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Cheesemaker announces $14 M expansion

MADISON (WAOW) – Sartori Co., a cheese company with plants in Antigo and Plymouth, announced a $14 million expansion and renovation project that is expected to create about 50 new jobs. The project will allow the fourth-generation, family-owned company to update its Wisconsin plants, including the 100-year-old facility in Antigo, and expand its cheese-making capacity, President Jeff Schwager said Wednesday. The project is being partially financed with up to $394,500 in state tax credits ba...

Antigo man pleads not guilty to drug charge

GREEN BAY (WAOW) - An Antigo man who a year ago was described by Langlade County authorities as the leader of a drug ring that included some central Wisconsin educators pleaded not guilty Wednesday to federal drug charges.
 
 

UPDATE Pedestrian hit by car was 69 years old Video included

WAUSAU (WAOW) – A pedestrian crossing a downtown street was hurt Tuesday when he was hit by a car as a stoplight changed to green for the traffic, the Wausau Fire Department said.

 

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 Video included

People are braving the outdoors, despite the low temperatures.  

Wausau accepts property donations

Wausau City Council voted to accept multiple property donations Tuesday night.

Wausau considers tab for stray cats Video included

Wausau City Council Finance Committee members say they aren't ready to commit tens of thousands of dollars to the Humane Society to pay for stray cats.

Updated plans for proposed Wausau parking ramp

Wausau City Council discussed the construction of a parking ramp in downtown Wausau.

D.C. Everest grad sings in Army version of "American Idol" Video included

A D.C. Everest graduate is making a big splash on the stage.

Frozen pipes a threat when cold sets in Video included

Wausau Water Works is highlighting awareness about frozen pipes.

Stolen 1960 car now subject of arson probe

WESTON (WAOW) – A vintage 1960 Ford Thunderbird stolen from a home in Weston last fall is now the subject of an arson investigation, Capt. Clay Schulz of the Everest Metro Police Department said Tuesday.
 

Sylvan Tubing Hill in Wausau opens Friday

WAUSAU (WAOW) – With winter's grip firmly on central Wisconsin, Sylvan Tubing Hill in Wausau will open Friday at 6 p.m.  
 

Antique autos saved in Merrill garage fire

MERRILL (WAOW) – Some antique automobiles escaped major damage in a garage fire that started near a wood burning stove, the Merrill Fire Department said Tuesday.

Frigid temperatures continue Video included

A mass of cold air is sweeping across central Wisconsin and bringing frigid temperatures, dropping into the negatives.

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  • MADISON (WAOW) – Sartori Co., a cheese company with plants in Antigo and Plymouth, announced a $14 million expansion and renovation project that is expected to create about 50 new jobs. The project will allow the fourth-generation, family-owned company to update its Wisconsin plants, including the 100-year-old facility in Antigo, and expand its cheese-making capacity, President Jeff Schwager said Wednesday. The project is being partially financed with up to $394,500 in state tax credits ba...
    MADISON (WAOW) – Sartori Co., a cheese company with plants in Antigo and Plymouth, announced a $14 million expansion and renovation project that is expected to create about 50 new jobs. The project will allow the fourth-generation, family-owned company to update its Wisconsin plants, including the 100-year-old facility in Antigo, and expand its cheese-making capacity, President Jeff Schwager said Wednesday. The project is being partially financed with up to $394,500 in state tax credits ba...

  • GREEN BAY (WAOW) - An Antigo man who a year ago was described by Langlade County authorities as the leader of a drug ring that included some central Wisconsin educators pleaded not guilty Wednesday to federal drug charges.
     
     
    GREEN BAY (WAOW) - An Antigo man who a year ago was described by Langlade County authorities as the leader of a drug ring that included some central Wisconsin educators pleaded not guilty Wednesday to federal drug charges.
     
     

  • WAUSAU (WAOW) – A pedestrian crossing a downtown street was hurt Tuesday when he was hit by a car as a stoplight changed to green for the traffic, the Wausau Fire Department said.

     
    WAUSAU (WAOW) – A pedestrian crossing a downtown street was hurt Tuesday when he was hit by a car as a stoplight changed to green for the traffic, the Wausau Fire Department said.

     
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