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UPDATE: Barn fire in rural Athens kills 50 cattle

ATHENS (WAOW) – An early morning barn fire Wednesday killed 50 cattle, including 40 milk cows, Athens Fire Chief Ronald Livack said.

Plans unveiled for former mill in Port Edwards

A central Wisconsin village got a look at plans to bring its work force back to life. The company that bought the former Port Edwards mill says it will become Central Wisconsin Applied Research Business Park.

UPDATE: Marathon County crash victim identified

The Marathon County Sheriff's Department has released the name of the man killed in a crash Tuesday afternoon.

Beet juice on roads?

A central Wisconsin highway department is trying something new this winter to make roads safer. It involves a produce product. Beet juice. Yes, like the vegetable. That's what highway crews in Lincoln County are using this winter. The juice is mixed magnesium chloride and traditional salt. The department's superintendent says it is more effective. "It seems to activate significantly faster on the roadways and it seems to hold the road open longer of a long drawn out storm event," said Lincol...

Making the most of the snow

A round of winter weather has blanketed north central Wisconsin. With it came snow, ice, and sleet.

UPDATE: Students safe after Marathon Co. bus crash

Everyone on board is safe after a Mosinee School District bus was involved in a crash Wednesday morning.

Tomahawk police say 62-year-old man missing

TOMAHAWK (WAOW) – Tomahawk police are searching for a 62-year-old man who was last scene leaving a local tavern Nov. 19 and who recently sold most of his belongings, including a vehicle.

Wausau police investigate rash of burglaries

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

Students practice welding skills in Wausau

Wausau West students put their welding skills to the test Tuesday.

UPDATE: Road crews clear highways for morning commute

Road crews are getting ready for another round of winter weather.

Slide-offs mostly slowing across north central Wisconsin

Sheriff's officers across our area dealt with many slide-offs during Tuesday's snow storm, but the number of incidents had slowed drastically as of late in the evening.

Authorities warn there's no such thing as safe ice

With snow in the forecast and ice forming, winter sports are gearing up. That means it's time to start thinking about how to stay safe this season.

Hunter's prized possession stolen from meat market

When you walk into Rhonda Koltz's home in Stevens Point chances are you won't miss the deer on the wall. But now, there's an empty spot.

Wausau Chamber of Commerce welcomes new president

The Wausau business community is saying goodbye to one leader and welcoming a new one.

UPDATE Fireplace possible cause of cottage fire

IRMA (WAOW) – A fire early Tuesday morning destroyed a cottage in Irma as slippery road conditions from an overnight snowfall hindered firefighters' response, the Merrill Fire Department said.

Homeless cat may get forever home

Fundraising underway to raise money to send a sick and injured cat to live in a Utah animal sanctuary.

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UPDATE: Barn fire in rural Athens kills 50 cattle
UPDATE: Barn fire in rural Athens kills 50 cattle
ATHENS (WAOW) – An early morning barn fire Wednesday killed 50 cattle, including 40 milk cows, Athens Fire Chief Ronald Livack said.
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ATHENS (WAOW) – An early morning barn fire Wednesday killed 50 cattle, including 40 milk cows, Athens Fire Chief Ronald Livack said.More >>
Plans unveiled for former mill in Port Edwards
Plans unveiled for former mill in Port Edwards
A central Wisconsin village got a look at plans to bring its work force back to life. The company that bought the former Port Edwards mill says it will become Central Wisconsin Applied Research Business Park.More >>
A central Wisconsin village got a look at plans to bring its work force back to life. The company that bought the former Port Edwards mill says it will become Central Wisconsin Applied Research Business Park.More >>
UPDATE: Marathon County crash victim identified
UPDATE: Marathon County crash victim identified
The Marathon County Sheriff's Department has released the name of the man killed in a crash Tuesday afternoon.More >>
The Marathon County Sheriff's Department has released the name of the man killed in a crash Tuesday afternoon.More >>
Beet juice on roads?
Beet juice on roads?
A central Wisconsin highway department is trying something new this winter to make roads safer. It involves a produce product. Beet juice. Yes, like the vegetable. That's what highway crews in Lincoln County are using this winter. The juice is mixed magnesium chloride and traditional salt. The department's superintendent says it is more effective. "It seems to activate significantly faster on the roadways and it seems to hold the road open longer of a long drawn out storm event," said Lincol...More >>
A central Wisconsin highway department is trying something new this winter to make roads safer. It involves a produce product. Beet juice. Yes, like the vegetable. That's what highway crews in Lincoln County are using this winter. The juice is mixed magnesium chloride and traditional salt. The department's superintendent says it is more effective. "It seems to activate significantly faster on the roadways and it seems to hold the road open longer of a long drawn out storm event," said Lincol...More >>
Making the most of the snow
Making the most of the snow
A round of winter weather has blanketed north central Wisconsin. With it came snow, ice, and sleet.More >>
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