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Woman receives card from hospital that says she's dead

Mon, 06/13/2016 - 7:45am
A Virginia hospital is apologizing after accidently sending a sympathy card to the family of a woman who's still alive. 

'O.J. Made In America' director reveals how he made the 5-part documentary

Mon, 06/13/2016 - 6:12am
"O.J. Simpson: Made In America," is a five-part documentary that explores the murder trial of O.J. Simpson, but also, his life and the world in which he rose to fame. For director Ezra Edelman, though, the film is so much more than that. It's actually, he said, about "everyone." 

Orlando gunman used the kind of assault rifle popular among mass shooters

Mon, 06/13/2016 - 5:16am
The man suspected of killing at least 50 people at the gay nightclub in Orlando apparently used the kind of semi-automatic assault rifle that has become a weapon of choice among mass shooters.

Candlelight vigil held in Wausau for Orlando shooting victims

Sun, 06/12/2016 - 11:35pm
A candlelight vigil was held at the 400 Block in Wausau Sunday night for the victim's in the Orlando mass shooting.

Man hit by car, killed in Vilas County

Sun, 06/12/2016 - 7:26pm
A man is dead after being hit by a car in Vilas County on Sunday, according to the Vilas County Sheriff's Department.

Wausau man waits to hear back from friends who were in Orlando nightclub

Sun, 06/12/2016 - 6:14pm
After the deadliest mass shooting in American history, local members of the LGBT community are still waiting to hear from friends who were inside the Pulse night club in Orlando early Sunday morning. 

President Obama, Hillary Clinton postpone Green Bay stop in light of Orlando attack

Sun, 06/12/2016 - 3:32pm
President Obama and Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton have postponed a planned campaign stop in Green Bay in light of the Orlando terror attack, according to the White House Press Office.

Brewers option Peralta to AAA Colorado Springs

Sun, 06/12/2016 - 12:07pm
The Brewers have sent opening-day starter Wily Peralta down to AAA Colorado Springs, the team announced Sunday.

CIA: No evidence that Saudi gov't helped 9/11 attackers

Sun, 06/12/2016 - 10:01am
The head of the CIA says there is no evidence that the Saudi government or senior Saudi officials helped to orchestrate the Sept. 11 attacks. 

No facilities offering to care for ex-deputy found insane

Sun, 06/12/2016 - 9:55am
Some medical facilities are declining to offer care for a former Wisconsin sheriff's deputy suffering from advanced ALS who was found not legally responsible for killing his wife and sister-in-law in 2014. 

The Latest on the shooting at an Orlando nightclub, at least 50 dead

Sun, 06/12/2016 - 9:46am
The mayor of Orlando says there were 50 casualties and there are 53 more hospitalized after a mass shooting at a popular gay nightclub there. 

UPDATE: Fire destroys shed worth $110,000 in Marathon Co.

Sat, 06/11/2016 - 11:46pm
A fire destroyed a shed worth $110,000 in Marathon County on Saturday night, according to the Marathon County Sheriff’s Department.

Disabled vet gets bicycle from Man of Honor Society

Sat, 06/11/2016 - 7:29pm
The Man of Honor Society donated a modified bicycle to a Navy veteran on Saturday who lost the ability to ride a bike after an explosion left him disabled during his time in service. 

Central Wisconsin tries to beat the heat, cooling centers open

Sat, 06/11/2016 - 7:09pm
With temperatures reaching about 90 degrees on Saturday, many Wisconsinites were trying to enjoy the outdoors, while also staying cool.  

Sauk County arrests man for 10th OWI

Sat, 06/11/2016 - 6:46pm
A 47-year-old man from Plain has been arrested by Sauk County officials on his 10th OWI complaint.      

Advocacy group protests new movie in Stevens Point

Sat, 06/11/2016 - 6:37pm
A new movie is stirring up some controversy across the country, including right here in central Wisconsin.  

Ryan's Republican challenger looks for underdog win

Sat, 06/11/2016 - 6:27pm
A political newcomer is hoping for an improbable underdog victory against the highest-ranking Republican in the country. 

Person arrested after Beltline rollover

Sat, 06/11/2016 - 6:21pm
Town of Madison officials have taken a person into custody after a rollover accident on Madison's Beltline this afternoon.   

Man killed, woman hurt in shooting at Appleton home

Sat, 06/11/2016 - 4:38pm
 Police say a man was killed and a woman hurt in a shooting in Appleton.

Police say suspect deliberately targeted singer

Sat, 06/11/2016 - 1:54pm
Orlando Police Chief John Mina says that the suspect who shot and killed a singer who rose to fame on "The Voice" apparently traveled from another city in Florida to Orlando to confront her.

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