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Name of driver killed in Merrill crash released

Thu, 12/04/2014 - 6:53pm
The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office says Matthew Lepak, 21, died Wednesday when the car he was driving rolled several times after leaving a rural road.

Why the future looks bright for Northwoods economy

Thu, 12/04/2014 - 6:52pm
Economists say more jobs, better pay and more affordable education are on the way to the Northwoods.

Why the future looks bright for Northwoods economy

Thu, 12/04/2014 - 6:52pm
Economists say more jobs, better pay and more affordable education are on the way to the Northwoods.

Why the future looks bright for Northwoods economy

Thu, 12/04/2014 - 6:52pm
Economists say more jobs, better pay and more affordable education are on the way to the Northwoods.

Yemen's al-Qaida threatens to kill US hostage with Wisconsin connection

Thu, 12/04/2014 - 6:42pm
The man being held hostage by Yemen's al-Qaida lived in Oneida County for six months in 2007.

Yemen's al-Qaida threatens to kill US hostage with Wisconsin connection

Thu, 12/04/2014 - 6:42pm
The man being held hostage by Yemen's al-Qaida lived in Oneida County for six months in 2007.

Nolan, Falcons face tough task against Rodgers

Thu, 12/04/2014 - 6:13pm
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) -- Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Mike Nolan doesn't expect anything to come easily Monday night at Green Bay.Nolan likes 

Nolan, Falcons face tough task against Rodgers

Thu, 12/04/2014 - 6:13pm
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) -- Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Mike Nolan doesn't expect anything to come easily Monday night at Green Bay.Nolan likes 

Northwoods senator on powerful budget panel

Thu, 12/04/2014 - 5:17pm
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Republican Sen. Alberta Darling, of River Hills, will return as co-chair of the Legislature's powerful budget-writing Joint Finance Committee.

Northwoods senator on powerful budget panel

Thu, 12/04/2014 - 5:17pm
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Republican Sen. Alberta Darling, of River Hills, will return as co-chair of the Legislature's powerful budget-writing Joint Finance Committee.

Festival of Trees raises $168,000 for hospice care

Thu, 12/04/2014 - 4:02pm
WAUSAU (WAOW) - The 18th annual Festival of Trees raised $163,000 to support of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, organizers said Thursday.

Festival of Trees raises $168,000 for hospice care

Thu, 12/04/2014 - 4:02pm
WAUSAU (WAOW) - The 18th annual Festival of Trees raised $163,000 to support of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, organizers said Thursday.

Festival of Trees raises $168,000 for hospice care

Thu, 12/04/2014 - 4:02pm
WAUSAU (WAOW) - The 18th annual Festival of Trees raised $163,000 to support of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, organizers said Thursday.

Yemen's al-Qaida threatens to kill US hostage with Wisconsin connection

Thu, 12/04/2014 - 3:20pm
A U.S. terrorism watchdog says al-Qaida's affiliate in Yemen is threatening to kill an American hostage kidnapped in the Arabian Peninsula country over a year ago if its demands are not met.

Sporting goods store coming to Wausau Center Mall

Thu, 12/04/2014 - 2:38pm
A new addition is coming to the Wausau Center Mall in 2015, according to the mall's general manager.

Sporting goods store coming to Wausau Center Mall

Thu, 12/04/2014 - 2:38pm
A new addition is coming to the Wausau Center Mall in 2015, according to the mall's general manager.

Sporting goods store coming to Wausau Center Mall

Thu, 12/04/2014 - 2:38pm
A new addition is coming to the Wausau Center Mall in 2015, according to the mall's general manager.

Packers QB wins NFC Offensive Player of the Month

Thu, 12/04/2014 - 1:04pm
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been named the NFC Offensive Player of the Month for November.

Packers QB wins NFC Offensive Player of the Month

Thu, 12/04/2014 - 1:04pm
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been named the NFC Offensive Player of the Month for November.

Salvation Army leader challenges community

Thu, 12/04/2014 - 10:19am
Every year Salvation Army bell ringers greet shoppers and collect funds to support various charity efforts.

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