WEAU News Headlines

Chippewa County Department of Human Services is seeking input from residents of Chippewa County as part of a recently launched initiative to develop a strategic communications plan.

Currently candidates can request a free recount if the margin between them is less than half-a-percent of the votes cast. If the margin is between half-a-percent and 2 percent the requestor pays $5 per ward. If the margin is more than 2 percent the requestor pays the full cost.

The Wisconsin Assembly has passed a bill that would end the state's no-call list and bar telemarketers from contacting Wisconsin residents on the federal no-call list.

The Sawyer County Sheriff's Department says it got a call around 2 a.m. Saturday from a person at Ray Jay's Restaurant saying that 52-year-old Kerry Stevenson was screaming and had blood on him.

The trial for an Eau Claire doctor accused of sexually assaulting 15 juvenile boys begins in Superior.

One of the three people shot in the parking lot of Spirit Seller Liquor Sunday remains hospitalized in critical condition. The two others have been released from the hospital.

New federal budget contains money for air traffic control contracts for air traffic control towers at more than 250 small airports.

Police have a person in custody following a reported shooting at Purdue University in Indiana.

Arctic air will dominate our temperatures most of this work week, with wind chill values close to -30.

Wisconsin lawmakers may approve a bill expanding local's powers to enforce marijuana laws even if district attorneys won't prosecute.

Another blast of arctic air has arrived in Wisconsin, pushing temperatures down into the double digits below zero.

A ceremony to commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther king Jr. was held Monday night in Eau Claire.

Pregnant women are at a greater risk from flu complications because of changes to their immune system.

A 29-year-old Medford woman who moved out of her home said she had to leave behind a dog and two cats because she could not bring the animals to her new house.

Lawmakers are seeing a push to give seniors a chance to live at home longer, with the state spending fewer tax dollars.

An area hospital is getting ready for its next phase after opening its new building.

Omaha's fire chief says people have died in an explosion and partial building collapse at an animal feed processing plant.

Instead of the in-person stations the DNR would allow hunters to register deer over the phone or online.

The Kenosha News reports a 55-year old woman and a 31-year old man were found dead at the residence on Saturday. Police Lt. Brad Kemen says autopsies were being conducted Monday.

The Eclipse organization at UW-Eau Claire is made up of AmeriCorps members. Volunteers through the organization worked at a number of places around town Monday, including the Community Table.