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Marshfield family puts special flair in Christmas card

Many families are getting into the holiday spirit, which often includes sending Christmas cards.

Making the best of the cold with some fun experiments

There are so many ways to say it, arctic conditions, frigid blast, cold snap. But really it's just plain freezing outside. So why not take advantage?

State commission OKs new UWSP classroom

STEVENS POINT (WAOW) – The state Building Commission chaired by Gov. Scott Walker on Wednesday approved money for the design of a new chemistry/biology building at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

UPDATE Pedestrian hit by car was 69 years old

WAUSAU (WAOW) – A pedestrian crossing a downtown street was hurt Tuesday when he was hit by a car as a stoplight changed to green for the traffic, the Wausau Fire Department said.

Cheesemaker announces $14 M expansion

MADISON (WAOW) – Sartori Co., a cheese company with plants in Antigo and Plymouth, announced a $14 million expansion and renovation project that is expected to create about 50 new jobs. The project will allow the fourth-generation, family-owned company to update its Wisconsin plants, including the 100-year-old facility in Antigo, and expand its cheese-making capacity, President Jeff Schwager said Wednesday. The project is being partially financed with up to $394,500 in state tax credits ba...

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Marshfield family puts special flair in Christmas card
Marshfield family puts special flair in Christmas card
Many families are getting into the holiday spirit, which often includes sending Christmas cards.More >>
Many families are getting into the holiday spirit, which often includes sending Christmas cards. More >>
Making the best of the cold with some fun experiments
Making the best of the cold with some fun experiments
There are so many ways to say it, arctic conditions, frigid blast, cold snap. But really it's just plain freezing outside. So why not take advantage?More >>
There are so many ways to say it, arctic conditions, frigid blast, cold snap. But really it's just plain freezing outside. So why not take advantage?More >>
State commission OKs new UWSP classroom
State commission OKs new UWSP classroom
STEVENS POINT (WAOW) – The state Building Commission chaired by Gov. Scott Walker on Wednesday approved money for the design of a new chemistry/biology building at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

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STEVENS POINT (WAOW) – The state Building Commission chaired by Gov. Scott Walker on Wednesday approved money for the design of a new chemistry/biology building at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

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UPDATE Pedestrian hit by car was 69 years old
UPDATE Pedestrian hit by car was 69 years old
WAUSAU (WAOW) – A pedestrian crossing a downtown street was hurt Tuesday when he was hit by a car as a stoplight changed to green for the traffic, the Wausau Fire Department said.

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WAUSAU (WAOW) – A pedestrian crossing a downtown street was hurt Tuesday when he was hit by a car as a stoplight changed to green for the traffic, the Wausau Fire Department said.

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Cheesemaker announces $14 M expansion
Cheesemaker announces $14 M expansion
MADISON (WAOW) – Sartori Co., a cheese company with plants in Antigo and Plymouth, announced a $14 million expansion and renovation project that is expected to create about 50 new jobs. The project will allow the fourth-generation, family-owned company to update its Wisconsin plants, including the 100-year-old facility in Antigo, and expand its cheese-making capacity, President Jeff Schwager said Wednesday. The project is being partially financed with up to $394,500 in state tax credits ba...More >>
MADISON (WAOW) – Sartori Co., a cheese company with plants in Antigo and Plymouth, announced a $14 million expansion and renovation project that is expected to create about 50 new jobs. The project will allow the fourth-generation, family-owned company to update its Wisconsin plants, including the 100-year-old facility in Antigo, and expand its cheese-making capacity, President Jeff Schwager said Wednesday. The project is being partially financed with up to $394,500 in state tax credits ba...More >>

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