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After spending over three years going through chemotherapy, Rhett Krawitt, 7, remains unprotected against certain illnesses, including the measles. So the boy and his family this week asked his local school district to support new legislation that would abolish personal-belief exemptions, which allow families to opt out of required vaccinations, according to ABC station KGO-TV in San Francisco.

Greenheck has announced it will hire 120 employees at the Schofield facility, according to a release from the company Friday.

Wake Up Wisconsin anchors Nate and Paige were surprised Friday morning with flowers delivered by morning reporter Molly Koweek.

A dog who disappeared from Tucson, Arizona two months ago has turned up 1,800 miles away, near Green Bay, Wisconsin.

For many families cellphones, tablets and video games have become part of everyday life. Even at the dinner table.

Noah, the main character in the film "The Notebook," wrote a love letter every day of the year to win Allie's affection, but a real-life New Jersey man has outdone Ryan Gosling's beloved character.

LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) -- Get ready for superstition -- times three. Friday is the first of three Friday the 13ths this year.

Love is in the air, but how about on your phone? Tens of thousands of users are looking for love online and the dating pool is getting bigger each day.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy has made it official: He is relinquishing his job calling plays for Aaron Rodgers and the rest of the offense.The decision was part of a significant shake-up announced Thursday. The Packers led the NFL in scoring in 2014 and Rodgers won his second most valuable player award, but McCarthy is handing off the play-calling duties to Tom Clements, whom he promoted from offensive coordinator to associate head coach. Receivers coach Edgar...

Military officials say 22 Marines have been hurt in a training accident at a Southern California desert base, but there's no word on the seriousness of their injuries.

Police video played in court shows a former Marine telling officers investigating the deaths of famed Navy SEAL Chris Kyle and his friend that he had "taken a couple of souls" and had more to take.

President Barack Obama has signed into law a measure intended to help deter veterans from committing suicide.

There has been another arrest in a 2003 Rhinelander cold case.

Allegations against the VA hospital in Tomah are continuing.

The Milwaukee Bucks are enjoying success on the court, even as the team's future in Wisconsin is in doubt.

The next time you stop to pick up a free sample at the grocery story, imagine picking up a shot of liquor.

Fire crews are on scene of a house fire with people trapped inside.

STEVENS POINT (WAOW) – A health official says Portage County is investigating a “suspected” case of measles.

A 24-year-old Merrill woman has been charged with child abuse, after police say she punched a 17-month-old baby in the face, causing a brain bleed, according to a complaint filed in Lincoln County court.

A central Wisconsin high school choir was part of a big performance in Milwaukee Thursday.