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Snowmobiler dies days after crash in Oneida County
A Minocqua man has died after a snowmobile crash last week in Oneida County.
Solutions for dry winter skin, hair, and lips
Winter's dry air combined with blasting heaters can cause dry skin and lips.
Woman charged in 2003 Rhinelander death
Nearly 12 years after a man's body was found, the case has turned into a murder investigation in Rhinelander with a Tomahawk woman facing charges.
President Obama prepares to deliver State of the Union
President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union message to the nation tonight but it's expected to look more like a tone-setter for the 2016 election campaign.
Apostle Island ice caves still inaccessible
Businesses that cater to tourists flocking to the Apostle Island ice caves say this season so far has been very different than last year.
Legislature moving quickly on chief justice amendment
The Wisconsin state Senate is scheduled to pass a Republican-backed constitutional amendment that would change the way the state Supreme Court chief justice is selected.
Lowry scores 18, balanced Raptors beat Bucks 92-89
Kyle Lowry scored 18 points and was one of six Toronto players to reach double figures in the Raptors' 92-89 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night.
Report: 1 dead, 1 injured in overpass collapse in Cincinnati
Officials say one person died and another person was injured when a highway overpass collapsed in Cincinnati.
Martin Luther King Jr. honored at area celebration
More than 100 people gathered for NAOMI's annual Martin Luther King Day celebration banquet in Wausau Monday.
Body found in burned Shawano Co. home identified
The body found in a Shawano County home after a fire last week has been identified.
Runaway pig finds forever home
A runaway pig has found a forever home.
Newsline 9 wraps up another season of Pack Attack
Newsline 9 has been bringing you the latest on the green and gold with Pack Attack.
Employers in central Wisconsin looking to hire; can't fill positions
A new study shows more jobs are available in the badger state, but some places in central Wisconsin can't seem to fill the positions they have open.
AP source: Brewers agree to trade Yovani Gallardo to Rangers
A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press the Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to trade starter Yovani Gallardo to the Texas Rangers.
Meet the new director of Wausau's Grand Theater
Sean Wright has taken over the executive director job at the Grand Theater.
Meth suspect is Packers legend's son
RHINELANDER (WAOW) – One of the five people arrested in a methamphetamine investigation in Oneida County is the adopted son of a legendary Green Bay Packers linebacker and NFL Hall of Famer.
Arrests made in Weston bank robbery
Everest Metro Police say two men have been arrested in connection with the U.S. Bank Robbery in Weston.
New cyberbullying law raises questions
A new law in Illinois aimed at curbing cyberbullying, gives schools access to kids' social media account passwords.
Gov. Walker to attend CPAC event next month in Washington
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is headed to the nation's capital next month for a Conservative Political Action Conference that is attracting other potential 2016 Republican presidential candidates.
Obama to honor King legacy with service project
President Barack Obama is honoring the birth of Martin Luther King Jr. by participating in a community service project.