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All Signs Point to ISIS in Istanbul Attack That Left 36 Dead, Turkish PM Says

Wed, 06/29/2016 - 3:30am
At least 36 people were dead and 147 others injured following a terrorist attack at an international airport in Istanbul, and all signs point to ISIS as being responsible, according to Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim.

Jurors to try again after deadlock in 1990 homicide case

Tue, 06/28/2016 - 10:49pm
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (AP) -- Jurors will try again to reach a verdict after telling the judge they were deadlocked in the trial of a man accused of killing an 18-year-old Wisconsin woman in 1990.

Merrill School District officially hires new superintendent

Tue, 06/28/2016 - 10:42pm
Dr. John Sample officially became the new superintendent of the Merrill School District Tuesday night.

California voters to decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana

Tue, 06/28/2016 - 9:50pm
California voters will decide in November whether to legal recreational marijuana. Secretary of State Alex Padilla said Tuesday that initiative proponents turned in more than the 366,000 signatures needed to qualify for the ballot.

New LED flare being developed by Coast Guard

Tue, 06/28/2016 - 7:53pm
When disaster strikes on the water, boaters have become accustomed to using traditional flares to send a distress signal.  

Have a happy, healthy fourth

Tue, 06/28/2016 - 7:36pm
As the holiday approaches and local residents begin to make plans for barbecues this weekend, many wonder how they can enjoy the festivities while keeping their health in mind.  

Caught on camera: porch light thefts in Wausau

Tue, 06/28/2016 - 7:27pm
Security video from a Wausau house shows thieves stealing a porch light.

Iola Car Show founder dies at 92

Tue, 06/28/2016 - 7:24pm
Chet Krause, the founder of the Iola car show, passed away at the age of 92 on Saturday. 

Wausau construction project starting July 5

Tue, 06/28/2016 - 7:17pm
A construction project in Wausau is getting started one week earlier than expected. 

Marshfield priest reacts to Pope Francis' comments on gay community

Tue, 06/28/2016 - 6:57pm
A Marshfield priest spoke out following Pope Francis' call for all Christians to apologize to the gay community and other exploited groups. 

UWSP women's basketball coach reacts to Pat Summitt's death

Tue, 06/28/2016 - 6:34pm
The death of legendary Tennessee women's basketball coach Pat Summitt has shocked the sports world, including the UWSP women's basketball coach, who was inspired by Summitt's career. 

Prosecutor urges governor to deny parole for Manson follower

Tue, 06/28/2016 - 6:31pm
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Los Angeles district attorney is urging Gov. Jerry Brown to reject parole for a follower of mass murderer Charles Manson. 

Hillbilly Scientist comes to town

Tue, 06/28/2016 - 6:26pm
Children in Wausau had quite an interesting lesson Tuesday.

The Latest: Gunman shoots 1 in downtown Denver, kills self

Tue, 06/28/2016 - 5:40pm
The Latest on a shooting at an office building in downtown Denver (all times local).

Wisconsin settles arrested Capitol protester's case for $75,000

Tue, 06/28/2016 - 5:25pm
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- State taxpayers will pay $75,000 in a settlement to a radio show host and his attorney after the host was arrested three years ago at the state Capitol. 

Indictment charges 3 men with bilking movie investors

Tue, 06/28/2016 - 4:48pm
NEW YORK (AP) -- A New York indictment charges three men with misleading investors who contributed over $12 million toward producing film projects. 

GOP official expresses confidence in Johnson campaign

Tue, 06/28/2016 - 4:44pm
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- The head of the group working to get Republicans elected to the U.S. Senate says Sen. Ron Johnson has "perfected a one-of-a-kind war machine" to defeat Democrat Russ Feingold. 

Businesses increase push for end to personal property tax

Tue, 06/28/2016 - 4:42pm
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Thirty-one trade and business associations are banding together to do away with Wisconsin's personal property tax.

Man charged in crash that hurt 2 woman at Wisconsin festival

Tue, 06/28/2016 - 4:40pm
CEDARBURG, Wis. (AP) -- A Milwaukee man is charged in a weekend crash that hurt two women at Cedarburg's annual Strawberry Festival. 

Jurors deadlocked in man's trial in 1990 homicide case

Tue, 06/28/2016 - 3:28pm
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (AP) -- Jurors are deadlocked in the Fond du Lac County trial of a man accused of killing an 18-year-old woman in 1990. 

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