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Ex-President George H.W. Bush hospitalized
HOUSTON (AP) -- Former President George H.W. Bush has been taken to a Houston hospital after experiencing a shortness of breath.
Wisconsin principal on leave after 3rd DUI arrest
OREGON, Wis. (AP) -- The principal of a Madison-area high school is on administrative leave after her third arrest on suspicion of drunken driving in the past month.
Fire linked to cooking destroys rural Marshfield home
MARSHFIELD(WAOW) - A rural Marshfield family lost their home in a fire but crews salvaged some personal items and Christmas presents, the chief deputy of the Marshfield Fire Department said Wednesday.
Last minute holiday shopping
It's not too late to finish up your holiday shopping.
Police: Officer in Missouri shot, killed man who pulled gun
BERKELEY, Mo. (AP) -- St. Louis County police say a man who pulled a gun and pointed it at an officer has been killed the St. Louis suburb of Berkeley, Missouri.
Oldest verified man in US dies at 110
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) -- A northern Illinois resident recognized as the oldest man in the U.S. has died at 110.
Heavy snow expected on mountains in Hawaii
HONOLULU (AP) -- A blizzard warning is in effect for the summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Across US, after NYC deaths, a surge of support for police
NEW YORK (AP) -- Rocker Jon Bon Jovi donned a New York Police Department T-shirt on stage. Well-wishers delivered cookies to police in Cincinnati. In Mooresville, North Carolina, officers were treated by residents to a chili dinner.
Dad builds daughter's last wish: Haiti orphanage
BOSTON (AP) -- The parents of a young woman killed in the Haiti earthquake nearly five years ago have made good on her last wish.
Tuesday Sports Report: Marathon takes down Newman in key conference battle
Scores, results and highlights from Tuesday's high school sports action.
Severe weather slams southern US; 4 killed
Severe storms have killed at least four people in Mississippi and damaged homes and businesses throughout the state.
Heroes honored for saving Loyal teen
Several local heroes were honored for their bravery and quick thinking in Loyal Tuesday night.
Ex-President George H.W. Bush taken to hospital
Former President George H.W. Bush has been taken to a Houston hospital after experiencing a shortness of breath.
Walker, Henderson lift Hornets over Bucks 108-101
Kemba Walker scored 27 points and Gerald Henderson added 16 as Charlotte held off the Milwaukee Bucks 108-101 on Tuesday night, extending the Hornets winning streak to a season-high four games.
Packers ready for another winner-take-all season finale
For the second straight year, the Packers find themselves in a winner-take-all divisional game in week 17.Last year it was the bears, this time around it's the Lions, who the Packers haven't seen since a 19-7 loss in Detroit in week three.
Stores work with shoppers to take the stress out of holiday spending
WESTON (WAOW) -- The holidays are here and stores in central Wisconsin have been packed with people scrambling to finish their last minute Christmas shopping.
5 Packers picked for Pro Bowl
Five Green Bay Packers players have been named to the Pro Bowl by the National Football League.
Rodgers getting better, should be ready for Pack vs Lions
Aaron Rodgers says he thinks he'll be ready for the Green Bay Packers' showdown Sunday against the Detroit Lions for the NFC North title. Rodgers strained his left calf in last week's win over Tampa Bay.
Wintry weather makes for slippery start to holiday travel
The slush and snow Tuesday morning made for an unpleasant start to the official holiday travel season.
Prosecutor: Guns were smuggled aboard US airliners
NEW YORK (AP) -- A New York prosecutor has announced five arrests in a brazen scheme in which guns -- even an AK-47 rifle -- were taken onto passenger jets for years in carry-on luggage.