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MEDFORD (WAOW) - A 29-year-old Westboro man was sentenced to 40 years in prison Friday for attempting to kill a Taylor County sheriff's deputy who had gone to his home to investigate a woman's complaint, a court official said.

MEDFORD (WAOW) - A 29-year-old Westboro man was sentenced to 40 years in prison Friday for attempting to kill a Taylor County sheriff's deputy who had gone to his home to investigate a woman's complaint, a court official said.

Three home invasions were reported in the early morning hours on Halloween and one person reported being sexually assaulted, according to Sgt. Tony Babl with the Stevens Point Police Department.

Three home invasions were reported in the early morning hours on Halloween and one person reported being sexually assaulted, according to Sgt. Tony Babl with the Stevens Point Police Department.

Three home invasions were reported in the early morning hours on Halloween and one person reported being sexually assaulted, according to Sgt. Tony Babl with the Stevens Point Police Department.

MEDFORD (WAOW) - A 29-year-old Westboro man was sentenced to 40 years in prison Friday for attempting to kill a Taylor County sheriff's deputy who had gone to his home to investigate a woman's complaint, a court official said.

Republican Gov. Scott Walker and Democratic challenger Mary Burke say turnout will be the key to victory in Tuesday's election.

The U.S. ambassador, who has just returned from a visit to the countries worst-affected by Ebola, says she is self-monitoring for the virus and that federal guidelines are sufficient.

Former President Bill Clinton is appearing in a new campaign ad for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mary Burke.

Heavy coats and maybe some boots are needed for Halloween trick or treating this year in northern Wisconsin.

ABC says "The View" is being claimed by the network's news division after 18 seasons under ABC's entertainment side.

Maine health officials have asked a court to limit the movements of nurse Kaci Hickox, who defied a voluntary quarantine for medical workers who have treated Ebola patients.

A crash on US 10 west at County G in Portage County has closed the right lane, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie plans to hook up with Gov. Scott Walker on the campaign trail, as Wisconsin's governor's race enters its final days.

Democrat Mary Burke and her supporters continue to outspend Republican Gov. Scott Walker and his backers on television campaign commercials, based on the latest tally from the Center for Public Integrity.

Snow falls across central Wisconsin.

Snow falls across central Wisconsin.

Mother nature is bringing more trick than treat to the area for this Halloween. Snow came trough overnight and it will remain quite cold through the day.

A crash on WI 29 at US 51 has closed one lane there, according to the Marathon County Sheriff's Department.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation offers online resources to give residents an idea of current road conditions.