WEAU News Headlines
Extra skating sessions offered next week
All of the additional skating events are at Hobbs Ice Center, 915 Menomonie St.
THE VERY LATEST: Small fire starts at Chippewa Falls H.S.
A small fire started Tuesday morning at Chippewa Falls H.S. in an art room.
NEW INFORMATION: Hundreds of marijuana plants seized
Sheriff's officials searched a home in Wausau and another in rural Athens after getting a tip from a local delivery company about a suspicious package
Shirley Temple, iconic child star, dies at 85
Shirley Temple, the curly-haired child star who put smiles on the faces of Depression-era moviegoers, has died. She was 85.
Girls on the Run hosts Health Night
Dozens of families from the area made their way to the Clarion Hotel Monday in Eau Claire to learn more about the importance of healthy living.
Students, parents weigh advanced placement options
Over the past decade area high schools including Chippewa Falls High School have seen interest in advanced placement courses grow.
Former Leevers Store building gets fresh start in Menomonie
Downtown Menomonie says a piece of land is getting a fresh start after sitting vacant for years.
Governor Walker visits Bloomer manufacturer
Governor Scott Walker continues his "brown bag" tour at an area manufacturing company.
Eau Claire's Wastewater Treatment Plant going "green"
What goes down, must go down some more and eventually through the wastewater treatment plant. In the city of Eau Claire, the sewage is going “green.”
Vernon County discussing potential security improvements
Vernon County Human Services Director Pamela Eitland said security is something that can’t be taken for granted.
NEW INFORMATION: Excavation worker plans to remove submerged bulldozer
When asked to elaborate Monday afternoon, Kirk Brown of Kirk Brown Excavating told WEAU 13 News "Only God and I know what that plan is."
Chippewa Falls based 829th Engineer Company headed to Afghanistan
1st Lt. Joe Trovato says the Chippewa Falls based 829th Engineer Company is expected to be deployed in April. He says about 160 soldiers will be making the trip overseas to reclaim reusable materials that the military has built up over 12 years there.
Investigation records to be released Feb. 19
Thousands of emails and other documents uncovered during a secret investigation into a former aide to Gov. Scott Walker will be released Feb. 19.
Men charged in Durand beating are sentenced
21-year-old Tyler LaRose and 18-year-old Nelson Stewart were both ordered to serve three years in prison with credit for 125 days served.
Zook eager to return to coaching with Packers
Ron Zook said he had other opportunities, but was looking for a situation where he was in it for the "right reasons."
Dem. AG candidate starts gay marriage petition
Democratic Rep. Jon Richards, of Milwaukee, said Monday that he's for marriage equality and he believes Wisconsin's ban violates the U.S. constitution's equal protection clause.
Health law's employer requirement will phase in
The Treasury Department announced Monday that companies with 50 to 99 employees have an additional year to comply with the coverage mandate, until January 1, 2016.
Adams Co. Humane Society asks for help after fire
WMTV-TV in Madison reports A washer and dryer appear to have caused the fire.
Explosion reported at NH ball bearing plant
Peterborough Assistant Town Administrator Nicole MacStay says there are reports of eight to 10 injured people in the Monday afternoon explosion at the New Hampshire Ball Bearing plant.
Thousands of BebeLove baby walkers being recalled
One style can fit through a standard doorway, and is not designed to stop at the edge of a step. The leg openings of another will let a child slip down until its head becomes trapped.