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Wisconsin jail inmate with TB isolated

Wed, 03/11/2015 - 11:50am
The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department has isolated a jail inmate who tested positive for tuberculosis.

Packers linebacker Hawk headed to Cincinnati

Wed, 03/11/2015 - 11:07am
Former Packers linebacker A.J. Hawk has reached a two-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals, according to ESPN.

Did Italian village set one-day snowfall record?

Wed, 03/11/2015 - 9:30am
It's not official, but it looks like a village in Italy has set the all-time record for the most snow in 24 hours.

Salt Lake first responders heard mystery voice before rescuing toddler from river

Wed, 03/11/2015 - 7:44am
Three police officers and two firemen outside Salt Lake City, Utah, say they heard a mysterious voice asking for help before they knew a toddler was in a submerged car for 13 hours. 

Official: 11 service members missing in crash, presumed dead

Wed, 03/11/2015 - 7:16am
A military official says the seven Marines and four soldiers aboard an Army helicopter that crashed over waters off Florida during a training mission are presumed dead.

Company apologizes after sexist shirt tag

Wed, 03/11/2015 - 3:44am
An Indonesian sports clothing company is in a bit of hot water because of the washing instructions on their latest label.

How officers train for situations needing deadly force

Tue, 03/10/2015 - 10:50pm

WAUSAU (WAOW) - During a tense situation, choosing to use deadly force is a difficult decision police officers face.

Athlete of the Week: Gena Grundhoffer

Tue, 03/10/2015 - 10:50pm
Gena Grundhoffer has been on Assumption Catholic girls basketball team for all three tournament runs.

Marathon girls heading to state tournament

Tue, 03/10/2015 - 10:26pm
The Marathon girls basketball team is preparing to take on Fall Creek in the state tournament.

People get outside and enjoy the warm weather

Tue, 03/10/2015 - 7:04pm
MARATHON COUNTY (WAOW) -- It's been months since temperatures reached the 50s in central Wisconsin.

Children's Miracle Network annual fundraiser begins

Tue, 03/10/2015 - 6:49pm
MARSHFIELD (WAOW)- An annual effort to help sick and injured children is underway in our area 

Mayor of Madison happy shooting protests remain peaceful

Tue, 03/10/2015 - 5:46pm
There have been three days of protests in Madison after the shooting of a multi-racial teen by a white officer. 

FBI investigating apparent firebombing of KFC in Nevada

Tue, 03/10/2015 - 5:09pm
Fire officials in Reno say they called the FBI to investigate an apparent attempt to firebomb a fast-food restaurant because of the possibility it could have been an act of domestic terrorism.

Unions sue over Wisconsin's new right-to-work law

Tue, 03/10/2015 - 4:42pm
The Wisconsin state AFL-CIO and two local unions have filed a lawsuit seeking to at least temporarily stop implementation of Wisconsin's new right-to-work law.

Women in leadership share tips

Tue, 03/10/2015 - 3:19pm
Women from across Central Wisconsin came together Tuesday to inspire each other to reach their highest potential, both personally and professionally.

Coast Guard urges caution on Great Lakes amid warmer weather

Tue, 03/10/2015 - 2:49pm
The U.S. Coast Guard is urging people to use caution on Great Lakes waterways due to warmer temperatures and unstable ice.

Sen. Johnson: Complaints didn't go to majority oversight panel members

Tue, 03/10/2015 - 2:44pm
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson says staffers working for minority members of an oversight committee never forwarded a whistleblower's complaints about problems at Tomah's Veterans Affairs medical center to the panel's majority members.

Marathon County bomb squad called to Roberts for suspicious device

Tue, 03/10/2015 - 12:53pm
Bomb technicians have been called to a village in St. Croix County.

Packers CB House to sign with Jags

Tue, 03/10/2015 - 12:18pm
The Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to sign former Packers cornerback Davon House, according to ESPN.

Wisconsin business owner says he's expanding in Minnesota

Tue, 03/10/2015 - 9:36am
A Wisconsin business owner upset over enactment of a right-to-work law and other policies says he is expanding in Minnesota because the economic policies there are more conducive for his operation.

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