WEAU News Headlines
Gov. Walker talks about job training in La Crosse
At a stop in La Crosse Monday, Governor Walker explains how he's trying to help Wisconsinites find jobs.
In-person absentee voting starts in Eau Claire County
People looking to cast their ballots ahead of the April 1st election can do so starting this week.
Holmen High School Sophomore promoting literacy
An area high school student is working to help kids improve their reading and writing skills.
Dairy milk consumption down, plant milk trending
The US Dept. of Agriculture says most Ameiricans don’t consume enough dairy. At the same time, more people are turning to lactose free alternatives, like soy or almond milk.
Assembly not scheduled to take up big bills
The Assembly was to wrap up its work Thursday with the Senate planning to meet Tuesday and April 1.
Raiders sign WR James Jones to 3-year deal
General manager Reggie McKenzie announced the deal Monday for a player he is very familiar with from his time previously in the Packers' front office.
Janas sentenced to prison in animal mistreatment case
Sean Janas, 21, of Wausau had entered a guilty plea to mistreating an animal resulting in death, and intentionally poisoning an animal.
Red Cross helping Plum City family displaced by fire
American Red Cross volunteers are working with a family forced from their home due to fire damage this weekend.
NEW INFORMATION: Suspects accused of hiring accomplice, killing Barron Co. man
Prosecutors filed a charge of Party to the Crime of First-Degree Intentional Homicide against Trista Raven-Hrabak, 29, of Rice Lake, Robert McBain, 37, of Cameron, and Ian Skjerly, 34, of Rice Lake on Monday.
TRAFFIC ALERT: State Hwy. 27 north blocked off near crash scene
It happened around 3:30 p.m. Monday at the intersection of highway 27 and County Road W, which is north of Cornell.
Two men arrested in Rusk County beating
The Rusk County Sheriff's Department says 24-year-old Cody Roberts and 24-year-old Randy Desjardins are both being held in the Rusk County jail.
Warming prompts closure of Lake Superior ice caves
The National Park Service says the caves along Lake Superior were closed just after midnight Monday.
Veterans call for end to asbestos lawsuit bill
Veterans and relatives of those who have died due to asbestos exposure held a news conference Monday, saying the bill would delay and deny justice to asbestos victims.
City not planning to plow residential streets in Eau Claire
Roads are expected to be snow covered and slippery.
Body of Winona man, 57, found in backyard
Winona County Sheriff Dave Brand says the cause of death isn't immediately known.
NEW INFORMATION: Bond set for chase suspect in Chippewa County
On Monday, a judge set bond at $15,000 cash for Jason Bremer, 28, of Ladysmith.
Hypothermia led to death of Milwaukee woman
A preliminary investigative report released Monday says Chris Leutenegger of Milwaukee was found by her mother Sunday morning.
UW reaches $35k settlement over animal welfare
U.S. Department of Agriculture officials issued seven research citations against the university between 2007 and 2013.
CONSUMER ALERT: GM recalls 1.18 million SUVs for air bag problem
GM also announced smaller recalls Monday of commercial vans and Cadillac sedans amounting to about 364,000 vehicles for separate problems.
Ticket sales for Twins games fall 9 percent
Team President David St. Peter acknowledges that the team's mediocrity in the past is taking a toll on this year's sales.