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Bedbug-sniffing dog finds no pests in Wausau office building
Most of a Wausau office building where bedbugs were discovered is pest-free, according to a memo management sent toemployees Tuesday.
Two-nosed Merrill cow has calf
One very notable Central Wisconsin cow just got a special birthday present.
Toronto man fired after he tries to justify vulgar TV remark
A social media firestorm touched off by a female TV reporter who fought back against sexually explicit taunts hurled by soccer fans has cost one Toronto engineer his job.
Wausau company celebrates opening of new headquarters
A Wausau business celebrated the opening of its new headquarters Tuesday.
Police involved shootings are hot topic in central Wisconsin police training classes
Police involved shootings like the one in Madison are being hotly debated in police training classes.
Marine helicopter missing, but no indication of crash
U.S. defense officials say they don't have any indications yet that a U.S. military helicopter that went missing during a mission in Nepal has crashed.
WWII vet gets high school diploma
A World War II veteran is proving it's never too late to make a dream come true.
Police: Kenny fatally shot Robinson after being "battered"
A search warrant affidavit unsealed Tuesday states Madison Police officer Matt Kenny said he fatally shot unarmed, African American teenage suspect Tony Robinson, after Robinson "battered" Kenny in a Williamson Street apartment building.
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Police recover gun from Zimmerman, 2 guns from other man
Police say they have recovered a handgun from George Zimmerman and took two guns from a man accused of shooting at Zimmerman.
Packers: Military sponsorships common among NFL teams
The Green Bay Packers organization says it hasn't tried to conceal National Guard or other sponsorships for military events at Lambeau Field.
Egg, turkey meat prices begin to rise as bird flu spreads
Prices for eggs and turkey meat are rising as an outbreak of bird flu in the Midwest claims more chickens and turkeys.
Audit details problems with state's medical transportation
A new audit says the company Wisconsin contracted with to provide medical transportation for low and moderate income people failed to pick up patients on time, or did not arrive at all, thousands of times over an 11-month period.
Judge hearing closing arguments in Hinckley case
A judge who will decide whether to let the would-be assassin of President Ronald Reagan live full time outside a mental hospital will hear closing arguments in the case.
Veteran, 109, celebrates birthday
The nation's oldest veteran just celebrated his 109th birthday. Richard Overton has lived through two World Wars and 11 presidents. T
TV food star Sandra Lee says she has breast cancer
Food television star Sandra Lee says she has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Olive Garden unveils 'breadstick sandwich'
Olive Garden is famous for its unlimited breadsticks. Now the company is trying something new with them.
Another major quake hits Nepal, epicenter near China border
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) -- Another major earthquake has hit Nepal near the Chinese border between the capital of Kathmandu and Mt. Everest.
MLB pumps up ball security after Tom Brady flap
NEW YORK (AP) -- Major League Baseball has pumped up security for its game balls this season in the wake of the Tom Brady flap.
Democrats put up billboards demanding Walker return home
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- The state Democratic Party has paid for a series of billboards demanding Republican Gov. Scott Walker return to Wisconsin.