Local Wausau News

A Wood County hospital says only healthy people can make visits because of increased cases of the flu in the area.

The post-season recognition has begun for the Green Bay Packers, with quarterback Aaron Rodgers and fullback John Kuhn earning spots on the 2014 Associated Press NFL All-Pro team.

A New Hampshire State Police dispatcher says 50 to 100 vehicles are involved in a pileup on Interstate 93.

An unusual coincidence for a police officer and proud father of a newborn in Montana.

Two eastern Wisconsin school districts are offering important mass alerts for parents and students through new applications.

Typically in January, the Woodson and Aspirus YMCA's see a big increase in new membership.

Just one day after we celebrated the New Year -- Eric Day takes us back -- as folks in Wausau got ready to ring in 1992.

After the Wisconsin Badgers defeated Auburn 34-31 in the Outback Bowl on New Year's Day, Barry Alvarez showed off his dance moves in the locker room in celebration.

It's safe to say that the members of one Ohio family will never forget a birthday. That's because they are all New Year's babies, including the newest addition -- born Thursday.

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. (AP) -- Battle Creek authorities say an 87-year-old woman has died in a fire at the home she shared with her 66-year-old disabled son.

DETROIT (AP) -- Detroit police say a 23-year-old man crashed his vehicle into a bus shelter in Detroit, killing one man and seriously injuring another.

MARSHFIELD (WAOW) - For a Wood County family, New Year's Day meant bringing home a bundle of joy.

Melvin Gordon ran for an Outback Bowl-record 251 yards and three touchdowns, and Rafael Gaglianone kicked a 25-yard field goal in overtime to give the 18th-ranked Wisconsin Badgers a 34-31 victory over the No. 19 Tigers on Thursday.

WAUSAU (WAOW) -- Officers say New Year's Eve is one of the busiest nights of the year for law enforcement officials. Not this year.Lieutenant Mark Wagers at the Marathon County Sheriff's Department said New Year's Eve was very quiet.Wagers said no drunken driving arrests were made in Marathon County last night. He said officers responded to a few minor car crashes and some vehicles that slid off the road, but nothing out of the ordinary."We had a few people have some relatively minor crashes....

WAUSAU (WAOW) -- Snow fell Thursday morning and made some roads in central Wisconsin very slippery.Officials from Wisconsin State Patrol say the snow left roads covered in slush and ice.They say there were several reports of cars in ditches but no serious injuries."Just because there doesn't appear to be snow on there doesn't mean the roads aren't slippery," explained Sergeant Travis Wanless of the Wisconsin State Patrol. "The roads can still be very slippery even with no snow cover."Officers...

WAUSAU (WAOW) -- Some people are kicking off 2015 with New Year's resolutions.Newsline 9 caught up with people in Wausau to see what changes they're making this year. Several people said they planned on eating healthier and exercising more this year."I bought my gym pass last week," explained Beth Littlewolf from Wausau.Other New Year's resolutions included doing better in school and spending more time with people they love."Our New Year's resolution is to start 2015 off the right way, happy,...

Many people watched the Badgers' overtime win over Auburn in bars and restaurants in central Wisconsin despite the early kickoff time.

For some adventurous souls, the new year started off with a frigid shock to the body.

Authorities say two women appear to be in good condition after their car went down an embankment and crashed in a Wisconsin shopping mall parking lot.

Authorities say a man arrested in Rib Mountain attacked a K-9 late Wednesday night.