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Aspen Dental provides free care to veterans

Sat, 06/25/2016 - 6:39pm
Aspen Dental in Plover provided free dental care to veterans in the area on Saturday.  

How to prevent the spread of salmonella in your backyard flock

Sat, 06/25/2016 - 6:38pm
A new spread of salmonella has swept across the Midwest, infecting over 300 people in 35 states since January.  

Wauwatosa doctor charged with illegally prescribing drugs

Sat, 06/25/2016 - 2:53pm
A Milwaukee-area doctor and his former clinic office manager have been indicted on multiple charges for allegedly illegally giving powerful painkillers to patients.

Corrections officials force-feeding inmates on hunger strike

Sat, 06/25/2016 - 1:04pm
Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections are force-feeding three prisoners who are on a hunger strike.

2 dead, several hurt after Fort Worth dance studio shooting

Sat, 06/25/2016 - 10:04am
Texas authorities say two people are dead and several others injured following a shooting outside a nonprofit dance studio in Fort Worth. 

Officials work to prevent repeat of dueling hate rallies

Sat, 06/25/2016 - 10:01am
Lawmakers in South Carolina want to regulate events at the state Capitol in an effort to avoid the chaos of last July, when opposing hate groups held overlapping rallies and overwhelmed a massive police presence. 

Worker dies in demolition accident

Sat, 06/25/2016 - 9:57am
A worker has died after he was injured in an accident during the demolition of an old Alliant Energy power plant in Beloit. 

Musicians raise money for scholarships in Merrill

Fri, 06/24/2016 - 10:49pm
Musicians took the stage Friday night in Merrill to raise funds for scholarships at the 4th annual Remembering Kyle Memorial Scholarship concert held at Merrill High School.

Central Wisconsin business reacts to possible gun bill

Fri, 06/24/2016 - 10:29pm
Central Wisconsin businesses are speaking out after a possible bill stirs up controversy.

Louisiana officials praise mother arrested for whipping sons

Fri, 06/24/2016 - 9:46pm
A Louisiana mother arrested for whipping her three boys after she found out they had burglarized a neighbor's house has found herself in the national spotlight and is being held up as a model parent by high-ranking state officials.

Teen pierced in eye by javelin flown to hospital

Fri, 06/24/2016 - 9:44pm
Officials say a teen was taken to a hospital in a helicopter after he tripped and was stabbed in the eye by a javelin at a Portland track meet.

Packers report another year of record revenue

Fri, 06/24/2016 - 9:42pm
The Green Bay Packers have reported another year of record revenue.

Worker killed after accident during energy plant demolition

Fri, 06/24/2016 - 9:41pm
A worker has died after being injured in an accident during the demolition of an old Alliant Energy power plant in Beloit.

The economic impact of UK departure from EU in the U.S., Wisconsin

Fri, 06/24/2016 - 6:20pm
In the wake of the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union on Friday, many Americans are concerned about whether our economy will be affected here at home. 

Wausau police arrest four in counterfeit $20 bill scam

Fri, 06/24/2016 - 5:20pm
WAUSAU (WAOW) - Police say four people have been arrested for probation violations in a probe of counterfeit $20 bills.

Rhinelander Fire Department calls boy hero for saving siblings from house fire

Fri, 06/24/2016 - 5:14pm
The Rhinelander Fire Department recognized a seven-year-old boy for his brave work during a house fire.

Manitowoc doctor indicted on drug trafficking charges

Fri, 06/24/2016 - 4:46pm
A Manitowoc doctor is charged in federal court with drug trafficking.

Angie's List: Natural Gas Grilling

Fri, 06/24/2016 - 4:16pm
It’s barbecue season again, and for most of us that means lifting our propane tank and wondering when it’s going to run out.

Mosinee woman accused in Wausau heroin overdose

Fri, 06/24/2016 - 1:30pm
WAUSAU (WAOW) - A 26-year-old Mosinee woman faces 11 felony drug charges after police were called to a Wausau home for a man passed out in a driveway from a heroin overdose, according to a criminal complaint. 

How the 'Brexit' Vote Could Impact Americans

Fri, 06/24/2016 - 12:58pm
The so-called Brexit vote may seem far removed for most U.S. citizens, but the impact of Britain's exit from the European Union could affect Americans in more ways than one. 

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