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Walker, Burke target core supporters

Mon, 11/03/2014 - 7:05am
Republican Gov. Scott Walker and Democratic challenger Mary Burke are targeting core supporters as the clock winds down to Tuesday's election.

UPDATE: Man killed in Marathon Co. crash identified

Mon, 11/03/2014 - 6:29am
MARATHON COUNTY (WAOW)-- The Marathon County Sheriff's Department tells Newsline 9 a serious crash in Marathon City has sent two to the hospital.

Crews on scene of Lincoln Co. fire

Mon, 11/03/2014 - 6:26am
Crews are on the scene of a barn fire in the Town of Scott, according to Lincoln County Sheriff's officials.

Getting in shape for hunting season

Mon, 11/03/2014 - 4:58am
Hunting season is just around the corner.

Getting in shape for hunting season

Mon, 11/03/2014 - 4:58am
Hunting season is just around the corner.

Getting in shape for hunting season

Mon, 11/03/2014 - 4:58am
Hunting season is just around the corner.

Current Forecast

Mon, 11/03/2014 - 4:48am
Light rain expected later today and tonight.  Breezy and drying out Tuesday.  Some more showers possible Wednesday, possibly mixing with light snow Wednesday night into early Thursday.

Current Forecast

Mon, 11/03/2014 - 4:48am
Light rain expected later today and tonight.  Breezy and drying out Tuesday.  Some more showers possible Wednesday, possibly mixing with light snow Wednesday night into early Thursday.

Current Forecast

Mon, 11/03/2014 - 4:48am
Light rain expected later today and tonight.  Breezy and drying out Tuesday.  Some more showers possible Wednesday, possibly mixing with light snow Wednesday night into early Thursday.

Current Forecast

Mon, 11/03/2014 - 4:48am
Light rain expected later today and tonight.  Breezy and drying out Tuesday.  Some more showers possible Wednesday, possibly mixing with light snow Wednesday night into early Thursday.

Canadian warplanes launch first airstrike in Iraq

Mon, 11/03/2014 - 2:17am
TORONTO (AP) -- Canadian warplanes involved in the U.S.-led bombing campaign against militants in Iraq have launched their first airstrikes since deploying to the region.

Terminally ill 'death with dignity' advocate dies

Mon, 11/03/2014 - 2:14am
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- A spokesman for a terminally ill Oregon woman says she has taken lethal medication prescribed by a doctor and died.

Wisconsin candidates for governor respond to attack ads

Sun, 11/02/2014 - 11:13pm
(WAOW) -- The race for Wisconsin governor has been heated from the start. The final weeks leading up to Election Day have gotten even hotter.

Eagles-Packers moved to 4:25 p.m. in Week 11

Sun, 11/02/2014 - 11:03pm
The Philadelphia Eagles' game at Green Bay against the Packers on Nov. 16 will be played at 4:25 p.m. EST on Fox instead of 1 p.m. as part of the NFL's new "cross-flexing" scheduling.

Eagles-Packers moved to 4:25 p.m. in Week 11

Sun, 11/02/2014 - 11:03pm
The Philadelphia Eagles' game at Green Bay against the Packers on Nov. 16 will be played at 4:25 p.m. EST on Fox instead of 1 p.m. as part of the NFL's new "cross-flexing" scheduling.

Brewers' Lucroy accompanies vets on honor flight

Sun, 11/02/2014 - 11:02pm
World War II and Korean War veterans not only got a trip to Washington D.C. to visit war memorials erected in their honor, but they also got another treat.

One shot in family disturbance

Sun, 11/02/2014 - 10:46pm
FRANKFORT (WAOW)-- Authorities at the Marathon County Sheriff's Office says one person has been shot in a family disturbance.

Top Five Plays of the Week: 11-2-14

Sun, 11/02/2014 - 10:43pm
The top five high school plays from the week of October 27-November 2.

Current Forecast

Sun, 11/02/2014 - 8:34pm
Light rain expected later Monday and Monday night.  Breezy and drying out Tuesday.  Some more showers possible Wednesday, possibly mixing with light snow Wednesday night into early Thursday.

Current Forecast

Sun, 11/02/2014 - 8:34pm
Light rain expected later Monday and Monday night.  Breezy and drying out Tuesday.  Some more showers possible Wednesday, possibly mixing with light snow Wednesday night into early Thursday.

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