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A man was hit by a car in the Town of Maine while trying to help another crash Friday night, according to Wisconsin State Patrol.

A man was hit by a car in the Town of Maine while trying to help another crash Friday night, according to Wisconsin State Patrol.

Wisconsin is spending less money at the gas pump this time of year.  

Wisconsin is spending less money at the gas pump this time of year.  

Law enforcement agencies are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest in the shooting death of a 5-year-old girl in Milwaukee.

Law enforcement agencies are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest in the shooting death of a 5-year-old girl in Milwaukee.

WAUSAU (WAOW)-- The holidays are right around the corner. It's a time of year that can be tough on the budget.

President Barack Obama has chosen a federal prosecutor in New York to become the next attorney general.

President Barack Obama has chosen a federal prosecutor in New York to become the next attorney general.

MERRILL (WAOW) -- More than 80 fifth graders and high school students gathered at Prairie Trails Park in Merrill Friday morning to plant habitats for insects.

MERRILL (WAOW) -- More than 80 fifth graders and high school students gathered at Prairie Trails Park in Merrill Friday morning to plant habitats for insects.

Wisconsin is spending less money at the gas pump this time of year.  

Rain and snow becoming mostly snow Wednesday night with accumulations.   Cold through the extended period with more rain and snow by Friday night.

Rain and snow becoming mostly snow Wednesday night with accumulations.   Cold through the extended period with more rain and snow by Friday night.

Rain and snow becoming mostly snow Wednesday night with accumulations.   Cold through the extended period with more rain and snow by Friday night.

A senior military official says that American military advisory teams will now go to Iraq's western Anbar province where Islamic State militants have been gaining ground and slaying men, women and children.

A senior military official says that American military advisory teams will now go to Iraq's western Anbar province where Islamic State militants have been gaining ground and slaying men, women and children.

You can now keep an eye on Santa's reindeer.The "Reindeer Cam" is now up, giving you a chance to keep an eye on the animals and watch Santa feed them.http://reindeercam.com/

Authorities say a man staying overnight at a southern Iowa house where several brutal murders took place in 1912 has been hospitalized following a self-inflicted stab wound.

Authorities say a man staying overnight at a southern Iowa house where several brutal murders took place in 1912 has been hospitalized following a self-inflicted stab wound.