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Rhinelander students sharing "inappropriate" photos
RHINELANDER (WAOW) – The Oneida County Sheriff's Department and Rhinelander School District says some students have shared “inappropriate” photos on personal cell phones and other electronic devices.
Judge sentences woman to 25 years in kidnapping
A federal judge has sentenced a Colorado woman who kidnapped her newborn nephew from a Wisconsin home and left him outside in freezing temperatures in Iowa to 25 years in prison.
Newsline 9 to stream candidate debates ahead of election
Newsline 9 will be streaming three candidate debates live on our website this week, just days from the November election.
Feds raise concerns over NY, NJ Ebola quarantine
The Obama administration says it has conveyed its concerns to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo about those states' mandatory Ebola quarantines.
Rottweiler that killed boy owned by family
Dodge County sheriff's officials say a Rottweiler that killed a 7-year-old boy was owned by his family.
Army troops isolated after Africa duty tour
The Pentagon says dozens of Army soldiers and their two-star general are being isolated at their base in Vicenza, Italy, as they return after serving in West Africa to help with the Ebola fight.
Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean coming to Lambeau Field
Country stars Kenny Chesney and Jason Aldean will perform at Lambeau Field next year.
Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean coming to Lambeau Field
Country stars Kenny Chesney and Jason Aldean will perform at Lambeau Field next year.
Walker says 'special interests' want him defeated
Gov. Scott Walker says that President Barack Obama's campaign visit for his Democratic challenger Mary Burke is a sign that "Washington-based special interests" want to defeat him because he took power away from them.
Obama, in low demand, suits up for governor races
In the final days of the midterm campaign President Barack Obama is campaigning for Democratic governor candidates and avoiding hostile Senate terrain where Democrats see him more as a liability.
New Jersey releasing quarantined nurse
New Jersey officials say a nurse who was quarantined after working in West Africa with Ebola patients is being released.
UW-Oshkosh officials urge caution after 5 assaults
Administrators at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh are urging students to travel in groups, be aware of their surroundings and walk in well-lighted areas at night after a fifth assault or robbery in the last month.
Body of missing fisherman recovered
The body of a fisherman missing for more than two weeks has been recovered from the Mississippi River in Crawford County.
Judge to sentence woman in newborn kidnapping case
A federal judge is poised to sentence a Colorado woman who took her newborn nephew from a Wisconsin home and left him outside in freezing temperatures in Iowa.
Wausau West to perform "Fiddler on the Roof"
Students at Wausau West are in their final days of dress rehearsals before their opening night.
The Greatest Sale on Earth
(CNN) It might be the greatest sale on earth and it's taking place right here in Wisconsin.
Current forecast
Occasional showers later Sunday night and Monday. Breezy and colder by Tuesday. Staying chilly the rest of the week.
Current forecast
Occasional showers later Sunday night and Monday. Breezy and colder by Tuesday. Staying chilly the rest of the week.
Current forecast
Occasional showers later Sunday night and Monday. Breezy and colder by Tuesday. Staying chilly the rest of the week.
Hospital: Teen wounded in school shooting dies
MARYSVILLE, Wash. (AP) -- One of the teenagers wounded in a Washington state high school shooting has died, raising the number of fatalities from when a student opened fire in a cafeteria to three.