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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- The nurse quarantined at a New Jersey hospital because she had contact with Ebola patients in West Africa says the process of keeping her isolated is "inhumane."

Gov. Scott Walker proudly defends his decision to reject hundreds of millions of federal dollars to pay for expanding Medicaid coverage.

A western Wisconsin military training base taught more personnel in the year that ended Oct. 1. 

Afghan officials say that insurgents have attacked several police checkpoints in the northeast of the country, killing four police officers, while four civilians have been killed in two roadside bombings in the south.

High school cross country runners from our area took to the course on Saturday for sectional races, in hopes of advancing to the state meet in Wisconsin Rapids.

Scores, results and highlights from Saturday's high school sports action.

Hunter Pence and Pablo Sandoval charged up a pulsating crowd with their shouts and swings, and the San Francisco Giants surged past the Kansas City Royals 11-4 Saturday to tie the World Series at two games apiece.

Hunter Pence and Pablo Sandoval charged up a pulsating crowd with their shouts and swings, and the San Francisco Giants surged past the Kansas City Royals 11-4 Saturday to tie the World Series at two games apiece.

UW-Stevens Point used six takeaways and two second half touchdowns to overcome a seven-point halftime defecit and down UW-La Crosse 24-17 on Saturday.

UW-Stevens Point used six takeaways and two second half touchdowns to overcome a seven-point halftime defecit and down UW-La Crosse 24-17 on Saturday.

UW-Stevens Point used six takeaways and two second half touchdowns to overcome a seven-point halftime defecit and down UW-La Crosse 24-17 on Saturday.

PLOVER (WAOW) -- Dozens of truckers gathered to support a four-year-old boy with brain cancer.

Melvin Gordon rushed for 122 yards and three touchdowns, and Wisconsin's restocked defense stifled mistake-prone Maryland for a 52-7 win on Saturday.

 Showers likely Thursday.  Pleasant with quite a bit of sun from Friday into the weekend.  A new storm hits late Sunday night and Monday.

MARSHFIELD (WAOW) -- Matthew Nikolay, a senior at Auburndale High School, was recently diagnosed with cancer.Saturday, teammates, family and friends gathered at the Marshfield Fairgrounds to support Nikolay.Visitors bought gear that had the word "RAGSTRONG" written across it. 'Rags' is Nikolay's nickname.Hundreds of people played games and participated in raffles to raise money for the Nikolay family."It feels pretty special. It's not just the town of Auburndale either," explained Nikolay. "I...

MARSHFIELD (WAOW) -- Matthew Nikolay, a senior at Auburndale High School, was recently diagnosed with cancer.Saturday, teammates, family and friends gathered at the Marshfield Fairgrounds to support Nikolay.Visitors bought gear that had the word "RAGSTRONG" written across it. 'Rags' is Nikolay's nickname.Hundreds of people played games and participated in raffles to raise money for the Nikolay family."It feels pretty special. It's not just the town of Auburndale either," explained Nikolay. "I...

PLOVER (WAOW) -- Dozens of truckers gathered to support a four-year-old boy with brain cancer.

MOSINEE (WAOW) -- The Mosinee Fire Department responded to a large fire on Sandy Lane, Saturday night. put the fire out. Kwisielewicz says the vehicle was on a hoist and he was unable to get the vehicle out of thegarage.At 7:45 p.m. official...

MOSINEE (WAOW) -- The Mosinee Fire Department responded to a large fire on Sandy Lane, Saturday night. put the fire out. Kwisielewicz says the vehicle was on a hoist and he was unable to get the vehicle out of thegarage.At 7:45 p.m. official...

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Several Wisconsin insurance companies are holding special sign-ups so same-sex couples can add spouses to their health plans.