Local Wausau News

Wisconsin and 10 other states are suing the Obama administration over a new directive about transgender students in public schools.    

With airline passengers fuming about long security lines inside terminals, an Associated Press investigation finds that outside the nation's busiest airports someone gets over fences or through vehicle gates that guard planes and runways about every 10 days.

Police say one person has been killed and three others wounded in a shooting inside a concert venue in New York City, where hip-hop artist T.I. was scheduled to perform.

A mystery along I-94 near the North Crossing appears to be solved. In a matter of five to ten minutes the State Patrol said 21 drivers had their tires punctured by a small metal frame. 

While SPASH's remarkable 2015-16 run was a product of a host of great players and coaches, at the heart of the team's effort were two exceptional players: Trev Anderson and Sam Hauser, whose friendship transcended family ties and helped transform a program. 

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said Wednesday that he often used aliases to purchase real estate -- but continued to deny he'd been caught on tape pretending to be an imaginary spokesman in a recently-released recording.   

The Kansas Highway Patrol says about 20 homes have been damaged but there are no immediate reports of injuries after a tornado touched down outside the small town of Chapman. 

PORT WASHINGTON, Wis. (AP) -- Former "Saved by the Bell" star Dustin Diamond is back in jail in Wisconsin after an official says he violated the terms of his parole. 

Kristopher Torgerson appeared in Marathon County Court Wednesday in his first motion hearing before standing trial for the murder of Stephanie Low in 2010.

Madison Police records show officers have responded to calls at 14 Kanazawa Circle, site of Tuesday night's double-shooting, 39 times since 2011.

MEQUON, Wis. (AP) -- Authorities say remains found in the Milwaukee River have been identified as those of a Mequon woman who disappeared in November.

Wednesday some central Wisconsin veterans were honored in a warm way.

Investigators are one step closer to solving a mystery in Marshfield.

WAUSAU (WAOW) - A familiar sight has returned to Pine Grove Cemetery in Wausau - American flags lining the sidewalk.

RIB MOUNTAIN (WAOW) - Vandals spray-painted rock formations at Rib Mountain State Park and now Marathon County investigators need help to find out who is responsible for the damage.

NEW YORK (AP) -- The producer of an HBO series is among two men arrested in connection with the 2015 death of a New York dermatologist who died of cocaine and alcohol intoxication. 

WISCONSIN RAPIDS (WAOW) - A 29-year-old woman accused of killing her boyfriend on his motorcycle because she was texting as she drove a vehicle behind him has reached a deal with prosecutors to resolve the case without a trial.

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) -- People attending a major gambling conference say Internet gambling has tremendous growth potential in the United States as the use of smartphones continues to grow.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Unemployment rates dropped last month in all of Wisconsin's largest cities and in most counties. 

WAUSAU (WAOW) -- Our Lincoln County Petsaver is "Grumpy" a Chihuahua-Rat Terrier Mix.