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Romanian town has 3 candidates for mayor, all with same name
In a Romanian town, residents have a choice of three candidates for mayor in an election this weekend -- but only one name.
Feingold, Wisconsin Democrats gather for convention
Wisconsin Democrats are gathering for their annual state convention, hoping to win back a U.S. Senate seat and chip away at Republican majorities in the Legislature.
English-only policy dropped at Milwaukee custard stand
A Latino civil rights group that objected to a Milwaukee custard stand's English-only ordering policy says the owner has dropped any language restraints on his employees.
Some Airbnb users claim hosts rejected them because of race
It's the room and home-sharing website whose slogan is "Belong Anywhere," but some Airbnb users say they are feeling anything but welcome.
Prince's autopsy result highlights dangers of opioid painkiller Fentanyl
News that the death of Prince was found to have been caused by a fentanyl overdose has once again drawn attention to the ongoing opioids epidemic and the powerful painkiller.
The Latest: Blue Angels pilot killed; no civilians hurt
SMYRNA, Tenn. (AP) -- An official in Tennessee says a pilot was killed when his Blue Angels fighter jet crashed, but no civilians were hurt on the ground.
The Latest: Bodies of 2 more Fort hood soldiers found
FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) -- A Fort Hood spokesman says crews have found the bodies of two more soldiers who were in a truck that was washed from a low-water crossing by a flooded creek on the Central Texas Army post.
Thursday Sports Report: SPASH topples Hudson in Sectional final, 11-4
Local prep scores as reported to the WAOW sports office.
American Heroes Cafe holds first meeting in Stevens Point
Veterans, police, EMS and firefighters came together at the Lincoln Center in Stevens Point for the first meeting of the American Heroes Cafe on Thursday.
Junior high students raise money for Portage Co. K9
Students at Ben Franklin Junior High School in Stevens Point raised money for the Portage County Sheriff Department's K9 Unit.
Students, faculty say good-bye to Wisconsin Rapids teacher
JoAnn Goodness took one last walk through the halls as she retired from a nearly 40-year teaching career at Assumption Middle School on Thursday. .
City alderman calls on community to help cleanup park
A Wausau alderman is calling on the city to help tidy up a local facility.
Students raise money to buy prosthetic arm for custodian
Students at Wausau East High are changing the life of one of the school custodians.
Iconic Rhinelander mascot fixed
A mythical mascot vandalized in the Northwoods is finally whole again.
Man arraigned on charges in daughter's drowning death
MUSKEGON, Mich. (AP) -- A Muskegon man has been denied bond after being charged with murder in connection with the drowning death of his 14-month-old daughter.
Heroin user flees into zoo to avoid police
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A heroin user led police in Madison on a wild chase that ended at the city zoo.
Feds considering endangered listing for moose in 4 states
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) -- Federal officials say they'll investigate whether moose in four Midwestern states should be protected under the Endangered Species Act.
Wausau credit union building new downtown headquarters
WAUSAU (WAOW) - Cloverbelt Credit Union said Thursday it was building a new 21,000-square foot office building in downtown Wausau because it has outgrown the existing facility.
Fire reported at agricultural mill near Marshfield
MARSHFIELD (WAOW) -- The Marshfield Fire Department was among crews sent to a fire at an agricultural mill just outside of town Thursday.
UWSP hires new athletic director
Wis. - Brad Duckworth has been named the new director of athletics at UW-Stevens Point. He will begin July 11.