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Leaked ordinance sparks controversy in Langlade County

Residents in a Langlade County town are fired up after what they say was a threat to their Second Amendment rights.

UPDATE: Woman killed in bus crash identified

The 67-year-old woman who was killed in a bus crash in Vilas County Thursday has been identified as Barbara Hilleque of Minocqua.

Wausau man breaks world record

A central Wisconsin TV host turned his passion into a world record.

3 injured in Oneida Co. boat crash

Three people were injured in a boat crash in Oneida County Thursday, according to the Woodruff Police Department.

Attorney General hopeful proposes "senior citizen advocate" position

A Wisconsin attorney general hopeful wants to create a new position with the State Justice Department.

Wausau councilwoman explains why she's on leave

A Wausau city councilwoman is on a leave of absence, partly because of the stress of the job.

Packers fans fill Lambeau Field for annual shareholders meeting

Almost 15,000 fans from across the country filled Lambeau Field today for the Packers annual shareholder meeting.

Free ticket to fair for blood donations in central Wis.

There's an incentive to donate blood in central Wisconsin this month.

A golf marathon for the animals

MARSHFIELD (WAOW)-- A central Wisconsin man played golf on Thursday for 12 hours in a marathon he organized to raise money for a pet shelter.

Therapy dogs visit special needs campers

WAUSAU (WAOW)-- The Aspirus YMCA branch in Weston is hosting a camp for special needs children and Thursday two therapy dogs visited the campers.

Trial ordered for man accused of trying to kill dog

NEILLSVILLE (WAOW) - A 65-year-old Clark County man who told investigators that he "tried to skin his dog alive" was ordered to stand trial Thursday, according to online Clark County court records.

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Leaked ordinance sparks controversy in Langlade County
Leaked ordinance sparks controversy in Langlade County
Residents in a Langlade County town are fired up after what they say was a threat to their Second Amendment rights. More >>
Residents in a Langlade County town are fired up after what they say was a threat to their Second Amendment rights. More >>
UPDATE: Woman killed in bus crash identified
UPDATE: Woman killed in bus crash identified
The 67-year-old woman who was killed in a bus crash in Vilas County Thursday has been identified as Barbara Hilleque of Minocqua.More >>
The 67-year-old woman who was killed in a bus crash in Vilas County Thursday has been identified as Barbara Hilleque of Minocqua.More >>
Wausau man breaks world record
Wausau man breaks world record
A central Wisconsin TV host turned his passion into a world record.More >>
A central Wisconsin TV host turned his passion into a world record.
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3 injured in Oneida Co. boat crash
3 injured in Oneida Co. boat crash
Three people were injured in a boat crash in Oneida County Thursday, according to the Woodruff Police Department.More >>
Three people were injured in a boat crash in Oneida County Thursday, according to the Woodruff Police Department.More >>
Attorney General hopeful proposes "senior citizen advocate" position
Attorney General hopeful proposes "senior citizen advocate" position
A Wisconsin attorney general hopeful wants to create a new position with the State Justice Department.More >>
A Wisconsin attorney general hopeful wants to create a new position with the State Justice Department.More >>

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