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O-line paves road for Gordon at No. 14 Wisconsin

Wed, 11/19/2014 - 9:26pm
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- The road to Melvin Gordon's rise in the Heisman Trophy race has been paved by his offensive lineman at No. 14 Wisconsin. 

Hunters can expect to see less deer this year

Wed, 11/19/2014 - 6:36pm
RHINELANDER (WAOW) -- The gun deer hunting season begins Saturday. According to wildlife experts, weather conditions will be great, but there might be fewer deer in the woods than usual this year.Wisconsin hunters say they look forward to the opening of deer season every year."I love to hunt and I'm looking forward to sitting out there with my son and a couple friends," said Lee Bastan, a hunter and sales representative at Mel's Trading Post in Rhinelander.This year, there is more snow on the...

Longest-serving Stevens Point mayor readies for comeback

Wed, 11/19/2014 - 6:26pm
The longest-serving mayor in Stevens Point history was back in that office Wednesday getting ready to lead the city again.

Truck driver from central Wisconsin stuck in western New York storms

Wed, 11/19/2014 - 6:17pm
Many people are getting stuck in the snowy mess in western New York, including some from north-central Wisconsin. 

Wausau Christmas decorations may be on the 2015 budget chopping block

Wed, 11/19/2014 - 5:32pm
WAUSAU (WAOW) - Christmas decorations may not be hanging from the streets of Wausau next year.

Wausau Christmas decorations may be on the 2015 budget chopping block

Wed, 11/19/2014 - 5:32pm
WAUSAU (WAOW) - Christmas decorations may not be hanging from the streets of Wausau next year.

Rhinelander online pet supply company sold

Wed, 11/19/2014 - 5:12pm
RHINELANDER (WAOW) – A veterinary-owned online pet supply company founded in Rhinelander three decades ago is being sold to one of the largest pet specialty retailers.

Rhinelander online pet supply company sold

Wed, 11/19/2014 - 5:12pm
RHINELANDER (WAOW) – A veterinary-owned online pet supply company founded in Rhinelander three decades ago is being sold to one of the largest pet specialty retailers.

Wausau Christmas decorations may be on the 2015 budget chopping block

Wed, 11/19/2014 - 4:26pm
WAUSAU (WAOW) - Christmas decorations may not be hanging from the streets of Wausau next year.

Truck driver from central Wisconsin stuck in western New York storms

Wed, 11/19/2014 - 4:25pm
Many people are getting stuck in the snowy mess in western New York, including some from north-central Wisconsin. 

Cold and Breezy Weather Lingers

Wed, 11/19/2014 - 4:20pm
Cold and breezy into Thursday.  Dry and cool Friday.  Cloudy and milder weekend with patchy freezing drizzle Saturday and fog and rain increasing Sunday.

Cold and Breezy Weather Lingers

Wed, 11/19/2014 - 4:20pm
Cold and breezy into Thursday.  Dry and cool Friday.  Cloudy and milder weekend with patchy freezing drizzle Saturday and fog and rain increasing Sunday.

Cold and Breezy Weather Lingers

Wed, 11/19/2014 - 4:20pm
Cold and breezy into Thursday.  Dry and cool Friday.  Cloudy and milder weekend with patchy freezing drizzle Saturday and fog and rain increasing Sunday.

Bus driver cited in crash that killed central WI woman

Wed, 11/19/2014 - 2:30pm
A bus driver was cited twice for failure to yield following a deadly crash involving a car and school bus in Shawano County, according to the final accident report.

Bus driver cited in crash that killed central WI woman

Wed, 11/19/2014 - 2:30pm
A bus driver was cited twice for failure to yield following a deadly crash involving a car and school bus in Shawano County, according to the final accident report.

Bus driver cited in crash that killed central WI woman

Wed, 11/19/2014 - 2:30pm
A bus driver was cited twice for failure to yield following a deadly crash involving a car and school bus in Shawano County, according to the final accident report.

"Narco prayer" found in Wausau drug bust

Wed, 11/19/2014 - 2:25pm
When the Wausau Police Department executed a search warrant on a marijuana trafficking operation, officers say they found a “narco prayer.”

"Narco prayer" found in Wausau drug bust

Wed, 11/19/2014 - 2:25pm
When the Wausau Police Department executed a search warrant on a marijuana trafficking operation, officers say they found a “narco prayer.”

"Narco prayer" found in Wausau drug bust

Wed, 11/19/2014 - 2:25pm
When the Wausau Police Department executed a search warrant on a marijuana trafficking operation, officers say they found a “narco prayer.”

Obama signs bill to revamp federal child care aid

Wed, 11/19/2014 - 2:21pm
Federally subsidized child care providers will now have to conduct criminal background checks on their workers under new legislation signed into law by President Barack Obama.

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