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UW-Stevens Point campus to be tobacco-free

STEVENS POINT (WAOW) - The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point campus will become tobacco-free by fall 2014, following months of study about the change.

One dead in police shooting in Neillsville

Neillsville Police Chief Bradley Lindner says an armed suspect shot early Friday by an officer who responded to a domestic disturbance has died.

Second mysterious Santa visits Wausau kids

WAUSAU (WAOW) – Another mysterious Santa Claus has turned up in Wausau giving toys to some elementary students.

Another Rhinelander school closing due to illness

Rhinelander School officials say so many students at Crescent Elementary School are absent due illness Friday that the school is voluntarily closing.

D.C. Everest grad goes far in singing competition

We first told you about the D.C. Everest graduate making a big splash on stage earlier this week.

Pelican Elementary in Rhinelander closed Friday due to illness

Pelican Elementary School in Rhinelander will be closed Friday and through the weekend because of illnesses among students and staff.

Schools being cautious with cold weather

With the cold weather, schools in our area are playing it safe.

Wausau high school rivalry goes national

It's a rivalry going on 43 years: Wausau East vs. Wausau West.

Nine-Mile skiing trails to open Monday

WAUSAU (WAOW) – Another sign that winter has arrived in central Wisconsin – a popular cross-country skiing area is set to open.

Working in the cold

The cold temperatures haven't stopped public works employees from doing their jobs.

Stevens Point Brewery plans more changes

STEVENS POINT (WAOW) - After expanding its capacity 25 percent this year with a $2 million project, Stevens Point Brewery said Thursday it will invest $1.5 million in equipment and other improvements next year.

UPDATE New UWSP classroom to cost $75 M

STEVENS POINT (WAOW) – The state Building Commission chaired by Gov. Scott Walker on Wednesday approved money for the design of a new $75 million chemistry/biology building at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

Second victim in Adams County fire named

FRIENDSHIP (WAOW) – The Adams County sheriff says the second person killed in a late October fire was 55-year-old James E. Boone.

Winter tips for pet safety

Extreme cold can be dangerous for pets. Wausau Animal Hospital doctors say a good rule of thumb is if you're cold outside, your pet is, too.

State Patrol: Stay in car if caught in pileup

Multiple pileups in southern Wisconsin this weekend showed just how treacherous winter driving can be. Wisconsin State Patrol officers want drivers to know how to stay safe in that kind of situation.

Multiple cars hit in Target parking lot

A driver is in custody after police say he hit several cars in the Target parking lot.

Wausau eye doctor publishes first book

A Wausau eye doctor has turned into an author.

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UW-Stevens Point campus to be tobacco-free
UW-Stevens Point campus to be tobacco-free
STEVENS POINT (WAOW) - The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point campus will become tobacco-free by fall 2014, following months of study about the change.
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STEVENS POINT (WAOW) - The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point campus will become tobacco-free by fall 2014, following months of study about the change.
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One dead in police shooting in Neillsville
One dead in police shooting in Neillsville
Neillsville Police Chief Bradley Lindner says an armed suspect shot early Friday by an officer who responded to a domestic disturbance has died.More >>
Neillsville Police Chief Bradley Lindner says an armed suspect shot early Friday by an officer who responded to a domestic disturbance has died.
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Second mysterious Santa visits Wausau kids
Second mysterious Santa visits Wausau kids
WAUSAU (WAOW) – Another mysterious Santa Claus has turned up in Wausau giving toys to some elementary students.
More >>
WAUSAU (WAOW) – Another mysterious Santa Claus has turned up in Wausau giving toys to some elementary students.
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Another Rhinelander school closing due to illness
Another Rhinelander school closing due to illness
Rhinelander School officials say so many students at Crescent Elementary School are absent due illness Friday that the school is voluntarily closing.More >>
Rhinelander School officials say so many students at Crescent Elementary School are absent due illness Friday that the school is voluntarily closing.
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D.C. Everest grad goes far in singing competition
D.C. Everest grad goes far in singing competition
We first told you about the D.C. Everest graduate making a big splash on stage earlier this week.More >>
We first told you about the D.C. Everest graduate making a big splash on stage earlier this week.More >>

