WEAU News Headlines

Wednesday July 15 marks the 35th anniversary of what some consider the worst storm to hit Eau Claire.

Chippewa Valley Technical College is one of four schools sharing a compressed natural gas, or CNG, truck. The truck means CVTV can offer specialized training as part of its truck driving program.

The shareholders of Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. (“Ashley”), after exploring potential investment options earlier this year, have decided to retain all of their Ashley stock.

Jeb Bush's campaign is promising to reveal the names of top money-raisers in October, making him the first Republican presidential candidate since 2008 to take such a step.

A 26-year-old man is charged in the fatal shooting of a mother of three in a Green Bay park last month.

Firefighters are still investigating what caused a deadly fire on Barstow Street.

An Ellsworth woman has now been charged in her husband's death.

The Wisconsin State Patrol is looking to hire new State Troopers. The Northwest Region says it has seen a shortage over the years and is hoping to get more applicants.

A Chippewa Falls man has been charged with child abuse after breaking a baby's leg.

A man from Northern Wisconsin accused of stealing from parked vehicles in Chippewa County has been charged.

Wisconsin lawmakers are meeting to try to hash out a deal on a new Milwaukee Bucks arena.

Jurors from outside Polk County will hear the case of a man accused of stabbing a wrestling coach to death on a St. Croix River boat landing.

Nissan is recalling about 270,000 vehicles worldwide because the ignition start buttons can malfunction and unexpectedly shut down the engine.

President Barack Obama is rejecting the idea of revoking Bill Cosby's Presidential Medal of Freedom because of sexual misconduct allegations.

If you're a foodie, you know this already, food trucks are more popular that ever. They have enjoyed an explosion of growth in the last five years, by offering unique cuisine at budget-friendly prices, but they're still trying to find the right balance working with city governments.

The Senate has cleared the way for a vote by Thursday on a bipartisan bill to rewrite the Bush-era No Child Left Behind education law.

Public safety officials and dive trainers say the peak summer season brings a higher volume of divers and a greater potential for fatal accidents.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is aiming to get more people in life jackets by installing kiosks that let people just grab one and go at popular swimming and boating locations.

Two vehicle recalls are in effect as of Wednesday morning.

Presidential candidate Scott Walker is finding support among South Carolina Republicans for his pledge to scrap the nuclear deal that the Obama administration has negotiated with Iran.