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UPDATE: Lane open after Portage Co. car fire

One southbound lane of I-39 near Plover is closed because of a vehicle fire, according to Wisconsin State Patrol. Officials say it happened just before 2 p.m. Saturday. They say the right lane is closed at County D. Authorities estimate the lane will be closed for about an hour.

Former Athens coach sentenced to 10 years in prison

The former Athens girls basketball coach convicted on a sex charge will spend 10 years behind bars.

Indoor Activities to Beat the Cold

The arctic blast sweeping down through the Midwest may be keeping people indoors for quite awhile.

Wausau man recreates iconic battles with G.I. Joes

A Wausau man is bringing iconic battle scenes back to life using G.I. Joes. Four scenes were constructed--three from World War II and one from the Afghanistan War.

Wausau lights holiday tree, floats line 400 block

A canceled holiday parade in downtown Wausau didn't stop people from coming to the 400 block for some holiday fun.

Gingerbread house in Stevens Point

Giant gingerbread house on display at Stevens Point hotel lobby.

Wausau police catch burglary suspects

Wausau police have arrested two suspects in a string of home burglaries.

Wisconsin Rapids teen hit by mini-van

WISCONSIN RAPIDS (WAOW) – The Wisconsin Rapids Police Department says a 13-year-old girl was hit by a mini-van Friday as she crossed a street in a residential neighborhood.

Wausau to allow parade floats downtown

Wausau Events leaders have announced parade floats and vehicles will be allowed to park downtown tonight.

Aaron Rodgers will not play in Sunday's game

Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy has announced that Aaron Rodgers will not play in Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons.

Merrill cancels holiday parade due to weather

The city of Merrill has canceled its holiday parade.

Holiday party for close-knit group

A hopping holiday party in Weston Thursday night.

Homeless shelters filling up in Wausau

Thousands of people in Wisconsin don't have their own place to stay warm when temperatures plummet.

UPDATE: Judge orders trial in deputy shooting

A 28-year-old Westboro man accused of shooting a Taylor County Sheriff's Department deputy was ordered to stand trial Thursday.

How people are dealing with the frigid weather

"It's been freezing!" said Lorelle Radder of Brokaw. People felt the dropping temperatures the minute they walked out the door.

Safe ride celebrates 20 years

Local bar owners, breweries and police are celebrating 20 years of providing a safe ride home.

Fast food workers take to the streets, demand higher wages

People across the country braved the cold temperatures Thursday to protest.

Wausau man charged in gun store burglary

WAUSAU (WAOW) – A 28-year-old Wausau man who has been jailed more than a year has been charged with five felonies in a 2012 burglary of a Wausau gun store, a prosecutor said Thursday.

UPDATE: Wausau power restored

Wisconsin Public Service says power has been restored after an outage in Wausau.

Wausau holiday parade canceled

Wausau's annual holiday parade scheduled for Friday evening has been canceled.

DNR recognizes Mosinee recycling project

Two northern Wis. men face oxycodone charges

MADISON (WAOW) – Two northern Wisconsin men face federal charges of distributing the drug oxycodone, U.S. Attorney John Vaudreuil said Thursday.

Police looking for suspects in Wausau burglaries

The Wausau Police Department is looking for two suspects in a recent rash of similar burglaries on the city's east side in the past 10 days.

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UPDATE: Lane open after Portage Co. car fire
UPDATE: Lane open after Portage Co. car fire
One southbound lane of I-39 near Plover is closed because of a vehicle fire, according to Wisconsin State Patrol. Officials say it happened just before 2 p.m. Saturday. They say the right lane is closed at County D. Authorities estimate the lane will be closed for about an hour.More >>
One southbound lane of I-39 near Plover is closed because of a vehicle fire, according to Wisconsin State Patrol. Officials say it happened just before 2 p.m. Saturday. They say the right lane is closed at County D. Authorities estimate the lane will be closed for about an hour.More >>
Former Athens coach sentenced to 10 years in prison
Former Athens coach sentenced to 10 years in prison
The former Athens girls basketball coach convicted on a sex charge will spend 10 years behind bars.More >>
The former Athens girls basketball coach convicted on a sex charge will spend 10 years behind bars.More >>
Indoor Activities to Beat the Cold
Indoor Activities to Beat the Cold
The arctic blast sweeping down through the Midwest may be keeping people indoors for quite awhile.More >>
The arctic blast sweeping down through the Midwest may be keeping people indoors for quite awhile.More >>
Wausau man recreates iconic battles with G.I. Joes
Wausau man recreates iconic battles with G.I. Joes
A Wausau man is bringing iconic battle scenes back to life using G.I. Joes. Four scenes were constructed--three from World War II and one from the Afghanistan War.More >>
A Wausau man is bringing iconic battle scenes back to life using G.I. Joes. Four scenes were constructed--three from World War II and one from the Afghanistan War.More >>
Wausau lights holiday tree, floats line 400 block
Wausau lights holiday tree, floats line 400 block
A canceled holiday parade in downtown Wausau didn't stop people from coming to the 400 block for some holiday fun.More >>
A canceled holiday parade in downtown Wausau didn't stop people from coming to the 400 block for some holiday fun.More >>

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