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Stevens Point City Council approves domestic partner benefits

The Stevens Point City Council will now allow city workers with domestic partners to put their significant others on the city health plan.

June Bugs out in full force

As the warm weather settles in so do the bugs.

UW-Marshfield offers program for younger students

Classes allow students to engineer mouse trap cars, dissect plants, and solve math mysteries.

Wanted felon may be in Wausau area

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office has new information that a wanted suspect is in the Wausau area, and authorities believe he is armed and extremely dangerous. Officials urge you to call 911 immediately if you spot Christopher Meindel.

Golfers hit the course to help kids in need

When golfers heard about the event organizers say, the sign up sheet filled up fast.

UPDATE: Stevens Point to consider domestic partner benefits

The city of Stevens Point is considering offering domestic partner benefits to its workers.

College for Kids

UWMC College for Kids program in Wausau gives kids a taste of fun learning.

Formal charges planned against mother accused of trying to kill children

Formal charges are expected to be filed later this week against the Rib Lake mother accused of trying to kill four of her six children.

Gas prices drop across the country

Some relief for drivers. Gas prices are on the way down.

Thousands attend Donald Driver's annual softball game

Thousands of people gathered in Grand Chute on Sunday morning for Donald Driver's annual charity softball game.

One injured in motorcycle crash in Marathon County

One person was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash in Marathon County.

Strong storms rumbling through Wisconsin tonight

Doppler radar is indicating some strong thunderstorms have been able to converge over parts of Wisconsin tonight.

Gus Macker basketball tournament wraps up

The Gus Macker wrapped up Sunday with the championship rounds.

Golfing for Father's Day in Wausau

This Father's Day, the weather was right on par, so Pat Stone and his son, Carson, decided to head to the Trapp River Golf Course in Wausau to make the most of it.

Storms drop more than 2" of rain in Portage County

A line of strong thunderstorms dumped more than 2" of rain on portions of Portage County Saturday evening.

Wright visitor center to feature Guerrero photos

The Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center in Spring Green is featuring work by a photographer whose 20-year association with the architect launched his long fine-arts career.

Paddlers hit the water at Whitewater Park

People from around the world have traveled to Wausau to hit the water at Whitewater Park, located just a few blocks from downtown.

Waupaca Co. crash kills one, injures two others

State Patrol officials say a crash involving two cars Friday killed one driver and injured two others in Waupaca County.

Wausau Gus Macker Tournament could be in jeopardy

From the players to the fans, the Gus Macker Tournament has been a summertime tradition in Wausau for more than two decades.

Community members celebrate McDill Pond

People in Stevens Point gathered Saturday morning to celebrate McDill Pond.

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Stevens Point City Council approves domestic partner benefits
Stevens Point City Council approves domestic partner benefits

The Stevens Point City Council will now allow city workers with domestic partners to put their significant others on the city health plan.More >>
The Stevens Point City Council will now allow city workers with domestic partners to put their significant others on the city health plan. More >>
June Bugs out in full force
June Bugs out in full force

As the warm weather settles in so do the bugs.More >>
As the warm weather settles in so do the bugs. More >>
UW-Marshfield offers program for younger students
UW-Marshfield offers program for younger students
Classes allow students to engineer mouse trap cars, dissect plants, and solve math mysteries.More >>
Classes allow students to engineer mouse trap cars, dissect plants, and solve math mysteries.More >>
Wanted felon may be in Wausau area
Wanted felon may be in Wausau area

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office has new information that a wanted suspect is in the Wausau area, and authorities believe he is armed and extremely dangerous.
More >>
The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office has new information that a wanted suspect is in the Wausau area, and authorities believe he is armed and extremely dangerous. Officials urge you to call 911 immediately if you spot Christopher Meindel.
More >>
Golfers hit the course to help kids in need
Golfers hit the course to help kids in need
When golfers heard about the event organizers say, the sign up sheet filled up fast.More >>
When golfers heard about the event organizers say, the sign up sheet filled up fast.More >>

