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Current Forecast
Snow falls across central Wisconsin.
6 arrested in Milwaukee beating death
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Milwaukee police have arrested six people in connection with a fight that left one man dead.
Chemical spill in Wis. Rapids shuts down roads
WISCONSIN RAPIDS (WAOW)-- A chemical spill in Wisconsin Rapids has caused several road closures.
Chemical spill in Wis. Rapids shuts down roads
WISCONSIN RAPIDS (WAOW)-- A chemical spill in Wisconsin Rapids has caused several road closures.
Special Report: The learning curve
Newsline 9 is heading to the classroom to see what methods are being used today to help students keep up with the learning curve.
Special Report: The learning curve
Newsline 9 is heading to the classroom to see what methods are being used today to help students keep up with the learning curve.
Special Report: The learning curve
Newsline 9 is heading to the classroom to see what methods are being used today to help students keep up with the learning curve.
UK warns travelers they could be terror targets
LONDON (AP) -- Britain has taken the unusual step of issuing a general terror warning to all U.K. travelers overseas because of fears that they could be targeted by Islamic State group terrorists seeking revenge for coalition actions in the Middle East.
Once sleepy campaign issue, education gains clout
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Education is typically an issue that voters say they care about, but it seldom drives their decisions.
Mayo scores 25, Bucks beat Sixers 93-81
O.J Mayo scored 10 of his game-high 25 points in the fourth quarter, and rookie Jabari Parker had 11 points and 10 rebounds in his Milwaukee debut to lead the Bucks to a 93-81 win Friday night over the Philadelphia 76ers in their home opener.
Sports Express - Level 2: (10-31-14)
Scores and highlights from Level 2 of the high school football playoffs.
Stewart hits 200 mph, Kenseth takes Texas pole
Tony Stewart had NASCAR's first 200-mph qualifying lap on an intermediate track, and Matt Kenseth took the pole for the Sprint Cup race Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway.
Brewers exercise Gallardo's option, decline Weeks
The Brewers exercised right-hander Yovani Gallardo's $13 million option for next year and their half of third baseman Aramis Ramirez's $14 million option.
Sports Express - Level 2: (10-31-14)
Scores and highlights from Level 2 of the high school football playoffs.
UPDATE: Man arrested in 3 home invasions, sexual assault in Stevens Point
A man has been arrested in a string of home invasions in Stevens Point, according to police there.
1st major snow of the season
Snow falls across central Wisconsin.
Aspirus acquiring Wisconsin Rapids hospital
WISCONSIN RAPIDS (WAOW) – Aspirus Inc. has agreed to acquire a community-based hospital in Wisconsin Rapids that was organized more than 100 years ago, authorities said Friday.
Aspirus acquiring Wisconsin Rapids hospital
WISCONSIN RAPIDS (WAOW) – Aspirus Inc. has agreed to acquire a community-based hospital in Wisconsin Rapids that was organized more than 100 years ago, authorities said Friday.
Hospital: Girl, 14, dies after school shooting
One of the teenagers wounded in a Washington state high school shooting has died, raising to four the number of fatalities from the moment when a student opened fire in a cafeteria.
Hospital: Girl, 14, dies after school shooting
One of the teenagers wounded in a Washington state high school shooting has died, raising to four the number of fatalities from the moment when a student opened fire in a cafeteria.