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"Bachelorette" JoJo Fletcher is engaged to Jordan Rodgers.

A PENNSYLVANIA MAN IS IN CUSTODY ... AFTER A DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE IN WHICH HE TRIED TO FLUSH A BABY DOWN A TOILET. 

Nearly 100 domesticated ducks that officials say were illegally released in New Jersey are expected to be available for adoption early next week. 

Defense attorneys of accused killer Dylan Roof filed a legal challenge to the capital punishment being sought by federal prosecutors in his murder trial on Monday night, arguing the punishment is unconstitutional. 

When they're not competing for gold in Rio, these Olympic athletes may be helping you pick out shoes or delivering your mail. 

It's one of the most universal recommendations in all of public health: Floss daily to prevent gum disease and cavities.

On the campaign stump Donald Trump has opened August by moving from `crooked Hillary' to `the devil.'

Multiple cities in Marathon County are working together on a water trail on the lower Eau Claire River.

The Wausau parks and recreation committee held a public forum Monday night to share how they plan to combat the emerald ash borer and to answer questions.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- State attorneys have asked a federal appeals court to temporarily block a ruling allowing Wisconsin residents to vote without photo identification.

Wisconsin doctors now have new recommendations for prescribing painkillers to their patients.

Federal judge James Peterson recently struck down several Wisconsin election laws he found unconstitutional, but how will it impact the Badger State voters? 

Organizers at the Wisconsin Valley Fair are working with WISDot to troubleshoot traffic on Stewart Avenue.

After protesters came together at the Portage County Courthouse on Saturday, District Attorney Louis Molepske is speaking out after a controversial sentencing.  

KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) -- Authorities in southeastern Wisconsin plan to exhume the body of a newborn baby who was found dead nearly 27 years ago.

The Brewers have traded catcher Jonathan Lucroy and closer Jeremy Jeffress to the Texas Rangers in exchange for two high-ranking prospects, according to multiple reports.

STEVENS POINT (WAOW) - A one-time Plover doctor accused of unwanted sexual contact with seven female patients wants a different judge to preside over his case, according to online Portage County court records. 

STEVENS POINT (WAOW) - A 15-year-old Wausau boy remained jailed on $100,000 cash bond Monday after being charged as an adult in stabbing his grandmother five times and stealing her car, according to online Portage County court records. 

The Department of Natural Resources' board is set to vote on permanent regulations allowing captive deer farmers to opt out of the state's chronic wasting disease monitoring program without upgrading their fences.

If just thinking about lugging that old, large-screen TV up from the basement makes your back hurt, you should probably call a pro.