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Packers open preseason against champs
Newsline 9 will be your home for all four Green Bay Packers preseasons games this fall.
Wausau council president receives threats, white powder in letter
Police are trying to figure out who sent a letter with a white substance inside to the Wauasu City Council president.
Regents panel OKs tuition hike for nonresidents, grads
A University of Wisconsin System regents committee has approved plans to raise nonresident and graduate student tuition at nine campuses to help offset $300 million in cuts Gov. Scott Walker has proposed for the system.
No longer a highway, Wisconsin's 41 now an interstate
No longer just a highway, U.S. 41 in eastern Wisconsin is now an interstate.
Tornado drill set for April 16
A statewide tornado drill will take place on Thursday, April 16. At 1:00 p.m., the National Weather Service will issue a statewide mock tornado watch.
Cast your vote: Female face for $20
Eleanor Roosevelt, Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks and Wilma Mankiller are the top picks to replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill.
Walker's European trade mission heavy on private meetings
Gov. Scott Walker's European trade mission that begins this weekend is heavy on private meetings with business and government leaders in Germany, France and Spain.
Louisiana dad looks to raise Autism awareness with blue nail polish
Brian Batey, a 48-year-old engineer and father of two who grew up in rural Louisiana, isn't the kind of guy you would guess would be into painting his nails.
Taylor Swift says her mother is battling cancer
Taylor Swift revealed to her fans that her mother has cancer.Swift wrote about the news in a post on her Tumblr on Thursday, which her representative confirmed.
1987: Jimmy Stewart visits Wausau
Every week, Newsline 9 takes a look back in the archives at stories of the past. This week back in 1987, actor Jimmy Stewart visited Wausau.
Madison man charged with trying to join ISIS
A Madison man has been charged with attempting to provide material support and resources to the Islamic State terrorist organization, according to the United States Department of Justice.
US ends brake line rust probe, urges people to wash vehicles
DETROIT (AP) -- People who live in areas where salt is used to clear roads of snow are getting some advice from U.S. safety regulators: Wash the underside of your car.
Portage Co. leaders educate community about heroin problem
With heroin deaths on the rise in Portage County leaders are now reaching out the community to make a change.
South Carolina shooting: Officer charged and fired; protesters demand justice
The officer charged with murder in the shooting death of an unarmed black man in South Carolina has been fired as anger continues to build around his case.
Cows, goats dead in Lincoln Co. barn fire
A lightening strike may have caused an early morning barn fire that killed cows and goats in Lincoln County, according to sheriff's department officials.
CRIME STOPPERS: Thefts of wire are increasing in Portage County.
A series of wire thefts hit Plover farm fields.The wires were cut and taken from an irrigation system and the damaged power source at a Plover farm field March 15th.
Mayor-administrator question not settled in Wausau
One of the questions voted on in Wausau Tuesday would restructure city government.
Vietnam War veterans speak to students
Vietnam war veterans spoke to students Wednesday at a Central Wisconsin school about their experiences.
Job fair attracts more than 300
About 350 people came out to a job fair in Wisconsin Rapids to meet with potential employers.
Missing Shawano Co. woman identified
SHAWANO (WAOW) - Some remains found along a road near Shawano nearly a year ago are those of a woman reported missing by her husband in 2013, the Shawano County Sheriff's Department said Wednesday.
