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Pittsville students use ancient method to build shelter

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

Man sought in cockfighting probe surrenders

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

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

Children's Miracle Network

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

UPDATE: $1M bond for Wausau murder suspect

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

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

Wausau Council to vote on sober server ordinance

The battle over the sober server ordinance in Wausau is set to reach a conclusion Tuesday night.

One bid turned in for Wausau stray cat problem

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

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

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

Abbotsford, Stratford school districts see spike in student enrollment

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

Tibetan Monks create art in central Wisconsin

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

Milwaukee Burger Company coming to Wausau

A Wisconsin burger chain is expanding to Wausau.

Warmer weather hits central Wisconsin

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

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

Wausau city crews remove ice and snow from catch basins

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

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

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.

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Pittsville students use ancient method to build shelter
Pittsville students use ancient method to build shelter
Students at Pittsville High School came together to construct a shelter in the school's forest Tuesday.More >>
Students at Pittsville High School came together to construct a shelter in the school's forest Tuesday.More >>
Man sought in cockfighting probe surrenders
Man sought in cockfighting probe surrenders
The Weston man accused of running a cockfighting ring is now in the Marathon County Jail, according to a jail official.More >>
The Weston man accused of running a cockfighting ring is now in the Marathon County Jail, according to a jail official.More >>
Some 40 mailboxes vandalized in Clark County
Some 40 mailboxes vandalized in Clark County
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.More >>
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.More >>
2014 Children's Miracle Network campaign underway in north central Wisconsin
2014 Children's Miracle Network campaign underway in north central Wisconsin
Children's Miracle Network
The 2014 Children's Miracle Network campaign has kicked off.More >>
The 2014 Children's Miracle Network campaign has kicked off. More >>
UPDATE: $1M bond for Wausau murder suspect
UPDATE: $1M bond for Wausau murder suspect
WAUSAU (WAOW) - A 30-year-old Wausau man was charged Tuesday with fatally shooting another man outside a Wausau bar two months ago.More >>
WAUSAU (WAOW) - A 30-year-old Wausau man was charged Tuesday with fatally shooting another man outside a Wausau bar two months ago.
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Disasters can take many forms – home fires, blizzards, floods or extremely cold or hot temperatures – and they can strike anywhere, at any time. "Before a disaster strikes, it's important for families to have a plan."More >>

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Excess weight a risk factor for ovarian cancer
Excess weight a risk factor for ovarian cancer
A new report reveals that excess weight raises the risk of yet another kind of cancer, with the latest results linking levels of body fat to ovarian tumors.More >>
A new report reveals that excess weight raises the risk of yet another kind of cancer, with the latest results linking levels of body fat to ovarian tumors.More >>
U.S. could face shortage of cancer doctors
U.S. could face shortage of cancer doctors
People fighting cancer might have to wait longer to see a cancer specialist in the coming decades, as demand for treatment outpaces the number of oncologists entering the workforce, a new report released Tuesday...More >>
People fighting cancer might have to wait longer to see a cancer specialist in the coming decades, as demand for treatment outpaces the number of oncologists entering the workforce, a new report released Tuesday warns.More >>
Knee pain may not be helped by glucosamine
Knee pain may not be helped by glucosamine
The dietary supplement glucosamine does not slow cartilage damage in people with chronic knee pain, according to a new study.More >>
The dietary supplement glucosamine does not slow cartilage damage in people with chronic knee pain, according to a new study.More >>
New knees, hips may also help the heart
New knees, hips may also help the heart
A knee or hip joint replacement may provide a surprising benefit: better heart health.More >>
A knee or hip joint replacement may provide a surprising benefit: better heart health.More >>
Hip replacement safe for patients in their 90s
Hip replacement safe for patients in their 90s
As the population ages, more and more older people might need to have their hip joints replaced. But how old is too old to undergo the surgery?More >>
As the population ages, more and more older people might need to have their hip joints replaced. But how old is too old to undergo the surgery?More >>
Alcohol near start of pregnancy linked to premature babies
Alcohol near start of pregnancy linked to premature babies
Women who drink before they conceive or during the first three months of pregnancy might be at increased risk of having a premature or small baby, new research finds.More >>
Women who drink before they conceive or during the first three months of pregnancy might be at increased risk of having a premature or small baby, new research finds.More >>
Are all home-based blood sugar tests equal?
Are all home-based blood sugar tests equal?
Every day, millions of people with diabetes -- both Type 1 and Type 2 -- rely on the results they get from their blood glucose meters to guide their treatment decisions. But, what if those test results were wrong?More >>
Every day, millions of people with diabetes -- both Type 1 and Type 2 -- rely on the results they get from their blood glucose meters to guide their treatment decisions. But, what if those test results were wrong?More >>
For young couples, violence can harm both sides
For young couples, violence can harm both sides
Teens and young adults involved in relationship violence are more likely to suffer depression, a new study indicates.More >>
Teens and young adults involved in relationship violence are more likely to suffer depression, a new study indicates.More >>
Hormones might offer relief from chronic pain
Hormones might offer relief from chronic pain
A combination of two hormones might make a difference in reducing suffering in people with chronic pain, according to a small, preliminary study.More >>
A combination of two hormones might make a difference in reducing suffering in people with chronic pain, according to a small, preliminary study.More >>
Rising e-cigarette use tied to more smoking in teens
Rising e-cigarette use tied to more smoking in teens
Teens who have tried electronic cigarettes may be more likely to smoke regular cigarettes, according to the authors of a new study.More >>
Teens who have tried electronic cigarettes may be more likely to smoke regular cigarettes, according to the authors of a new study.More >>

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Selling your ride? Used cars to remain valuable through 2014
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If you have plans to sell your current ride anytime soon, there is some good news and some great news.More >>
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12 Years a Slave screenwriter "regrets" not thanking director amid feud
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Elisabeth Moss: My marriage to Fred Armisen was "traumatic and awful"
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There's apparently no love lost between former spouses Elisabeth Moss and Fred Armisen.More >>
Justin Bieber hurls F-bomb at court reporter during heated deposition
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Justin Bieber threw an F-bomb at a court reporter during a heated deposition last week, according to video obtained by TMZ.com.More >>
Is this Michael Jackson and Miki Howard's love child?
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Is singer Miki Howard the real Billie Jean?More >>

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