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Grant County deputy charged with felony child abuse
A Grant County sheriff's deputy is charged with felony child abuse.
Caterpillar notifies state of Prentice closure
Caterpillar has notified state labor officials that it will discontinue operations at its forest products facility in Prentice.
Home damaged in Wausau fire
WAUSAU, Wis. (WAOW) -- A fire damaged a home in Wausau early Tuesday morning.
How Donald Trump's 'rigged' election prediction might help him
In a packed convention center, in Columbus, Ohio, Donald Trump divulged what he called one of his greatest fears.
Police shootings haunt Rio's road to the Olympics, human rights groups say
Human rights advocates are calling attention to what they say is an alarming rise in the number of killings by police in Rio de Janeiro, in the months leading up to the Olympics games beginning this week.
'Star Trek' actor Anton Yelchin's family files wrongful death lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler
The parents of "Star Trek Beyond" actor Anton Yelchin have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler, their attorney, Gary Dordick, announced Tuesday.
Ryan: Never asked for Trump's endorsement
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Donald Trump may be withholding his endorsement from House Speaker Paul Ryan, but Ryan says he never sought it in the first place.
Tropical Storm Earl expected to become hurricane by landfall
MIAMI (AP) -- Forecasters say Tropical Storm Earl is expected to strengthen into a hurricane before it makes landfall.
Official: Illegal campfire sparked deadly Big Sur wildfire
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- A fire official says a deadly wildfire that continues to spread near California's scenic Big Sur was started by an illegal camp fire.
Pence to join Trump at Green Bay campaign appearance Friday
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- Donald Trump will be joined by running mate Mike Pence at a campaign appearance in Green Bay this week.
Sean Astin campaigns for Hillary Clinton in Stevens Point
Dozens of people packed the Portage County Democratic Party Headquarters Tuesday afternoon to hear what actor Sean Astin had to say.
Countdown to Kickoff: Everest's strive for greatness
Though D.C. Everest football is still a long way from re-claiming the glory days of the 90s, the Evergreens saw plenty of progress during their 2015 season.
Countdown to Kickoff: A new leader in Mosinee
A new era in Mosinee football has officially arrived. After 30 years of Paul Nievinski, Craig Martens - a former Mosinee football player - is now the man in charge of the Indians program.
UWSP defends sexual assault investigations
An alleged rape at UW-Stevens Point raises questions about who should be in charge of those investigations at the university.
Locals react to Apple changing pistol emoji to water gun
In efforts to curb violence, Apple is replacing its pistol emoji with a lime green water gun.
Fill The Boot campaign kicks off next week in Stevens Point
The annual Fill The Boot campaign is about to kick off in Stevens Point. On Tuesday, members of the Stevens Point Fire Department and the Muscular Dystrophy Association held a special event to announce the August 11 and 12 start dates for the campaign.
Nehlen campaign reacts to Trump not endorsing Paul Ryan
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Donald Trump is refusing to endorse House Speaker Paul Ryan and Ryan's Republican primary challenger is trying to capitalize.
Substance abuse starting younger, experts working to intervene early
Counselors and therapists say children are getting into drugs and alcohol at an earlier age than ever before, so they're working to stop it.
Campgrounds at Valley Fair reserved for 4-H Club and vendors
Marathon Park has the most coveted campground spots this week for the Wisconsin Valley Fair, but they are only available to the 4-H Club and the vendors at the site.
Dog en route to Asia escapes, ends up New Jersey swamp
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- A dog is on its way to Asia after police rescued it from a swamp following its escape from New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport.