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Driver arrested after crashing into house

A female driver was arrested Sunday morning after hitting a house in Schofield, according to an Everest Metro Police official.

Wausau restaurant serves free Easter meal

One Wausau restaurant celebrates Easter every year by giving back to the community.

Car crashes into power pole in Rothschild

Traffic was down to one-lane on Grand Avenue in Rothschild for most of the day Sunday after a car crashed into a power pole.

Central Wisconsin celebrates Easter

Many families across central Wisconsin attended church to celebrate Easter Sunday.

Marathon County Crime Stoppers: BB Gun damage to property

Marathon County Crime Stoppers is asking for your help to identify the people responsible for criminal damage to property with a BB gun in the Town of Wausau.

UWSP students compete in public speaking contest

The best public speaking students at UW-Stevens Point competed Saturday.

Hundreds come out for Bowling for Autism event

Some central Wisconsin families bowled for a good cause Saturday afternoon.

UWSP students hope to turn games in careers

Playing video games is a popular activity for many college students, but there's a group of students at UW-Stevens Point hoping to make a career out of it.

Fire burns 34 acres in Wood County

A fire in the Township of Cary burned across 34 acres, according to Pittsville Fire Chief Jerry Minor.

Families countdown to Easter

With Easter soon approaching, excitement is in the air in central Wisconsin.

Final Lenten fish fry for churches

A Wisconsin tradition came to a close Friday night, at least for this year. As the Lenten season ends, this was the final Friday fish fry at many parishes.

Marshfield dog hunts for Easter eggs

A Marshfield couple has a unique Easter egg hunt every year. Instead of children looking for eggs in the yard, their dog does the hunting.

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Driver arrested after crashing into house
Driver arrested after crashing into house
A female driver was arrested Sunday morning after hitting a house in Schofield, according to an Everest Metro Police official.More >>
A female driver was arrested Sunday morning after hitting a house in Schofield, according to an Everest Metro Police official.
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Wausau restaurant serves free Easter meal
Wausau restaurant serves free Easter meal
One Wausau restaurant celebrates Easter every year by giving back to the community. More >>
One Wausau restaurant celebrates Easter every year by giving back to the community. More >>
Car crashes into power pole in Rothschild
Car crashes into power pole in Rothschild
Traffic was down to one-lane on Grand Avenue in Rothschild for most of the day Sunday after a car crashed into a power pole. More >>
Traffic was down to one-lane on Grand Avenue in Rothschild for most of the day Sunday after a car crashed into a power pole. More >>
Central Wisconsin celebrates Easter
Central Wisconsin celebrates Easter
Many families across central Wisconsin attended church to celebrate Easter Sunday.More >>
Many families across central Wisconsin attended church to celebrate Easter Sunday. More >>
UWSP students compete in public speaking contest
UWSP students compete in public speaking contest
The best public speaking students at UW-Stevens Point competed Saturday.More >>
The best public speaking students at UW-Stevens Point competed Saturday.More >>

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