Annemarie Payson
Digital Director
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
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Annemarie is from Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in May of 2019 with a major in journalism, minor in film, and a certificate in American Sign Language.
During her time in college, Annemarie interned at WEAU for almost two years, helping write web stories and learning the ropes of the newsroom. She is very happy to be back with a full-time position.
Annemarie loves to spend her free time outdoors camping, kayaking and hiking. She loves to travel whenever the chance pops up, never turning down a road trip.
An Eau Claire man has been charged in Eau Claire County with OWI-7th offense.
The L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library is now open in their temporary Mall Drive location.
Law enforcement have released the names of two people who were involved in a Rusk County Crash that happened Tuesday.
One person died at the scene of a Barron County motorcycle crash, and another was taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
A 36-year-old Black River Falls man has been charged with attempted first degree intentional homicide in Jackson County court after being accused of shooting at his wife.
Gov. Evers and the Department of Health Services are scheduled to give a state COVID-19 update at 1:30 p.m.
A 23-year-old man was pronounced dead Tuesday after a vehicle rollover.
The Boys & Girls Club of the Greater Chippewa Valley announced Tuesday that they would be sponsoring the “Summer Food Service Program”.
A Water Street bar will be holding a vaccination clinic on Friday.
The Augusta Police Department is warning the public of fake $100 bills circulating.
Dennis pled guilty to the charge in February of 2021. He had been arrested with 153.7 grams of meth.
A new memorial was commemorated Monday on Eau Claire’s west side.
A 33-year-old man has been charged in Jackson County with multiple charges that include possession of paraphernalia and meth.
A 24-year-old Rice Lake man was pronounced dead at the scene of a crash that happened between Cameron and Chetek on Saturday.
A 41-year-old Spring Valley man was taken into a St. Paul hospital after he lost control of a UTV.
A man was arrested in Chippewa Falls on Wednesday after officers received three different reports of stolen vehicles and stolen keys.
A Minnesota man was sentenced for a homicide case in La Crosse County Court Friday.
Two Minnesota men were arrested Tuesday after a traffic stop revealed meth, THC, drug paraphernalia, body armor and a stolen rifle in a vehicle.
The Chippewa Falls Police Department is warning the public of several closed intersections after a gas break.
The University of Wisconsin-Stout, Mayo Clinic Health System and Dunn County Public Health all teamed up together to offer a COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Stout’s campus.
One person was taken into custody Thursday after a standoff with law enforcement in Rice Lake.
Onalaska Police have confirmed that possible human remains that were found off of State Highway 53 near Sand Lake Road are those of missing person Tyler Henry.
Governor Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers are highlighting national travel and tourism week with a trip around the state.
The Eau Claire City-County Health Department is scheduled to give a 3:30 p.m. COVID-19 update.
A man was arrested in Jackson County on Wednesday after failing to stop for law enforcement. A search of the vehicle revealed the driver to be in possession of meth, heroin, and prescription pills.
A man was arrested in Jackson County on Wednesday after a 9-1-1 call accused him of firing a gun at his wife as she was leaving their residence.
The clinic will run May 10 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 1320 W. Clairemont Avenue.
28 school districts across the state of Wisconsin won grants to establish or expand fabrication laboratory facilities.
A La Crosse Police officer suffered minor injuries after their squad car was hit Monday night.
The Eau Claire County Parks and Forestry Department announced Tuesday that the state-funded ATV/UTV trails and routes in the county will be open on Friday, May 7.
A three-vehicle crash is under investigation by the Wisconsin State Patrol after multiple injuries were reported.
The Eau Claire Health Communities Mental Health Action Team is encouraging residents to “Chalk Your Neighborhood” to promote Mental Health Awareness Month.
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue is reminding people that there are two weeks left until the tax deadline.
North Barstow Street in Eau Claire will be closed from Galloway Street to Eau Claire Street from Tuesday, May 4 to Friday May, 7.
A 35-year-old Chetek man was taken into custody Sunday night after an hours-long standoff with law enforcement.
The Onalaska Police Department has confirmed that a 33-year-old West Salem woman died due to injuries she sustained in a crash on Wednesday.
The spring commencement for the University of Wisconsin- Stout will be held both virtually and in-person on Saturday, May 8.
The Summer Kick Off will be at the Leinie Lodge on June 19.
Volume One announced Thursday that the Sounds Like Summer Concerts Series will be returning to Phoenix Park starting on June 17.
An Eau Claire woman has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison for distributing meth in the city of Menomonie.
The Eau Claire City- County Health Department is scheduled to give a COVID-19 update at 3:30 p.m.
A convicted sex offender will be released from prison and is set to live in Strum.
A 47-year-old Bloomer man has been charged in Chippewa County with 10 counts of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
Fairfax Pool in Eau Claire plans to reopen for the season on Saturday, June 5.
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A Monroe County highway worker was injured Monday morning after a crash happened near Kendall.
The Chippewa Falls Police Department collected 58.8 pounds of pills and medication on National Drug Take Back Day.
The Eau Claire City Council plans to decide next week how it will fill a recent vacancy.
The Eau Claire City- County Health Department is scheduled to give a COVID-19 update at 3:30 p.m.
Two people were arrested in Altoona on Wednesday after a resident reported a strange vehicle in their driveway and odd behavior.
A Barron County woman was taken into custody after an 11 mile vehicle chase with law enforcement happened Wednesday on Highway 25.