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Marathon County Sheriff will run for re-election

The race for Marathon County Sheriff is officially underway.

UPDATE: Thousands of customers without power northern Wis.

Heavy, wet snow that accumulated to 10 inches in places knocked out power to nearly 4,400 customers in northern Wisconsin early Thursday, Wisconsin Public Service Corp. said.

Snow closes schools, offices in Lac du Flambeau

The Lac du Flambeau Tribal Communications Office is reporting that the Lake du Flambeau Tribal Government Offices and Public Schools are closed Thursday because of inclement weather.

New Wausau fire chief announced

After a long interview process, Wausau has a new fire chief.

Local women honored for work with assault victims

Two central Wisconsin women were honored Wednesday for their work with sexual assault victims.

WIAA members forward multiplier proposal to committee

WIAA officials will vote today on how to create fair competition between private and public schools.

UPDATE: Mark Bucki found guilty in death of wife

The Lincoln County man accused of killing his wife and hiding her body has been found guilty on all three counts.

Another round of winter weather hits Northwoods hard

They say April showers bring May flowers. But the question is, what does April snow bring?

UPDATE: Phone problems in Marshfield fixed

MARSHFIELD (WAOW) -- Phone outages, including problems making 911 calls, were reported in the Marshfield on Wednesday, according to Wood County officials.

Stevens Point fire chief named Wausau fire chief

The fire chief in Stevens Point has been hired to lead the Wausau Fire Department, Mayor Jim Tipple said Wednesday.

Rhinelander man gets deal in shooting uncle

RHINELANDER (WAOW) - A Rhinelander man accused of shooting his uncle in the abdomen has pleaded guilty to one felony in a plea agreement, but it could be dismissed in a year, a prosecutor said Wednesday.

UPDATE: Bucks owner Herb Kohl reaches deal to sell team

Bucks owner Herb Kohl has reached a deal to sell the franchise to New York investment firm executives Marc Lasry and Wesley Edens.

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Marathon County Sheriff will run for re-election
Marathon County Sheriff will run for re-election
The race for Marathon County Sheriff is officially underway.More >>
The race for Marathon County Sheriff is officially underway.More >>
UPDATE: Thousands of customers without power northern Wis.
UPDATE: Thousands of customers without power northern Wis.
Heavy, wet snow that accumulated to 10 inches in places knocked out power to nearly 4,400 customers in northern Wisconsin early Thursday, Wisconsin Public Service Corp. said.More >>
Heavy, wet snow that accumulated to 10 inches in places knocked out power to nearly 4,400 customers in northern Wisconsin early Thursday, Wisconsin Public Service Corp. said.
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Snow closes schools, offices in Lac du Flambeau
Snow closes schools, offices in Lac du Flambeau
The Lac du Flambeau Tribal Communications Office is reporting that the Lake du Flambeau Tribal Government Offices and Public Schools are closed Thursday because of inclement weather.More >>
The Lac du Flambeau Tribal Communications Office is reporting that the Lake du Flambeau Tribal Government Offices and Public Schools are closed Thursday because of inclement weather.More >>
New Wausau fire chief announced
New Wausau fire chief announced
After a long interview process, Wausau has a new fire chief.More >>
After a long interview process, Wausau has a new fire chief.More >>
Local women honored for work with assault victims
Local women honored for work with assault victims
Two central Wisconsin women were honored Wednesday for their work with sexual assault victims.More >>
Two central Wisconsin women were honored Wednesday for their work with sexual assault victims.More >>

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Your 'healthy' bacteria are as individual as you are
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Bacteria may survive longer in contact lens solution than thought
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Bacteria that can cause serious eye infections are able to survive longer in contact lens cleaning solution than previously known, a new study finds.More >>
Crunchy or smooth? Food's texture may sway perception of calories
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Creamy butter or ice cream versus a crunchy granola bar: A new study suggests that the texture of foods influences people's dieting choices.More >>
School bans on chocolate milk may backfire
School bans on chocolate milk may backfire
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Banning chocolate milk from schools may sound like a good move for kids' health, but efforts to do so haven't turned out that way, a small study found.More >>
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At least 5 percent of American adults -- 12 million people -- are misdiagnosed in outpatient settings every year, and half of these errors could be harmful, a new study indicates.More >>
Yoga big on West Coast, chiropractors popular in Midwest
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Bleeding irregularities common in menopause
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Extended and heavy menstrual bleeding during menopause is common, according to a new study.More >>
Drowning deaths down overall, but still a problem
Drowning deaths down overall, but still a problem
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Just in time for summer swimming and boating season comes a grim government report: Drowning deaths are still a problem in the United States, even though overall deaths from drowning are down.More >>
Sleep apnea may be linked to poor bone health
Sleep apnea may be linked to poor bone health
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People with sleep apnea, a common sleep disorder, may be at increased risk for the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis, especially women and older people, a new study suggests.More >>

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Selling your ride? Used cars to remain valuable through 2014
Used cars to remain valuable through 2014
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If you have plans to sell your current ride anytime soon, there is some good news and some great news.More >>
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Will Arnett files for divorce from Amy Poehler nearly two years after separating
Will Arnett files for divorce from Amy Poehler nearly two years after separating
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Will Arnett and Amy Poehler are finally getting around to divorcing, People reports.More >>
Jenny McCarthy and Donnie Wahlberg engaged
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Paul Walker's brothers to help finish Fast and Furious 7
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