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Sibling bullying can lead to depression, anxiety in victims
Sibling bullying can lead to depression, anxiety in victims
Being picked on by your brother or sister may seem like a normal part of growing up, but for some kids the bullying may be a source of depression and anxiety, a new study suggests.More >>
Being picked on by your brother or sister may seem like a normal part of growing up, but for some kids the bullying may be a source of depression and anxiety, a new study suggests.More >>
Video gamers may have better visual recall
Video gamers may have better visual recall
In a new finding sure to be shared with some skeptical parents, it seems that the brains of video game enthusiasts make better and faster use of visual input.More >>
In a new finding sure to be shared with some skeptical parents, it seems that the brains of video game enthusiasts make better and faster use of visual input.More >>
Are there 2 types of Gulf War illness?
Are there 2 types of Gulf War illness?
U.S. veterans with Gulf War illness complain of different types of symptoms, and researchers now think they know why: There may be two distinct forms of the illness.More >>
U.S. veterans with Gulf War illness complain of different types of symptoms, and researchers now think they know why: There may be two distinct forms of the illness, depending on which areas of the brain have atrophied.More >>
Your summer cold may actually be an allergic reaction
Your summer cold may actually be an allergic reaction
Sneezing, watery eyes, scratchy throat? What you think is a summer cold may actually be allergies, an expert says.More >>
Sneezing, watery eyes, scratchy throat? What you think is a summer cold may actually be allergies, an expert says.More >>
Primary care doctors still in short supply in U.S.
Primary care doctors still in short supply in U.S.
Fewer than 25 percent of new doctors in the United States go into primary care, and only about 5 percent open offices in rural areas, according to a new study.More >>
Fewer than 25 percent of new doctors in the United States go into primary care, and only about 5 percent open offices in rural areas, according to a new study.More >>
Dads who bond with kids help keep marriage strong
Dads who bond with kids help keep marriage strong
For dads aiming at marital bliss, a new study suggests just two factors are especially important: being engaged with the kids, for sure -- but also doing a fair share of the household chores.More >>
For dads aiming at marital bliss, a new study suggests just two factors are especially important: being engaged with the kids, for sure -- but also doing a fair share of the household chores.More >>
Pets battling cancer can join clinical trials too
Pets battling cancer can join clinical trials too
If you hear that a friend's beloved family member has joined a clinical trial for cancer treatment, don't assume the patient is human.More >>
If you hear that a friend's beloved family member has joined a clinical trial for cancer treatment, don't assume the patient is human.More >>
Volunteering may be good for the heart in more ways than one
Volunteering may be good for the heart in more ways than one
Anyone who has ever been a volunteer knows that it feels good to help others, but researchers have found a less obvious benefit: volunteering can help reduce older adults' risk of high blood pressure.More >>
Anyone who has ever been a volunteer knows that it feels good to help others, but researchers have found a less obvious benefit: volunteering can help reduce older adults' risk of high blood pressure.More >>
Steroid injections for back pain linked to spinal fracture risk
Steroid injections for back pain linked to spinal fracture risk
Older adults who get steroid injections to ease lower back and leg pain may have increased odds of suffering a spine fracture, a new study suggests.More >>
Older adults who get steroid injections to ease lower back and leg pain may have increased odds of suffering a spine fracture, a new study suggests.More >>
TV commercials may spur junk food habit in kids
TV commercials may spur junk food habit in kids
The types of TV shows that families watch influences the amount of junk food that preschool children eat, a new study suggests.More >>
The types of TV shows that families watch influences the amount of junk food that preschool children eat, a new study suggests.More >>

