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Dutch to public: Don't pee on the royal palace
If you're caught short on Amsterdam's historic Dam Square, the Dutch government has a message for you: Don't pee on the palace.
Spanish nurse who beat Ebola to be discharged
A Spanish nursing assistant who recovered from Ebola is to be discharged from a Madrid hospital a month after she was admitted with the virus.
Divided government returns to Minnesota's Capitol
The party's over for Minnesota Democrats.
Current Forecast
Light rain later Wednesday becoming snow Wednesday night to early Thursday. Cold through the extended period.
Current Forecast
Light rain later Wednesday becoming snow Wednesday night to early Thursday. Cold through the extended period.
Another election win for Walker
WEST ALLIS (WAOW) - It's another win for Gov. Scott Walker in Wisconsin.
Mary Burke thanks supporters after loss in Wisconsin governors race
Democratic candidate for Wisconsin governor Mary Burke will be in Madison to watch the results of the race.
Wittenberg man caught after fleeing police
A Wittenberg man, Charles Hartleben, has been captured by Portage County Sheriff's officials after eluding officers just after noon Tuesday, according to a Sergeant with the Everest Metro Police Department.
Wittenberg man caught after fleeing police
A Wittenberg man, Charles Hartleben, has been captured by Portage County Sheriff's officials after eluding officers just after noon Tuesday, according to a Sergeant with the Everest Metro Police Department.
Wisconsin's GOP Gov. Walker wins re-election
Wisconsin's Republican Gov. Scott Walker has defeated Democratic challenger Mary Burke, winning re-election to a second term.
Police: Abducted woman's ATM card used in Maryland
Police in Philadelphia say a bank card belonging to a woman abducted Sunday night in Philadelphia was used the next morning in Maryland.
Judge orders Kansas to let gay couples marry
A federal judge has ordered Kansas to allow same-sex couples to marry, but he delayed enforcement of the order until next week to give the state time to appeal.
Obama gets Ebola update from virus response team
President Barack Obama received an update from his Ebola response team as West Africa continued to struggle against the deadly outbreak that has killed nearly 5,000 people.
FBI: Kidnapping suspect appears in LA court
The FBI says a Seattle man charged with kidnapping his 9-year-old son and fleeing with him on his sailboat is now in the United States.
Mom arraigned on charges she threw son off bridge
A woman who called 911 to report she had thrown her 6-year-old autistic son off a bridge to his death on the Oregon Coast has made her first court appearance.
6th person dies of injuries from Maine fire
A hospital spokeswoman says a sixth person has died from injuries suffered during a weekend Portland house fire, making it the deadliest blaze in Maine in 40 years.
Survey finds people text and drive knowing dangers
A new survey suggests that most people are still texting and driving, despite laws against it in some states.
How would children vote in the race for governor
It's not just adults weighing in on this Election Day.
How would children vote in the race for governor
It's not just adults weighing in on this Election Day.
UPDATE: Congressman Duffy re-elected for a third term
WAUSAU (WAOW) - U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy has been re-elected for a third term Tuesday against challenger Kelly Westlund, a businesswoman from Ashland.