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.
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The City of Altoona is implementing a partial watering ban that will remain in effect until the City of Altoona lifts the ban.
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The Chippewa County Public Firearms Range will be closed until further notice as the sheriff’s department investigates a report of bullet holes on a nearby property.
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A body in its later stage of decomposing was found in a Rice Lake home after neighbors reported a strong odor coming from within the house.
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No injuries were reported Wednesday morning after workers were evacuated from City Brewery Waste Water.
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Grandad Bluff will be temporarily closed June 11 and is set to reopen June 12.
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The Pure Water Days Parade and Riverfest has been scheduled for Saturday, August, 14.
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Two men have been charged in Eau Claire County in connection to a shooting that happened April 8 in the 2400 block of Sessions Street.
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One person died at the scene, one remains hospitalized and the other was treated and released.
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A 41-year-old Mosinee man has been charged in connection to the disappearance of Casandra Ayon who went missing in October 2020.
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Miracle League of the Chippewa Valley returns Monday for the first games of the 2021 season.
The Thorp Police Department confirmed that a child suffered non-life threatening injuries after an amusement ride malfunction at the Thorp Dairy Days Festival.
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A 77-year-old woman from New Richmond died Monday after injuries she sustained in a St. Croix County crash.
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Eau Claire Police Officer Zac Becker is being commended for helping saving a life on Sunday.
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The American Civil Liberties Union filed an administrative complaint against the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District Monday.
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A predesign and programming study for the future science and health science building at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has been completed.
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The Eau Claire Transit is waiving fee requirements for passengers on Saturday due to extensive heat in the area.
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Rock Fest announced Friday that two bands would not be able to make it to the festival, but two more were added to fill the spot.
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A Rice Lake woman was taken into custody on June 2 after officials were notified of a report that a vehicle had been stolen.
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The Vernon County Sheriff’s Office says an 11-month-old was taken into custody after two people were accused of using illegal drugs with the infant in the vehicle.
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Mayo Clinic Health System doctors have seen a slight uptick of unvaccinated patients needing to be hospitalized.
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Xcel Energy has received approval to build the largest solar facility in western Wisconsin.
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The Eau Claire Area School District announced Thursday that starting June 14, masks will be options for all summer school students and staff.
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The Eau Claire Community Foundation is celebrating their 25th anniversary with a year of fundraising opportunities for local nonprofits.
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A Dunn County woman who was accused of making fraudulent transactions on behalf of a veterans home was sentenced to five years of probation Wednesday.
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A 47-year-old registered sex offender was sentenced to 144 months in federal prison for possessing child pornography. This will be followed by 15 years of supervised release.
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The Chippewa County Dive & Rescue Team will be training at Ray’s Beach Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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No occupants or firefighters reported any injuries after an apartment fire in Eau Claire.
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Eau Claire Police are looking to identify two vehicles that were possibly involved in a shooting that took place in Eau Claire on Monday.
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A 40-year-old Viroqua man died after a crash on County Road O in Vernon County.
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A 74-year-old Town of Hale man died after suffering serious injuries from a motorcycle crash that happened on County Road O on Tuesday.
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Rep. Ron Kind announced Friday that more than $130 million in emergency funding will go to colleges, universities and students under the American Rescue Plan.
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Gov. Tony Evers congratulated the class of 2021 on graduating during an “unprecedented year” which caused many students to adapt to online learning.
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Wissota High Shores Supper Club will be holding a ribbon cutting event Thursday to celebrate the new restaurant.
Menomonie Police Department is seeking information after they received a report of a male suspect exposing themselves to a juvenile on Wednesday.
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A drive-by parade will be held Wednesday evening to celebrate the Altoona High School class of 2021.
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The Jackson County Crime Stoppers is turning to the public in search of information regarding a home invasion that took place May 23 in Alma.
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An Eau Claire man that was charged with first degree reckless homicide pleaded guilty to an amended charged of delivery of heroin.
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The L.E. Phillips Memorial Library is holding a three-part online workshop that will be focusing on advancing racial equality.
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Two people died after a semi accident happened early Tuesday morning.
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A 66-year-old man was pronounced dead late Monday night after a lawn mower accident.
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Mayo Clinic Health System announced they will close its clinic in Elmwood on Jan. 1, 2022, due to low patient volume.
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Altman came under fire last fall for calling Democrats godless and warning they would go to hell if they don’t repent.
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The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that one male has been pronounced dead after drowning.
One person was injured and another was pronounced dead at the scene of a crash that happened in Pierce County on Friday.
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A La Crosse shooting suspect appear in court on Wednesday and was sentenced to prison.
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The Chalk Your Walk contest launched by the RCU Foundation kicks off Monday, May 24 and will run until June 2.
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The Jayna Kelley Memorial Foundation is holding a fundraiser Saturday at Slim’s Lake Hallie Tavern.
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Royal Credit Union will be hosting shred events that allow members and the general public to dispose of their personal documents and files for free.
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The Eau Claire City-County Health Department is scheduled to give a COVID-19 update at 3:30 p.m.
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A La Crosse man has been charged in La Crosse County court and is accused of burning an infant with a cigarette.