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AMA to classify obesity as a disease

The nation's leading physicians organization votes to classify obesity as a disease.

E. coli bacteria closes Clark County beach

NEILLSVILLE (WAOW) – Clark County health officials say recent rains have boosted bacteria at the Snyder Park beach and it is closed for swimming.

Woman killed when ATV falls off Iron Co. cliff

SAXON (WAOW) – The Iron County Sheriff's Department says a 42-year-old woman from the Milwaukee area was killed when an all-terrain vehicle she was a passenger on missed a corner and went over a cliff.

Adams Co. man pleads insanity in killing

ADAMS COUNTY (WAOW) – A former Marine from Adams County who police say fatally shot his girlfriend after being startled in bed pleaded insanity on Wednesday to first-degree reckless homicide.

Newman Catholic High School goes green

A Wausau high school is going green.

Wanted felon linked to major drug investigation

Despite dozens of tips, a wanted felon from Merrill is still on the run. Now, we're learning more about his possible connection to more than 40 drug sites.

UPDATE: Warming center move gets green light

Wausau planning leaders are meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday to discuss moving the city's new warming center.

Report out on Wisconsin's economic future

New report out on the future of Wisconsin's economy.

Program offers therapy through horses

It involves interacting with horses, much like a patient interacts with a doctor.

UPDATE: Spencer man killed in car-train crash

SPENCER (WAOW) - The Clark County Sheriff's Department says an 81-year-old Spencer man died Monday when the car he was driving ran into a freight train at a rural crossing.

Wittenberg man sentenced in drug probe

ANTIGO (WAOW) -- A Wittenberg man convicted in a drug investigation that led to charges against several central Wisconsin educators was sentenced Tuesday to two years probation which includes six months in jail and 150 hours of community service.

Two local women bike across the country

It took 58 days, riding 3,000 miles through 8 states, but Helen Pagenkopf and Brenda Memer can say they've rode their bikes across the country.

Golfers hit the course to help kids in need

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

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.

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AMA to classify obesity as a disease
AMA to classify obesity as a disease
AMA classifies obesity as a disease.More >>
The nation's leading physicians organization votes to classify obesity as a disease.More >>
E. coli bacteria closes Clark County beach
E. coli bacteria closes Clark County beach

NEILLSVILLE (WAOW) – Clark County health officials say recent rains have boosted bacteria at the Snyder Park beach and it is closed for swimming.More >>
NEILLSVILLE (WAOW) – Clark County health officials say recent rains have boosted bacteria at the Snyder Park beach and it is closed for swimming.More >>
Woman killed when ATV falls off Iron Co. cliff
Woman killed when ATV falls off Iron Co. cliff

SAXON (WAOW) – The Iron County Sheriff's Department says a 42-year-old woman from the Milwaukee area was killed when an all-terrain vehicle she was a passenger on missed a corner and went over a cliff.More >>
SAXON (WAOW) – The Iron County Sheriff's Department says a 42-year-old woman from the Milwaukee area was killed when an all-terrain vehicle she was a passenger on missed a corner and went over a cliff.More >>
Adams Co. man pleads insanity in killing
Adams Co. man pleads insanity in killing

ADAMS COUNTY (WAOW) – A former Marine from Adams County who police say fatally shot his girlfriend after being startled in bed pleaded insanity on Wednesday to first-degree reckless homicide.More >>
ADAMS COUNTY (WAOW) – A former Marine from Adams County who police say fatally shot his girlfriend after being startled in bed pleaded insanity on Wednesday to first-degree reckless homicide.More >>
Newman Catholic High School goes green
Newman Catholic High School goes green

A Wausau high school is going green.More >>
A Wausau high school is going green.
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Many U.S. adults under-vaccinated against whooping cough
Many U.S. adults under-vaccinated against whooping cough
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A deadly form of diabetes that doctors sometimes miss
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Addie Parker was a happy 4-year-old who appeared to have the flu. But within hours she was in a coma.More >>
Gene variants may play role in obesity
Gene variants may play role in obesity
Two new studies offer some solace to those who can't control their weight despite diet and exercise by providing more evidence that genetics may play a role in obesity.More >>
Two new studies offer some solace to those who can't control their weight despite diet and exercise by providing more evidence that genetics may play a role in obesity.More >>
Could catching up on sleep lower your diabetes risk?
Could catching up on sleep lower your diabetes risk?
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Catching up on your sleep on weekends may help protect you from developing diabetes, a small, early study suggests.More >>
Facebook users really 'liked' organ donor option
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Could 'moderate' drinking be safe during pregnancy?
Could 'moderate' drinking be safe during pregnancy?
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Children of women who drink moderate amounts of alcohol while pregnant don't appear to have any neurodevelopmental problems when it comes to balance, a new British study suggests.More >>
Concussion damage looks much like early Alzheimer's
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Many Americans want health care via smartphone
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Scans uncover dangerous hardening of abdominal aorta
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Minority kids with autism less likely to use specialty services
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Black and Hispanic children with autism are markedly less likely than children from white families to receive specialty care for complications tied to the disorder, a new study finds.More >>

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Economy may have lasting effect on young people's outlook
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Is it time to rethink adjustable-rate mortgages?
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Nigella Lawson's husband admits to assault
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Nigella Lawson's husband Charles Saatchi has admitted to assaulting his wife in a London restaurant, The London Evening Standard reports. More >>
Justin Bieber cleared in alleged hit-and-run
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Justin Bieber has been cleared following a brief investigation for an alleged hit-and-run, TMZ reports. More >>
Melissa Etheridge calls Angelina Jolie's double mastectomy "fearful"
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While many lauded Angelina Jolie's decision to have a preventive double mastectomy, Melissa Etheridge feels the exact opposite. More >>
Miley Cyrus: Alcohol is way more dangerous than marijuana
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Miley Cyrus won't comment on her relationship with Liam Hemsworth, but she will talk openly about her stance on marijuana.More >>

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