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Ministry Health to cut 2 percent of its workforce

MILWAUKEE (WAOW) - Ministry Health Care says it is eliminating about 2 percent of its workforce due to declining business and a reduction in Medicare payments because of federal budget cuts forced by the so-called sequestration.

Marathon County board cuts funding for stray cats

Stray cats in Marathon County are going to be left out in the cold unless some new ideas surface.

UPDATE: Gillett man killed in tree crash

The Shawano County Sheriff's Department says a 75-year-old Gillett man died after the car he was riding in smashed into a tree in Bonduel.

DOT wants summer of safety on state roads

New sign along I-39 near Mosinee shows the number of traffic deaths in Wisconsin so far this year.

Teachers practice drills after deadly Oklahoma tornado

The tornado devastation in Oklahoma is reaching all the way out to some Central Wisconsin schools.

How to help victims of Oklahoma tornadoes

In the aftermath of this tragedy, many people in central Wisconsin want to help.

Armed robbers get $1,000 in pizza heist

SCHOFIELD (WAOW) - Two masked men armed with pistols robbed Little Caesars Pizza in Schofield of about $1,000 in cash, authorities said Tuesday.

Weston firefighters make breakfast for elementary students

The Weston Fire Department treated some special youngsters to a pancake breakfast Tuesday morning.

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.

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.

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Ministry Health to cut 2 percent of its workforce
Ministry Health to cut 2 percent of its workforce

MILWAUKEE (WAOW) - Ministry Health Care says it is eliminating about 2 percent of its workforce due to declining business and a reduction in Medicare payments because of federal budget cuts forced by the so-called sequestration.

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MILWAUKEE (WAOW) - Ministry Health Care says it is eliminating about 2 percent of its workforce due to declining business and a reduction in Medicare payments because of federal budget cuts forced by the so-called sequestration.

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Marathon County board cuts funding for stray cats
Marathon County board cuts funding for stray cats
Stray cats in Marathon County are going to be left out in the cold unless some new ideas surface.More >>
Stray cats in Marathon County are going to be left out in the cold unless some new ideas surface.More >>
UPDATE: Gillett man killed in tree crash
UPDATE: Gillett man killed in tree crash

The Shawano County Sheriff's Department says a 75-year-old Gillett man died after the car he was riding in smashed into a tree in Bonduel.
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The Shawano County Sheriff's Department says a 75-year-old Gillett man died after the car he was riding in smashed into a tree in Bonduel.
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DOT wants summer of safety on state roads
DOT wants summer of safety on state roads
New sign along I-39 near Mosinee shows the number of traffic deaths in Wisconsin so far this year.
New sign along I-39 near Mosinee shows the number of traffic deaths in Wisconsin so far this year.More >>
Teachers practice drills after deadly Oklahoma tornado
Teachers practice drills after deadly Oklahoma tornado
The tornado devastation in Oklahoma is reaching all the way out to some Central Wisconsin schools.More >>
The tornado devastation in Oklahoma is reaching all the way out to some Central Wisconsin schools.More >>

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Racial disparities seen in U.S. lung cancer treatment
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Favorite music may ease anxiety for patients
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Revised sunscreen labels should help consumers make wiser choices
Revised sunscreen labels should help consumers make wiser choices
Dermatologists are saying that new federally mandated labeling laws for sunscreens should help Americans make smarter choices when it comes to products that provide the best sun protection.More >>
Dermatologists are saying that new federally mandated labeling laws for sunscreens should help Americans make smarter choices when it comes to products that provide the best sun protection.More >>
Living near major roadways in pregnancy tied to respiratory woes in children
Living near major roadways in pregnancy tied to respiratory woes in children
A child whose mother lived near heavy traffic while pregnant faces a relatively higher risk for developing a respiratory infection before the age of 3, a new study suggests.More >>
A child whose mother lived near heavy traffic while pregnant faces a relatively higher risk for developing a respiratory infection before the age of 3, a new study suggests.More >>
Noise, dirty air may be double whammy for the heart
Noise, dirty air may be double whammy for the heart
Air pollution and noise pollution both may boost the risk of heart disease, new research from Germany suggests.More >>
Air pollution and noise pollution both may boost the risk of heart disease, new research from Germany suggests.More >>
Many can blame family for their bunions
Many can blame family for their bunions
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ADHD in childhood may raise risk for obesity in adulthood
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Latest edition of psychiatry's 'bible' launched amid controversy
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Swallowing magnets can be fatal for children
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Building toward recovery
Building toward recovery
Construction leads the way, but the recovery is affecting a broader base of businesses, according to a new study.More >>
Construction leads the way, but the recovery is affecting a broader base of businesses, according to a new study.More >>
Economy may have lasting effect on young people's outlook
Economy may have lasting effect on young people's outlook
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 >>
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What the new mortgage rules mean for borrowers
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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
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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 >>
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Fiscal cliff: Mortgage deduction is safe for most
Fiscal cliff: Mortgage deduction is safe for most
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Should you be worried that Congress will take away your mortgage interest deduction as part of the "fiscal cliff" negotiations? For the great majority of homeowners, the answer is "no."More >>
Bank of America to forgive 150,000 second liens
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Bank of America is erasing the debt on 150,000 second liens for mortgage borrowers in financial difficulty.More >>
Young cancer survivors say costs hinder follow-up care
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Many teen and young adult cancer survivors in the United States go without routine medical care because it's too expensive, a new study finds.More >>
Family health insurance premiums jump 4 percent in 2012
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Ray Manzarek, founding member of The Doors, dies at 74
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Ray Manzarek, the keyboardist and one of the founding members of the legendary rock group The Doors, has died, CBS News reports. He was 74.More >>
Ray Manzarek, the keyboardist and one of the founding members of the legendary rock group The Doors, has died, CBS News reports. He was 74.More >>
Christian Bale unrecognizable after debuting bald head
Christian Bale unrecognizable after debuting bald head
Buh-bye bad combover! Hello, bald head! Christian Bale was nearly unrecognizable when he landed at Los Angeles Intl. Airport on Sunday sporting a beard and a bald head.More >>
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Justin Bieber booed at Billboard Music Awards
Justin Bieber booed at Billboard Music Awards
Justin Bieber took home two trophies at the Billboard Music Awards Sunday night, but he certainly wasn't a winner when it came to the audience vote.More >>
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Brady Bunch reunion: Greg, Cindy and Peter return to Kings Island
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Three of the original Brady cast members returned to Kings Island in Mason, Ohio over the weekend, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of an episode the show filmed there in 1973.More >>
Three of the original Brady cast members -- Barry Williams (Greg), Christopher Knight (Peter) and Susan Olsen (Cindy) — returned to Kings Island in Mason, Ohio over the weekend, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of an episode the show filmed there in 1973.More >>

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