WEAU News Headlines
Most outdoor rinks, warming houses in Eau Claire close for season
On Monday, the city announced that the Pinehurst Shelter would be the only facility to remain open.
Groups oppose bill to limit absentee voting
Members of the Coalition to Protect Wisconsin Elections held a news conference Monday to urge the Senate to reject the bills that are up for votes Tuesday.
Oil found in ocean didn't come from missing plane
Malaysian maritime officials had found some oil slicks in the South China Sea, and they sent a sample to a lab to see if the oil came from the missing plane.
Brewers push for beer commission
Rep. Gary Tauchen has offered a bill that would set up a commission with four members representing small brewers or brewpubs, one member for large brewers, one for wholesalers and a chairperson.
SD State Veterans Home getting new superintendent
Bradley Richardson is coming from a military medical regional training site in Tomah, Wis., where he has worked since 2010.
Hydrologist warns of flooding if snow melts quick
Steve Buan, the senior hydrologist for the North Central River Forecast Center in Chanhassen, Minnesota says the ripening flood conditions have been caused by higher-than-usual snowfall and frost depths nearing 8 feet in some places.
14-month-old boy dead, mother in custody
The Milwaukee County medical examiner will do an autopsy to determine how the child died.
2 killed in Town of Beloit crash
The highway was closed for more than four hours as the crash was investigated.
Go dance event gets families moving
Participants had the opportunity to learn different types of dance like hip hop, tai chi and polka from local instructors as part of the event.
Setting your sleep schedule back on track
If hitting the snooze button was your first reaction to your alarm clock this morning you’re in the same boat as millions of Americans
4 workers at veteran's hospital face drug charges
Four workers at Milwaukee's veteran's hospital are facing drug related charges.
Wisconsin restricts lead tackle on northern lakes
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is getting set to restrict lead tackles on three northern lakes.
Rural schools ask Wis. lawmakers for more cash
School officials say state limits on the amount of money they can levy each year limits their ability to balance budgets and meet increased costs.
SportScene13 for Saturday, March 8th
Maybe the busiest sports day of the year and we have plenty of big games. Start in boys basketball, where Elk Mound, Rice Lake and Thorp punched their ticket to state with wins in the sectional finals. While on the girl's side regional finals action got teams one step closer to Madison. We also have state gymnastics team wrestling and state hockey highlights. Throw in UW-Eau Claire battling Superior for the WIAC hockey crown and Saturday night's SportScene is one not to be missed! Click here for all the great highlights!!!
Shamrock Shuffle helps make free summer camp possible
It was 5-kilometers of sunshine and above freezing temperatures for the Shamrock Shuffle in Eau Claire.
Reader's final wishes could mean big upgrades for Buffalo Co. library
A Buffalo County library could see some upgrades after a generous gift from an avid reader.
State warns against spring break scams
Wisconsin college students and others looking to escape the cold and snow over spring break are being warned to watch out for scams.
Students safe after fire at St. Lawrence Seminary
The nearly 200 students at St. Lawrence Seminary are safe after a five-alarm fire at the boarding school.
Hospital group to post when newborn tests are sent
Starting in April, the Wisconsin Hospital Association will post data that will show expecting parents whether the hospital where they plan to have their baby promptly sends newborn screening samples to the lab for testing.
BREAKING: Man dead after snowmobile accident in Chippewa Co.
A man is dead following a snowmobile accident in Chippewa County on Friday night.