Local Wausau News

More than a year after two German shepherds went missing in Marathon County, the owner of the dogs is not giving up hope to find them.  

Gov. Scott Walker says he remains opposed to a vehicle registration fee increase or gas tax hike to help pay for state highway construction and repair in Wisconsin.

U.S. officials say at least one person in Wisconsin is receiving precautionary treatment, after live anthrax spores were sent to a lab in the state, according to WKOW TV in Madison.

Stevens Point Area Public School district announced its sponsorship of a new summer food service program. 

EDGAR (WAOW) - The 44-year-old Edgar woman who drown in a swimming pool at her home was intoxicated and an autopsy determined that some bruises to her appear consistent with falling into the pool, an investigator said Thursday.

A suburban Chicago contractor has pleaded guilty to setting a fire at a radar facility that disrupted air traffic throughout the country. 

Scientists say plastic pollution in the Great Lakes helps concentrate toxic chemicals in mussels, fish and other creatures that ingest plastic particles.

The tourist season is starting in Oneida County. Northwoods Zip Line saw a rush of adventurers this past weekend checking out the newest addition to the park.

Gov. Scott Walker says allowing local taxes set to expire in Milwaukee County to continue and be used to help pay for a $500 million new arena for the Milwaukee Bucks is not a tax increase.

A Connecticut woman was rushed to the hospital with intense stomach pain after she accidentally swallowed something in her hamburger.

 A motorcycle driver was hurt after hitting a deer, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Department.

Following a terminal diagnosis, Poh, a mixed-breed dog from New York City, has been living his dying days traveling the nation with his owner, crossing off many desirable destinations from their bucket list.

A police K-9 came to the rescue of an officer who was being ambushed by three men and the dog most likely saved his life, authorities said.

(WQOW) - Five sets of twins, have been together since kindergarten and are graduating this weekend from Mondovi High School. 

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- NFL lineman Ray McDonald has been arrested for the second time this week. 

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) -- Authorities say a ninth person has been arrested in connection with the shooting deaths of two Mississippi police officers who were killed during a traffic stop. 

WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. (AP) -- Police have identified a Chicago man whose body was found in the Wisconsin River near Wisconsin Dells after he had gone missing. 

A proposal for a new Kwik Trip in Rib Mountain failed to pass the town's planning committee.

 Plans to rebuild a burned down Northwoods community center have hit a major snag.

An old building in downtown Wausau will become a new apartment complex.