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.
The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions and the Wisconsin Coalition on Student Debt announced the 10 winners of the Wisconsin Money Smart Essay contest.
A Chippewa Falls High School instructor has been placed on administrative leave until further notice.
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire students voted to financially help support operations for the Sonnentag Complex Event and Wellness Center after it is built.
One person was taken into custody Tuesday after leading law enforcement on a high speed pursuit and then resisting arrest.
The Eau Claire City- County Health Department is scheduled to give a COVID-19 update at 3:30 p.m.
Walk-ins will be welcome at the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire COVID-19 vaccination site starting Friday, April 16.
A 49-year-old Chicago man was arrested in Jackson County on Thursday for OWI first offense with six children under the age of 16 in the vehicle.
The La Crosse Police Department is trying to locate a stolen dog.
Viterbo University has opened an internal investigation after a threatening and racist messages were found written on the door of a women’s restroom in a campus residence hall.
Rep. Ron Kind and 26 other members of Congress helped introduce legislation that will aim to protect all Americans and the environment from harmful chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Gov. Evers and the Department of Health Services is scheduled to give a COVID-19 update at 1:30 p.m.
One suspect is in custody after a shooting was reported in the area of Rublee and Prospect Streets in La Crosse on April 4.
The Chippewa Falls Public Library will be expanding their services and hours starting Monday.
One person is in custody after Rusk County officials received a 9-1-1 call of an altercation and arrived on scene to see a 36-year-old Sheldon man dead on April 9.
Officials have confirmed that a 59-year-old man from Weyerhaeuser has died after his vehicle crashed in Chippewa County and was then fully engulfed in flames.
The Eau Claire City County Health Department is scheduled to give a COVID-19 update at 3:30 p.m.
Eau Claire Police responded to a shooting in the 2400 block of Sessions St. in Eau Claire at 1:19 p.m. Thursday.
The Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that two human trafficking suspects have been arrested in the county.
The L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library announced Wednesday they are close to the $7 million public fundraising goal, which includes a $300 pledge by four children.
The Chippewa Falls McDonalds on Prairie View Road was leveled Tuesday, but a whole new McDonalds building will be replacing it.
Organizers confirmed that the Wisconsin Farm Technology Days will go on, with key COVID-19 protocols in place.
The City of Eau Claire has lifted the alternative side parking restriction due to the relatively mild winter and early spring.
Two people have been charged with first degree reckless homicide-repeater in Eau Claire County after an overdose death.
Chippewa Falls Fire and Emergency Services crews responded to heavy smoke coming from a basement on Pearl Street in Chippewa Falls.
A 26-year-old from Glenwood City was pronounced dead at the scene of a St. Croix County crash that happened Tuesday morning.
The Eau Claire Area School District announced Tuesday that they will increase in-person learning from two days a week to four days a week.
Barron County officials took a male subject into custody Monday after reports of shots fired and a possible hostage situation.
The Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the deceased female that was found in the Stone Lake Area.
The Monroe County Health Department has confirmed that the B.1.1.7 COVID-19 variant found in England has been found in Monroe County.
A 17-year-old female suffered life threatening injuries after being involved in a La Crosse County crash on Sunday.
The Onalaska Police Department has identified the suspect that was involved in an incident on Sunday.
The University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire COVID-19 vaccination site is set to open April 8 and will be open Tuesday through Saturday.
Pierce County officials responded to two different vehicle crashes over the weekend.
An ATV flipped in Rusk County Thursday and the driver died at the scene.
Officials in Sawyer County have started a death investigation after a deceased female was found in the Stone Lake area.
The La Crosse Police Department is informing the public about a convicted sex offender who will be released from prison.
A Springfield man has been charged in Jackson County Court with charges that include attempted first degree intentional homicide after officials spent several days looking for an armed and dangerous subject.
All COVID-19 antigen testing at the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire will be moving from Zorn Arena to the McPhee Physical Education Center starting April 5.
The Eau Claire City- County Health Department is scheduled to give a COVID-19 update at 3:30 p.m.
Two people from Minnesota have been arrested by the Osseo Police Department after a traffic stop revealed $100,000 worth of cocaine.
The human remains found in Jackson County in 1978 have been identified with the assistance of the Wisconsin Department of Justice and the DNA Doe Project.
Two downtown Eau Claire public use parking lots will be taken off-line to prepare for the new Eau Claire Transit Center.
Eau Claire County and the City of Eau Claire still have a mask mandate in effect after passing ordinances in Febuary.
Two Chicago men have been arrested in Osseo after observing several traffic violations. An estimated street value of $20,000 worth of narcotics were found in the vehicle.
No injuries have been reported after a fire engulfed a Chippewa Falls residence.
Essential workers who cannot work remotely are now eligible to take part in a prevention research study.
The Trempealeau County Health Department says the COVID-19 variant strain B.1.1.7 has been identified in the county through the use of genome sequencing.
A Menomonie man has been arrested and charged after being accused of offering a woman a ride to her hotel, where he choked and sexually assaulted her.
The Town of Bergen and the Village of Stoddard have issued a burning ban with the Stoddard-Bergen Fire Department.
Mayo Clinic Health System announced Tuesday that two designated visitors per patient will be allowed in the clinic and hospital in the southwest Wisconsin region.