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Walker to sign state budget at Waukesha manufacturer
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Republican Gov. Scott Walker is set to sign the state budget at a valve manufacturing company in Waukesha.
Garage catches fire in Schofield
Firefighters responded to the scene of a garage fire on Moreland Avenue in Schofield around 10 a.m. Sunday.
The Latest: Eurozone works to keep Greece in euro, official
A European official says Greeces European creditors are seeking a deal that would relieve the pressure on the Greek banks that face an acute liquidity crunch as soon as Monday.
Flag dispute: NAACP OKs ending its boycott of South Carolina
The NAACP has passed a resolution lifting its 15-year economic boycott of South Carolina, a day after that state took down a Confederate battle flag flying near its Statehouse.
Rhode Island beach to reopen after mysterious blast
State authorities have completed their investigation of a reported blast that knocked a Rhode Island beachgoer to the ground, concluding there are no threats to the public and no reason to keep the beach closed.
Free shuttles helpful for people attending Wausau's weekend events
Shuttles were available for people on Friday and Saturday attending the Balloon and Rib Fest and Chalkfest in downtown Wausau.
UWSP alumnus returns home for Bassmaster event
Mississippi State motored into the 2015 Bassmaster College Series championship with an x-factor: Joe Marty, who earned his undergraduate degree at UW-Stevens Point.
Texas A&M wins Bassmaster College Series in Stevens Point
With a three-day total of 18 pounds, four ounces, the duo of John Bensema and Matthew McCardale from Texas A&M won the Bassmaster College Series Championship Saturday. The event was hosted by UW-Stevens Point and held on Lake Du Bay.
Paddlers have wide age range at canoe and kayak competition
Saturday was United States of America Canoe and Kayak Organization Age Group Nationals in Wausau.
Pierce County authorities arrest homicide victim's wife
ELLSWORTH, Wis. (AP) -- Authorities in Pierce County of western Wisconsin are investigating a homicide and have arrested the victims wife.
Milwaukee teen drowns at campground in southeast Wisconsin
BELMONT, Wis. (AP) -- Authorities say an 18-year-old Milwaukee man has drowned at a campground on Lake Joy in southeastern Wisconsin.
Walker blames GOP lawmakers for abortive open records plan
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Gov. Scott Walker has blamed Republican lawmakers for an abortive proposal to roll back Wisconsins open records law.In a radio interview Friday, the Republican governor said the idea was a huge mistake that didnt come from him.
Williams wins Wimbledon to secure another Serena Slam
Game. Set. Serena Slam.
After years of declining crime, a spike in city violence
CHICAGO (AP) -- Police departments across the country that have spent years boasting about plummeting crime numbers are now scrambling to confront something many agencies have not seen in decades: more bloodshed.Houston, St. Louis, New Orleans and Baltimore have all seen significant spikes in the number of homicides this year. The totals are up in New York and Chicago, too.In Los Angeles, the number of slayings dropped slightly, but the number of shooting victims jumped more than 18 pe...
$1,000-per-pill drug overtaken by pricier successor
A $1,000 pill for a liver-wasting viral infection made headlines last year for its cost and high cure rate
Artists prepare for Chalkfest in Downtown Wausau
WAUSAU (WAOW)-- Chalkfest kicked off downtown at the 400 block on Friday.
Thousands head to Wausau for Balloon and Rib Fest
It is a big weekend in Wausau. One big event in the area is Balloon and Rib Fest at the downtown Wausau airport.
Gov. Walker to sign budget on Sunday
Republican Gov. Scott Walker plans to sign the state budget on Sunday, just a day before hes expected to announce a presidential bid.
Town of Maine can vote to absorb debt-ridden Brokaw
A possible solution has emerged to save a troubled central Wisconsin village.
False start for Walker after premature Twitter announcement
How excited is Scott Walker about running for president? So excited that he announced accidentally on Twitter three days early.