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First Alert for strong to severe storms up north today, down south tomorrow

We have two rounds of strong to severe storms possible: one of them this afternoon and evening in the Northwoods and the other tomorrow around Highway 10 and south in the same timeframe.
Storms are expected to arrive later this afternoon and continue through this evening.

Traffic

The Faribault County Sheriff’s Office reported that a 39-year-old man was killed in a crash in...
Man dies after crashing into a tree in Vilas County

Plover

A Plover mother found drugs and trash inside a LEGO® box she bought from Walmart on June 13.
Drugs, trash found in LEGO® box at Plover Walmart raise child safety concerns

State

The Wisconsin DNR reports that each year, one to two black bear attacks happen against people...
Woman in stable condition after bear attack in Barron County

TOP HEADLINES

We the People

Golf is one of the oldest sports still widely played today. Wausau Country Club is one of the...

A look at the rich history of the Wausau Country Club

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Brayden Dobbe
Wausau Country Club is one of the oldest places to play one of the oldest sports in central Wisconsin.

Sports

The Snow Hawks are a 16U Little League team.

Wittenberg Snow Hawks representing their community on national stage

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Katlynn Gill
The 16U Little League team took home a Youth World Series title in June

State

Dale Schultz, co-chair of United Wisconsin, stands in front of the Wisconsin State Capitol

Bipartisan Wisconsin voters continue push for fusion voting

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Vanessa Kjeldsen
A bipartisan coalition of Wisconsin voters is suing to reinstate fusion voting – which allows the same candidate to appear under multiple political parties on the ballot.

Weston

The amount of homes added to the village this year nearly doubled from last year.

Weston sees highest number of new housing since 2004

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Madison Maronde
Construction crews are adding four sub-divisions to the village of Weston, with two more in the planning stages. Weston even added two wells last year, to support the housing demand.

Northwoods League

The Ignite are now 7-21 on the season.

Ignite lose in series finale to Mankato

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Ben Helwig
The Habaneros beat the Ignite 8-0 on Monday night.

Podcasts

Officer Gerald Mork

Forgotten Wisconsin Cold Cases: Who killed Gerald Mork?

Updated: Mar. 6, 2025 at 6:15 PM CST
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By Kassandra Sepeda and Sean White
An officer’s death in 1985 shocked a community. An investigation began into who pulled the trigger, but it left more questions than answers.
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First Alert Weather

We have two rounds of thunderstorms in the forecast these next couple days: one this afternoon...
First Alert Weather AM 7-15-25

News

International artist makes mark at a Wausau art museum
International artist makes mark at a Wausau art museum

First Alert Weather

First Alert Weather: Summer-like heat and humidity on Tuesday. Showers and storms are possible...
First Alert Weather Forecast Monday Evening(7/14/2025)

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Man cited for going 121 mph in a 65 mph near Irma while driving motorcycle

State

The Wisconsin DNR reports that each year, one to two black bear attacks happen against people...
Woman in stable condition after bear attack in Barron County

Breaking

Tonna Togstad and Tim Mumbrue were murdered in March, 1992
Tony Haase trial for 1992 double-murder in Waupaca County starts Monday

News

Kenneth Harden booking photo from the Wisconsin Department of Corrections
Man accused of hiding body of man who overdosed found not guilty at trial

News

A black bear and three cubs were euthanized after an attack in Colorado.
Wisconsin DNR investigating black bear attack in Barron County

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Crime

Timothy Davis, 28

Wausau man facing several CSAM charges, phone found with numerous illicit material

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Sean White
Authorities received a cyber tip from a messaging app in mid-March.

News

Man cited for going 121 mph in a 65 mph near Irma while driving motorcycle

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Heather Poltrock
A 19-year-old Mosinee man received several traffic citations after he was accused of going 121 mph in a 65 mph zone.

Politics

Republican businessman Bill Berrien, shown in this photo taken in 2018, launched his bid for...

Voting in Wisconsin’s governor’s race is a year away, but the ads are starting

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Wisconsin’s race for governor is hitting the airwaves more than a year before voting begins.

Local

People enjoyed the Taste N' Glow Balloon Festival on Friday despite the rain.

Weekend attendance for Taste ‘N Glow exceeds expectations despite weather

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Sean White and WSAW Staff
Despite the weather, thousands of people stuck it out to enjoy as much as they could.

News

Gov. Evers attended the July 14 ceremony

New community clinic in Stevens Point hosts ribbon-cutting

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Madison Maronde and Mayra Parrilla Guerrero
A new health care option in Stevens Point is hosting a ribbon-cutting Monday, marking its completion.

News

Kenneth Harden booking photo from the Wisconsin Department of Corrections

Man accused of hiding body of man who overdosed found not guilty at trial

Updated: Apr. 8, 2024 at 5:23 PM CDT
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By Heather Poltrock
A 44-year-old Wisconsin Rapids man was found not guilty by a jury Friday after he was initially charged with hiding the body of a man who overdosed.

