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Survey: 10 most unbelievable excuses to call in sick
Some days it might be tempting to call in "sick" to work. Recently, a survey on CareerBuilder, found what they call the 10 most unbelievable excuses for calling in sick.
Man accused of kicking 102-year-old woman in shin
Police have charged a 65-year-old western Pennsylvania man with kicking a 102-year-old woman in the shin when he was visiting his mother in a nursing home.
Heartbreaking scene at home of slain Canadian soldier's family
The Canadian parliament observed a moment of silence today for Cpl. Nathan Cirillo, 24, the solider who was slain by a gunman in Ottawa on Wednesday while he was guarding the National War Memorial.
Obama offers federal help to NY with Ebola case
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama is offering federal support to New York as it responds to its first Ebola case.
Thursday Sports Report: Columbus Catholic soccer advances to sectional final, local volleyball regional semifinals
Highlights and scores from local sectional semifinal soccer games and regional semifinal volleyball matches, plus other area scores.
Pointers hoops ranked 7th in D3hoops.com preseason poll
The UW-Stevens Point men's basketball team will enter the 2014-15 season ranked 7th in the country, according to the D3hoops.com Top 25 Preseason Poll that was released on Thursday.
Quality depth helps in secondary for Packers
Safety Morgan Burnett has missed a second day of practice with a calf injury that has Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy growing more concerned.
Saints defense braces for Packers' Rodgers
Saints safety Kenny Vaccaro says he "can't wait" to play against Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
Doctor tests positive for Ebola in NYC
New York officials: Doctor who returned from West Africa has Ebola; 1st case in city.
Police: Suspect admits to soccer field damage
The Wisconsin Rapids Police Department says they have found the person they believe is responsible for damaging soccer fields.
Bras bedazzled for uplifting cause
A Langlade County store is making a difference with style by showing off blinged-out bras.
Smell of smoke evacuates Wausau YWCA
WAUSAU (WAOW) - About a dozen people were evacuated from Wausau's YWCA after workers smelled smoke in the building, according to the Wausau Fire Department.
Pedestrian hit by vehicle in Stevens Point
STEVENS POINT (WAOW) - A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle in Stevens Point Thursday evening, according to State Patrol officials.
Former Merrill DNR building to become brewery
MERRILL (WAOW) -- Some investors want to convert the former Department of Natural Resources station in Merrill into a new place to have a beer, according to the city's administrator.
UPDATE: Mosinee company sold for $90 million
MOSINEE (WAOW) – A Mosinee-based maker of accounting software has been sold to a St. Paul financial services provider.
Tornado does damage in Washington state
Forecasters say a tornado has ripped down power lines and damaged property in Washington state.
Official: 3 dead, 2 hurt in Maryland midair crash
A fire department official says three people were killed and two others were injured when an airplane and a helicopter collided in midair at Frederick Municipal Airport in Maryland.
Ex-village leader stands mute before judge
NEILLSVILLE (WAOW) - A former Village of Curtiss leader stood mute before a judge Thursday on accusations that he bilked the village out of thousands of dollars, according to online Clark County court records.
Trucker arrested in deadly bicycle crash
A 55-year-old Minocqua man is dead after an early morning crash.
226 central Wis. students get school vouchers
WAUSAU (WAOW) – The state says 226 students from central Wisconsin are among the 998 students attending private schools this year with a taxpayer-subsidized voucher.
