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Nationwide shortage of truckers puts pressure on central Wisconsin trucking companies

Fri, 11/14/2014 - 10:47pm
Trucking company leaders say the industry is facing a nationwide driver shortage.

Leader of Green Bay timeshare scam sentenced

Fri, 11/14/2014 - 10:34pm
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- The leader of a Green Bay-based timeshare scam that swindled thousands of people nationwide has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison.

Current Forecast

Fri, 11/14/2014 - 10:29pm

Remaining unseasonably cold through early next week.  No big storms, just some periods of flurries.  Perhaps a light snow accumulation late Saturday.

Family of organ donor chosen to attend New Year's parade

Fri, 11/14/2014 - 7:46pm
WAUSAU (WAOW) -- Four years ago, a Rosholt family gathered at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau.

Thousands of dollars of bath salts seized

Fri, 11/14/2014 - 6:32pm
LANGLADE (WAOW)--Thousands of dollars of bath salts have been seized after an investigation led officers to a home in north-central Wisconsin.

Thousands of dollars of bath salts seized

Fri, 11/14/2014 - 6:32pm
LANGLADE (WAOW)--Thousands of dollars of bath salts have been seized after an investigation led officers to a home in north-central Wisconsin.

Thousands of dollars of bath salts seized

Fri, 11/14/2014 - 6:32pm
LANGLADE (WAOW)--Thousands of dollars of bath salts have been seized after an investigation led officers to a home in north-central Wisconsin.

Do dogs need coats in the winter? A vet weighs in

Fri, 11/14/2014 - 6:15pm
With temperatures dropping well below freezing in some parts of the country, many dog owners are wondering what they need to do to protect their furry friends from the cold.

Do dogs need coats in the winter? A vet weighs in

Fri, 11/14/2014 - 6:15pm
With temperatures dropping well below freezing in some parts of the country, many dog owners are wondering what they need to do to protect their furry friends from the cold.

Little girl makes sure Santa doesn't eat alone

Fri, 11/14/2014 - 6:12pm
When a toddler in Indiana saw Santa sitting alone at a restaurant, she did something unexpected and adorable. She joined him!

DOT seeks $751 million in tax, fee hikes

Fri, 11/14/2014 - 4:35pm
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation wants to increase taxes and fees on drivers in the state by $751 million over the next two years.

Granite Peak Ski Area gets ready for early opening day

Fri, 11/14/2014 - 3:34pm
The cold snap we've had is helping the ski hill in Rib Mountain open Saturday.

Current Forecast

Fri, 11/14/2014 - 3:34pm

Remaining unseasonably cold through early next week.  No big storms, just some periods of flurries.  Perhaps a light snow accumulation late Saturday.

Current Forecast

Fri, 11/14/2014 - 3:34pm

Remaining unseasonably cold through early next week.  No big storms, just some periods of flurries.  Perhaps a light snow accumulation late Saturday.

Granite Peak Ski Area gets ready for early opening day

Fri, 11/14/2014 - 3:34pm
The cold snap we've had is helping the ski hill in Rib Mountain open Saturday.

Packers OL Lang, Sitton probable vs Eagles

Fri, 11/14/2014 - 3:11pm
The Green Bay Packers should be at full strength across the offensive line Sunday against Philadelphia.Green Bay's starting guards, T.J. Lang and Josh Sitton, are probable for the game.

MTV `Challenge' star Diem Brown dies at 32

Fri, 11/14/2014 - 2:26pm
Diem Brown has lost a long battle with cancer.

Open enrollment for insurance begin in Wisconsin

Fri, 11/14/2014 - 1:46pm
Wisconsin residents can start shopping for coverage on the federally run health insurance exchange when its second open enrollment period begins Saturday.

Open enrollment for insurance begin in Wisconsin

Fri, 11/14/2014 - 1:46pm
Wisconsin residents can start shopping for coverage on the federally run health insurance exchange when its second open enrollment period begins Saturday.

Assembly leader: New Bucks arena a tough sell

Fri, 11/14/2014 - 12:36pm
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says it won't be easy to find the public money that the Milwaukee Bucks are seeking to help build a new arena.

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