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Teacher hangs boy hung from chalkboard by belt
A Georgia woman says her grandson's teacher made him hang by his belt from the top of a chalkboard as punishment.
US serviceman killed in combat by ISIS forces in northern Iraq
ISIS forces killed a U.S. serviceman in northern Iraq, a defense official said today.
SPECIAL REPORT: Where the Locals Eat - Spring sweets
The next edition of Where the Locals Eat is going to get SWEET!
Family decides to hand over Milwaukee company to employees
A family has decided to hand over a 65-year-old Milwaukee company to employees through a stock ownership plan.
Federal judge orders woman to unlock iPhone using her fingerprint
The case of a California woman who was ordered to unlock an iPhone using her fingerprint is raising questions about whether compelling a person to unlock their smartphone could infringe on their right against self-incrimination.
FDA pumps money into campaign to counter tobacco use in LGBT community
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration launched a $35.7 million anti-tobacco campaign today focused on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) young adults.
More children are suffering traumatic brain injuries at the playground, study says
Playgrounds aren't always fun and games according to a new study. Researchers found that children are increasingly being diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries after a run-in with playground equipment.
White House: Obama not offended by comedian's language
The White House said Monday that President Barack Obama wasn't offended by comedian Larry Wilmore's use of a racial slur at Saturday night's White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
Trump says Indiana win means 'it's over'
Donald Trump is telling supporters at his final rally ahead of Indiana's primary that if he wins the contest Tuesday, the Republican nomination in his. "If we win in Indiana, it's over with, folks," Trump is telling thousands of cheering supporters at a rally in South Bend.
Multi-million dollar lottery ticket sold in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Lottery says someone who bought a ticket in Kaukauna is a multi-million dollar MegaBucks winner.
Rep. Sean Duffy talks issues at town hall
WAUSAU (WAOW)-- Representative Sean Duffy visited with dozens of people at NorthCentral Technical College Monday night. It's a part of his town hall tour in Marathon County. The main topic: preventing congress from bailing out an economically troubled Puerto Rico. Duffy says that the situation in the U.S. territory will only get worse unless there is congressional action in the form of a two-phase plan. The first phase would include the development of a contro...
Newlyweds plant trees at a Cadott orchard to celebrate first anniversaries
CADOTT (WAOW)-- Seven newlyweds gathered for a reunion at Dixon's Apple Orchard near Cadott Sunday to plant trees where they first said 'I do.'
Wausau methadone clinic moves into larger space
As the drug problem in Central Wisconsin expands, so does a Wausau methadone clinic.
Wausau Police Chief discusses use of deadly force in officer-involved shootings
Officer-involved shootings can get a lot of attention, and they are oftentimes controversial.
Marathon Co. jail inmate dies
MARATHON COUNTY (WAOW)-- A female inmate at the Marathon County jail is dead, according to a news release on the Marathon County Sheriff's Facebook page.
Wausau Police Department swears in four new officers
Four new Wausau police officers were sworn in during an official ceremony on Monday morning at Wausau City Hall.
UW-Madison Faculty Senate say no confidence in leaders
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have overwhelmingly supported a no-confidence vote in UW System President Ray Cross and the UW Board of Regents.
Chronic insomnia? Docs urged to try a behavior therapy first
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Tossing and turning night after night? Don't automatically reach for the pill bottle.
Marathon County hosts tourism summit
Marathon County ranked in the top 10 in the state for tourism spending last year, according to state tourism experts.
Crossing guard supervisor hits, kills teen near bus stop
LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) -- Authorities say a central Florida crossing guard supervisor's vehicle has hit and killed a teen running across a street to catch a school bus.
