WEAU News Headlines
Veterans priorities rolled into bill
Two weeks after rolling back an effort to slow cost-of-living pension increases for working-age military retirees, the Senate is now being asked to give veterans a host of new programs costing $21 billion over the next decade.
Attorney for Harold Ramis says actor has died
Ramis is best known for his roles in the comedies "Ghostbusters" and "Stripes."
Sheriff's department receives almost 70 crash, slide-in reports in 48 hours
The Barron County Sheriff's Department released the figures on Monday.
Wis. hopes heating funds replace stoves, candles
After one heating mishap led to 13 people being sickened by carbon monoxide this weekend, state officials are reminding poorer residents that assistance is available.
Police investigating armed robbery in La Crosse
It happened around 10:45 a.m. Monday at the Shelby Mall Check’n Go on Mormon Coulee Road in La Crosse.
Burke comments on Walker investigation records
Burke commented Monday for the first time following the release of 28,000 pages of emails collected during an investigation into Walker's former aides and associates during his time as Milwaukee County executive.
NEW INFORMATION: News conference scheduled on carbon monoxide injuries
The news conference is scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday.
Sherwood Lake closed due to levy failure
Clark County is monitoring the situation and will provide updates as necessary.
Nobody hurt in train derailment near Augusta
Three cars from a Union Pacific train heading from went off the tracks at around 11:15 p.m. Sunday.
NEW INFORMATION: No identification of body parts found on tracks
Chippewa Falls Police Chief Wendy Stelter made the announcement in an email Monday morning.
NEW INFORMATION: Eau Claire to work on ice-covered streets
City of Eau Claire plans to clear ice & snow-covered streets.
Woman's death in Mazomanie suspicious
Deputies responded to a report of an injured female at a village residence Sunday night.
Dingell, longest-serving congressman, to retire
He became the longest-serving member of Congress last year.
Water emergency in Thorp; schools cancelled
A water leak has drained the water tower in Thorp.
Wis. convention highlights board-game popularity
Dan Kelm of the Sheboygan area started the conventions as a way to meet like-minded people.
Ice caves reopen on Lake Superior
National Park rangers have reopened the popular ice caves along the Lake Superior shore near the Apostle Islands.
West Allis detective to be laid to rest
Law enforcement officers from across the state are expected to take part in the funeral procession for a suburban Milwaukee detective who died shortly after giving birth to twins.
Wis. society offers spring genealogy classes
The Wisconsin Historical Society is getting ready to offer its spring genealogy courses.
Hundreds of jumpers brave icy waters for Special Olympics
More than 700 people bravely plunged into an ice cold Half Moon Lake at Carson Park for the annual Polar Plunge.
Parents discover new use for cell phone trackers
As a parent, it can be hard to always know where your kids are, and if they're safe. But for mothers, fathers, and guardians, peace of mind could just be in the palm of their hand.