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Knoblock signs to run at Illinois State

Fri, 11/21/2014 - 10:56pm
Wausau East cross country and track standout Kennidi Knoblock will do her college running at Division I Illinois State, signing her national letter of intent Friday morning.

Taylor County crash kills 1, injures 2

Fri, 11/21/2014 - 10:50pm
One person was killed and two injured in a Taylor County crash Friday, according to the sheriff's department.

Taylor County crash kills 1, injures 2

Fri, 11/21/2014 - 10:50pm
One person was killed and two injured in a Taylor County crash Friday, according to the sheriff's department.

'Love lights' shine in honor of those who fought cancer

Fri, 11/21/2014 - 10:45pm
Thousands of Christmas lights are shining at the Wisconsin Rapids Riverview Cancer Center.

Current Forecast

Fri, 11/21/2014 - 10:44pm
Cold and breezy into Thursday.  Dry and cool Friday.  Cloudy and milder weekend with patchy freezing drizzle Saturday and fog and rain increasing Sunday.

Pointers volleyball team advances to Final Four

Fri, 11/21/2014 - 10:12pm
The UW-Stevens Point women's volleyball team has advanced to the NCAA Division III Final Four for the second consecutive year, downing Claremont-Mudd-Scripps college in five sets this afternoon.

Friday Sports Report: Samz scores 1000th point

Fri, 11/21/2014 - 10:00pm
Scores, results and highlights from Friday's high school sports action, including Jasmin Samz's 1000th career point for Wausau West girls basketball.

Williams scores 22 as Raptors beat Bucks 124-83

Fri, 11/21/2014 - 9:37pm
Lou Williams scored a season-high 22 points, Jonas Valanciunas added 18 points and 12 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors beat the Milwaukee Bucks 124-83 Friday night.

Stores packed with hunters picking up last-minute items

Fri, 11/21/2014 - 9:24pm
ROTHSCHILD (WAOW) - Before tracking deer, hunters are on the pursuit for last-minute items for the start of the gun-deer season.

Stores packed with hunters picking up last-minute items

Fri, 11/21/2014 - 9:24pm
ROTHSCHILD (WAOW) - Before tracking deer, hunters are on the pursuit for last-minute items for the start of the gun-deer season.

Local seniors show off their skills at Talent Shop open house

Fri, 11/21/2014 - 7:19pm
RIB MOUNTAIN (WAOW) -- Inside the Rib Mountain Goodwill store there is a special place called the Talent Shop.

The Neighbor's Place gets ready for Empty Bowls Fundraiser

Fri, 11/21/2014 - 7:16pm
ROTHSCHILD (WAOW) -- There will be a soup sale on Saturday to raise money for a food bank.

Former Wausau East High School student develops high-tech cat toy

Fri, 11/21/2014 - 7:12pm
WAUSAU (WAOW) -- A former Wausau East High School student has designed a robotic mouse for cats.

A wedding dress shop comes to the rescue

Fri, 11/21/2014 - 6:54pm
WOOD CO. (WAOW)-- Jesirae Heuer's big day was less than a month away.When a fire claimed the home of a seamstress working on her wedding dress.

A wedding dress shop comes to the rescue

Fri, 11/21/2014 - 6:54pm
WOOD CO. (WAOW)-- Jesirae Heuer's big day was less than a month away.When a fire claimed the home of a seamstress working on her wedding dress.

Biegel's spark fuels Badgers defense to next level

Fri, 11/21/2014 - 6:32pm
Wisconsin Rapids native Vince Biegel leads the Wisconsin defense in sacks and tackles for loss this season, making him one of the best players on one of the best defenses in college football. But it's not all about the numbers with the sophomore linebacker, it's the spark he provides that sets him apart.

Hundreds of hunters head to Tomahawk for annual venison feed

Fri, 11/21/2014 - 4:33pm
One Northwoods community wanted to make sure hunters went to the woods on a full stomach before the gun deer hunt begins this weekend.

Hundreds of hunters head to Tomahawk for annual venison feed

Fri, 11/21/2014 - 4:33pm
One Northwoods community wanted to make sure hunters went to the woods on a full stomach before the gun deer hunt begins this weekend.

Hundreds of hunters head to Tomahawk for annual venison feed

Fri, 11/21/2014 - 4:33pm
One Northwoods community wanted to make sure hunters went to the woods on a full stomach before the gun deer hunt begins this weekend.

Packers LB Matthews probable for Vikings game

Fri, 11/21/2014 - 3:36pm
The Green Bay Packers expect star linebacker Clay Matthews to play Sunday at Minnesota. Matthews is probable for the game.

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