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Town has had enough of the 'Frozen' weather

Thu, 02/19/2015 - 6:35pm
The cold might not bother Disney's Queen Elsa, but it's wreaking enough havoc in Kentucky that a police department announced a joke warrant for the popular "Frozen" character's arrest.

US Democrat delegation meets with Cuban vice president

Thu, 02/19/2015 - 6:30pm
The minority leader of the U.S. House of Representatives and a delegation of fellow Democrats have met with Cuban Vice President Miguel Diaz-Canel, the man currently expected to take power after President Raul Castro leaves office in 2018.

'Superbug' outbreak not threat to LA County public health

Thu, 02/19/2015 - 6:06pm
A Los Angeles County health official says a "superbug" bacterial outbreak at a local hospital doesn't pose any threat to public health.

Church prepares for even larger fish fry crowds

Thu, 02/19/2015 - 5:57pm
WAUSAU (WAOW)-- For the first time in six decades St. Anne Catholic Church in Wausau will not be having their fish fry on the first Friday of Lent.

Trolley bridge collapses in Superior; 2 hurt

Thu, 02/19/2015 - 5:50pm
A century-old trolley bridge has collapsed at a Superior industrial site, slightly injuring two contractors.

Drone technology for farmers on display in Marshfield

Thu, 02/19/2015 - 5:34pm
For the first time, a small, helicopter-like tool called a drone is being featured at the Marshfield Farm Show.

Wisconsin Rapids boys give back to children in need

Thu, 02/19/2015 - 5:03pm
A birthday is a time for opening presents and eating cake. Many children who are less fortunate are not able to do these things. But two Wisconsin rapids boys are looking to change that. 

Father accused in toddler's death agrees to extradition

Thu, 02/19/2015 - 3:04pm
A Minnesota man accused of causing the death of his 3-year-old daughter in Wisconsin has agreed to extradition.

U.S. House hearing planned for Tomah VA

Thu, 02/19/2015 - 2:53pm
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- A congressional hearing into reports of overmedication at a Veterans Affairs medical center in Tomah will be held locally.

Bucks deal PG Knight minutes before deadline

Thu, 02/19/2015 - 2:51pm
The Milwaukee Bucks traded Brandon Knight to the Phoenix Suns on Thursday in the final minutes before the NBA trade deadline.This was a part of a three-team trade. 

Possible cold weather death investigated

Thu, 02/19/2015 - 2:25pm
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office is investigating a possible cold weather death.

Bus stop stabbing victim says unsure if it was hate crime

Thu, 02/19/2015 - 2:14pm
One of two men who were stabbed at a suburban Detroit bus stop after telling their attacker they aren't Muslims says he's unsure if it was a hate crime.

LIST: Wisconsin warming centers

Thu, 02/19/2015 - 1:56pm
Wisconsin Department of Health officials are responding to the freezing temperatures across the state. 

Minnesota man accused of conspiracy to support Islamic State

Thu, 02/19/2015 - 1:44pm
A Minneapolis man who was previously charged with lying to the FBI is now facing additional counts alleging he tried to provide support to the Islamic State group.

Donald Trump sues Miami suburb over noise ordinance

Thu, 02/19/2015 - 1:04pm
Just weeks after city officials in suburban Miami deemed Donald Trump worthy of the key to their city, he's accusing them of having an unconstitutional noise ordinance.

First salt spa in Wisconsin opens

Thu, 02/19/2015 - 12:27pm
There's a new way to escape the snow and cold here in Wisconsin.

'Wheel of Fortune' contestant solves puzzle with one letter

Thu, 02/19/2015 - 11:24am
If you think you are a whiz at "Wheel of Fortune" while watching the game show from the comfort of your couch, see if you can compete with this guy.

UPDATE: Second suspected case 'unlikely' measles

Thu, 02/19/2015 - 10:56am
The second person isolated in a possible measles case likely does not have the disease, according to Portage County health officials.

FDA issues warning as peanuts found in cumin spice

Thu, 02/19/2015 - 7:34am
Hundreds of products are being pulled from store shelves after traces of peanut were found in cumin spice -- a life-threatening danger to people with peanut allergies.

Scientists announce 'remarkable advance' against HIV

Thu, 02/19/2015 - 7:31am
Scientists are calling it a "remarkable new advance" against HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.

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