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Some 40 mailboxes vandalized in Clark County

NEILLSVILLE (WAOW) – The Clark County Sheriff's Department says some suspects from Neillsville have admitted vandalizing about 40 rural mailboxes during a nighttime spree across four townships.

New developments in Sidetracked Bar shooting

WAUSAU (WAOW) - Two months after a man was fatally shot outside a Wausau bar in a fight that police said was aboutmoney, the man arrested is to appear before a judge and be charged in the shooting, the Marathon County district attorney's office said Tuesday.

One bid turned in for Wausau stray cat problem

The city of Wausau is one step closer in tackling its stray cat problem. On Tuesday, the Board of Public Works opened the bids from groups willing to take the cats.

Man sought for gambling, cockfighting ring is in Marathon County Jail

The Weston man accused of running a cockfighting ring is now in the Marathon County Jail, according to a jail official.

20 cattle killed in rural Auburndale fire

AUBURNDALE (WAOW) – About 20 cattle were killed in a fire that destroyed a rural Auburndale milking barn early Tuesday, Auburndale Fire Chief Todd Bores said.

Three time Grammy winner visits UWSP

A popular name in the music industry visited UW-Stevens Point Monday.

Abbotsford, Stratford school districts see spike in student enrollment

Some rural central Wisconsin schools have to decide what to do about increasing enrollment.

Tibetan Monks create art in central Wisconsin

A group has come to central Wisconsin to bring harmony to the area through art.

Milwaukee Burger Company coming to Wausau

A Wisconsin burger chain is expanding to Wausau.

Warmer weather hits central Wisconsin

Central Wisconsin got a little taste of Spring today.Warmer temperatures brightened up the day for many in Marshfield.

Community remembers popular Marshfield grocery store owner

We are remembering a central Wisconsin woman who captured our hearts.

Wausau city crews remove ice and snow from catch basins

Steam removes snow and ice

Workers from Wausau Public Works are busy removing snow and ice build up from catch basins

Phillips police chief denies any wrongdoing

PHILLIPS (WAOW) – The police chief in Phillips who has been targeted for dismissal by the mayor in a lengthy complaint denies any wrongdoing, his attorney said Monday.

UPDATE Ex-Abbotsford teacher faces new charges

CLARK COUNTY (WAOW) - A former Abbotsford math teacher accused of assaulting two 17-year-old female students appeared before a Clark County judge on new charges Monday and the judge ordered him to no longer use the internet, according to online court records.

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Some 40 mailboxes vandalized in Clark County
Some 40 mailboxes vandalized in Clark County
NEILLSVILLE (WAOW) – The Clark County Sheriff's Department says some suspects from Neillsville have admitted vandalizing about 40 rural mailboxes during a nighttime spree across four townships.More >>
NEILLSVILLE (WAOW) – The Clark County Sheriff's Department says some suspects from Neillsville have admitted vandalizing about 40 rural mailboxes during a nighttime spree across four townships.More >>
New developments in Sidetracked Bar shooting
New developments in Sidetracked Bar shooting
WAUSAU (WAOW) - Two months after a man was fatally shot outside a Wausau bar in a fight that police said was aboutmoney, the man arrested is to appear before a judge and be charged in the shooting, the Marathon County district attorney's office said Tuesday.More >>
WAUSAU (WAOW) - Two months after a man was fatally shot outside a Wausau bar in a fight that police said was aboutmoney, the man arrested is to appear before a judge and be charged in the shooting, the Marathon County district attorney's office said Tuesday.More >>
One bid turned in for Wausau stray cat problem
One bid turned in for Wausau stray cat problem
The city of Wausau is one step closer in tackling its stray cat problem. On Tuesday, the Board of Public Works opened the bids from groups willing to take the cats.More >>
The city of Wausau is one step closer in tackling its stray cat problem. On Tuesday, the Board of Public Works opened the bids from groups willing to take the cats.More >>
Man sought for gambling, cockfighting ring is in Marathon County Jail
Man sought for gambling, cockfighting ring is in Marathon County Jail
The Weston man accused of running a cockfighting ring is now in the Marathon County Jail, according to a jail official.More >>
The Weston man accused of running a cockfighting ring is now in the Marathon County Jail, according to a jail official.More >>
20 cattle killed in rural Auburndale fire
20 cattle killed in rural Auburndale fire
AUBURNDALE (WAOW) – About 20 cattle were killed in a fire that destroyed a rural Auburndale milking barn early Tuesday, Auburndale Fire Chief Todd Bores said.More >>
AUBURNDALE (WAOW) – About 20 cattle were killed in a fire that destroyed a rural Auburndale milking barn early Tuesday, Auburndale Fire Chief Todd Bores said.More >>

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Excess weight a risk factor for ovarian cancer
Excess weight a risk factor for ovarian cancer
A new report reveals that excess weight raises the risk of yet another kind of cancer, with the latest results linking levels of body fat to ovarian tumors.More >>
A new report reveals that excess weight raises the risk of yet another kind of cancer, with the latest results linking levels of body fat to ovarian tumors.More >>
U.S. could face shortage of cancer doctors
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Knee pain may not be helped by glucosamine
Knee pain may not be helped by glucosamine
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The dietary supplement glucosamine does not slow cartilage damage in people with chronic knee pain, according to a new study.More >>
New knees, hips may also help the heart
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A knee or hip joint replacement may provide a surprising benefit: better heart health.More >>
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Alcohol near start of pregnancy linked to premature babies
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Women who drink before they conceive or during the first three months of pregnancy might be at increased risk of having a premature or small baby, new research finds.More >>
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Every day, millions of people with diabetes -- both Type 1 and Type 2 -- rely on the results they get from their blood glucose meters to guide their treatment decisions. But, what if those test results were wrong?More >>
For young couples, violence can harm both sides
For young couples, violence can harm both sides
Teens and young adults involved in relationship violence are more likely to suffer depression, a new study indicates.More >>
Teens and young adults involved in relationship violence are more likely to suffer depression, a new study indicates.More >>
Hormones might offer relief from chronic pain
Hormones might offer relief from chronic pain
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A combination of two hormones might make a difference in reducing suffering in people with chronic pain, according to a small, preliminary study.More >>
Rising e-cigarette use tied to more smoking in teens
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Teens who have tried electronic cigarettes may be more likely to smoke regular cigarettes, according to the authors of a new study.More >>

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Selling your ride? Used cars to remain valuable through 2014
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12 Years a Slave screenwriter "regrets" not thanking director amid feud
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Elisabeth Moss: My marriage to Fred Armisen was "traumatic and awful"
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Justin Bieber hurls F-bomb at court reporter during heated deposition
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