WEAU News Headlines
Wis. Rapids-based Renaissance Learning is sold
This comes just weeks after Google Capital, the search giant's investment fund, invested $40 million in the education analysis company.
Wisconsin unemployment drops to 6.1 percent
The state Department of Workforce Development released the latest figures Thursday.
NEW INFORMATION: Cause of March 5 house fire in Chippewa Falls undetermined
On Thursday, The Chippewa Falls Fire Department and Chippewa Falls Police Department announced that their investigation into the March 5 fire at a house on Island Street is finished.
Judge: Sharper to remain in California jail
Superior Court Judge Renee Korn ruled Thursday that the charges filed in Tempe, Ariz., are a valid reason to keep the athlete in custody.
Suspect arrested near Holcombe after chase
Highway 27 remained closed in both directions at 295th Avenue near Cornell at last report.
NEW INFORMATION: Three arrested in connection to Barron County homicide
All three are being held in the Barron County Jail awaiting formal charges.
Committee passes bill banning sharing of data
The Education Committee voted 7-3 on Thursday to pass the bill, making it available for the Assembly to take up on its last day in session next week.
New school report card bill proposed in Assembly
Bill sponsor Rep. Jim Steineke said Thursday that he's hopeful the Senate will pass the bill before it adjourns for the year.
NEW INFORMATION: Police to release more information on hostage situation Thursday
On Wednesday night, officers arrested James Albrecht, 31 at an apartment.
ONLY ON SUNRISE: ServSafe dishes out skils for families
Families have the opportunity to learn English and food handling skills, thanks to the Family Literacy Program.
Missing child found safe in Indiana
Milwaukee police say a child who vanished with his non-custodial mother has been found in Indiana.
Wis. bill would allow use of e-cigarettes indoors
Wisconsin lawmakers are considering a bill that would let smokers use electronic cigarettes indoors.
Breitling Jet Team to perform in Wisconsin in 2015
The Breitling Jet Team will be performing in the United States for the first time ever and it will be in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin committee to take up GPS tracking ban
A legislative committee is set to vote on a Republican bill that would outlaw secretly placing GPS devices on other people's vehicles.
BREAKING: Man holds adults, children hostage during standoff with police
The Eau Claire Police Department confirms a suspect is in custody for stealing gas and fleeing officers.
Deadline approaching for Affordable Care Act open enrollment
On March 31st enrollment ends for Healthcare.gov and that means more people are turning to insurance agents and educators to get signed up.
Packers legendary QB Bart Starr speaks at Boy Scouts Dinner in Eau Claire
Packers legendary quarterback Bart Starr was the guest speaker at the Boy Scouts of America dinner Wednesday night at the Florian Gardens in Eau Claire.
Lake Hallie adopts new policy after pipes freeze for more than 100 residents
Despite the recent warm up, frozen pipes still cause problems in the area.
Construction continues on Dresbach Bridge
It’s an old bridge, that’s getting a hi-tech replacement.
Bears are back as temperatures warm up in western Wis.
The slight warm up we saw is stirring some furry creatures from their winter slumber.