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Outdoor recreational areas gear up for holidays

People are braving the outdoors, despite the low temperatures.

Frozen pipes a threat when cold sets in

Wausau Water Works is highlighting awareness about frozen pipes.

Stolen 1960 car now subject of arson probe

WESTON (WAOW) – A vintage 1960 Ford Thunderbird stolen from a home in Weston last fall is now the subject of an arson investigation, Capt. Clay Schulz of the Everest Metro Police Department said Tuesday.

Pedestrian hit by car in downtown Wausau

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.

Sylvan Tubing Hill in Wausau opens Friday

WAUSAU (WAOW) – With winter's grip firmly on central Wisconsin, Sylvan Tubing Hill in Wausau will open Friday at 6 p.m.

Antique autos saved in Merrill garage fire

MERRILL (WAOW) – Some antique automobiles escaped major damage in a garage fire that started near a wood burning stove, the Merrill Fire Department said Tuesday.

Frigid temperatures continue

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

Antigo cracks down on shoveling sidewalks

Antigo is trying to break the ice on sidewalks.

The bitter cold persists

The bitter temperatures are still hanging around.

Job seekers attend Wausau job fair

The national unemployment rate is the lowest it has been since November 2008, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

Kwik Trip property may be donated

The Kwik Trip property on Grand Avenue may be donated to the city of Wausau.

Vilas Co. opening snowmobile trails Friday

EAGLE RIVER (WAOW) – Some 400 miles of state-funded snowmobile trails in Vilas County officially open at 6 p.m. Friday, the county's park and recreation administrator said Monday.

Marathon County introduces new jail administrator

Sandra La Du-Ives was introduced by Sheriff Scott Parks during a news conference Monday morning.

Police name suspects in stolen gun case

Wausau police say two men arrested in a burglary investigation are suspects in the stolen gun case.

Vinehout suffers multiple fractures in car wreck

State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout's husband says she has been released from the hospital following a Sunday car accident that resulted in multiple fractures in her right arm.

Young snowmobilers prep for season

The next generation of snowmobilers is ready to hit the trails. But first, they had to pass a test.

Village Christmas brings business to Amherst

Red and green filled Main Street in Amherst this weekend, as the town's Village Christmas came to life.

Skating with Santa

Instead of breakfast with Santa, families in Stevens Point Sunday were able to ice skate with him.

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Outdoor recreational areas gear up for holidays
Outdoor recreational areas gear up for holidays
People are braving the outdoors, despite the low temperatures. More >>
People are braving the outdoors, despite the low temperatures. More >>
Frozen pipes a threat when cold sets in
Frozen pipes a threat when cold sets in
Wausau Water Works is highlighting awareness about frozen pipes.More >>
Wausau Water Works is highlighting awareness about frozen pipes.More >>
Stolen 1960 car now subject of arson probe
Stolen 1960 car now subject of arson probe
WESTON (WAOW) – A vintage 1960 Ford Thunderbird stolen from a home in Weston last fall is now the subject of an arson investigation, Capt. Clay Schulz of the Everest Metro Police Department said Tuesday.
More >>
WESTON (WAOW) – A vintage 1960 Ford Thunderbird stolen from a home in Weston last fall is now the subject of an arson investigation, Capt. Clay Schulz of the Everest Metro Police Department said Tuesday.
More >>
Pedestrian hit by car in downtown Wausau
Pedestrian hit by car in downtown Wausau
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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Sylvan Tubing Hill in Wausau opens Friday
Sylvan Tubing Hill in Wausau opens Friday
WAUSAU (WAOW) – With winter's grip firmly on central Wisconsin, Sylvan Tubing Hill in Wausau will open Friday at 6 p.m.
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WAUSAU (WAOW) – With winter's grip firmly on central Wisconsin, Sylvan Tubing Hill in Wausau will open Friday at 6 p.m.
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