WEAU News Headlines
Public hearing next month on Bucks arena financing plan
A public hearing will be held next month on a plan for the city of Milwaukee to spend $47 million as part of the $250 million public financing package for a new Milwaukee Bucks arena.
Green Bay mulls ban on drones flying over public events
Officials in Green Bay are considering whether to ban aerial drones from flying over public events in the city.
Man's body found in silo on farm in Dane County
Authorities say a man's body has been found in a silo on his property in Dane County.
Camp Shriver teaches kids compassion, inclusion
A day camp in La Crosse is giving kids the opportunity to better understand their peers with disabilities.
Bike corral pilot program being considered
The basic idea of a bike corral is to take an on-street parking space that would normally hold one car and use it to hold 10 bikes.
Local SWAT teams merge to make stronger, equipped tactical unit
The Chippewa Falls City Council approved a plan to merge the Chippewa Falls SWAT team with Eau Claire’s in hopes of creating a safer, and more equipped tactical unit.
Western Dairyland receives grant from Wounded Warrior Project
Western Dairyland E.O.C. has received a grant from Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) to provide financial counseling services to military veterans in Buffalo, Chippewa, Eau Claire, Jackson and Trempealeau...
Governor-Scott-Walker-signs-senate-bill-164-into-law
Governor Scott Walker today signed Senate Bill 164 into law at the State Capitol, which allows nonresident veterans and their family members to pay resident tuition at technical colleges in Wisconsin.
Onalaska ranks 18 in top 100 best places to live
In 2015 when the list was expanded to the 100 Best Places to Live, “Small Towns” edition, the City of Onalaska made the list.
Still no accountability at Tomah VA
Today marks the end of a 30-day plan that the Dept. of Veterans Affairs implemented to fix the problems at the Tomah VA Medical Center. Despite efforts to curb the overprescribing of opiates by VA doctors, some lawmakers say it’s not enough.
Local man inducted into the Wisconsin Broadcasters’ Hall of Fame
A big congratulations goes out to WBIZ Radio’s Mike Sullivan.
Wisconsin "Move Over Law" applies to waterways
If you’re heading out on the boat this summer, there’s a new law you should know about.
Virginia court revives copyright suit against Bieber, Usher
A federal appeals court has reinstated a $10 million lawsuit claiiming Justin Bieber and Usher copied parts of a song written by two Virginia songwriters.
Woman deemed world's oldest person dies at 116 in Michigan
A 116-year-old woman deemed the world's oldest person has died in Michigan.
Utah school creates 'texting lane' for phone-focused walkers
One Utah university is giving students glued to their cellphones a place to call their own: a designated lane for texting while walking.
Lester Holt named anchor of 'NBC Nightly News'
Andrew Lack, Chairman of NBC News and MSNBC, on Thursday announced that Lester Holt will be named the permanent anchor of "NBC Nightly News."
Despite ruling, Minnesota sex offenders remain in limbo
Despite a sternly worded ruling from a federal judge that many of Minnesota's sex offenders who've served their sentences could be long overdue for release, they're likely to spend many more months -- maybe even years -- in the state's civil commitment program.
Wisconsin unemployment rate increases to 4.6 percent
Wisconsin's unemployment rate increased to 4.6 percent in May, up from 4.4 percent in April.
Feds announce nationwide health care fraud sweeps
Health care fraud sweeps across the country have led to charges against 243 people, including doctors, nurses and pharmacy owners accused of bilking Medicare and Medicaid, the government announced Thursday.
Senate passes $612 billion defense policy bill
The Senate has passed a $612 billion defense policy bill that President Barack Obama has threatened to veto.