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Driver hits Eagle River squad car

Vilas County Sheriff's Department officials say a driver hit a squad car Saturday afternoon because of a medical condition. Authorities say someone reported the person was driving all over the road in Eagle River around 6:30 p.m. They say an Eagle River Police Department officer saw the car in the wrong lane, forcing other drivers off the road. Officials say the officer was not able to get the driver to stop. They say the officer then pulled in front of the car to get it to slow down, when t...

Mosinee parade goes on, despite cold temps Video included

Frigid temperatures didn't stop one central Wisconsin town from holding its holiday parade. 

Guns found under Wausau bridge Video included

Wausau Police Department officials say multiple guns were found Saturday under a Wausau bridge. Lt. Todd Baeten says authorities believe the guns may have been taken from a burglary in the area. Baeten says investigators are still working the case and he expects more information will be available Sunday.

Free turkeys for veterans Video included

Thanksgiving may be over, but there's still turkey. For some veterans, this turkey is free. 

Frigid temperatures continue Video included

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

Special Olympics bowling tournament Video included

Hundreds of Special Olympics athletes from across Wisconsin put their bowling skills to the test.

UPDATE: Lane open after Portage Co. car fire

One southbound lane of I-39 near Plover is closed because of a vehicle fire, according to Wisconsin State Patrol. Officials say it happened just before 2 p.m. Saturday. They say the right lane is closed at County D. Authorities estimate the lane will be closed for about an hour.

Former Athens coach sentenced to 10 years in prison Video included

The former Athens girls basketball coach convicted on a sex charge will spend 10 years behind bars.

Indoor Activities to Beat the Cold

The arctic blast sweeping down through the Midwest may be keeping people indoors for quite awhile.

Wausau man recreates iconic battles with G.I. Joes Video included

A Wausau man is bringing iconic battle scenes back to life using G.I. Joes. Four scenes were constructed--three from World War II and one from the Afghanistan War.

Wausau lights holiday tree, floats line 400 block Video included

A canceled holiday parade in downtown Wausau didn't stop people from coming to the 400 block for some holiday fun.

Gingerbread house in Stevens Point Video included

Giant gingerbread house on display at Stevens Point hotel lobby.

Wausau police catch burglary suspects Video included

Wausau police have arrested two suspects in a string of home burglaries.

Wisconsin Rapids teen hit by mini-van Video included

WISCONSIN RAPIDS (WAOW) – The Wisconsin Rapids Police Department says a 13-year-old girl was hit by a mini-van Friday as she crossed a street in a residential neighborhood.

Wausau to allow parade floats downtown

Wausau Events leaders have announced parade floats and vehicles will be allowed to park downtown tonight.

Aaron Rodgers will not play in Sunday's game

Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy has announced that Aaron Rodgers will not play in Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons.

Merrill cancels holiday parade due to weather Video included

The city of Merrill has canceled its holiday parade.

Holiday party for close-knit group Video included

A hopping holiday party in Weston Thursday night.

Homeless shelters filling up in Wausau Video included

Thousands of people in Wisconsin don't have their own place to stay warm when temperatures plummet.

UPDATE: Judge orders trial in deputy shooting Video included

A 28-year-old Westboro man accused of shooting a Taylor County Sheriff's Department deputy was ordered to stand trial Thursday.

How people are dealing with the frigid weather Video included

"It's been freezing!" said Lorelle Radder of Brokaw. People felt the dropping temperatures the minute they walked out the door.   

Safe ride celebrates 20 years Video included

Local bar owners, breweries and police are celebrating 20 years of providing a safe ride home. 

Fast food workers take to the streets, demand higher wages Video included

People across the country braved the cold temperatures Thursday to protest.

Wausau man charged in gun store burglary

WAUSAU (WAOW) – A 28-year-old Wausau man who has been jailed more than a year has been charged with five felonies in a 2012 burglary of a Wausau gun store, a prosecutor said Thursday. 

UPDATE: Wausau power restored Video included

Wisconsin Public Service says power has been restored after an outage in Wausau.

Wausau holiday parade canceled Video included

Wausau's annual holiday parade scheduled for Friday evening has been canceled.

DNR recognizes Mosinee recycling project

 

Two northern Wis. men face oxycodone charges

MADISON (WAOW) – Two northern Wisconsin men face federal charges of distributing the drug oxycodone, U.S. Attorney John Vaudreuil said Thursday.

Police looking for suspects in Wausau burglaries Video included

The Wausau Police Department is looking for two suspects in a recent rash of similar burglaries on the city's east side in the past 10 days.

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  • Vilas County Sheriff's Department officials say a driver hit a squad car Saturday afternoon because of a medical condition. Authorities say someone reported the person was driving all over the road in Eagle River around 6:30 p.m. They say an Eagle River Police Department officer saw the car in the wrong lane, forcing other drivers off the road. Officials say the officer was not able to get the driver to stop. They say the officer then pulled in front of the car to get it to slow down, when t...
    Vilas County Sheriff's Department officials say a driver hit a squad car Saturday afternoon because of a medical condition. Authorities say someone reported the person was driving all over the road in Eagle River around 6:30 p.m. They say an Eagle River Police Department officer saw the car in the wrong lane, forcing other drivers off the road. Officials say the officer was not able to get the driver to stop. They say the officer then pulled in front of the car to get it to slow down, when t...

  • Frigid temperatures didn't stop one central Wisconsin town from holding its holiday parade. 
    Frigid temperatures didn't stop one central Wisconsin town from holding its holiday parade. 

  • Wausau Police Department officials say multiple guns were found Saturday under a Wausau bridge. Lt. Todd Baeten says authorities believe the guns may have been taken from a burglary in the area. Baeten says investigators are still working the case and he expects more information will be available Sunday.
    Wausau Police Department officials say multiple guns were found Saturday under a Wausau bridge. Lt. Todd Baeten says authorities believe the guns may have been taken from a burglary in the area. Baeten says investigators are still working the case and he expects more information will be available Sunday.
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