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Pelican Elementary in Rhinelander closed Friday due to illness

Pelican Elementary School in Rhinelander will be closed Friday and through the weekend because of illnesses among students and staff.

Schools being cautious with cold weather

With the cold weather, schools in our area are playing it safe.

Wausau high school rivalry goes national

It's a rivalry going on 43 years: Wausau East vs. Wausau West.

Nine-Mile skiing trails to open Monday

WAUSAU (WAOW) – Another sign that winter has arrived in central Wisconsin – a popular cross-country skiing area is set to open.

Working in the cold

The cold temperatures haven't stopped public works employees from doing their jobs.

Stevens Point Brewery plans more changes

STEVENS POINT (WAOW) - After expanding its capacity 25 percent this year with a $2 million project, Stevens Point Brewery said Thursday it will invest $1.5 million in equipment and other improvements next year.

UPDATE New UWSP classroom to cost $75 M

STEVENS POINT (WAOW) – The state Building Commission chaired by Gov. Scott Walker on Wednesday approved money for the design of a new $75 million chemistry/biology building at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

Second victim in Adams County fire named

FRIENDSHIP (WAOW) – The Adams County sheriff says the second person killed in a late October fire was 55-year-old James E. Boone.

Winter tips for pet safety

Extreme cold can be dangerous for pets. Wausau Animal Hospital doctors say a good rule of thumb is if you're cold outside, your pet is, too.

State Patrol: Stay in car if caught in pileup

Multiple pileups in southern Wisconsin this weekend showed just how treacherous winter driving can be. Wisconsin State Patrol officers want drivers to know how to stay safe in that kind of situation.

Multiple cars hit in Target parking lot

A driver is in custody after police say he hit several cars in the Target parking lot.

Wausau eye doctor publishes first book

A Wausau eye doctor has turned into an author.

Pair in pot candy case face multiple felonies

WISCONSIN RAPIDS (WAOW) – Two people arrested following a traffic stop in Marshfield in which 12 pounds of marijuana and some marijuana-laced chocolate candy were seized have been charged with multiple felonies.

Outdoor recreational areas gear up for holidays

People are braving the outdoors, despite the low temperatures.

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Pelican Elementary in Rhinelander closed Friday due to illness
Pelican Elementary in Rhinelander closed Friday due to illness
Pelican Elementary School in Rhinelander will be closed Friday and through the weekend because of illnesses among students and staff.More >>
Pelican Elementary School in Rhinelander will be closed Friday and through the weekend because of illnesses among students and staff.More >>
Schools being cautious with cold weather
Schools being cautious with cold weather
With the cold weather, schools in our area are playing it safe. More >>
With the cold weather, schools in our area are playing it safe. More >>
Wausau high school rivalry goes national
Wausau high school rivalry goes national
It's a rivalry going on 43 years: Wausau East vs. Wausau West.More >>
It's a rivalry going on 43 years: Wausau East vs. Wausau West. More >>
Nine-Mile skiing trails to open Monday
Nine-Mile skiing trails to open Monday
WAUSAU (WAOW) – Another sign that winter has arrived in central Wisconsin – a popular cross-country skiing area is set to open.
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WAUSAU (WAOW) – Another sign that winter has arrived in central Wisconsin – a popular cross-country skiing area is set to open.
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Working in the cold
Working in the cold
The cold temperatures haven't stopped public works employees from doing their jobs.More >>
The cold temperatures haven't stopped public works employees from doing their jobs.More >>

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