Local Wausau News

(WBAY)-- In March of last year, our affiliate station in Green Bay discovered that property from one of Wisconsin’s most notorious serial killers was sold to a Travel Channel host in California. 

Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign says it plans to lay off hundreds of field staffers and other aides.

A House committee has approved an amendment to the annual defense policy bill that requires women to register for the military draft. 

A death is being investigated in Abbotsford after a woman was found dead in her home.

Rib Mountain State Park broke ground Wednesday night on a new enclosed shelter building.

From the moment 18-year-old Jakob Wagner was identified as the shooter people in the community began talking about his bullied past.

DALLAS, Ga. (AP) -- Officials say a 3-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed himself with his father's pistol.

DENVER (AP) -- A 57-year-old man accused of running down a golfer with a golf cart has been charged with assault.

MERRILL (WAOW)- The Lincoln County Petsaver for Wednesday is Steel. 

MERRILL (WAOW) - No law enforcement and no students are involved in the school board investigation of Merrill School Superintendent Wally Leipart and Assistant Superintendent Michele Jahnke, the board's president said Wednesday. 

Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice David Prosser is retiring after nearly 18 years on the court.

(CNN) -  SpaceX's  first mission to Mars could be less than two years away.  

MARSHFIELD (WAOW) -- Wood County health officials confirm a norovirus outbreak is to blame for making dozens of people sick following a trucking company banquet in Marshfield.

(CNN)- Uber wants passengers to show up quickly or pay up.   

A trust company has been appointed to temporarily oversee Prince's multimillion-dollar estate.   

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he wants to review state elections officials' request for money to educate the public about Wisconsin's voter photo identification law.

WAUSAU (WAOW) - With spring's arrival comes something other than warmer weather - thefts from construction sites.

(CNN)- House Speaker Paul Ryan spent part of his Wednesday meeting with students at Georgetown University.  

A 38-year-old Wausau man was sentenced Wednesday to 20 years in prison for the heroin overdose death of a Wausau man, according to online Marathon County court records. 

House Speaker Paul Ryan's advice for young Republicans discouraged by the GOP's top two presidential contenders: Focus on ideas, not the candidates.