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Bedbugs can withstand bitter cold
Bedbugs can withstand bitter cold
Bedbugs might be less susceptible to freezing temperatures than previously thought, according to a new study.More >>
Bedbugs might be less susceptible to freezing temperatures than previously thought, according to a new study.More >>
Kids' movies deliver mixed messages on eating, obesity
Kids' movies deliver mixed messages on eating, obesity
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Popular children's movies, from "Kung Fu Panda" to "Shrek the Third," contain mixed messages about eating habits and obesity, a new study says.More >>
Scientists discover another genetic code
Scientists discover another genetic code
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Another code within DNA has been discovered by scientists -- a finding that the researchers say sheds light on how changes to DNA affect health.More >>
Avid cellphone use by college kids tied to anxiety, lower grades
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Tough to predict profile of mass shooter
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No single personality profile or set of warning signs can accurately predict who might commit a mass shooting such as occurred a year ago at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., a new report says.More >>
Exercise might ease joint pain caused by breast cancer drugs
Exercise might ease joint pain caused by breast cancer drugs
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Exercise might help breast cancer survivors relieve the joint pain that is a side effect of their medications, researchers say.More >>
Probiotics don't prevent childhood asthma
Probiotics don't prevent childhood asthma
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Probiotics -- friendly bacteria found in supplements and some yogurts -- don't prevent childhood asthma, but they may provide other health benefits, according to a new study.More >>
Health plan enrollment gains ground in November
Health plan enrollment gains ground in November
Many more Americans signed up for a health plan in November than in the troubled first month of open enrollment through the new state and federal marketplaces created as part of the Affordable Care Act.More >>
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FDA to limit use of antibiotics in farm animals
FDA to limit use of antibiotics in farm animals
As experts continue to sound alarm bells about the rising resistance of microbes to antibiotics used by humans, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it was curbing the use of the drugs in livestock.More >>
As experts continue to sound alarm bells about the rising resistance of microbes to antibiotics used by humans, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it was curbing the use of the drugs in livestock.More >>
'Obamacare' helping young adults get health insurance
'Obamacare' helping young adults get health insurance
More young adults have health insurance now than three years ago.
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More young adults have health insurance now than three years ago.
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Economy may have lasting effect on young people's outlook
Economy may have lasting effect on young people's outlook
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Happiness seems be a generational thing, new research suggests. Life satisfaction generally increases with age, but a person's overall level of satisfaction appears to depend on when he or she was born.More >>
What the new mortgage rules mean for borrowers
What the new mortgage rules mean for borrowers
The CFPB has rolled out long-awaited new rules for residential mortgages. So what will be the impact on mortgage borrowers?More >>
The CFPB has rolled out long-awaited new rules for residential mortgages. So what will be the impact on mortgage borrowers?More >>
New qualified mortgage rules released
New qualified mortgage rules released
Long-awaited "qualified mortgage" rules have been issued by the CFPB, setting forth guidelines to protect borrowers from predatory lending.More >>
Long-awaited "qualified mortgage" rules have been issued by the CFPB, setting forth guidelines to protect borrowers from predatory lending.More >>
House joins Senate to OK bill that avoids fiscal cliff
House joins Senate to OK bill that avoids fiscal cliff
The House of Representatives settled on an 11th-hour agreement that averted widespread tax increases and spending cuts that were set to kick in Jan. 1.More >>
The House of Representatives settled on an 11th-hour agreement that averted widespread tax increases and spending cuts that were set to kick in Jan. 1.More >>
Selling your ride? Used cars to remain valuable through 2014
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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Learn more about the economy...

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Golden Globes surprises and snubs: So many newbies, but no Homeland (again)
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Remember when the Golden Globes nominated Smash last year? Good times.
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Remember when the Golden Globes nominated Smash last year? Good times.
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Lea Michele opens up about Cory Monteith: Grief is with me every day
Lea Michele opens up about Cory Monteith: Grief is with me every day
In her first TV interview since Cory Monteith's untimely death, Lea Michele opened up to Ellen DeGeneres about grieving and how she was able to move forward. More >>
In her first TV interview since Cory Monteith's untimely death, Lea Michele opened up to Ellen DeGeneres about grieving and how she was able to move forward. More >>
Ellen DeGeneres addresses marital trouble rumors in monologue
Ellen DeGeneres addresses marital trouble rumors in monologue
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Ellen DeGeneres is a funny lady. Even when it comes to rumors of trouble in her own marriage!More >>
Drew Barrymore reveals she's having a baby girl
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It's another girl for Drew Barrymore!More >>

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