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.
Education
Updated: 9 hours ago
|By Annemarie Payson
An Eau Claire man who was already a previously convicted sex offender was sentenced in Eau Claire County Court Friday on charges of sexual assault.
Updated: 11 hours ago
|By Annemarie Payson
The outdoor ice rinks at Putnam Heights, Roosevelt and Pinehurst Park will be temporarily closed due to recent weather conditions.
Updated: 14 hours ago
|By Annemarie Payson
Gov. Tony Evers is scheduled to give a COVID-19 update with the Department of Health Services at 1:30 p.m.
Updated: 16 hours ago
|By Annemarie Payson
The Eau Claire Fire Department responded to a fire at the Indianhead Warehouse on Thursday, around 8:30 p.m.
Updated: 16 hours ago
|By Annemarie Payson
Two Chippewa Falls natives announced they have purchased the High Shores Supper Club and plan on opening it as Wissota High Shores Supper Club in summer 2021.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2021 at 4:27 PM CST
|By Annemarie Payson
The City of Eau Claire is inviting all members of the community to view a recording of an interview with the three finalists for the city manager position.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2021 at 4:20 PM CST
|By Annemarie Payson
The Badger State Sheriffs’ Association released a statement regarding the rioting that happened at the Capitol.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2021 at 3:00 PM CST
|By Annemarie Payson
The Eau Claire City- County Health Department is scheduled to give a COVID-19 update at 3:30 p.m.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2021 at 2:11 PM CST
|By Annemarie Payson
Eau Claire Police say a suspect involved in a stabbing that happened Thursday morning fled the scene.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2021 at 5:39 PM CST
|By Annemarie Payson
A $10,000 cash bond has been set for an Eau Claire man who has been charged with several charges that include hiding a corpse.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2021 at 5:32 PM CST
|By Annemarie Payson
In November, Clark County decided they would restrict access to county facilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As of Jan. 21, exterior doors will be unlocked and access will resume.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2021 at 1:29 PM CST
|By Annemarie Payson, Nick Viviani and Max Cotton
The new coronavirus variant originally found to be widely circulating in England has reached Wisconsin.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2021 at 9:25 AM CST
|By Annemarie Payson
The Chippewa County Department of Public Health is scheduled to give a COVID-19 update at 10 a.m.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2021 at 4:25 PM CST
|By Annemarie Payson
Two people have been arrested in connection to the theft of a construction trailer in Barron County. Officials say a third suspect is on the run.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2021 at 3:41 PM CST
|By Annemarie Payson and Max Cotton
Gov. Tony Evers will deliver the 2021 State of the State address Tuesday night at 7 p.m.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2021 at 2:13 PM CST
|By Hayley Spitler and Annemarie Payson
A man has been arrested in Eau Claire in connection to the violence that happened at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2021 at 12:12 PM CST
|By Annemarie Payson
Rice Lake officials responded to e truck that went through the ice Tuesday morning.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2021 at 12:04 PM CST
|By Annemarie Payson
An Eau Claire man who was wanted in connection to a 2018 death investigation has been arrested
Updated: Jan. 11, 2021 at 3:31 PM CST
|By Annemarie Payson
The family of Jacob Blake and Kenosha activists are scheduled to hold a march at 4 p.m. at the Municipal Building to demand the firing of Officer R. Sheskey for shooting Blake in August.
