Local Wausau News

TAMPA BAY (WAOW)-- 11 people were struck by lightning outside Raymond James Stadium after the Packers game in Tampa Bay Sunday.

Investigators are trying to determine the cause of a fire that destroyed a home's garage in Weston.

LINCOLN CO. (WAOW)-- Human remains were found in the town of Rock Falls Saturday afternoon, says The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office.

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Wisconsin's top story in 2014 was a historic one, as the state joined the ranks of those that allow gay marriage.

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Milwaukee police say four children are in critical condition after a house fire.

TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) -- Florida authorities say a police officer was shot and killed in Tarpon Springs early Sunday.

The Marathon County Sheriff's Department says a 39-year-old Antigo man is in custody after he burned down the building he worked in and then led authorities on a car chase.

Chris Paul scored nine of his 27 points in the final 4:04 and Blake Griffin added 24, leading the Los Angeles Clippers to a 106-102 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.

President Barack Obama says the United States is reviewing whether to put North Korea back onto its list of state sponsors of terrorism.

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

Luke Fischer was perfect from the floor, making all eight of his field goal attempts to finish with 22 points and lead Marquette to an 83-49 rout of Alabama AM on Friday night. Fischer made 6 of 8 free throws and grabbed six rebounds. 

ROTHSCHILD (WAOW) -- Santa made a stop in Rothschild Saturday evening and brought three of his reindeer with him.

RIB MOUNTAIN (WAOW)-- Authorities say a car was driving on the ice near McCleary Bridge in Rib Mountain Saturday evening with in broke through, submerging the vehicle in the water.

WAUSAU (WAOW) -- The Toys for Tots distribution kicked off at the Wausau Salvation Army Saturday.Local Marine Corps Reserves and Wausau Salvation Army workers say they want to make sure everyone has a merry Christmas.

NEW YORK (AP) -- Officials say a second New York City officer has died after a gunman ambushed them inside their patrol car before committing suicide.

NEW YORK (AP) -- Police say one New York City officer has died after being shot inside a patrol car and a second officer is in critical condition.

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The White House is standing by the FBI's conclusion that the North Korean government is responsible for the cyberattack on Sony Pictures Entertainment, despite North Korea's denials.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- A team of "Sweet Scientists" from the University of Wisconsin-Madison has become the latest winner of "The Amazing Race.

FOREST CO. (WAOW)-- A 22-year-old Muskego man is dead after a snowmobile crash in the township of Freedom, that's according to the Forest County Sheriff's Department.

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) -- President Barack Obama is kicking off his annual winter vacation in his birthplace of Hawaii.