National

President Donald Trump, right, meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office...

Trump threatens Russia with tariffs if war on Ukraine isn’t resolved within 50 days

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By AAMER MADHANI Associated Press
President Donald Trump says he'll punish Russia with tariffs if there isn’t a deal to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days.

News

CN is reconstructing the railroad
crossing and sidewalk at STH 97, Central Avenue. T

CN to reconstruct railroad crossing on Central Avenue in Marshfield

Updated: Jul. 10, 2025 at 3:27 PM CDT
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By Heather Poltrock
Beginning Monday, July 14, Wisconsin Central Ltd. will reconstruct the railroad crossing and sidewalk at State Highway 97, Central Avenue.

News

Leanna Crawford to perform two free concerts in July

89Q to host free concert Monday and Tuesday

Updated: Jul. 2, 2025 at 9:24 AM CDT
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By Desiree Fischer
Local radio station 89Q is hosting the free concerts as a way to say thank you to their listeners and community supporters.

Breaking

Tonna Togstad and Tim Mumbrue were murdered in March, 1992

Tony Haase trial for 1992 double-murder in Waupaca County starts Monday

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By WBAY news staff
Tony Haase wasn’t arrested until 2022, thirty years after the deaths of Tanna Togstad and Tim Mumbrue.

First Alert Weather

Strong to severe storms are possible on Tuesday.

First Alert Weather: Storms are possible on Tuesday and Wednesday

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Mark Holley
A few storms on Tuesday could become strong to severe

News

A black bear and three cubs were euthanized after an attack in Colorado.

Wisconsin DNR investigating black bear attack in Barron County

Updated: Jul. 13, 2025 at 6:15 PM CDT
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By WEAU Staff
A bear attack prompted a search for a black bear by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

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News

Food Truck Fest at District 1 Brewing in Stevens Point

District 1 Brewing is helping local businesses get noticed

Updated: Jul. 13, 2025 at 10:50 PM CDT
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By Brayden Dobbe
The food truck fest is about giving local businesses another opportunity to generate more money and develop their brands.

News

HPD and SWAT teams are responding to a incident in Waialua. (Image: Hawaii News Now)

Marathon Co. Sheriff’s Office to hold SWAT training at Lake DuBay

Updated: Jul. 13, 2025 at 6:24 PM CDT
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By WSAW Staff
The Marathon County Sheriff’s Office will hold SWAT training at Lake DuBay on Tuesday.

First Alert Weather

Hazy conditions on Sunday in Wausau

First Alert Forecast: Poor air quality into Monday, more wet weather this week

Updated: Jul. 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM CDT
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By Jeremy Tabin
Wildfire smoke will continue to reduce visibility and cause unhealthy breathing conditions through Monday

News

Repurposed barn that hosts weddings, events, bands, etc. in Nokomis, Wisconsin.

‘Hooked on Nokomis’ barn owners turn abandoned structure into lively hub

Updated: Jul. 12, 2025 at 6:41 PM CDT
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By Brayden Dobbe
‘Hooked on Nokomis’ is what Cheryl Casey decided to name the barn she purchased from a farmer. She and her husband modified the barn into an event center, turning the abandoned structure into a lively hub for people to enjoy on the weekends.

News

Staff and volunteers at Taste N' Glow Balloon Fest are preparing for the event.

Taste ‘N Glow Balloon Fest prepared for its two-day, fun-filled event

Updated: Jul. 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM CDT
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By Bree Bylak
The Taste N’ Glow Balloon Festival is back after months of preparation, starting Friday.

Community

Iola Car Show

Iola Car Show welcomes over 2,300 vintage cars for its 53rd year

Updated: Jul. 10, 2025 at 5:55 PM CDT
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By Samuel Dehring
If you are into vintage Chevrolets and fancy Fords, the event of the year is here for you.

News

The Prellwitz's estimate they have over 500 flamingos on their campsite.

Hundreds of flamingos and thousands of people flock to Hodag Country Fest

Updated: Jul. 10, 2025 at 6:48 PM CDT
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By Madison Maronde and Tom Zurawski
The annual Hodag Country Festival kicked off in Rhinelander on Thursday.

Community

Dairyland Balloon Jubilee

Dairyland Balloon Festival Jubilee won’t let the rain dampen the excitement

Updated: Jul. 11, 2025 at 6:37 PM CDT
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By Samuel Dehring
Organizers say they have 40 balloons at the festival.

Northwoods League

The Ignite are now 6-19 on the season.

Ignite swept in doubleheader against Mankato

Updated: Jul. 11, 2025 at 10:50 PM CDT
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By Ben Helwig
The Ignite lost the two games 10-5 and 5-3.

Safety

Stevens Point FD receives life-saving technology to assist in water rescues

Updated: Jul. 11, 2025 at 6:46 PM CDT
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By Brayden Dobbe
The Stevens Point Fire Department now has access to a pair of Garmin devices that will help during water rescues.
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