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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.

Driver hits Eagle River squad car

Vilas County Sheriff's Department officials say a driver hit a squad car Saturday afternoon because of a medical condition. Authorities say someone reported the person was driving all over the road in Eagle River around 6:30 p.m. They say an Eagle River Police Department officer saw the car in the wrong lane, forcing other drivers off the road. Officials say the officer was not able to get the driver to stop. They say the officer then pulled in front of the car to get it to slow down, when t...

Mosinee parade goes on, despite cold temps

Frigid temperatures didn't stop one central Wisconsin town from holding its holiday parade.

Guns found under Wausau bridge

Wausau Police Department officials say multiple guns were found Saturday under a Wausau bridge. Lt. Todd Baeten says authorities believe the guns may have been taken from a burglary in the area. Baeten says investigators are still working the case and he expects more information will be available Sunday.

Free turkeys for veterans

Thanksgiving may be over, but there's still turkey. For some veterans, this turkey is free.

Frigid temperatures continue

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

Special Olympics bowling tournament

Hundreds of Special Olympics athletes from across Wisconsin put their bowling skills to the test.

UPDATE: Lane open after Portage Co. car fire

One southbound lane of I-39 near Plover is closed because of a vehicle fire, according to Wisconsin State Patrol. Officials say it happened just before 2 p.m. Saturday. They say the right lane is closed at County D. Authorities estimate the lane will be closed for about an hour.

Former Athens coach sentenced to 10 years in prison

The former Athens girls basketball coach convicted on a sex charge will spend 10 years behind bars.

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Vilas Co. opening snowmobile trails Friday
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.

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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.

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Marathon County introduces new jail administrator
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Sandra La Du-Ives was introduced by Sheriff Scott Parks during a news conference Monday morning.More >>
Sandra La Du-Ives was introduced by Sheriff Scott Parks during a news conference Monday morning.More >>
Police name suspects in stolen gun case
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Wausau police say two men arrested in a burglary investigation are suspects in the stolen gun case.More >>
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Vinehout suffers multiple fractures in car wreck
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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.More >>
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The next generation of snowmobilers is ready to hit the trails. But first, they had to pass a test.More >>
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