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Current Forecast

Tue, 11/25/2014 - 4:06am
Please use extra caution out on the roads.  Snow will gradually taper off Monday night but it will be breezy and colder.  It will be dry with a bit of sunshine Tuesday as you dig out your yard.

County police chief: Fabric of Ferguson torn apart

Tue, 11/25/2014 - 2:04am
FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) -- St. Louis County Police Chief Jon Belmar says at least a dozen businesses are burning after protests in Ferguson turned violent.

Slippery roads in central Wisconsin

Mon, 11/24/2014 - 11:11pm
(WAOW)-- As snow piles up drivers are taking it slow on the roadways.Wisconsin State Patrol says taking your time is key while driving in these conditions.

UPDATE: Grand jury won't indict Ferguson cop in shooting

Mon, 11/24/2014 - 11:06pm
  Prosecutor: Grand jury decides not to indict Ferguson police officer in Michael Brown's death.

SPECIAL REPORT: Tech disposal 101

Mon, 11/24/2014 - 10:56pm
As fancy new technology hits the market every day, older phones and tablets quickly become obsolete. But getting rid of those gadgets isn't as simple as tossing them in the trash.

SPECIAL REPORT: Tech disposal 101

Mon, 11/24/2014 - 10:56pm
As fancy new technology hits the market every day, older phones and tablets quickly become obsolete. But getting rid of those gadgets isn't as simple as tossing them in the trash.

SPECIAL REPORT: Tech disposal 101

Mon, 11/24/2014 - 10:56pm
As fancy new technology hits the market every day, older phones and tablets quickly become obsolete. But getting rid of those gadgets isn't as simple as tossing them in the trash.

Sneak peak of Rotary Winter Wonderland

Mon, 11/24/2014 - 10:54pm
We are getting our first sneak peak of the holiday season as we check out a winter wonderland.

Wausau area school facilities survey results revealed

Mon, 11/24/2014 - 10:53pm
The results of a survey about school facilities in the wausau area were presented to district officials Monday night.

More than just axe game for No. 14 Badgers, Gordon

Mon, 11/24/2014 - 9:46pm
Take a good look at Melvin Gordon when No. 14 Wisconsin meets No. 22 Minnesota on Saturday. It could be his last game at Camp Randall Stadium.

UPDATE: Grand jury won't indict Ferguson cop in shooting

Mon, 11/24/2014 - 8:54pm
  Prosecutor: Grand jury decides not to indict Ferguson police officer in Michael Brown's death.

Traffic crashes a problem in snowstorm

Mon, 11/24/2014 - 7:03pm
It's during snow like this that Wisconsin State Patrol says drivers need to be extra careful. As of 4 p.m. Monday, they say there had been 21 slide-offs and eight crashes.

Wintry Weather Returns

Mon, 11/24/2014 - 6:09pm
Please use extra caution out on the roads.  Snow will gradually taper off Monday night but it will be breezy and colder.  It will be dry with a bit of sunshine Tuesday as you dig out your yard.

Wintry Weather Returns

Mon, 11/24/2014 - 6:09pm
Please use extra caution out on the roads.  Snow will gradually taper off Monday night but it will be breezy and colder.  It will be dry with a bit of sunshine Tuesday as you dig out your yard.

DNR: Hunters register 90,281 deer after two days

Mon, 11/24/2014 - 5:49pm
MADISON (WAOW) - The state Department of Natural Resources says hunters registered 90,281 deer during the first two days of the gun hunt, or 20,516 fewer than a year ago.

DNR: Hunters register 90,281 deer after two days

Mon, 11/24/2014 - 5:49pm
MADISON (WAOW) - The state Department of Natural Resources says hunters registered 90,281 deer during the first two days of the gun hunt, or 20,516 fewer than a year ago.

Wintry Weather Returns

Mon, 11/24/2014 - 4:45pm
Please use extra caution out on the roads.  Snow will gradually taper off Monday night but it will be breezy and colder.  It will be dry with a bit of sunshine Tuesday as you dig out your yard.

Wisconsin dairy farmers' profits soar

Mon, 11/24/2014 - 4:34pm
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Wisconsin dairy experts say some farmers are enjoying a sweet combination of record-high milk prices and record-low feed costs that are creating profits in 2014 that are six times higher than previous good years.

Wisconsin dairy farmers' profits soar

Mon, 11/24/2014 - 4:34pm
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Wisconsin dairy experts say some farmers are enjoying a sweet combination of record-high milk prices and record-low feed costs that are creating profits in 2014 that are six times higher than previous good years.

Why should you bank your DNA?

Mon, 11/24/2014 - 4:27pm
Many of us have had a blood test taken at some point, but some people in Marshfield Monday got a blood test to bank their DNA. 

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