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Wausau West seniors face consequences from nerf guns

Wausau police dealt with a false alarm Tuesday night.

Shawano County officials credit hostage in helping end standoff

It may have ended peacefully, but for more than two hours on Tuesday tensions in Shawano County were high.

Marshfield man accused of hauling stolen goods

MADISON (WAOW) - A 28-year-old Marshfield man has been charged with four counts of interstate transportation of stolen property, U.S. Attorney John Vaudreuil said Wednesday.

Grand Avenue detour set in Wausau Thurs. night

WAUSAU (WAOW) – Repairing a water service leak will require a major detour in Wausau on Thursday night.

Mark Bucki to be sentenced July 3

MERRILL (WAOW) - A 50-year-old Merrill man convicted of killing his estranged wife and hiding her body in some Taylor County woods will be sentenced July 3.

UPDATE: Gunman in hostage-taking in jail

SHAWANO (WAOW) - A gunman suspected of holding a fast food worker hostage for an hour in Wittenberg before surrendering to police was taken to a mental health center for evaluation and later jailed, the Shawano County Sheriff's Department said Wednesday.

Wausau's 2nd annual March for Equality announced

The 2nd Annual March for Equality has been announced for this summer, one year after controversy caused the creation of the inaugural event.

Summer safety tips for kids

Summer safety for kids

Each year thousands of children die and millions are hurt in accidents that could have been prevented.

Wausau lawmaker announces re-election bid

WAUSAU (WAOW) – State Rep. Mandy Wright announced Wednesday that she will seek re-election to a second term.

Nekoosa man convicted of killing sister's kitten

WISCONSIN RAPIDS (WAOW) - A 25-year-old Nekoosa man was convicted Wednesday of killing his sister's kitten after he became upset because she wasn't home last fall.

Wausau's Thomas Street project moves forward

Wausau's Thomas Street project is out of the brainstorming phase.

No decision reached on Wausau mall's rent payment

The Wausau City Council has decided not to do anything right now about giving the Wausau Center mall a break on rent.

Two hurt in Portage County crash

Two people were hurt in a Portage County crash Tuesday.

Wausau businesses recognized in award ceremony

Some Wausau-area businesses were recognized Tuesday morning at the Small Business Awards.

Campus reacts to students death in Portage Co. crash

UW Stevens Point students and staff are mourning the loss of two lives that were taken too soon.

Family refuses to give up hope in search for missing dogs

A central Wisconsin family refuses to give up searching for their dogs. The Dundore's two German shepherds went missing from Birnamwood in January.

Fire in utility closet threatens Wausau apartments

WAUSAU (WAOW) – A fire that started in what was described as a utility closet threatened an apartment complex Tuesday afternoon but caused no damage to any apartments, fire officials said. .

Deputies: Two UWSP students die in motorcycle crash

Authorities say two UW-Stevens Point seniors died in a Portage County motorcycle crash Monday afternoon.

UPDATE: Woman escapes Wausau fire

The Wausau Fire Department says a woman escaped a house fire in the 700 block of Washington Street Tuesday morning.

Escort ordinance moves forward in Wausau

Wassail is one step closer to forcing escort services to be licensed.

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Wausau West seniors face consequences from nerf guns
Wausau West seniors face consequences from nerf guns
Wausau police dealt with a false alarm Tuesday night.More >>
Wausau police dealt with a false alarm Tuesday night.More >>
Shawano County officials credit hostage in helping end standoff
Shawano County officials credit hostage in helping end standoff
It may have ended peacefully, but for more than two hours on Tuesday tensions in Shawano County were high. More >>
It may have ended peacefully, but for more than two hours on Tuesday tensions in Shawano County were high. More >>
Marshfield man accused of hauling stolen goods
Marshfield man accused of hauling stolen goods
MADISON (WAOW) - A 28-year-old Marshfield man has been charged with four counts of interstate transportation of stolen property, U.S. Attorney John Vaudreuil said Wednesday. More >>
MADISON (WAOW) - A 28-year-old Marshfield man has been charged with four counts of interstate transportation of stolen property, U.S. Attorney John Vaudreuil said Wednesday. More >>
Grand Avenue detour set in Wausau Thurs. night
Grand Avenue detour set in Wausau Thurs. night
WAUSAU (WAOW) – Repairing a water service leak will require a major detour in Wausau on Thursday night.More >>
WAUSAU (WAOW) – Repairing a water service leak will require a major detour in Wausau on Thursday night. More >>
Mark Bucki to be sentenced July 3
Mark Bucki to be sentenced July 3
MERRILL (WAOW) - A 50-year-old Merrill man convicted of killing his estranged wife and hiding her body in some Taylor County woods will be sentenced July 3.More >>
MERRILL (WAOW) - A 50-year-old Merrill man convicted of killing his estranged wife and hiding her body in some Taylor County woods will be sentenced July 3.More >>

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