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Stevens Point leaders approve $48 million development project

Members of the Stevens Point city council unanimously approved creating a new $48 million development project on the city's east side Monday night.

New K-9 officer joins Everest Metro PD

The Everest Metro Police Department has a new member, but he's not your typical officer.

One person dies in Shawano Co. crash

One person has died and another is seriously hurt after a crash in Shawano County.

Rhinelander group plants 100 new trees

Carlson Funeral Home has started an anniversary tree planting project.

Lincoln County woman victim of telephone scam

Last week, 90-year-old Alice Lund took a call she'll never forget.

Five Wausau firefighters sworn in

Five new members of the Wausau Fire Department were sworn in today at city hall. Fire department leaders say they've been short staffed for several months, due to retirements.

Wausau Paper deal signed; New company is Expera

MOSINEE (WAOW) - Wausau Paper said that a $110 million deal to sell its mills in Rhinelander and Mosinee to a New York private equity firm was signed Monday. The mills and their specialty paper business will became part of a new company called Expera Specialty Solutions under the deal with KPS Capital Partners, said Hank Newell, president and CEO of Wausau Paper. "This transaction accomplishes all of our key objectives," Newell said in a statement.he new company will be better able ...

Gas prices spike as Memorial Day approaches

Memorial Day is just a week away, but this year, travelers who plan to drive will find filling up especially painful.

Campgrounds gear up for the big holiday weekend

Campgrounds gear up for the visitor that will arrive this weekend for the start of the summer tourism season.

Father charged with felony in pointing gun at son

WISCONSIN RAPIDS (WAOW) - An 81-year-old father who police say pointed a loaded pistol at his son in a disagreement over money has been charged with felony recklessly endangering safety.

DOT announces Interstate 39 lane closures

ROTHSCHILD (WAOW) - The reconstruction of Interstate 39 near Rothschild is causing some nighttime lane closures and detours. The state Department of Transportation says the southbound lanes will close Tuesday from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. Wednesday, with traffic being detoured onto state Highway 29 and Business 51. The northbound lanes will be closed Wednesday from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. Thursday, with the same detour route. The DOT advises motorists to plan ahead and allow more travel time to a...

UPDATE: Rhinelander man dies after Lincoln Co. ATV crash

Lincoln County Sheriff's officials say a 49-year-old man died after an ATV crash in the Township of Harrison Saturday evening.

UPDATE: NWS ADDS MORE WISCONSIN COUNTIES TO TORNADO WATCH

The National Weather Service has added more counties to the tornado watch into early Monday morning.

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URGENT: TORNADO WATCH ACTIVE UNTIL 1 A.M. MONDAY

The National Weather Service will have a tornado watch active for much of Wisconsin until 1 a.m. Monday.

Wisconsin law enforcement agencies crack down on seatbelt use

Starting this week, law enforcement officials are cracking down on seatbelt use across the state.

Woman injured after car hits power pole in Wood Co.

Wood County authorities say a 49-year-old woman from Wisconsin Rapids was injured after her car hit a power pole Sunday afternoon.

Man killed in one car crash in Forest Co.

Forest County Sheriff's Department officials say a 26-year-old man was killed in a one car crash just after midnight.

Stevens Point PD: Man hit by car Saturday night

Stevens Point police say a man was seriously injured after being hit by a car Saturday night.

Shawano County sheriffs help end high-speed chase

Shawano Co. Sheriff's officials say they used a spike system to help stop a high-speed pursuit that started in Green Bay early Sunday.

UW-Stevens Point grads revel in graduation day

Hundreds of graduates walked across the stage at UW-Stevens Point Saturday to accept their diplomas.

State Park Speedway sees big turnout for opening race

Racing fans packed State Park Speedway in Rib Mountain Saturday. It was the first day of the racing season and a chance for fans to remember racing icon, Dick Trickle. People at the track observed a moment of silence for Trickle. He died Thursday in an apparent suicide at the age of 71. Race organizers said the event brought in more than 1,500 fans to watch the season's opening race and to remember Trickle's successful career."

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Stevens Point leaders approve $48 million development project
Stevens Point leaders approve $48 million development project
Members of the Stevens Point city council unanimously approved creating a new $48 million development project on the city's east side Monday night.More >>
Members of the Stevens Point city council unanimously approved creating a new $48 million development project on the city's east side Monday night.More >>
New K-9 officer joins Everest Metro PD
New K-9 officer joins Everest Metro PD
The Everest Metro Police Department has a new member, but he's not your typical officer.More >>
The Everest Metro Police Department has a new member, but he's not your typical officer.More >>
One person dies in Shawano Co. crash
One person dies in Shawano Co. crash
One person has died and another is seriously hurt after a crash in Shawano County.More >>
One person has died and another is seriously hurt after a crash in Shawano County.More >>
Rhinelander group plants 100 new trees
Rhinelander group plants 100 new trees
Carlson Funeral Home has started an anniversary tree planting project.More >>
Carlson Funeral Home has started an anniversary tree planting project.More >>
Lincoln County woman victim of telephone scam
Lincoln County woman victim of telephone scam

Last week, 90-year-old Alice Lund took a call she'll never forget.More >>
Last week, 90-year-old Alice Lund took a call she'll never forget.More >>

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Going Up North
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Working
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Relaxing
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Staying Home
38%
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