Local Wausau News

The first major winter storm of the season is on its way to western and northern Wisconsin.

Aaron Rodgers threw six touchdown passes to tie the Green Bay game record and match the NFL record for a half, and the Packers routed the reeling Chicago Bears 55-14 on Sunday night.

The Packers are dominating the Bears 42-0 at halftime. Aaron Rodgers has already thrown six touchdown passes and the Packers defense has held Chicago's offense in check through the first two quarters...

The later start time Sunday allowed Packers and Bears fans to spend the afternoon enjoying themselves around Lambeau Field.

The Packers start their second half of the season inside the friendly confines of Lambeau Field, facing the NFC North rival Bears in primetime on Sunday evening.

Major winter storm is still likely starting Monday morning and running through Tuesday afternoon.  It will be breezy and unseasonably cold behind it for the mid to late week.

Major winter storm is still likely starting Monday morning and running through Tuesday afternoon.  It will be breezy and unseasonably cold behind it for the mid to late week.

WAUSAU (WAOW) -- People in central Wisconsin are taking steps to make sure they are ready for the snow.

WAUSAU (WAOW) -- Some Wausau shops and businesses got into the holiday spirit over the weekend for Wausau's annual Christmas on First Open House.

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says governors make much better presidents than members of Congress.

DRESBACH, Minn. (AP) -- Search and rescue crews are looking in the Mississippi River for a missing boater near Lock and Dam 7 in Dresbach in southeastern Minnesota.

Major winter storm is still likely starting Monday morning and running through Tuesday afternoon.  It will be breezy and unseasonably cold behind it for the mid to late week.

Major winter storm is still likely starting Monday morning and running through Tuesday afternoon.  It will be breezy and unseasonably cold behind it for the mid to late week.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation offers online resources to give residents an idea of current road conditions.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation offers online resources to give residents an idea of current road conditions.

A significant winter-type storm still appears to be likely for most of the area Monday and Tuesday, with snow developing overnight into Monday morning then continuing through Tuesday morning.

A fugitive from northeastern Illinois who evaded capture by last month by ramming a police vehicle has been arrested in Wisconsin.

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) -- Catalonia's government said more than a million voters participated Sunday in an informal vote on whether the wealthy northeastern region should secede from the rest of Spain.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- A state recreation council is asking hikers, bikers and other outdoor enthusiasts to fill out a survey detailing how they use non-motorized trails.A 2010 state law created a non-motorized trails council that advises lawmakers, the governor and the Department of Natural Resources on trail use, planning, acquisition and management.The council is seeking up-to-date data on Wisconsin's trails from individual users as well as groups, organizations and municipal governments th...

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Minnesota health officials are planning to release results of the state's first-ever survey on the use of e-cigarettes among students in middle and high school.