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Students learn professional skills
Students from five Central Wisconsin high schools took part in Mini Business World today.
UPDATE: Name released in deadly Wausau crash
According to the Wausau Police Department a Cody A. Winters died in a crash early Sunday morning in Wausau.
Two candidates on ballot for Stevens Point mayor
Two candidates are vying for the office of Stevens Point mayor, after the former mayor left office in November after seven years on the job.
St. Paul mom charged in daughter's death found mentally ill
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- A St. Paul woman accused of drowning her 6-year-old daughter in the bathtub has been committed indefinitely to the Minnesota Security Hospital.
Wausau poll workers say they are busy
WAUSAU (WAOW) - Election workers in Wausau report they are busy hours before the polls close for the annual spring election Tuesday.
US Sen. John McCain announces he's running for sixth term
Sen. John McCain will run for a sixth term next year, saying he still has much work to do in the Senate.
Officials: No known link to terrorism in DC power outages
Widespread power outages affected sites across Washington and its suburbs Tuesday afternoon.
Senators announce agreement to update education law
Two key senators have announced a bipartisan agreement on rewriting the No Child Left Behind education law.
Marshfield company celebrates expansion
MARSHFIELD (WAOW) - A company that specializes in manufacturing stainless steel pressurized tanks celebrated an expansion Tuesday designed to create about 10 new jobs.
Details released on Edgar stabbing investigation
A car crash has led to a stabbing investigation in Edgar.
Official: Power-plant blast responsible for DC power outages
The White House, State Department, and Capitol were affected by widespread power outages reported across Washington and its suburbs Tuesday afternoon, and an official says they were caused by an explosion at a Maryland power plant.
UPDATE: Sheriff confirms 7 dead after small plane crash in Illinois
A county sheriff is confirming that seven people have died in a small plane crash in central Illinois while returning home from the NCAA basketball tournament in Indianapolis.
Summer gas prices to be 32 percent lower than a year ago
Drivers will see the lowest summer gasoline prices in about 6 years, according to the Energy Department.
Search resumes for 4-year-old missing in Wisconsin River
Richland County authorities have resumed searching the Wisconsin River for a 4-year-old girl who fell into the water near a boat launch in Gotham.
Central Wisconsin National Guard member dies while deployed in Japan
An investigation has been launched into the death of an airman who was deployed in Japan with the 115th Fighter Wing of the Wisconsin National Guard.
Burger King to pay for the wedding of Mr. Burger, Ms. King
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- Burger King is paying the expenses and providing gifts for the wedding of an Illinois couple with an interesting connection to the fast food restaurant chain.
Storm brings rain and snow, but little relief, to California
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- An unusually cold spring storm is bringing near-winter temperatures to parts of Northern California, dumping heavy rain and hail on some areas and snow in the mountains. However, forecasters say the storm, while welcome, will do little to ease the state's historic drought.
Badgers' Dekker needs to cool off before deciding on NBA
Junior Sam Dekker needs to cool off and return home before making a decision about the future.
Obama: Walker approach on Iran deal would embolden enemies
President Barack Obama says Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker would be taking a foolish approach if he follows through with vows to revoke a nuclear deal with Iran if elected president.