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Area children get creative with duct tape

About two dozen children in our area got creative with duct tape.

Sober server rule change rejected in Wausau

 The Wausau City Council has decided to keep alcohol rules for bartenders as they are.

Pittsville students use ancient method to build shelter Video included

Students at Pittsville High School came together to construct a shelter in the school's forest Tuesday.

Man sought in cockfighting probe surrenders Video included

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

Some 40 mailboxes vandalized in Clark County Video included

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.

2014 Children's Miracle Network campaign underway in north central Wisconsin Video included

Children's Miracle Network Children's Miracle Network

The 2014 Children's Miracle Network campaign has kicked off.

UPDATE: $1M bond for Wausau murder suspect Video included

WAUSAU (WAOW) - A 30-year-old Wausau man was charged Tuesday with fatally shooting another man outside a Wausau bar two months ago.

Warmer temperatures come with a cost Video included

Many of us want the snow gone, especially after this brutal winter. But, public works crews say it can't go too quickly.

One bid turned in for Wausau stray cat problem Video included

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.

20 cattle killed in rural Auburndale fire Video included

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 Video included

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

Abbotsford, Stratford school districts see spike in student enrollment Video included

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

Tibetan Monks create art in central Wisconsin Video included

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

Milwaukee Burger Company coming to Wausau Video included

A Wisconsin burger chain is expanding to Wausau. 

Warmer weather hits central Wisconsin Video included

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 Video included

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

Wausau city crews remove ice and snow from catch basins Video included

Steam removes snow and ice 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 Video included

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 Video included

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.

Judge orders trial in killing, beheading case Video included

WAUSAU (WAOW) - A judge Monday ordered that a 27-year-old man accused of killing and beheading a St. Paul, Minn., man stand trial after ruling he was competent to understand the court proceedings.

Man throws bag with gun, shoots himself

 A Gleason man threw a bag holding a .38 caliber gun and it fired, hitting him in the leg, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Department. 

Iconic Medford theater needs help going digital Video included

An iconic place in Medford is at risk of closing its doors. Owners of the Broadway Theater are asking the community for help and looking to the power of the Internet to keep things up and running.

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