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Recall-winning mayor to take office Friday

CRANDON (WAOW) - Fresh from a landslide win in a rare and historic recall election, Crandon's new mayor will take office late Friday, City Clerk Cindy Bradley said Wednesday.


Tomahawk man drowns; What happened unknown

WOODRUFF (WAOW) - A 68-year-old Tomahawk man drowned but it is unknown what may have happened, the Woodruff Police Department said Wednesday.

UPDATE: Pedestrian dies after being hit by train

Marshfield Police say the 21-year-old man who was hit by a train early Wednesday morning has died.

UPDATE: Roads reopen after Lincoln Co. crash Video included

IRMA (WAOW) – Two people in a car were hurt in a crash with a semi-truck on U.S. Highway 51 at an intersection near Irma, the Lincoln County Sheriff's Department said.

Lake Wausau clean up efforts Video included

Wausau organization is working to clean up Lake Wausau.

Council members looking into possible government change Video included

At a committee meeting Tuesday night, council members talked about a possible change to the government system in Wausau.

Thomas Street Development Project discussion continues Video included

Wausau city council members met Tuesday evening for a committee meeting to discuss several topics, including the controversial Thomas Street Development project.

Crandon mayor voted out of office Video included

The results are in for a recall election held in a northern Wisconsin community.

Wausau cheese curd stand brings tradition to Wisconsin Valley Fair Video included

There are dozens of food vendors at the Wisconsin Valley Fair that come back year after year, but one has been coming back for more than 40 years.  .

Wisconsin Valley Fair begins in Marathon Park Video included

The Wisconsin Valley Fair kicked off at Marathon Park Tuesday. 

Police use trail cam to catch criminal Video included

Stevens Point police are crediting a popular hunting tool for solving a string of burglaries. Tracy Osowski, 33, of Plover has been convicted of burglary and theft. Police say she was caught stealing on a trail camera.

Crash into pole knocks out power in Spencer Video included

SPENCER (WAOW) – A pickup truck slammed into a power pole on state Highway 13 in Spencer on Tuesday, knocking out electricity for a time and forcing traffic to be detoured, authorities said.

Man stabbed near Loyal; Suspect walks away Video included

LOYAL (WAOW) – Alcohol and an argument led to a stabbing in rural Loyal that sent one man to the hospital and to a search for the stabber who walked away from the scene, the Clark County Sheriff's Department said.

New bike markings showing up on Wausau streets Video included

Drivers in Wausau are noticing new markings on the roads.City officials say they're helping make the city friendlier to cyclists.

Wausau pool party goes to the dogs Video included

A pool party in Wausau has gone to the dogs.

  • “TEEN CHOICE 2014” Live! Sunday, August 10 on FOX55!

    TYLER POSEY TO HOST “TEEN CHOICE 2014!" SUNDAY, AUGUST 10, LIVE ON FOX55!

    Summer’s Hottest Bands – MAGIC! and Rixton – Also Set To Perform! Actor and TEEN CHOICE Award winner Tyler Posey (“Teen Wolf”) is set to host TEEN CHOICE 2014, airing live Sunday, Aug. 10, 7-9pm live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX55. In addition, music groups MAGIC! and Rixton will turn up the heat on the TEEN CHOICE stage during their live performances.

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    TYLER POSEY TO HOST “TEEN CHOICE 2014!" SUNDAY, AUGUST 10, LIVE ON FOX55!

    Summer’s Hottest Bands – MAGIC! and Rixton – Also Set To Perform! Actor and TEEN CHOICE Award winner Tyler Posey (“Teen Wolf”) is set to host TEEN CHOICE 2014, airing live Sunday, Aug. 10, 7-9pm live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX55. In addition, music groups MAGIC! and Rixton will turn up the heat on the TEEN CHOICE stage during their live performances.

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    "STAND UP TO CANCER" Airs Friday, September 5th!

    JULY 11, 2012 (Los Angeles / New York) – Building on two historic fundraising telecasts in 2008 and 2010, groundbreaking grassroots movement Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a program of the Entertainment IndustryMore >>
    "STAND UP TO CANCER" Returns to Primetime for its 3rd Star-Studded Broadcast Friday, Sept. 7! Oscar-Winning Actress GWYNETH PALTROW to executive producer with Emmy Award Winner JOEL GALLEN. LIVE! One-hour Fundraising Event to air commercial-free simultaneously on ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC and CABLE. Watch 7pm on WFXS, FOX55!

     

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