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Economy may have lasting effect on young people's outlook
Economy may have lasting effect on young people's outlook
Happiness seems be a generational thing, new research suggests. Life satisfaction generally increases with age, but a person's overall level of satisfaction appears to depend on when he or she was born.More >>
Happiness seems be a generational thing, new research suggests. Life satisfaction generally increases with age, but a person's overall level of satisfaction appears to depend on when he or she was born.More >>
What the new mortgage rules mean for borrowers
What the new mortgage rules mean for borrowers
The CFPB has rolled out long-awaited new rules for residential mortgages. So what will be the impact on mortgage borrowers?More >>
The CFPB has rolled out long-awaited new rules for residential mortgages. So what will be the impact on mortgage borrowers?More >>
New qualified mortgage rules released
New qualified mortgage rules released
Long-awaited "qualified mortgage" rules have been issued by the CFPB, setting forth guidelines to protect borrowers from predatory lending.More >>
Long-awaited "qualified mortgage" rules have been issued by the CFPB, setting forth guidelines to protect borrowers from predatory lending.More >>
House joins Senate to OK bill that avoids fiscal cliff
House joins Senate to OK bill that avoids fiscal cliff
The House of Representatives settled on an 11th-hour agreement that averted widespread tax increases and spending cuts that were set to kick in Jan. 1.More >>
The House of Representatives settled on an 11th-hour agreement that averted widespread tax increases and spending cuts that were set to kick in Jan. 1.More >>
Fiscal cliff: Mortgage deduction is safe for most
Fiscal cliff: Mortgage deduction is safe for most
Should you be worried that Congress will take away your mortgage interest deduction as part of the "fiscal cliff" negotiations? For most homeowners, the answer is "no."More >>
Should you be worried that Congress will take away your mortgage interest deduction as part of the "fiscal cliff" negotiations? For the great majority of homeowners, the answer is "no."More >>
Bank of America to forgive 150,000 second liens
Bank of America to forgive 150,000 second liens
Bank of America is erasing the debt on 150,000 second liens for mortgage borrowers in financial difficulty.More >>
Bank of America is erasing the debt on 150,000 second liens for mortgage borrowers in financial difficulty.More >>
Young cancer survivors say costs hinder follow-up care
Young cancer survivors say costs hinder follow-up care
Many teen and young adult cancer survivors in the United States go without routine medical care because it's too expensive, a new study finds.More >>
Many teen and young adult cancer survivors in the United States go without routine medical care because it's too expensive, a new study finds.More >>
Family health insurance premiums jump 4 percent in 2012
Family health insurance premiums jump 4 percent in 2012
U.S. families are paying 4 percent more in annual premiums for their employer-sponsored family health coverage this year.More >>
U.S. families are paying 4 percent more in annual premiums for their employer-sponsored family health coverage this year.More >>
9 things to consider before loaning money to a loved one
9 things to consider before loaning money to a loved one
Perhaps the only thing more difficult than watching someone you love struggle financially is having that person ask you for money.More >>
Perhaps the only thing more difficult than watching someone you love struggle financially is having that person ask you for money.More >>
Is it time to rethink adjustable-rate mortgages?
Is it time to rethink adjustable-rate mortgages?
You don't hear a lot about adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) these days. That's too bad, because they're still a good choice for many homebuyers, believe it or not.More >>
You don't hear a lot about adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) these days. That's too bad, because they're still a good choice for many homebuyers, believe it or not.More >>

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Report: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcome baby girl
Report: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcome baby girl
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcomed a baby girl Saturday, TMZ reports.More >>
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcomed a baby girl Saturday, TMZ reports.More >>
Report: Nigella Lawson "attacked" by husband
Report: Nigella Lawson "attacked" by husband
British police are looking into an incident in which celebrity chef Nigella Lawson was repeatedly choked during an argument with her husband, Charles Saatchi, over dinner at a restaurant.More >>
British police are looking into an incident in which celebrity chef Nigella Lawson was repeatedly choked during an argument with her husband, Charles Saatchi, over dinner at a restaurant.More >>
Sandra Bullock in talks to join Annie remake
Sandra Bullock in talks to join Annie remake
Sandra Bullock is in early talks to join the Annie remake, according to The Wrap.More >>
Sandra Bullock is in early talks to join the Annie remake, according to The Wrap.More >>
Billy Ray Cyrus' wife Tish files for divorce
Billy Ray Cyrus' wife Tish files for divorce
Tish Cyrus has filed for divorce from Billy Ray Cyrus, TMZ reports. More >>
Tish Cyrus has filed for divorce from Billy Ray Cyrus, TMZ reports. More >>

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Teaching teens safer driving
Teaching teens safer driving
Poll parents with teenagers at driving age, and probably, you'll find they don't think their kids have been trained adequately to drive defensively on the road. Some teenagers might even admit the same.
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Poll parents with teenagers at driving age, and probably, you'll find they don't think their kids have been trained adequately to drive defensively on the road. Some teenagers might even admit the same.More >>

Your Poll
Do you ever take naps?

Almost every day, I need that extra rest
Sometimes on weekends, to catch up on sleep
Every now and then, when I'm sick or really tired
Very rarely, maybe a few times a year
I haven't taken a nap since I was a little kid
Who has time for a nap!
Thank you for participating in our poll. Here are the results so far:
Almost every day, I need that extra rest
25%
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Sometimes on weekends, to catch up on sleep
25%
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Every now and then, when I'm sick or really tired
25%
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Very rarely, maybe a few times a year
0%
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I haven't taken a nap since I was a little kid
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