WEAU News Headlines
Wis. gov announces backing for propane dealers
Wisconsin and other Midwestern states are grappling with a propane shortage and rising wholesale and retail prices.
Benefactor gives $10 million to Marquette
Interim president Rev. Robert Wild said Monday $7.5 million will be used for the priest's residence and to renovate the center of campus.
Hypothermia was factor in pond death
The body of 51-year-old Robert Freund was found Jan. 21 near a storage building.
Dairy exporters must register to sell to China
The FDA will provide China with a list of companies that have been inspected and licensed. That will be around April 30.
Woman arrested in deadly crash near Luck
The Polk county Sheriff's Office arrested Jeanne Fisher, 32, of Frederic for Homicide by Intoxicated Driver and Causing Injury by Intoxicated Operation of a Motor Vehicle.
GOP senator will not seek re-election; won't endorse Marklein
Howard Marklein announced in April that he was going to run for the seat that the moderate Schultz has held since 1991.
Propane prices a concern for some in Minn.
Minnesota Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman says Texas recently opened its borders to propane trucks from a number of states including Minnesota
Dangerous cold, snow closes Minnesota schools, roadways
The Minnesota State Patrol and the Department of Transportation advise against venturing out in southern and western Minnesota.
Garbage delayed a day because of cold
Due to the severe cold temperature forecasted for Monday, January 27, Boxx Sanitation will not be running routes. All routes will be delayed by 1 day this week only.
Xcel Energy: Natural Gas situation update
Our system was stable overnight. We can see that natural gas flows are increasing from TransCanada pipeline into our pipeline service provider, Viking Gas Transmission.
Xcel Energy: timeline uncertain following natural gas pipeline rupture
Three area energy companies are still waiting to hear word on when customers can return to normal energy usage following a rupture in a natural gas pipeline.
Wis. DNR launches study on central sands water
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is launching a new study on the water supply in the state's central sands region.
Wis. lawmaker offers pollution-reduction option
State Sen. Rob Cowles has introduced a bill designed to encourage industrial polluters to help pay to reduce farm pollution.
Wis. man dies after slipping on ice, hitting head
An ice fisherman in southwestern Wisconsin who fell and hit his head on an icy street has died.
Wis. Dem: Mentally ill need more treatment help
Legislation aimed at improving Wisconsin's mental-health system is nearing final approval, but a state lawmaker says more needs to be done.
Man dies after falling from a third story balcony
A man is dead after falling from a third story balcony in Galesville. Officers say it happened just before 10:00pm Saturday night.
Fire crews offer safety tips for using space heaters
Space heaters are responsible for one-third of all home heating fires in the Unites States, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
WE Energies asks Western Wisconsin customers to conserve
WE Energies says they are asking customers to reduce and conserve their natural gas usage in the next 72 hours.
Bitter, Dangerous Cold to Return
Another round of severe cold will be arriving in the Chippewa Valley later tonight, dropping temperatures once again well below zero. Combined with stronger winds, it could feel as cold as -50 right into Tuesday morning.
Wisconsin man falls 3 stories & dies
Trempealeau County investigators don't know why a man fell from a third-story balcony late Saturday. He died at the scene.