Local Wausau News

MARATHON CO. -- At approximately 11:30 Tuesday night, fire crews were called to the scene of a structure fire in the Town of Hatley.

The Auburndale boy's basketball team is preparing for the state tournament. 

The SPASH boy's basketball team is preparing to go to Madison to compete in the state tournament for the first time since 1994.

The ice is thawing and the sun is out, spring is on it's way. For some, that means exploring new toys.On this weeks Outdoors with Lauren I got to test out the newest way to enjoy some speed under the sun.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez is giving high praise to Chris Borland after the former Badgers linebacker decided to retire from the NFL following a promising rookie season. .

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Milwaukee coach Jason Kidd says guard Michael Carter-Williams is starting against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night after sitting out the Bucks' previous game with a sore right ankle. 

PLOVER (WAOW) -- When a skunk got into a sticky situation Monday, two Plover police officers went to the rescue.Combined, Officer Nate Shulfer and Officer Andrew Hopfensperger have worked in law enforcement for more than 10 years.Over that time, they say they've seen a lot of things, but never imagined they'd rescue a skunk.The officers say they received a call reporting a skunk walking in circles near Post Road and Roosevelt Drive in Plover. The officers say they found the skunk in a nearby ...

The trustee finding money for victims of Bernard Madoff's epic fraud is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a court ruling that he says may prevent the recovery of nearly $4 billion.

Chris Borland's surprise decision to retire from the NFL at 24 could be a watershed moment for the future of the sport.

Stevens Point fire officials says they are on the scene of a two-alarm fire at the Del Monte Foods plant in Plover.

A 40-year-old man is considered dangerous and is wanted by Everest Metro Police after a domestic incident, according to Police Chief Wally Sparks.

Wisconsin lawmakers have hit the gas pedal on a bill that would increase the maximum speed limit on some state highways and freeways.

Some Central Wisconsin men are showing Irish spirit on their faces.

STEVENS POINT (WAOW) – Police Chief Kevin Ruder is retiring, ending a 27-year career with the department.

Emergency crews are on the scene of an incident on Highway 51 in Rib Mountain.

Unemployment rates fell in 24 states in January and rose in just eight, the latest evidence that hiring is strong across the country.

Police say the Kenosha officer who shot and killed an armed man had just returned to duty after shooting another man about two weeks ago.

Police say a woman was struck and killed in the parking lot of a suburban Milwaukee grocery store by an elderly driver.

Wisconsin lawmakers will be busy at the Capitol today, with several bills up for a vote.

Mischievous little leprechauns were spotted causing trouble in New London.