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Donald Trump officially endorses Paul Ryan at Green Bay rally

Fri, 08/05/2016 - 10:34pm
Presidential nominee ended the endorsement drama Friday night while in Green Bay at a rally.

Duffy, Snyder react to lack of GOP leaders in Green Bay for Trump

Fri, 08/05/2016 - 6:53pm
Governor Scott Walker, Speaker Paul Ryan, and Representative Sean Duffy all RSVP'd "no" to Donald Trump's Green Bay campaign stop on Friday night, but will it affect Trump's chances of winning Wisconsin in the fall? 

Wausau police issue alcohol citation at fair

Fri, 08/05/2016 - 6:39pm
Because so many people attend the Wisconsin Valley Fair, the Wausau Police Department works closely with the beer tents to help prevent underage drinking.

Locals react to Favre induction

Fri, 08/05/2016 - 6:31pm
Brett Favre will be joining the exclusive list of football immortals this week at the NFL Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.  

How to get the most out of the Wisconsin Valley Fair

Fri, 08/05/2016 - 6:20pm
There's so much to do at the Wisconsin Valley fair - it can be hard for a newcomer to know where to start. But veteran fair-goers have some advice.  

DA: Crivitz man tried to hire hit man to kill son, daughter-in-law

Fri, 08/05/2016 - 4:43pm
MARINETTE, Wis. (AP) -- A Crivitz man is accused of trying to hire a hit man to kill his son and daughter-in-law. 

Newsline 9 "Golf Card Tour" - Glacier Wood Golf Club

Fri, 08/05/2016 - 4:01pm
Glacier Wood Golf Club was named one of Wisconsin's top municipal courses in 2009 and the course remains a favorite among central Wisconsinites today.

Trump and Pence visit Green Bay

Fri, 08/05/2016 - 1:56pm
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is bringing his message to the Badger State on Friday. Trump and running mate Mike Pence will host a rally at the KI Convention Center in downtown Green Bay at 7 p.m.

Kaine in Milwaukee: Do you want a 'you're hired' president or a 'you're fired' president?

Fri, 08/05/2016 - 1:56pm
Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine on Friday said the choice in November's election comes down to whether people want a "you're fired" president or a "you're hired" president.

Silver Alert issued for missing Rock County woman

Fri, 08/05/2016 - 1:48pm
An endangered missing adult alert has been issued for a missing Beloit woman. 

Three people taken to hospital after sealant seeps into ventilation system

Fri, 08/05/2016 - 12:24pm
Three people were taken to the hospital in Wausau Friday morning for respiratory issues after concrete sealant seeped into a ventilation system, according to the Wausau Fire Department.

Actor David Huddleston dies

Fri, 08/05/2016 - 11:48am
  LOS ANGELES (AP) -- David Huddleston, a character actor best known for portraying titular roles in "The Big Lebowski" and "Santa Claus: The Movie," has died. He was 85. 

Restaurant owners claim Trump picture hurt business

Fri, 08/05/2016 - 11:45am
   NEW YORK (AP) -- The owners of a German restaurant in New York have taken down an autographed photo of Donald Trump because they say it was hurting the business.  

New gambling addiction prevention effort tested

Fri, 08/05/2016 - 11:39am
  BOSTON (AP) -- Massachusetts gambling regulators say they're encouraged by early numbers from a unique gambling addiction prevention effort being tested at the state's first casino.  

Ransomware attacks on businesses increase

Fri, 08/05/2016 - 11:27am
(CNN)--  American businesses are being hit by ransomware at an unprecedented rate -- and executives are far more likely to be targeted.    

American victim of knife attack remembered fondly

Fri, 08/05/2016 - 11:19am
Friends and colleagues described 64-year-old Florida woman killed in a knife rampage in central London as a retired special education teacher who enjoyed tennis and doted on her husband.

Genetically modified mosquitoes could fight Zika in Florida Keys

Fri, 08/05/2016 - 11:18am
 MIAMI (AP) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is giving final approval for a field trial releasing genetically modified mosquitoes in the Florida Keys.   

Caitlynn Jenner sues paparazzi in deadly crash

Fri, 08/05/2016 - 11:10am
(CNN) -- Caitlyn Jenner is suing the paparazzi because of a deadly accident in 2015 

Kronenwetter family "Backs the Blue" with care packages

Fri, 08/05/2016 - 10:57am
KRONENWETTER (WAOW) - A Kronenwetter family says thanks to police with more than just words.

Athletes getting ready for triathlon in Wausau

Fri, 08/05/2016 - 10:33am
Athletes in Wausau will test their skills in three different ways this weekend.

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