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Madison police are on scene of a possible shooting at a blood bank, according to WKOW-TV, our sister station in Madison.

One of the most iconic war photos in history turns 70 this year as we mark the anniversary of the battle of Iwo Jima.

Marathon County Sheriff's Department officials responded to a report of a home invasion in Mosinee early Friday morning, according to a post on the department's Facebook page.

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker will sign a right-to-work bill that's being rushed through the Legislature next week.

WAUSAU (WAOW) – A Seattle woman offered the job as Wausau's director of public works decided at the last minute to accept another job, a city official said Friday.

Wisconsin Democrats say Republicans push to pass right-to-work legislation is a distraction that would interfere with businesses' operations and result in lower wages for workers.

When faced with icy roads, drivers should always take it slow and use extra caution. A frightening crash happened last weekend in Michigan, close to Detroit.

In a surprise announcement, the Republican leader of the state Senate says he will schedule a vote for next week on a yet-to-be-introduced bill that would make Wisconsin a right-to-work state.

Many people will be enjoying a fish fry for the first Friday of lent.

Harlan City Police in Kentucky definitely didn't "Let It Go." It's so cold in their area, they put out an arrest warrant for "Frozen's" Elsa.

Lane County authorities say a suspect brought in for questioning later punched himself in the face and then signed an assault complaint against detectives.

Four people were displaced after a fire in Oneida County, according to a press release from the American Red Cross.

WITTENBERG (WAOW) - One Shawano County man is taking a song from the hit movie Frozen to whole new level.

TOWN OF EASTON (WAOW) - This arctic blast is felt by all in central Wisconsin, including farmers.

Scores, results and highlights from Thursday's local sports action.

Condor Coffee is only a few years old. Its owners roast in a garage in rural Wausau. Now, the product is perking people up in the Badger State.

CHICAGO (AP) -- Steve McWhorter scored 21 points and Akeem Springs added 17 on 7-of-10 shooting to help Milwaukee beat Illinois-Chicago 71-60 on Thursday night.J.J. Panoske scored 14 and Matt Tiby had 11 points and nine rebounds for Milwaukee (11-16, 6-7 Horizon League).Back-to-back 3-pointers by Jay Harris gave Illinois-Chicago (7-21, 3-10) a 26-24 lead with three minutes left in the first half, but Milwaukee scored the final seven to take a 31-26 lead into halftime and never again trailed.T...

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Spring training opens this weekend for the Milwaukee Brewers with the team looking to get over the sting of the 2014 season.A 9-22 record to wrap up the year dropped Milwaukee from first place in the NL Central to out of the playoffs.Starter Kyle Lohse said it was a disappointing ending. But the veteran is ready to move forward with pitchers and catchers scheduled to report to the team's training complex in Phoenix on Friday.The full squad must report by Wednesday. The team ...

A proposed cut to the UW System was the focus of a public forum in Stevens Point Thursday night.

One person was killed in an Oneida County snowmobile crash Thursday, according to the Oneida County Sheriff's Department.