog call volunteers
Wisconsin wildlife officials are looking for frog listeners.
Flood insurance rate hike could affect home sales
Nearly 7,700 Wisconsin residents and business owners are facing steep flood insurance premium increases that could threaten their pocketbooks and ability to sell their properties.
Teen injured in Pierce County rollover
The Pierce Country Sheriff's Department says one teen is injured after a rollover crash in Gilman Township.
Washington landslide death toll doubles to 8
Authorities say the death toll from a massive landslide in rural Washington state has doubled to eight.
Red Cross helping out a family of four after a house fire in Hammond
The American Red Cross assisted two adults and two children following a house fire in the 900 block of 190th St. in Hammond.
BREAKING NEWS: Traffic blocked in crash on Hwy 29
It happened around 8 p.m. on State Hwy 29, westbound at mile marker 74 near Chippewa Falls.
Kenton’s Place: Healing through helping
Two Eau Claire moms band together to start a breast milk donation bank following a tragedy.
DNR warns spring thaw could contaminate wells
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is warning people the spring thaw could contaminate their wells and drinking water.
Child playing with fireworks started Racine fire
A child who was playing with fireworks inside a Racine home sparked a fire that caused no injuries, but caused more than $25,000 in damages.
Fond du Lac High School censorship rule under fire
A new policy at Fond du Lac High School that allows administrators to oversee student publications is drawing criticism, and 16 English teachers are asking administrators to rethink the rules.
Rising Trempealeau River prompts flood warning
The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a flood warning for Dodge due to rising water levels on the Trempealeau River.
Sport Scene 13 for Saturday March, 22nd
Wisconsin Men's Basketball beats Oregon for a spot in the Sweet 16; the first time since 2012.
The Neillsville Lady Warriors come up short in the Div. 3 State Final in what was the lowest scoring game in a championship game.
Wisconsin Rapids Assumption goes for the gold ball in Div. 5, but undefeated Barneveld was just too strong.
Explosive materials found in Madison; man arrested
Police say they have arrested a 20-year-old Wauwatosa man after authorities found materials to make explosives in a Madison apartment.
Racine program helps 200 kids in drug environments
Racine police have partnered with the Racine County Human Services Department and the Racine County District Attorney's Office on a program that requires officers to contact human services when they come across a child exposed to drug abuse or trafficking.