Local Wausau News

Standout forward Sam Dekker will be in the lineup for No. 3 Wisconsin on Friday for the Badgers' non-conference opener against Northern Kentucky.

On Wednesday, eight local prep stars put pen to paper to make their college decisions official.

Most teams say they're at their best when dictating tempo. But most teams don't have quarterback Aaron Rodgers operating the offense, or playmaking receivers such as Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb.

ENTERPRISE (WAOW) -- The Wisconsin capitol Christmas tree is coming from Oneida County this year.

ENTERPRISE (WAOW) -- The Wisconsin capitol Christmas tree is coming from Oneida County this year.

It seems like every home game Jordy Nelson pulls off the deep catch up the sideline, beats a safety and takes off into the end zone. In 4 home games, 4 of Nelsons touchdowns were over 50 yards and each one beat out a defensive back. 

The season for hunting deer with guns begins a week from Saturday, and this week's snow came as welcome news for the thousands of hunters planning to be out there.

BIRNAMWOOD (WAOW) – An Ohio cheese company is refusing to sell any cheese made from milk produced at Birnamwood dairy farm after an animal rights group accused the farm of abusing cows, authorities said Wednesday.

The season for hunting deer with guns begins a week from Saturday, and this week's snow came as welcome news for the thousands of hunters planning to be out there.

On Wednesday, eight local prep stars put pen to paper to make their college decisions official.

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

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

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

WAUSAU (WAOW) - Marathon County Crime Stoppers is asking for your help to find the vandals responsible for spray painting garages and cars on Wausau's east side, including one with a gay slur.

WAUSAU (WAOW) - Marathon County Crime Stoppers is asking for your help to find the vandals responsible for spray painting garages and cars on Wausau's east side, including one with a gay slur.

BIRNAMWOOD (WAOW) – An Ohio cheese company is refusing to sell any cheese made from milk produced at Birnamwood dairy farm after an animal rights group accused the farm of abusing cows, authorities said Wednesday.

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The pilot of the Virgin Galactic spaceship that tore apart over the Mojave Desert didn't know his co-pilot had prematurely unlocked its brakes, despite protocol requiring the co-pilot to announce the step.

For the 3rd time this season, Packers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been named the NFL Offensive Player of the Week.

Can't decide which pies or cakes to serve for Thanksgiving dinner? The "pumpecapple piecake" is six different options in one dessert!

Can't decide which pies or cakes to serve for Thanksgiving dinner? The "pumpecapple piecake" is six different options in one dessert!