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Wisconsin highway deaths nearing 1943 low
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Transportation officials say traffic fatalities are continuing to decline across Wisconsin and are on track to account for the lowest number of road deaths since 1943.
Caught on camera: Bear knocks down Santa
This bear may be getting coal in his stocking this year.
More will travel this holiday season
Expect more traffic on the roads and in the air this holiday season.
Adams Co. 911 service down
Adams County Sheriff's Department officials say the 911 system is down.
Michigan man receives almost 2,000 Christmas cards
A Michigan man's mailbox is stuffed this holiday season. So far, he's been the recipient of nearly 2,000 Christmas cards – each one making his holiday brighter.
Ford expands drivers air bag recall nationwide
Ford says it's expanding a recall for faulty driver's side air bag inflators to the entire U.S. as demanded by the government.
US jobless aid applications decline to 289,000
Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, a sign of solid job security and growing confidence among employers.
Sony pulls the plug on Dec. 25 release of 'The Interview' after threats
As major movie chains moved to pull "The Interview" from their holiday lineups after threats from the Sony Corp. hackers, Sony has decided to shelve the film.
Vote for Hank the Ballpark Pup for "Dog of the Year"
You can vote for Hank the Ballpark Pup for the “Dog of the Year” award for a contest on CW!
Overnight crash in Kronenwetter
Police responded to an overnight crash in Kronenwetter.
Competency hearings set in Slender Man stabbing
Two Wisconsin girls accused of trying to kill a classmate to please the fictional character Slender Man will go before a judge considering their competency to stand trial.
Putin: Western sanctions partly responsible for crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin says that Western sanctions have been an important factor in the current economic crisis, but not the only one.
More than 1,000 stores offer free shipping today
Thursday December 18 is free shipping day.
UWSP professor, students react to Cuba policy shift
STEVENS POINT (WAOW) - People in central Wisconsin are reacting to a historic deal between the U.S. and Cuba, which opens up the door after more than 50 years of icy relations between the two countries.
Athlete of the Week: Morgan Rachu, Marathon
Scoring, assisting and rebounding. Morgan Rachu is among Marathon's leaders in all three of those major categories, something she takes pride in. She's our Newsline 9 Athlete of the Week.
Wolf River ice jams continue to cause problems in Keshena
KESHENA (WAOW) -- Menominee tribal leaders had to shut down part of Highway 47/55 in Keshena on Tuesday.
Sen. Baldwin hails thaw in US-Cuba relations
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin is hailing the move to restore diplomatic relations between the United States and Cuba.
Badgers hire new football coach
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Wisconsin hires Pittsburgh's Paul Chryst as head football coach.
Source: US probe links NKorea to Sony hacking
A U.S. official says federal investigators have now connected the Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. hacking to North Korea and are expected to make an announcement in the near future.
Crime Stoppers: Portage County thief takes coins
STEVENS POINT (WAOW)- A burglar broke into a home on the north side of Stevens Point and stole thousands of dollars worth of coins.