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Hundreds remember jazz legend with fitting tribute

Central Wisconsin is mourning the loss of a jazz legend. Sid Kyler was supposed to be the star of the show at Friday's 4th annual Sid Kyler River Valley Jazz Festival in Wausau. Instead, they honored his legacy.

Historic Wisconsin buildings could be getting a facelift

Governor Scott Walker has partially lifted a ban on the historic preservation tax credit.

Farmers say cranberries are expected to do well

Cranberries were in high supply last year, now conditions have changed.

Wausau cooking camp teaches healthy eating

Central Wisconsin kitchens better be ready because there's a new group of chefs on the loose.

Avoiding invasive species a priority for boaters

DNR officials were out Friday to make sure boaters leave the water safely and legally.

Thousands turn out for Langlade County Fair

County fairs are a summertime favorite in Wisconsin, and for some at the Langlade County Fair, the sights and sounds take them back to their childhood.

Garage sale lovers go online

WAUSAU (WAOW)--Garage sale lovers are turning to online sites to search for bargains."I love to shop at garage sales, but with four kids and the price of gas it is really easy to go online and search for what I want," said Crista Bobinski of Kronenwetter.She uses the Facebook site Wausau Online Garage Sales to sell and shop."We used it to sell our backyard swing set and I just bought two chairs. I am now recovering them and it's a work in progress. I will get it done one of these days, said B...

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Hundreds remember jazz legend with fitting tribute
Hundreds remember jazz legend with fitting tribute
Central Wisconsin is mourning the loss of a jazz legend. Sid Kyler was supposed to be the star of the show at Friday's 4th annual Sid Kyler River Valley Jazz Festival in Wausau. Instead, they honored his legacy.More >>
Central Wisconsin is mourning the loss of a jazz legend. Sid Kyler was supposed to be the star of the show at Friday's 4th annual Sid Kyler River Valley Jazz Festival in Wausau. Instead, they honored his legacy.
More >>
Historic Wisconsin buildings could be getting a facelift
Historic Wisconsin buildings could be getting a facelift
Governor Scott Walker has partially lifted a ban on the historic preservation tax credit.More >>
Governor Scott Walker has partially lifted a ban on the historic preservation tax credit.More >>
Farmers say cranberries are expected to do well
Farmers say cranberries are expected to do well
Cranberries were in high supply last year, now conditions have changed.More >>
Cranberries were in high supply last year, now conditions have changed.
More >>
Wausau cooking camp teaches healthy eating
Wausau cooking camp teaches healthy eating
Central Wisconsin kitchens better be ready because there's a new group of chefs on the loose.More >>
Central Wisconsin kitchens better be ready because there's a new group of chefs on the loose.More >>
Avoiding invasive species a priority for boaters
Avoiding invasive species a priority for boaters
DNR officials were out Friday to make sure boaters leave the water safely and legally.More >>
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