Local Wausau News

 High winds are blamed for a fatal farming accident in southeastern Wisconsin.

The cold weather didn't stop trick-or-treaters Friday night. 

The cold weather didn't stop trick-or-treaters Friday night. 

A Mexican judge has ordered the immediate release of a jailed U.S. Marine veteran who spent eight months behind bars for crossing the border with loaded guns.

(WAOW) -- Gov. (R) Scott Walker and his democratic challenger, Mary Burke (D) visited central Wisconsin, Friday.

There were mostly treats at the White House this Halloween.President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama handed out chocolate candies and butter cookies while welcoming thousands of people on Friday.

WOOD CO. (WAOW)--The Newpage paper mill in Biron is in the process of being bought by a Canadian paper company.

WOOD CO. (WAOW)--The Newpage paper mill in Biron is in the process of being bought by a Canadian paper company.

STEVENS POINT (WAOW) - A 33-year-old Stevens Point businessman pleaded not guilty Friday to sexually assaulting four women in various incidents, including one in which an 18-year-old woman told investigators she was drugged and awoke to Tibbetts raping her.

STEVENS POINT (WAOW) - A 33-year-old Stevens Point businessman pleaded not guilty Friday to sexually assaulting four women in various incidents, including one in which an 18-year-old woman told investigators she was drugged and awoke to Tibbetts raping her.

The warming center in Wausau is getting ready to open its doors Saturday night.  

STEVENS POINT (WAOW) – The Portage County Sheriff's Department says icy roads caused by snow and cold early Friday caused a crash that killed a woman from the Milwaukee area.

STEVENS POINT (WAOW) – The Portage County Sheriff's Department says icy roads caused by snow and cold early Friday caused a crash that killed a woman from the Milwaukee area.

Snow falls across central Wisconsin.

Snow falls across central Wisconsin.

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.

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.

A jury has convicted a former Florida AM University band member of manslaughter and felony hazing in the death of a drum major who prosecutors say was brutally beaten during a hazing ritual aboard a bus.

Virgin Galactic says SpaceShipTwo space tourism rocket has been lost; status of pilots unclear.

Virgin Galactic says SpaceShipTwo space tourism rocket has been lost; status of pilots unclear.