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.
A La Crosse County poll worker has filed a lawsuit against Gov. Tony Evers.
This year’s Festival Foods Turkey Trot will be a “Home Edition” where participants choose a five mile run or a two mile walk to complete on or around Thanksgiving Day.
Two positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported at Manz Elementary School.
Two positive COVID-19 cases have been reported at Meadowview Elementary School.
The Eau Claire City- County Health Department is scheduled to hold a virtual COVID-19 update at 3:30 p.m.
A pedestrian died due to her injuries after a crash happened in Chippewa County on Wednesday.
A 32-year-old Fountain City man was pronounced dead at the scene of a Buffalo County crash on Wednesday.
The Eau Claire City- County Health Department is seeking more information and the location of a dog that bit a woman at Otter Creek Dog Park on Sept. 13.
The Dunn County Health Department has confirmed there has been a positive case of COVID-19 in the Elk Mound School District.
Vice President Pence is scheduled to start his Minnesota-Wisconsin bus tour in Eau Claire on Thursday, Sept. 24.
John Menard has donated $3 million to his alma mater, the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire.
1,408 new confirmed COVID-19 cases have been reported for the state of Wisconsin.
Winona County has 20 new positive COVID-19 cases and one new death.
An SUV overturned in Vernon County on Tuesday and two people were trapped inside “for a period of time” before being found.
A recap from the Chippewa County Health Department scheduled updated COVID-19 press conference on Wednesday.
Health officials are warning of a potential COVID-19 exposure at three different Dunn County bars.
4-H announced they will have a six-week activity course sent to any family who signs up.
The Eau Claire City- County Health Department is warning the public of a potential COVID-19 exposure at a Water Street bar.
Chippewa Falls Police Department arrested a mother after her son got out of the car, and told law enforcement she was intoxicated and still driving with his one-year-old brother still in the car.
Three homicide suspects have entered a not-guilty plea in Rusk County in the death of Robert and Bonnie Rosolowski.
The Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Office released the names of those involved in the fatal crash that happened on Sept. 10.
Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services are scheduled to give a COVID-19 update at 1:30 p.m.
The Eau Claire Police Department is warning the public of a recent texting scam.
The Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of an increasing number of mail thefts.
The Eau Claire City- County Health Department and the Chippewa County Department of Public Health have updated their COVID-19 numbers.
Two people where taken to a St. Paul hospital after a crash happened on Sunday, Sept. 13 in Pierce County.
The 2020 Veterans Day breakfast hosted by Freedom Honor Flight and UW- La Crosse Athletics has been canceled and will resume in 2021.
The University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire University Police hired two new officers who will start on campus in mid-October.
One person was taken to a La Crosse area hospital after reportedly falling off Grandad Bluff.
Statewide COVID-19 numbers have been updated for Friday.
St. Croix Falls Police have released the video footage of the Aug. 8 fatal shooting that involved an officer.
A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing 70-year-old Illinois man who was last seen in Fond du Lac County.
Highway 29 between County T and County F is down to one lane after a crash.
A Menomonie man has been charged with disorderly conduct in Eau Claire County after refusing to wear a mask at the North Clairemont Menards.
The Eau Claire Police Department is releasing an update to their “Commitment to our Community”, showing progress they have made.
One person was taken to a La Crosse hospital after a buggy crash happened in Vernon County on Thursday.
Gov. Tony Evers has ordered flags in the state to be flown at half-staff Friday in honor of 9/11 and the State Day of Service and Remembrance.
The Eau Claire City- County Health Department and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services have updated their COVID-19 da
The Sojourner House shelter will be moving into the old Hansen’s IGA on Clairemont Avenue, according to Eau Claire City Manager Dale Peters.
A sculpture was stolen from the corner of Water Street and Third Avenue.
A missing Monroe County woman has been found safe and unharmed.
The Eau Claire City- County Health Department is warning the public of a potential COVID-19 exposure at the Complexx at Wagner’s Lanes.
Two people are in custody at the Rusk County Jail after officials were notified of a stolen car.
The Chippewa County Department of Public Health has updated the county COVID-19 numbers.
Greenwood Police Department took a report of an attempted child abduction on Tuesday, Sept. 8, around 4:25 p.m. and they are now saying it may have been a misunderstanding.
A drive-thru Halloween Trick or Treat event is planned for the Chippewa Fairgrounds this year.
Altoona Police Department arrested two individuals after searching their vehicles and finding drugs.
Five teenagers have been arrested in La Crosse County in connection with a gas station burglary.
Bite Squad announced Thursday that they are looking for 100 new contact drivers in the Eau Claire area.
The Sparta Police Department arrested a man for 10 counts of child pornography.