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Gun Show kicks off in Rothschild

Fri, 01/30/2015 - 8:06pm
 If you like guns, the central Wisconsin Convention and Expo Center in Rothschild is the place to visit.

Busy winter weekend in Wausau

Fri, 01/30/2015 - 7:21pm
WAUSAU (WAOW) -- Between the Badger State Games and Winter Fest in Wausau, organizers expect this weekend's festivities to attract more than 1,000 people.

Cell phones being used at SPASH

Fri, 01/30/2015 - 6:31pm
STEVENS POINT (WAOW)--Its a high-tech change in the classroom.

Three-car crash snarls traffic in Wausau

Fri, 01/30/2015 - 5:38pm
A three-car crash on Grand Avenue in Wausau slowed traffic during the evening commute Friday.

Packers dump special teams coordinator Slocum after gaffes

Fri, 01/30/2015 - 4:32pm
The Green Bay Packers released special teams coordinator Shawn Slocum on Friday, less than two weeks after mistakes marred their loss in the NFC title game in Seattle.

Second accused bank robber jailed on high bond

Fri, 01/30/2015 - 3:57pm
WAUSAU (WAOW) - A second man from Antigo was ordered jailed Friday on $250,000 cash bail in the robbery of a Wausau area bank about three weeks ago.

Gas prices continue to rise in Wausau

Fri, 01/30/2015 - 3:37pm
More gas stations in Wausau are hiking up prices at the pump.  

Packers fans disheartened team won't be in Super Bowl

Fri, 01/30/2015 - 3:34pm
It's almost Super Bowl Sunday. The game is going to hurt for some Packers fans knowing Arizona won't be filled with green and gold.  

Pats could be penalized even if no competitive edge

Fri, 01/30/2015 - 3:32pm
Commissioner Roger Goodell says that even if no competitive advantage was gained, the New England Patriots could face increased penalties if the NFL investigation finds they violated rules by deflating footballs in the AFC championship game.

Defensive assistant will lead Whitewater football dynasty

Fri, 01/30/2015 - 3:29pm
The search for a head football coach to lead the six-time national champion University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is over.

More Marathon Co. snowmobile trails open Sat.

Fri, 01/30/2015 - 2:32pm
WAUSAU (WAOW) – More Marathon County snowmobile trails open Saturday with conditions described as icy.

Defense wants Vanderbilt rape trial verdict thrown out over juror

Fri, 01/30/2015 - 1:22pm
The defense team for Brandon Vandenburg, one of the former Vanderbilt University football players who was convicted this week of raping a female classmate, is now trying to get the verdict thrown out after discovering one of the jurors did not disclose he or she was a sexual assault victim.

Figure skating in the Badger State Games

Fri, 01/30/2015 - 10:37am
This weekend figure skaters will go head to head on the ice in the Winter Badger State Games.

WEB EXTRA: Figure skating point of view

Fri, 01/30/2015 - 10:18am
The Badger State Games figure skating competition is this weekend. Newsline 9 met up with one of the athletes to see what all of those spins, dips, jumps are like from her point of view.

26 victims or 27? Newtown panel considers role of Lanza mom

Fri, 01/30/2015 - 10:12am
A Connecticut panel developing a report on the Newtown massacre is debating whether the victims counted in the dedication should include the shooter's mother.

Former GOP nominee Romney will not run for president in '16

Fri, 01/30/2015 - 10:01am
Former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney will not run for president in 2016.

SPECIAL REPORT: Frozen phenomenon, Monday at 10

Fri, 01/30/2015 - 9:29am
From DVDs, to dolls, to bedroom décor, there is no shortage of Frozen merchandise from Disney's hit movie.

Romney scheduled to return to Janesville

Fri, 01/30/2015 - 8:52am
Mitt Romney is scheduled to return to Wisconsin this spring, possibly again as a Republican candidate for president.

3 more children died of flu complications in Wisconsin

Fri, 01/30/2015 - 8:29am
 State health officials say three more children have died from flu complications in Wisconsin, bringing the total number of pediatric deaths to five.

Teen With growth disorder accepts prom invitation from school football star

Fri, 01/30/2015 - 8:14am
Autumn Pollard was unaware that her high school hosted an annual prom until she was invited in front of the entire school.

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