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Police: Woman abducted in Philadelphia found safe

Wed, 11/05/2014 - 8:16pm
A woman seen on surveillance video being abducted off a Philadelphia street has been found safe outside Baltimore.

Police: Woman abducted in Philadelphia found safe

Wed, 11/05/2014 - 8:16pm
A woman seen on surveillance video being abducted off a Philadelphia street has been found safe outside Baltimore.

Rhinelander woman wins $5,000 for her cookies

Wed, 11/05/2014 - 7:13pm
A few weeks ago Newsline 9 brought you the story of a Rhinelander woman whose cookies were finalists in a national Pillsbury baking contest.That competition was this weekend in Nashville, Tenn.

Rhinelander woman wins $5,000 for her cookies

Wed, 11/05/2014 - 7:13pm
A few weeks ago Newsline 9 brought you the story of a Rhinelander woman whose cookies were finalists in a national Pillsbury baking contest.That competition was this weekend in Nashville, Tenn.

Clark County mother, daughter caught in murder-for-hire plot

Wed, 11/05/2014 - 7:09pm
Clark County prosecutors say a mother and daughter plotted to kill two men.

Snow on the way for central WI

Wed, 11/05/2014 - 6:35pm
Rain and snow becoming mostly snow Wednesday night with accumulations.   Cold through the extended period with more rain and snow by Friday night.

Snow on the way for central WI

Wed, 11/05/2014 - 6:35pm
Rain and snow becoming mostly snow Wednesday night with accumulations.   Cold through the extended period with more rain and snow by Friday night.

Search for missing man in Lincoln County

Wed, 11/05/2014 - 6:21pm
The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is searching for a Rock Falls man who has been missing since Oct. 27.

Portage County site searched for missing UW-Green Bay student

Wed, 11/05/2014 - 6:12pm
Green Bay police are searching a site in Portage County in connection with the 1998 disappearance of college student Amber Wilde.

Portage County site searched for missing UW-Green Bay student

Wed, 11/05/2014 - 6:12pm
Green Bay police are searching a site in Portage County in connection with the 1998 disappearance of college student Amber Wilde.

Weston restaurant owner wins Athena Award

Wed, 11/05/2014 - 5:20pm
The Wausau Chamber of Commerce has named a new Athena Award winner.

Weston restaurant owner wins Athena Award

Wed, 11/05/2014 - 5:20pm
The Wausau Chamber of Commerce has named a new Athena Award winner.

WPS Health Insurance to add 100 jobs in Wausau

Wed, 11/05/2014 - 4:21pm
WPS Health Insurance plans to hire 100 new employees in Wausau as part of a new program for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, according to a press release from WPS.

WPS Health Insurance to add 100 jobs in Wausau

Wed, 11/05/2014 - 4:21pm
WPS Health Insurance plans to hire 100 new employees in Wausau as part of a new program for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, according to a press release from WPS.

Current Forecast

Wed, 11/05/2014 - 4:18pm
Rain and snow becoming mostly snow Wednesday night with accumulations.   Cold through the extended period with more rain and snow by Friday night.

Current Forecast

Wed, 11/05/2014 - 4:18pm
Rain and snow becoming mostly snow Wednesday night with accumulations.   Cold through the extended period with more rain and snow by Friday night.

Portage County site searched for missing UW-Green Bay student

Wed, 11/05/2014 - 4:03pm
Green Bay police are searching a site in Portage County in connection with the 1998 disappearance of college student Amber Wilde.

2014 Pack Attack guests

Wed, 11/05/2014 - 3:20pm
Each week, we welcome a different Packers player to join us on Pack Attack! The show tapes Mondays at 6:30 p.m. and airs Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.

New search for UWGB student missing since 1998

Wed, 11/05/2014 - 3:18pm
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- Green Bay police are searching a site in the Waupaca area in connection with the 1998 disappearance of college student Amber Wilde.

Portage County Crimestoppers: Heroin epidemic

Wed, 11/05/2014 - 2:45pm
STEVENS POINT (WAOW) - Police agencies from Portage and Wood counties working to solve the heroin problem say education is the key and a public forum about the epidemic is being planned.

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