WEAU News Headlines
Benefit concert helps wounded warriors
The bowling alley hosted a benefit concert Friday to raise money for wounded soldiers overseas.
Burglary, shooting suspect identified
Milwaukee Police have identified him as 20-year-old Najee Harmon.
Runners light up the night at UV Splash Color Dash
Organizers say 50% of every event ticket goes back into the community and dashers from across the world have raised more than $1-million for local causes.
Woman hurt in postal vehicle crash
A woman was hurt in a crash involving a postal vehicle in Pierce County.
National tragedy makes impact at Juneteenth celebration
A national tragedy is making an impact at a local event that aims to celebrate equality and diversity.
Organizations offer educational activities on National Summer Learning Day
Friday is National Summer Learning Day. It’s day to raise awareness about the importance of keeping kids learning throughout the summer.
Crash closes part of Clairemont Avenue in Eau Claire
It happened at the corner of Clairemont and Craig Road around 1 p.m.
Enrollment increases at UW-L even through budget cuts
Even through the UW-System's potential budget cut, UW-L has seen an increase in incoming students.
Blugold Beginnings holds STEM camp at UWEC
The STEM camp includes code camp, robotics activities, field trips, and team building projects.
Six sex offenders found to be non-compliant in Monroe County
On June 9th through June 11th deputies checked the addresses of 107 registered sex offenders in Monroe County. Six were found to be non-compliant.
Man arrested in Monroe County burglaries
On June 18, 2015 the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office arrested the suspect in these robberies. The suspect is Robert M Neilland, age 29, of Sparta WI, Robert was also arrested for 2 other matters.
Five people arrested in Pepin County burglary
Deputies say the burglary happened just before 9 a.m. at a home northwest of Durand.
UPDATE: First court hearing for shooting suspect
The magistrate judge set the bond for a weapons charge but doesn't have the authority to set bond on the nine murder counts that Dylann Roof faces. That will be left up to a circuit judge at a later date.
Wisconsin school district bans American Indian team logos
The school board in Madison unanimously approved a policy last month that one national group says may be a national first.
Xcel Energy advises caution on potentially fast-flowing river
Area residents and visitors boating, kayaking or tubing the Chippewa River this weekend are urged to use caution due to the possibility of high water and swift currents.
Court hearing scheduled for Missouri woman in WI
Gypsy Blancharde and Nicholas Godejohn, of Big Bend, Wisconsin, are charged in Greene County with first-degree murder in the death of 48-year-old Dee Dee Blancharde, who was stabbed to death Sunday in her home north of Springfield.
Milwaukee area police officer wounded by burglary suspect
The suspect opened fire on the officers and the officers fired back but a 52-year-old plain-clothed detective, who has 25 years of service, was hit once. The suspect ran away.
Kloppenburg announces run for Wisconsin Supreme Court
State Appeals Court Judge JoAnne Kloppenburg announced her candidacy Friday in an email. She is seeking the seat currently held by Justice Patrick Crooks that is up for election in April.
Walker tells donors he's still praying over presidential run
Gov. Scott Walker is telling donors that he's still praying over whether to run for president in 2016, but he believes he is "uniquely qualified to lead this country."
CVTC Board Approves 2015-16 Budget
The Chippewa Valley Technical College Board of Trustees has given final approval to a 2015-16 budget designed to meet future demand for trained workers while dealing with budget restrictions.