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Officials say the Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $500 million, which would make it the fifth largest lottery prize in U.S. history.

Former Packers quarterback Brett Favre wants his induction into the Packers Hall of Fame to be held inside Lambeau Field, instead of in the atrium, as is planned right now, according to WBAY-TV in Green Bay.

Sam Dekker matched his career high with 21 points, and No. 5 Wisconsin built a big lead early and then held off Nebraska's late comeback bid for a 65-55 victory on Tuesday night.

A day after apologizing for making insensitive remarks on Twitter, the technology chief of Jeb Bush's presidential campaign-in-waiting has resigned.

Gov. Scott Walker is open to giving the University of Wisconsin System more freedoms sooner than he originally proposed to help it deal with a $300 million budget cut.

The oldest man in Australia spends his time knitting tiny wool sweaters for tiny, injured penguins.

It's easy to think "chocolate" when we want to express our love especially around Valentine's Day! But the rich indulgence may be a great way to show some love to your heart as well.

CHICAGO (AP) -- Little League International has stripped Chicago's Jackie Robinson West of its national title after finding the team falsified its boundary map.

President Barack Obama is asking Congress to formally authorize war against Islamic State militants, offering a draft resolution that says the Islamic State "poses a grave threat."

Tuesday's snowfall caused some problems on the roads.

Super Bowl hero Malcolm Butler smiled to the cameras and reached out his hands to mimic an interception in front of the new red Chevrolet Colorado truck he received Tuesday. It was a lighthearted moment as Butler happily took ownership of the truck thanks to New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady's generosity.

MARATHON COUNTY (WAOW) - The wintry conditions kept drivers on their toes on Tuesday evening.

At this point in the winter the ice and snow has lost it's welcome. Most people are ready for some warmer weather and sunshine. One way to beat the winter blues is get outside and try something new.On this weeks outdoors with Lauren, I do just that. Hitting the ice for some acceleration in Merrill.

A Wausau bar involved in a million dollar drug bust has lost it's liquor license.In a unanimous vote, the Wausau City Council revoked the license for Paradox bar.

Scores, results and highlights from Tuesday's local sports action

Crews are on the scene of a restaurant fire in Marathon County.

The Wood County Sheriff's Department is searching for the suspect in a crash with a police officer.

The United States is preparing to withdraw nearly all of the military troops deployed to West Africa to help with the response to the Ebola outbreak.

ONEIDA COUNTY (WAOW) -- Wisconsin anglers might have to find a new place to catch walleye.Oneida County Department of Natural Resources officials and several Native American tribes want to ban walleye fishing on some Minocqua area lakes. They say a ban might improve the walleye population.Officials with the Department of Natural Resources say the walleye population has been down in the six Minocqua chain lakes for nearly a decade. They say they've made several attempts to revive it."The minim...

Comedy Central says that Jon Stewart will leave "The Daily Show" as host later this year.