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Man stabbed near Loyal; Suspect walks away

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

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

UPDATE: Woman killed by train identified

WISCONSIN RAPIDS (WAOW) - Wisconsin Rapids police have identified the woman who died after walking into the path of a train.

Wisconsin Rapids police give tips on hiring a contractor

With recent storm damages in Wisconsin Rapids, the police department is reminding homeowners to be safe when hiring a contractor.

Wausau pool party goes to the dogs

A pool party in Wausau has gone to the dogs.

Wisconsin Rapids Police search for man in video

The Wisconsin Rapids Police Department is on the hunt for a man caught on camera.

Area airports benefit from EAA

WAUSAU (WAOW)--Some area airports have seen an increase in air traffic because of the Experimental Aircraft Association convention in Oshkosh.A spokesperson at the Wausau Municipal Airport says they were busy hosting the final leg of the Airventure Cup race which brought about 80 planes to the airport.The Assistant Manager for the Stevens Point Airport has seen an increase in pilots landing to fuel their planes and heading on to Oshkosh. The community of Stevens Point also has a Gateway to Os...

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Man stabbed near Loyal; Suspect walks away
Man stabbed near Loyal; Suspect walks away
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.More >>
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.More >>
New bike markings showing up on Wausau streets
New bike markings showing up on Wausau streets
Drivers in Wausau are noticing new markings on the roads.City officials say they're helping make the city friendlier to cyclists.More >>
Drivers in Wausau are noticing new markings on the roads.City officials say they're helping make the city friendlier to cyclists.More >>
UPDATE: Woman killed by train identified
UPDATE: Woman killed by train identified
WISCONSIN RAPIDS (WAOW) - Wisconsin Rapids police have identified the woman who died after walking into the path of a train.
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WISCONSIN RAPIDS (WAOW) - Wisconsin Rapids police have identified the woman who died after walking into the path of a train.

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Wisconsin Rapids police give tips on hiring a contractor
Wisconsin Rapids police give tips on hiring a contractor
With recent storm damages in Wisconsin Rapids, the police department is reminding homeowners to be safe when hiring a contractor.More >>
With recent storm damages in Wisconsin Rapids, the police department is reminding homeowners to be safe when hiring a contractor.More >>
Wausau pool party goes to the dogs
Wausau pool party goes to the dogs
A pool party in Wausau has gone to the dogs.More >>
A pool party in Wausau has gone to the dogs.More >>

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