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Tomah VA releases 30-day plan to improve facility
Plan comes in wake of pain medication over-prescribing allegations
Mother in murder plot pleads guilty to charge
The Spencer mother accused of trying to hire a hitman to kill the fathers of two of her daughter's children has pleaded guilty to some of the charges against her Clark County Court.
Search for missing Oneida Co. inmate
An inmate has escaped from custody in Oneida County, according to a press release from the sheriff's department.
Girl starts lemonade stand to rebuild her family a home
A little girl in Florida is taking it upon herself to raise money for her family after their home was damaged in a fire.
Ripon cookie plant closing, hundreds to lose jobs
A ConAgra cookie plant in Ripon is closing, leaving more than 300 people without a job.
The Latest on Waco shootings: $1M bond set for gang members
About 170 motorcycle gang members charged with engaging in organized crime are each being held on a $1 million bond in the wake of a deadly shootout in Texas, and authorities say capital murder charges are expected.
Supreme Court says convicted felons can sell their guns
A unanimous Supreme Court says the government can't prevent a convicted felon who is barred from possessing firearms from trying to sell his guns after they are confiscated by authorities.
Clinton returns to Iowa to help rally caucus volunteers
Hillary Rodham Clinton is returning to Iowa to help ramp up her campaign's volunteer network.
Suspicious death at dog park in Wisconsin
Authorities in Jackson County are investigating a suspicious death.
1st ever World Trade Center stair climb
Hundreds gathered at the Freedom Tower in New York Sunday for a special tribute to victims of 9/11.
Same-sex marriages boost total marriage numbers in 2014
A state report shows the legalization of gay marriage last year boosted the number of couples tying the knot to the highest rate Wisconsin has reported since 2007.
Flying cars could be ready by 2017
That flying car you've been dreaming about since you were a child could be reality in a few years.
Two arrested in Rhinelander drug investigation
Two people were arrested in Rhinelander after a six-month methamphetamine investigation, according to the Oneida County Sheriff's Department.
Dog 'sings' for fallen K9 heroes
Many times throughout the year, we're reminded to honor and thank our fallen heroes and veterans who have served to fight for our freedom. But one dog is raising a voice to honor the canines who have served along the men and women of our country.
Police: 9 dead in shooting all members of rival biker gangs
WACO, Texas (AP) -- Authorities say the nine people killed in a shootout at a Central Texas restaurant were all members of rival biker gangs that had gathered for a meeting.
US Marine Osprey crashes in Hawaii; 1 dead, 21 injured
HONOLULU (AP) -- Officials say a Marine Corps Osprey aircraft caught fire after crashing during a "hard landing" in Hawaii and one Marine died and 21 other service members were sent to hospitals.
Cats compete for titles
Owners showed off their feline friends Sunday at a cat show in Wausau.
Organ donors remembered
Organ donors were recognized Sunday afternoon in a special way.
Vilas Co. authorities search for missing hiker
VILAS COUNTY (WAOW)-- The Vilas County Sheriff's Department is looking for a hiker they say went missing Sunday afternoon while hiking in the Katherine Wolter Wilderness.
Thousands without power throughout the WAOW viewing area
(WAOW)-- Wisconsin Public Service is reporting weather related power outages throughout North and Central Wisconsin.