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Highway department fire, massive damage

A fire at a Marathon County Highway Department building has caused massive damage and departments are continuing to battle the blaze, according to the Marathon County Sheriff's Department.

One person killed in rural Tomahawk fire

One person has died in a house fire east of Tomahawk on Thursday, Lt. Grant Peterson with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Department said.

Wisconsin State Patrol recognizes its dispatchers

Wisconsin State Patrol is recognizing its dispatchers, it's all part of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

Spring snow could affect Northwoods businesses

The snow seems to be overstaying its welcome in the Northwoods, which could cause a lot of trouble for businesses there.

Spring storm closes dozens of schools

More than halfway through April, schools in northcentral Wisconsin are still struggling with snow day cancellations.

More cities cancel run water advisories

KRONENWETTER (WAOW) – More central Wisconsin cities are telling water users to stop running water from a faucet to keep underground lines from freezing.

UPDATE: Power restored to most WPS customers

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.

Flood emergency declared on Wolf River

WAUPACA (WAOW) – Waupaca County Emergency Management has declared a flood emergency on the Wolf River downstream from New London because of high water.

Judge modifies bond for Newman High teacher

WAUSAU (WAOW) - A judge on Thursday modified the conditions for a Newman High School religion teacher and soccer coach to be free on bond.

Salt supply OK in Wausau and Marathon County

Road salt supply

Wausau plow drivers still have 1,000 tons of salt available for use on roads.

Agriculture Interview: Rural Health Initiative meeting

Heather Schlesser from the Marathon County UW-Extension Office joined Newsline 9 at 11 a.m. to talk about an upcoming meeting about the Rural Health Initiative.

Preliminary hearing set in teacher sex case

NEILLSVILLE (WAOW) - A preliminary hearing has been set for a former Abbotsford math teacher accused of sexually assaulting two 17-year-old female students beginning last October, including one of them in his classroom during a weekend basketball tournament.

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Highway department fire, massive damage
Highway department fire, massive damage
A fire at a Marathon County Highway Department building has caused massive damage and departments are continuing to battle the blaze, according to the Marathon County Sheriff's Department.More >>
A fire at a Marathon County Highway Department building has caused massive damage and departments are continuing to battle the blaze, according to the Marathon County Sheriff's Department.More >>
One person killed in rural Tomahawk fire
One person killed in rural Tomahawk fire
One person has died in a house fire east of Tomahawk on Thursday, Lt. Grant Peterson with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Department said.More >>
One person has died in a house fire east of Tomahawk on Thursday, Lt. Grant Peterson with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Department said.More >>
Wisconsin State Patrol recognizes its dispatchers
Wisconsin State Patrol recognizes its dispatchers
Wisconsin State Patrol is recognizing its dispatchers, it's all part of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.More >>
Wisconsin State Patrol is recognizing its dispatchers, it's all part of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. More >>
Spring snow could affect Northwoods businesses
Spring snow could affect Northwoods businesses
The snow seems to be overstaying its welcome in the Northwoods, which could cause a lot of trouble for businesses there.More >>
The snow seems to be overstaying its welcome in the Northwoods, which could cause a lot of trouble for businesses there.More >>
Spring storm closes dozens of schools
Spring storm closes dozens of schools
More than halfway through April, schools in northcentral Wisconsin are still struggling with snow day cancellations.More >>
More than halfway through April, schools in northcentral Wisconsin are still struggling with snow day cancellations. More >>

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