Local Wausau News

Democrat Russ Feingold has decided to run for his old Senate seat in Wisconsin against Republican Ron Johnson, who defeated him in 2010.

When someone needs help in a crisis they call 911. While emergency crews are on the way it's dispatchers who keep them calm.

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- The Taliban have claimed a late night attack on a Kabul guesthouse that killed five people, including an American, and wounded at least six. 

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Panama City Beach leaders have voted to ban beach drinking during the month of March as part of larger crackdown on spring break partying. 

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Drug tests for some Wisconsin residents seeking unemployment or food stamp benefits would be required under a pair of bills passed by the state Assembly. 

WAUSAU (WAOW) - A redevelopment project is hitting the 400 Block in Wausau.

A garage is a total loss after a fire, according to the Athens Fire Department officials.

The state Assembly passed a bill Wednesday limiting what food stamp recipients are allowed to buy.

WAUSAU (WAOW)- Marathon County Crime Stoppers and Wausau Police are asking for your help to find the armed robbers who held up a couple in a Wausau Park 

Demonstrators block traffic and chant as they march through the streets of our state's capitol Wednesday. 

Three quick thinking Marathon County teenage boys were honored in Madison Wednesday for helping save a man's life.

Tourists could be legally driving 70 mph on some Wisconsin highways this summer.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has earned $50,000 for childhood cancer research playing "Celebrity Jeopardy."

This week we've seen heartbreaking images of destruction from tornadoes here in the US to another major earthquake in Nepal and for many people the first question they ask is, "how can I help?" 

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Ten kids with unusually strong knowledge of nations, cities, cultures and history are set to compete in the finals of this year's National Geographic Bee.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Food stamp recipients in Wisconsin would be limited in the types of food they buy, including how much of their allotment can be spent on junk food, under a bill up for a vote in the state Assembly. 

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Milwaukee aldermen are delaying a final decision on a proposal that would greatly reduce the fine for possessing a small amount of marijuana.

An unusual prank had a high school baseball team in Ohio dealing with an odd problem.

At least 140 people have gone to hospitals to be evaluated or treated after an Amtrak train derailed in Philadelphia.

Channel 9 was recognized Tuesday night for celebrating 50 years on the air.