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WEST ALLIS, Wis. (AP) -- For women who have survived breast cancer, breast or nipple reconstruction can be a first step toward looking like their old selves. Now, a Colorado organization called P.ink is helping some of those women, and others who don't choose reconstruction, in their emotional healing -- through tattoos to help conceal their scars.

MADISON (WAOW) - Governor Scott Walker received roaring applause for his State of the State address.

Scores, highlights and results from Tuesday's high school sports action.

Three referendums for the April ballot passed at the Wausau city council meeting Tuesday night.

Governor Scott Walker voiced his thoughts on the future of Wisconsin in his State of the State address.  

One person was taken to the hospital after a crash in Marathon County Tuesday evening.  

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- Seattle's Richard Sherman may have more to do this time against the Green Bay Packers.The Packers didn't throw in the standout cornerback's direction when the teams met in the season opener in September, a 36-16 win for the Seahawks.The game plan for the rematch on Sunday in the NFC title game is still in flux.Still, the offense seems better equipped this time around to face Sherman and Seattle's swarming defense.Aaron Rodgers is playing well despite a sore left calf. ...

No. 7 Wisconsin is getting its leading scorer back after big man Frank Kaminsky was cleared to return to practice on Tuesday following a concussion.

Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst has retained Dave Aranda to oversee the defense and brought Joe Rudolph back to the Badgers as associate head coach and offensive coordinator.

Gov. Scott Walker is calling on the Legislature to pass a school accountability bill, but Republicans can't agree on what should be in it.

A suspect wanted for sexual assault in has turned himself in, according to a post on the Wausau Police Department's facebook.

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. senators from Ohio and Oregon have settled their friendly bet on college football's championship, with Oregon's senators showing support for the winning Ohio State Buckeyes on the U.S. Capitol steps.  

Several members of Congress are preparing to introduce legislation soon to take wolves in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and Wyoming off the endangered list.

A man was able to get away with an undisclosed amount of money after a bank robbery in Weston, according to the Everest Metro Police Department.

WAUSAU (WAOW) - The 63-year-old driver who lost control of her car on a curve and went over two curbs, including a sidewalk, and through some deep snow before slamming into the Marathon County Courthouse told investigators she was going 20 mph, authorities said Tuesday.

The Winter Badger State Games kick off this weekend with archery, pond hockey, fat tire bike races, and bowling.During the three weekend event, about 2,000 athletes will compete in 12 different sports.

Sheriff's officials say a 7-year-old girl has died in a fire in northern Marinette County.

Madison Police say a 14-year-old Jefferson Middle School student was taken into custody after he set another student's hair on fire during lunch Monday.

From the Jonas Brothers to country star Brad Paisley, there were plenty of celebrities at Lambeau Field for the Green Bay Packers playoff win. And if you use social media as a barometer, none made more of an impression than actor Charlie Sheen.

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker plans to deliver his State of the State speech amid growing speculation that he will enter the crowded Republican field for president.