Updated: Jan. 8, 2021 at 2:17 PM CST
|By Annemarie Payson
The Downtown, Eau Claire, Inc. Board of Directors announced the recipients of the $34,500 grant money. 23 area businesses were awarded $1,500 each.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2021 at 5:40 PM CST
|By Annemarie Payson
An Eau Claire dance teacher has been found guilty at jury trial of child enticement.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2021 at 5:17 PM CST
|By Annemarie Payson
A Chippewa Falls man has been sentenced to prison relating to a 2018 vehicle chase.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2021 at 4:58 PM CST
|By Annemarie Payson
An Eau Claire man has been found guilty of another OWI offense in Eau Claire County Court.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2021 at 3:11 PM CST
|By Annemarie Payson
The Eau Claire City- County Health Department is scheduled to give a COVID-19 update at 3:30 p.m.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2021 at 1:03 PM CST
|By Annemarie Payson
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is scheduled to give a COVID-19 vaccine update and Q&A session at 1:30 p.m.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2021 at 9:38 AM CST
|By Annemarie Payson
Wednesday’s episode of Jeopardy will air at 1:30 p.m. Thursday.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2021 at 3:32 PM CST
|By Annemarie Payson
Free rapid response COVID-19 testing has resumed at Memorial High School in Eau Claire.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2021 at 3:06 PM CST
|By Annemarie Payson
The Eau Claire City-County Health Department announced Wednesday that they were putting the call out to organizations with healthcare workers who do not work for major health care systems and want to receive the COVID-19 vaccination.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2021 at 9:22 AM CST
|By Annemarie Payson
The Chippewa County Department of Public Health is scheduled to give a COVID-19 update at 10 a.m.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2021 at 5:28 PM CST
|By Annemarie Payson
At home COVID-19 tests are now free to everyone who lives in Wisconsin.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2021 at 4:56 PM CST
|By Annemarie Payson
An Eau Claire man has been charged with felonies that include first degree recklessly endangering safety after Eau Claire Police responded to a stabbing incident on Jan. 1.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2021 at 11:26 AM CST
|By Annemarie Payson
Gov. Tony Evers is scheduled to give a COVID-19 update at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2021 at 4:56 PM CST
|By Annemarie Payson
A Cumberland man has been charged with first degree intentional homicide in Barron County Court.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2021 at 4:09 PM CST
|By Annemarie Payson
The Eau Claire Fire Department was called out to a report of a deer that had fallen through the ice on Saturday.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2021 at 3:46 PM CST
|By Annemarie Payson
The positive COVID-19 cases in the state of Wisconsin is now at 486,531. This is an increase of 2,446. 80 people were hospitalized and five more people died.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2021 at 9:15 AM CST
|By Annemarie Payson
Gundersen Health Hospitals announced that due to a recent decrease in the community spread of COVID-19, patients will soon be allowed to bring one person with them to the hospital and clinic.
Updated: Jan. 1, 2021 at 2:23 PM CST
|By Annemarie Payson
A 57-year-old Chippewa Falls man has been arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol for his 5th OWI offense.
Updated: Jan. 1, 2021 at 1:56 PM CST
|By Annemarie Payson
The Sparta Area Fire District responded to a chimney fire at a log home in the Town of Leon Friday morning. The house is reported to have extensive damage in the chimney and roof area.
Updated: Dec. 31, 2020 at 5:09 PM CST
|By Annemarie Payson
City of Bloomer residents will be notified about recent lead testing through their January utility bill.
Updated: Dec. 31, 2020 at 12:45 PM CST
|By Annemarie Payson
The Eau Claire Parks, Recreation and Forestry has announced that outdoor skating rinks will open Dec. 31 after 4 p.m.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2020 at 5:09 PM CST
|By Annemarie Payson
The preliminary hearing for a Menomonie man charged with attempted first degree intentional homicide has been scheduled.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2020 at 4:30 PM CST
|By Annemarie Payson
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has released the names of those involved in the Jackson County crash that killed one and injured another on Tuesday.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2020 at 3:05 PM CST
|By Annemarie Payson
The Sculpture Tour Eau Claire has extended their voting period for “People’s Choice” award.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2020 at 2:54 PM CST
|By Annemarie Payson
The Eau Claire City- County Health Department is scheduled to give a COVID-19 update at 3:30 p.m.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2020 at 4:05 PM CST
|By Annemarie Payson
One person was pronounced dead after a Jackson County crash Tuesday morning. A second person was injured.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2020 at 3:59 PM CST
|By Annemarie Payson
The La Crosse County Health Department announced that the COVID-19 testing site at Holmen High School scheduled for Wednesday has been canceled due to weather.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2020 at 11:04 AM CST
|By Annemarie Payson
Barron County officials have confirmed that a 20-year-old Cumberland man has been taken into custody after a shooting happened Monday.
Updated: Dec. 24, 2020 at 4:12 PM CST
|By Annemarie Payson
The La Crosse Police Department conducted a drug bust on Dec. 21 that has an estimated street value of $17,000. Five individuals were taken into custody following the bust.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2020 at 2:48 PM CST
|By Annemarie Payson
The Eau Claire City- County Health Department is scheduled to hold a COVID-19 update at 3:30 p.m.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2020 at 2:08 PM CST
|By Annemarie Payson and Max Cotton
An Eau Claire man is wanted in connection with a death investigation from 2018.