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2 people die in rollover in Richland County of SW Wisconsin

Sun, 05/15/2016 - 11:34am
Two people have died in a rollover crash in Richland County of southwestern Wisconsin. 

Two people rescued from house fire in Wausau

Sun, 05/15/2016 - 10:55am
Two people are safe after a front porch light fixture caused a Wausau home to shoot up in flames on Saturday night. 

Tour vs Locals, Season Opener at State Park Speedway

Sat, 05/14/2016 - 10:36pm
The 2016 Season Opener at State Park Speedway marks the seventh consecutive year that the ARCA Midwest Tour has made its way to the Wausau track.

Wausau mail carriers collect thousands of donations for "Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive"

Sat, 05/14/2016 - 9:19pm
Tens of thousands of pounds of food were collected from Wausau homes for the U.S. Post Office's annual "Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive" on Saturday. 

Merrill hosts simulated mass casualty training day for first responders

Sat, 05/14/2016 - 8:05pm
Fake blood, dummies, and actors simulated a mass casualty situation for many Central Wisconsin first responders on Saturday. 

SWAT team, sheriff's department called to Rib Mountain home

Sat, 05/14/2016 - 7:32pm
The Marathon County SWAT team responded to a Rib Mountain home Sunday evening, according to the Marathon County Sheriff's Department.

Menoninee tribe awaits judge's ruling in hemp lawsuit

Sat, 05/14/2016 - 2:47pm
The leader of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin says it won't plant a new crop of industrial hemp until a federal judge resolves the tribe's lawsuit against the federal Drug Enforcement Administration.

UPDATE: Stevens Point fatal shooting suspect back in Wisconsin

Sat, 05/14/2016 - 1:43pm
The suspect in a fatal Stevens Point shooting is back in Wisconsin, according to a booking clerk with the Dane County Jail.

Three hurt in Waupaca Co. rollover

Sat, 05/14/2016 - 12:50pm
Three people were hurt in a one-car crash early Saturday morning in the Township of Union, according to the Waupaca County Sheriff's Office.

One ejected, hurt in Waupaca Co. rollover crash

Sat, 05/14/2016 - 12:49pm
A person is hurt after a one-car rollover crash in the Township of Farmington early Saturday morning, according to the Waupaca County Sheriff's Office.

Green Bay man gets 53 years in shooting death, OD death

Sat, 05/14/2016 - 12:31pm
A judge has sentenced a Green Bay man to 53 years in prison for the shooting death of a Howard man and the overdose death of a Coleman man.

Angie's List: keyless locks vs. deadbolts

Fri, 05/13/2016 - 10:43pm
Have you lost your house key lately?

Scammer calls Dodge County sheriff

Fri, 05/13/2016 - 10:39pm
JUNEAU (WISN)-- The Dodge County sheriff received a phone call Friday morning saying the IRS was going to sue him.

Families pick up the pieces after Oneida Co. home explodes

Fri, 05/13/2016 - 10:29pm
An explosion in Sugar Camp early Friday morning left one home destroyed and others damaged.

California Amtrak train slams into pickup, killing 3 men

Fri, 05/13/2016 - 7:05pm
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) -- Authorities in Central California say three men in a pickup died when the driver pulled in front of a speeding Amtrak passenger train, splitting the truck in two. 

One candidate drops out, new one starts campaign for 7th District congressional race

Fri, 05/13/2016 - 6:58pm
Phil Salamone endorsed Mary Hoeft in Wausau on Friday, moments after ending his own campaign for the 7th District congressional race. 

CWA employees raise money for sick TSA officer

Fri, 05/13/2016 - 6:44pm
A beloved TSA officer at the Central Wisconsin Airport in Mosinee is battling a deadly disease, and on Friday, his fellow employees rallied together to help him.  

Community reacts to White House directive on bathrooms for transgender students

Fri, 05/13/2016 - 6:36pm
The Obama administration sent out a letter out a letter to public schools Friday directing them to allow transgender students access to restroom facilities matching their gender identity.

Hundreds of Marathon County students bag trash on Wisconsin River

Fri, 05/13/2016 - 6:27pm
More than 300 students from ten Marathon County middle and high schools ditched their desks and hit the open water for the 17th annual Wisconsin River Clean-Up in Wausau on Friday. 

Attorney: Grandchild of Prince's half brother could be heir

Fri, 05/13/2016 - 6:05pm
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- A Minnesota attorney says there could be another heir to Prince's multimillion-dollar estate.

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