WEAU News Headlines
Rare Robert Frost collection now at UW-Eau Claire
A rare collection of works by poet Robert Frost are now at UW-Eau Claire.
Winona, MN monitoring air quality along a truck route
Air quality monitors have been on top of the YMCA in Winona, Minnesota, since the end of December.
Chippewa Falls schools seeks input for district's future
The Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District has a three-session Community Conversation for Educational Excellence coming up next month.
Confident Zimmer takes over as Vikings coach
Mike Zimmer said his new corner office at team headquarters "feels really comfortable" and that he has a chip on his shoulder about letting the rest of the league know he's ready to coach.
Another round of cold is on the way
It'll be cold, but not the life-threatening cold of last week, when subzero temperatures enveloped much of the country and contributed to at least a dozen deaths.
NEW INFORMATION: 2 students shot in Philly school gym; boy held
Police say they've captured a boy who shot two fellow students at a Philadelphia high school gym.
DA decides not to file criminal charges against driver in deadly boat crash
Chippewa County District Attorney Steve Gibbs says it is his understanding that Robert Romanshek will enter a no contest plea to his civil boating while intoxicated citation in the very near future.
Former medical examiner reaches plea deal
Forty-six-year-old Traci England pleaded guilty to two counts of misconduct in public office Friday in Oneida County Circuit Court. Charges of theft and obstructing an officer were dismissed.
Deflation of Metrodome scheduled for Saturday
Power inside the Minnesota Vikings' Metrodome is scheduled to be cut Saturday and the giant white top that's been part of the skyline for more than 32 years will begin deflating.
Lombardi, Lambeau statues moved for renovation project
A phase of the project requires excavation in the area where the statues usually stand in Harlan Plaza.
Packers' Greene to leave coaching
According to the team's website, Head Coach Mike McCarthy made the announcement on Friday.
Another area hospital to stop delivering babies
On Friday, Memorial Medical Center announced that the decision takes effect on February 15.
UW-Extension exec to serve as interim chancellor
UW System officials say Aaron Brower has agreed to serve as the interim chancellor of UW Colleges and UW-Extension starting February 15.
Man wanted for making meth arrested after manhunt
A man who sheriff's officials believe is connected to a widespread methamphetamine operation has been captured in Milwaukee.
Another Democrat jumps into Wis. gov race
Wisconsin election records indicate Marcia Mercedes Perkins quietly registered to run on Monday.
NEW INFORMATION: Victim in deadly snowmobile crash identified
The crash happened Wednesday on Bone Lake, which is near Luck.
Whiskey's to close in late January
A release on the business's Facebook page says the last day it will be open will be Saturday, January 25.
"Merry Mulch" program ends for the season Sunday
The "Merry Mulch" program allows people living in Eau Claire County to recycle their trees at Carson Park.
NEW INFORMATION: Dresbach Bridge guardrail repairs postponed
Ames Construction, the contractor, is planning to reschedule the minor repairs possibly next week.
2 Wis. educators will fly on NASA's SOFIA
They'll be passengers on NASA's SOFIA, which stands for Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy.