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Judge orders trial in killing, beheading case

WAUSAU (WAOW) - A judge Monday ordered that a 27-year-old man accused of killing and beheading a St. Paul, Minn., man stand trial after ruling he was competent to understand the court proceedings.

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.

DA: Former Abbotsford teacher reached out to sex assault victim

An arrest warrant has been issued for a former Abbotsford math teacher accused of sexually assaulting two 17-year-old female students, after investigators say he violated his bond by contacting one of those students.

Man throws bag with gun, shoots himself

A Gleason man threw a bag holding a .38 caliber gun and it fired, hitting him in the leg, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Department.

Iconic Medford theater needs help going digital

An iconic place in Medford is at risk of closing its doors. Owners of the Broadway Theater are asking the community for help and looking to the power of the Internet to keep things up and running.

Figure skaters' preparation pays off in Wisconsin Rapids

The Olympic Winter Games may be over but the Olympic spirit is still making an impact in central Wisconsin.

Rothschild snow sculptures bring families together

One Rothschild woman is doing her part to get families to spend quality time together.

Cold inspires warm spring break getaways

Central Wisconsin travel agents say the cold winter is inspiring more people to take a warm vacation getaway.

RV show attracts families

Families geared up for a summer outdoors by stopping by the Central Wisconsin RV and Camping Show Sunday in Rothschild.

Marathon County Crimestoppers: Chalet break-in

Marathon County CrimeStoppers is trying to find the people who broke into the chalet at Sylvan Hill Park in the city of Wausau and stole property.

Jazzfest shows off high school talent

A central Wisconsin audience was treated to jazz music Saturday afternoon.

Local figure skaters to hit the ice Sunday in Wisconsin Rapids

On Sunday afternoon, the South Wood County Recreation Center in Wisconsin Rapids is hosting Skate with Taste, a showcase of approximately 100 area figure skaters.

Time to check smoke detectors

Saturday is the night to turn clocks an hour ahead for Daylight Saving Time.

International Women's Day

Tensions are high between Ukraine and Russia, as Russia maintains a presence in Ukraine's Crimea region.

Wausau church faces frozen pipe problems

One church in Wausau is still feeling the effects of the harsh winter.

City of Neillsville residents asked to run water

The Neillsville Public Works director is asking residents to run water to avoid freeze ups.

Living history lesson for some Wausau students

WAUSAU (WAOW) -- Some Wausau area students took part in a living World War II history lesson.Seventh graders at Horace Mann Middle School heard veterans share their memories.Walter John Chilsen of Wausau says the stories are important for children to hear."They need to hear how the war started and what it took to win it. And I think they need to learn why it is always important to be on guard," said Chilsen.The Wausau man is one of several veterans who shared their stories.Students said it wa...

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Judge orders trial in killing, beheading case
Judge orders trial in killing, beheading case
WAUSAU (WAOW) - A judge Monday ordered that a 27-year-old man accused of killing and beheading a St. Paul, Minn., man stand trial after ruling he was competent to understand the court proceedings.More >>
WAUSAU (WAOW) - A judge Monday ordered that a 27-year-old man accused of killing and beheading a St. Paul, Minn., man stand trial after ruling he was competent to understand the court proceedings.More >>
Phillips police chief denies any wrongdoing
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.More >>
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.More >>
DA: Former Abbotsford teacher reached out to sex assault victim
DA: Former Abbotsford teacher reached out to sex assault victim
An arrest warrant has been issued for a former Abbotsford math teacher accused of sexually assaulting two 17-year-old female students, after investigators say he violated his bond by contacting one of those students.More >>
An arrest warrant has been issued for a former Abbotsford math teacher accused of sexually assaulting two 17-year-old female students, after investigators say he violated his bond by contacting one of those students. More >>
Man throws bag with gun, shoots himself
Man throws bag with gun, shoots himself
A Gleason man threw a bag holding a .38 caliber gun and it fired, hitting him in the leg, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Department. More >>
A Gleason man threw a bag holding a .38 caliber gun and it fired, hitting him in the leg, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Department. More >>
Iconic Medford theater needs help going digital
Iconic Medford theater needs help going digital
An iconic place in Medford is at risk of closing its doors. Owners of the Broadway Theater are asking the community for help and looking to the power of the Internet to keep things up and running.More >>
An iconic place in Medford is at risk of closing its doors. Owners of the Broadway Theater are asking the community for help and looking to the power of the Internet to keep things up and running.More >>

A Resolution for Safety
A Resolution for Safety
A Resolution For Safety: Create An Emergency Plan! Disasters can take many forms – home fires, blizzards, floods or extremely cold or hot temperatures – and they can strike anywhere, at any time. "BeforeMore >>
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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When smartphone is near, parenting may falter
When smartphone is near, parenting may falter
Mealtime is supposed to be family time, but a new study suggests that ever-present smartphones are impeding parent-child communication at the table.More >>
Mealtime is supposed to be family time, but a new study suggests that ever-present smartphones are impeding parent-child communication at the table.More >>
Outcomes improving for kids with kidney transplants
Outcomes improving for kids with kidney transplants
U.S. children in need of a kidney transplant are faring better now than a couple of decades ago, but there is still plenty of room for improvement, a new study finds.More >>
U.S. children in need of a kidney transplant are faring better now than a couple of decades ago, but there is still plenty of room for improvement, a new study finds.More >>
Sleep disrupted? Maybe it's daylight saving time
Sleep disrupted? Maybe it's daylight saving time
Sleep problems may surface for some after clocks were moved forward an hour Sunday morning for Daylight Saving Time because many people have difficulty changing their body clocks, a sleep expert says.More >>
Sleep problems may surface for some after clocks were moved forward an hour Sunday morning for Daylight Saving Time because many people have difficulty changing their body clocks, a sleep expert says.More >>
Blood test may have power to predict Alzheimer's
Blood test may have power to predict Alzheimer's
A blood test has been developed that can predict with 90 percent certainty whether a senior will suffer from dementia such as Alzheimer's disease within the next few years, researchers report.More >>
A blood test has been developed that can predict with 90 percent certainty whether a senior will suffer from dementia such as Alzheimer's disease within the next few years, researchers report.More >>
Study finds doctors prescribing more sedatives
Study finds doctors prescribing more sedatives
Doctors in the United States are writing more prescriptions for sedatives than ever before.More >>
Doctors in the United States are writing more prescriptions for sedatives than ever before, and the frequent use of these powerful drugs in combination with narcotic painkillers may be causing medication-related deaths.More >>
Daylight Saving Time's arrival may disrupt your sleep
Daylight Saving Time's arrival may disrupt your sleep
Sleep problems may surface for some after clocks move forward an hour Sunday morning for Daylight Saving Time because many people have difficulty changing their body clocks, a sleep expert says.More >>
Sleep problems may surface for some after clocks move forward an hour Sunday morning for Daylight Saving Time because many people have difficulty changing their body clocks, a sleep expert says.More >>
Shared family activities may boost preschoolers' emotional health
Shared family activities may boost preschoolers' emotional health
Taking part in family activities on a regular basis benefits the social and emotional health of young children, a new study finds.More >>
Taking part in family activities on a regular basis benefits the social and emotional health of young children, a new study finds.More >>
Could more time on Facebook help spur eating disorders?
Could more time on Facebook help spur eating disorders?
Young women who spend a lot of time on Facebook tend to be more likely to be concerned about their body image and could be at increased risk for eating disorders, a new study suggests.More >>
Young women who spend a lot of time on Facebook tend to be more likely to be concerned about their body image and could be at increased risk for eating disorders, a new study suggests.More >>
Antibiotics may be linked to serious infections in children
Antibiotics may be linked to serious infections in children
Antibiotics prescribed in doctors' offices are linked with many cases of serious bacterial infections that can cause severe diarrhea in children, according to a new study.More >>
Antibiotics prescribed in doctors' offices are linked with many cases of serious bacterial infections that can cause severe diarrhea in children, according to a new study.More >>
Pfizer recalls some antidepressants after drug mixup
Pfizer recalls some antidepressants after drug mixup
Two lots of Pfizer's antidepressant drug Effexor XR (venlafaxine HCl) are being recalled because they may contain capsules of another drug called Tikosyn (dofetilide).More >>
Two lots of Pfizer's antidepressant drug Effexor XR (venlafaxine HCl) are being recalled because they may contain capsules of another drug called Tikosyn (dofetilide), which is used to treat heart rhythm disorders.More >>

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Selling your ride? Used cars to remain valuable through 2014
Used cars to remain valuable through 2014
If you have plans to sell your current ride anytime soon, there is some good news and some great news.More >>
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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Is this Michael Jackson and Miki Howard's love child?
Is this Michael Jackson and Miki Howard's love child?
Is singer Miki Howard the real Billie Jean?More >>
Is singer Miki Howard the real Billie Jean?More >>
Charlie Sheen's absences halt Anger Management production
Charlie Sheen's absences halt Anger Management production
Charlie Sheen has been a no-show on the set of Anger Management for several days in recent weeks and has forced the FX show to halt production as a result, according to The Hollywood Reporter.More >>
Charlie Sheen has been a no-show on the set of Anger Management for several days in recent weeks and has forced the FX show to halt production as a result, according to The Hollywood Reporter.More >>
Honeymooners star Sheila MacRae dead at 93
Honeymooners star Sheila MacRae dead at 93
Sheila MacRae, who starred on The Honeymooners as part of Jackie Gleason's variety show, has died, according to The Hollywood Reporter. She was 93.More >>
Sheila MacRae, who starred on The Honeymooners as part of Jackie Gleason's variety show, has died, according to The Hollywood Reporter. She was 93.More >>
Christian Bale and his wife are expecting their second child
Christian Bale and his wife are expecting their second child
Christian Bale and Sibi Blazic are expecting their second child, E! News reports.More >>
Christian Bale and Sibi Blazic are expecting their second child, E! News reports.More >>

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Antibiotics may be linked to serious infections in children
Antibiotics may be linked to serious infections in children
Antibiotics prescribed in doctors' offices are linked with many cases of serious bacterial infections that can cause severe diarrhea in children, according to a new study.More >>
Antibiotics prescribed in doctors' offices are linked with many cases of serious bacterial infections that can cause severe diarrhea in children, according to a new study.More >>

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