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The latest on the deadly truck attack in France

The Latest on the attempted military coup in Turkey

A Missouri delegate to the Republican National Convention is part of a coalition seeking to block Donald Trump from winning the party's presidential nomination.

World leaders expressed support for Turkey and its democratic institutions on Saturday after the government quashed an attempted military coup.

Nine Wausau East students and four chaperones are safe after being in Nice, France during the deadly attacks.

The Stevens Point Police Department is bringing back their positive reinforcement program for kids who were caught following the law. ...

Burned human remains found in Taylor County in May have been identified as 53-year-old Judy Davis, according to the sheriff's department.

In the wake of the attack that killed at least 80 people in a southern French city, University of Wisconsin -- Stevens Point study abroad officials are considering changes to the planning of any foreign study program.  

The Antigo Police chief is praising his officer who jumped into action during the prom shooting in April.

Marathon County is responsible for producing 95% of the ginseng in the United States, and 80% of it is exported to countries in Asia. 

BLACK RIVER FALLS (WAOW) - The state Department of Natural Resources said Friday 50 more elk were released from a holding pen into Jackson County forests after successful winter trapping and summer calving. 

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) -- A Turkish news agency has published a statement from the military saying the armed forces have "fully seized control" of the country. 

MARSHFIELD (WAOW) - Marshfield police say a 31-year old man just released from prison has died of a  drug overdose.  

WAUSAU (WAOW) - Mayor Robert Mielke said the Wausau Center Mall is behind on some lease payments and was issued a notice of non-payment and non-performance on Friday.

Lake Delton Police confirm the drowning victim is Maxwell Kennedy, 21, from Baraboo. 

Young baseball players from all over the Midwest are in Marshfield this weekend for the Small Town Baseball World Series.

WAUSAU  (WAOW)-- Our Marathon Co. Humane Society pet of the week is Francie. Shelter staff say she is a friendly "bully mix" up for adoption.  

Donald Trump has announced his running-mate for the presidential election.

A campaign ad Republican Sen. Ron Johnson wanted to pull in the wake of the France Bastille Day attack has run in at least one Wisconsin media market by mistake.

The Tour de France rode on as planned Friday, with thousands of fans lining the roads and amid reinforced security a day after the deadly attack in Nice.