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Outdoor recreational areas gear up for holidays

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

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"

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

Frozen pipes a threat when cold sets in

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.

Pedestrian hit by car in downtown Wausau

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.

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

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

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Outdoor recreational areas gear up for holidays
Outdoor recreational areas gear up for holidays
People are braving the outdoors, despite the low temperatures. More >>
People are braving the outdoors, despite the low temperatures. More >>
Wausau accepts property donations
Wausau accepts property donations
Wausau City Council voted to accept multiple property donations Tuesday night.More >>
Wausau City Council voted to accept multiple property donations Tuesday night.More >>
Wausau considers tab for stray cats
Wausau considers tab for stray cats
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.More >>
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.More >>
Updated plans for proposed Wausau parking ramp
Updated plans for proposed Wausau parking ramp
Wausau City Council discussed the construction of a parking ramp in downtown Wausau.More >>
Wausau City Council discussed the construction of a parking ramp in downtown Wausau.More >>
D.C. Everest grad sings in Army version of "American Idol"
D.C. Everest grad sings in Army version of "American Idol"
A D.C. Everest graduate is making a big splash on the stage.More >>
A D.C. Everest graduate is making a big splash on the stage.More >>

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