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MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush's decision to "actively explore" running for president doesn't affect his own consideration of getting into the race.

RIB MOUNTAIN (WAOW) - Skiers and Rib Mountain residents are reacting to a proposal to expand the Granite Peak ski area on more land in Rib Mountain State Park.

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

Center Luke Fischer had 19 points and nine rebounds in his first game for Marquette, and Jajuan Johnson added 22 points to spark the Golden Eagles' 78-71 win Tuesday night over Arizona State.

Do not try this at home. That's my message for this week's Outdoors with Lauren. We go on plenty of adventures and let me tell you, this one was terrifying.It was an icy cold quest with a goal of getting an up close look at some impressive fish.

 President Barack Obama has signed a massive $1.1 trillion spending bill that keeps the government operating over the next nine months.

 An anonymous donor is making the Salvation Army in Langlade County very happy.

An 89-year-old Roman Catholic priest has been removed from public ministry after a strange incident at a Wausau massage spa.

A new analysis finds that Wisconsin is the 12th highest taxed state in the country and third highest in the upper Midwest.

Pennsylvania's highest court is upholding a $151 million verdict in favor of employees at Wal-Mart and Sam's Club who say they were forced to work through their breaks.

STEVENS POINT (WAOW) - Leaders of Boys & Girls Club are asking Portage County residents for help in building a new $4.2 million home for the Stevens Point club.

Big changes may be coming to Granite Peak Ski Area in Rib Mountain. Leaders announced a proposal to expand slopes and add lodging Tuesday.  

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush's decision to "actively explore" running for president doesn't affect his own consideration of getting into the race.

The director of "Frozen" is apologizing to parents whose children just won't "Let It Go."

A Rothschild school is teaching its students the importance of giving this Christmas season.

There may be a downside to living in place with warm beaches and sunny skies.

Flooding has closed a section of highway in Keshena.

Four months after a Hatley bank robbery, the Marathon County Sheriff's Department has released a sketch of the suspect.

The Baraboo School Board has amended its athletic and co-curricular activities policy to prohibit discrimination against transgender students.

 Marquette University has received a $3.5 million gift to fund capital improvement projects in the school's oldest building.