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TV anchor's fashion sense gets attention, finally

Tue, 11/18/2014 - 4:47am
SYDNEY (AP) -- The male co-host of an Australian TV program is finally getting some attention for his fashion sense. And that's his point.

Cold Blast Continues

Tue, 11/18/2014 - 4:46am
Remaining unusually cold and breezy this week.  A little light snow for Wednesday.  Then quite a bit warmer this weekend but some rain could move in too.

Cold Blast Continues

Tue, 11/18/2014 - 4:46am
Remaining unusually cold and breezy this week.  A little light snow for Wednesday.  Then quite a bit warmer this weekend but some rain could move in too.

Cold Blast Continues

Tue, 11/18/2014 - 4:46am
Remaining unusually cold and breezy this week.  A little light snow for Wednesday.  Then quite a bit warmer this weekend but some rain could move in too.

Cosby clarifies statement on rape accusations

Tue, 11/18/2014 - 4:43am
NEW YORK (AP) -- A blanket denial from Bill Cosby's lawyer dismissing allegations of sexual abuse by the comedian against several women has been clarified with a subsequent statement.

Kerry condemns attack on Jerusalem synagogue

Tue, 11/18/2014 - 4:38am
LONDON (AP) -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says Tuesday's attack on a Jerusalem synagogue is an "act of pure terror and senseless brutality and violence." He is calling on Palestinian leaders to condemn it "in the most powerful terms."

National Guard prepares for more Ferguson unrest

Tue, 11/18/2014 - 4:37am
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Missouri's governor has again activated the National Guard in an effort to avoid more unrest in the St. Louis suburb of Ferguson.

Pointers volleyball prepares for NCAA quarterfinals

Mon, 11/17/2014 - 11:19pm
Over the weekend, the UW-Stevens Point volleyball team claimed it's second straight NCAA regional title in St. Paul, Minnesota. The sixth ranked Pointers will now be heading to Newport News, Virginia with a chance to play for a Division III national title. 

Pointers volleyball prepares for NCAA quarterfinals

Mon, 11/17/2014 - 11:19pm
Over the weekend, the UW-Stevens Point volleyball team claimed it's second straight NCAA regional title in St. Paul, Minnesota. The sixth ranked Pointers will now be heading to Newport News, Virginia with a chance to play for a Division III national title. 

Holiday hour debate ahead of Black Friday

Mon, 11/17/2014 - 11:08pm
MARATHON CO. (WAOW)-- This year big box stores are opening earlier than ever before.

Holiday hour debate ahead of Black Friday

Mon, 11/17/2014 - 11:08pm
MARATHON CO. (WAOW)-- This year big box stores are opening earlier than ever before.

First look at new SentryWorld Fieldhouse

Mon, 11/17/2014 - 10:42pm
We are getting our first look inside SentryWorld's new Fieldhouse.

Future unclear for Oneida County Fair

Mon, 11/17/2014 - 7:56pm
RHINELANDER (WAOW) - A more than century-old county fair is in trouble.

Prep football: WFCA all-state selections

Mon, 11/17/2014 - 7:18pm
The Wisconsin Football Coaches Association has released it's all-state selections for the 2014 season. Four local players have been named all-state, with numerous names earning all-state honorable mention.

SPECIAL REPORT: What R U touching?

Mon, 11/17/2014 - 5:37pm
Many of us use electronic devices such as cell phones and computers every day, whether it's at work or in our free time. As we use these devices, bacteria that we cannot see grows on them.

SPECIAL REPORT: What R U touching?

Mon, 11/17/2014 - 5:37pm
Many of us use electronic devices such as cell phones and computers every day, whether it's at work or in our free time. As we use these devices, bacteria that we cannot see grows on them.

Volunteers in high demand at Wausau Warming Center

Mon, 11/17/2014 - 5:32pm
The Wausau Community Warming Center is putting the call out for volunteers wanting to help the homeless.

Mother arrested after using drugs in hospital room day after she has baby

Mon, 11/17/2014 - 5:26pm
A woman who just gave birth in Marshfield has been arrested after sheriff's officials say she used drugs in her hospital room.

Mother arrested after using drugs in hospital room day after she has baby

Mon, 11/17/2014 - 5:26pm
A woman who just gave birth in Marshfield has been arrested after sheriff's officials say she used drugs in her hospital room.

Volunteers in high demand at Wausau Warming Center

Mon, 11/17/2014 - 4:16pm
The Wausau Community Warming Center is putting the call out for volunteers wanting to help the homeless.

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