Local Wausau News

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says five elk recently transferred to the state from Kentucky have died from a tick-borne disease. 

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Milwaukee aldermen are set to consider a big reduction in the municipal fine for carrying a small amount of marijuana. The proposal would lower the maximum fine for possessing 25 grams of marijuana from $500 to $50.

A Wisconsin prosecutor is set to announce whether a white police officer who killed an unarmed biracial man in Madison will face criminal charges. Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne plans to announce at a Wednesday afternoon news conference whether he'll charge Officer Matt Kenny.

Wausau's City Council President is stepping down. According to Wausau Mayor Jim Tipple, Romey Wagner's resignation is effective immediately, but he will remain a city council member.

STRATFORD (WAOW) - Art students at Stratford High School got a special surprise from their congressman.

 A bedbug problem at an office building got new attention Monday.

There will be some new students in central Wisconsin this summer, all the way from China. 

The NFL suspended Super Bowl MVP Tom Brady for the first four games on Monday for his role in a scheme to deflate footballs used in the AFC title game.

A 9-year-old Merrill boy was seriously hurt in an ATV crash Saturday

A few weeks ago Rib Mountain officials put up signs on Highway N warning pedestrians of an aggressive goose.

There's a new feature at Central Wisconsin Airport.

The Wausau Mayor kicked off National Bike and Walk Week by riding to work Monday morning.

There are reports that George Zimmerman was involved in a shooting incident Monday in Seminole County on Lake Mary Boulevard.

A prosecutor is set to announce Tuesday whether a white police officer will face charges for killing a young unarmed biracial man in Madison.

The superintendent of Madison schools says students shouldn't skip school Tuesday to protest the district attorney's decision on whether to charge a white police officer who fatally shot a biracial teen.

A jury has found that Starbucks should not be forced to pay for the medical fees and emotional suffering that a police officer claimed he allegedly endured after accidentally spilling a cup of the chain's hot coffee on his lap. 

A number of NFL teams–including the Green Bay Packers–were paid taxpayer money to honor troops at games, according to a report from NJ.com.

A 3-year-old Packers fan from Appleton will be featured on thousands of game tickets this season.

Fans hoping to watch Brett Favre's Packers Hall of Fame ceremony from historic Lambeau Field can purchase tickets Tuesday.

FOX is pulling the plug on "American Idol" after 15 seasons. The music reality show that was once the most popular on U.S. television will return in January, but Fox announced on Monday that it will be a farewell season for the series.