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Therapy dogs visit special needs campers

WAUSAU (WAOW)-- The Aspirus YMCA branch in Weston is hosting a camp for special needs children and Thursday two therapy dogs visited the campers.

Trial ordered for man accused of trying to kill dog

NEILLSVILLE (WAOW) - A 65-year-old Clark County man who told investigators that he "tried to skin his dog alive" was ordered to stand trial Thursday, according to online Clark County court records.

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UPDATE: 1 killed, 6-8 people hurt in bus crash

MINOCQUA (WAOW) – One person was killed and multiple people hurt when two vehicles and a small bus crashed just north of Minocqua on Thursday morning, the Wisconsin State Patrol said.

Home sales up in central Wisconsin

There is a change of pace in the real estate market. Home sales across the country are at their highest level in eight months. Sales in central Wisconsin are even stronger.

Marathon County's Cedar Creek mall sold

Plans to save a Marathon County mall are complete.

Wausau mayor announces action plan for city's government

Wausau mayor Jim Tipple announced an action plan to review the city's three branches of government.

Merrill art students bring history to life through mural

WAUSAU (WAOW)--Some Merrill art students are trying their hands at a project the entire community can enjoy.

Ex-Wausau businessman gets 11 years in prison

WAUSAU (WAOW) - A former Wausau businessman was sentenced to 11 years in prison Wednesday for racketeering, fraud and theft involving at least $1 million following a plea deal that resolved prosecutions in Marathon and Waupaca counties.

Kronenwetter police: Vandals causing problems

KRONENWETTER (WAOW) – Kronenwetter police say officers will be patrolling parks and streets more closely following a string of vandalism and thefts of road signs that has cost the village thousands of dollars in repairs and cleanup

UPDATE: Star Lake woman dies in rescuing boy

EAGLE RIVER (WAOW) – A 47-year-old woman who tried to rescue a young boy in trouble while swimming has died of an apparent drowning, the Vilas County Sheriff's Department said Wednesday.

Wausau park attack suspect skips court; search is on

Police are now looking for a Wausau man accused of attacking a woman at a park. This comes after he did not show up in court Wednesday.

Walker seeks federal disaster aid due to winter cold

MADISON (WAOW) – Gov. Scott Walker said Wednesday he has requested a federal disaster declaration for eight counties, including Marathon, Clark and Wood, because the severe winter cold caused unexpected damages.

Red Cross in need of blood donations

The Red Cross is asking for your help to prevent a blood shortage.

Former workers rebound after mill closure

About six years ago, the Domtar paper mill in Port Edwards shut its doors, leaving more than 500 people without jobs, but a recent report says those workers are bouncing back.

Man injured by hay bale in rural Marathon County

A man was injured Tuesday night by a hay bale in rural Marathon County, according to the Marathon County Sheriff's Department.

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Therapy dogs visit special needs campers
Therapy dogs visit special needs campers
WAUSAU (WAOW)-- The Aspirus YMCA branch in Weston is hosting a camp for special needs children and Thursday two therapy dogs visited the campers.

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WAUSAU (WAOW)-- The Aspirus YMCA branch in Weston is hosting a camp for special needs children and Thursday two therapy dogs visited the campers.

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Trial ordered for man accused of trying to kill dog
Trial ordered for man accused of trying to kill dog
NEILLSVILLE (WAOW) - A 65-year-old Clark County man who told investigators that he "tried to skin his dog alive" was ordered to stand trial Thursday, according to online Clark County court records.More >>
NEILLSVILLE (WAOW) - A 65-year-old Clark County man who told investigators that he "tried to skin his dog alive" was ordered to stand trial Thursday, according to online Clark County court records.More >>
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UPDATE: 1 killed, 6-8 people hurt in bus crash
UPDATE: 1 killed, 6-8 people hurt in bus crash
MINOCQUA (WAOW) – One person was killed and multiple people hurt when two vehicles and a small bus crashed just north of Minocqua on Thursday morning, the Wisconsin State Patrol said.

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MINOCQUA (WAOW) – One person was killed and multiple people hurt when two vehicles and a small bus crashed just north of Minocqua on Thursday morning, the Wisconsin State Patrol said.

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Home sales up in central Wisconsin
Home sales up in central Wisconsin
There is a change of pace in the real estate market. Home sales across the country are at their highest level in eight months. Sales in central Wisconsin are even stronger.More >>
There is a change of pace in the real estate market. Home sales across the country are at their highest level in eight months. Sales in central Wisconsin are even stronger.More >>
Marathon County's Cedar Creek mall sold
Marathon County's Cedar Creek mall sold
Plans to save a Marathon County mall are complete.More >>
Plans to save a Marathon County mall are complete.More >>

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