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East Thomas St. lots in Wausau could supply new homes

The city has recognized the need for single-family homes and is asking the community to provide some input through a visual preference survey, an input tool that is utilized by designers and urban planners.

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Marshfield, Rhinelander pick up Friday softball wins at the Hodag Dome

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People looking to work in Oneida Co. are having challenges finding a place to live
Housing shortage impacting employment in Oneida County

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Plea deal likely for suspect charged in elderly man’s murder

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Heather Poltrock
A 79-year-old Amherst man accused of shooting a killing an elderly man is scheduled to reach a plea deal in the case and will avoid a jury trial.

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Reedsburg man wins $1.5 million in Megabucks jackpot

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Abigail Leavins
Paul Kennedy, an electrician from Reedsburg, Wisconsin, won $1.5 million from the Megabucks jackpot this week.

National

State Dept. dealing with ‘unprecedented’ passport demand

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By CNN Newsource
Blinken reported the department is receiving about 500,000 passport applications a week.

National

Priceless: Young girl reacts to catching her first big fish during father-daughter fishing trip

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Sam Luther and Jordan Gartner
A father and daughter shared a special moment while the two were recently out on a fishing trip.

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Area scouts to begin Scouting for Food collection drive on Saturday

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Tony Langfellow
Scouts from the Samoset Council will begin canvassing neighborhoods on Saturday, March 25. They will leave an orange flier on the doors of homes with instructions on how to participate in the food collection.

National

Trump attorney in documents case appears before grand jury

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By ERIC TUCKER
M. Evan Corcoran entered federal court in the District of Columbia early Friday morning, one week after a federal judge ruled in favor of the Justice Department in forcing Corcoran to answer additional questions before a grand jury.
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Your best chance to see the Northern Lights when they occur is out in the country away from...
Northern Lights show exceptional overnight in Wisconsin

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People looking to work in Oneida Co. are having challenges finding a place to live
Low inventory causing housing crisis in northwoods

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2 arrested following drug investigation in Tomahawk

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Several squad cars were seen at near Wausau East on N. 18 Street on Wednesday, March 22
Police, Wausau School District say incident at Wausau East was ‘swatting’

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Wisconsin lottery says 2 win it big in central Wisconsin

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Dave and Stephanie Hauser will be in New York City Thursday for their son Joey's game against...
Hauser parents detail watching their son in NCAA Tournament

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Summerfest announces 2023 lineup

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Girl Scout builds custom kiosk and drive-thru to sell cookies

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Dave Allgood and Jordan Gartner
It’s Girl Scout cookie season and one enterprising scout has built her own cookie drive-thru.

National

Great Dane gives birth to 21 puppies in 27 hours

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 2:56 PM CDT
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By Robert Castillo and Jordan Gartner
A woman says her dog has recently given birth to more than 20 puppies.

National

The Weeknd named most popular artist in the world

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By CNN Newsource staff
According to Guinness World Records, the singer-songwriter, whose real name is Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, is statistically the most popular musician on the planet.

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Disabled Wisconsin voters say absentee law not followed

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Disabled voters say local election leaders across Wisconsin are not following federal law during early voting in the high-stakes race for state Supreme Court, incorrectly telling them they can’t have another person return their absentee ballot for them.

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6 arrested in plan to ship fentanyl to Madison, DOJ reports

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Nick Viviani
The suspects are accused of trying to ship more than 5kg of the deadly drug to the Wisconsin capital.

National

Michigan 1st state in decades to repeal ‘right-to-work’ law

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Michigan, long known as a mainstay of organized labor, on Friday became the first state in decades to repeal a union-restricting law known as “right-to-work” that was passed over a decade ago by a Republican-controlled Legislature.

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Trial date set for Plover man charged with infant abuse case

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Heather Poltrock
A 23-year-old Plover man charged with causing significant injuries to an infant has rejected the terms of a plea agreement and will head to trial.

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Green Bay murder suspect Taylor Schabusiness found competent to stand trial

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By WBAY news staff and Brittany Schmidt
A woman charged in a gruesome murder in Green Bay has been found competent to stand trial.

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“A complete surprise” Godlewski optimistic about Secretary of State job

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Shaina Nijhawan
The former state treasurer and US Senate candidate said the offer was completely unexpected.

National

Minnesota nuclear plant shuts down for leak; residents worry

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
A Minnesota utility began shutting down a nuclear power plant near Minneapolis on Friday after failing to stop the release of radioactive material it says is not dangerous but has prompted concerns among nearby residents.

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Biden approval dips near lowest point: AP-NORC poll

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 8:54 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Interviews with poll respondents suggest the public has mixed feelings about Biden, who is expected to announce a reelection bid by this summer.

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Hackers attack Wisconsin court system computer network

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Hackers have attacked the Wisconsin court system’s computer network, court officials said Thursday.

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Disney World reaches union deal with minimum $18 hourly wage

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 5:13 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Unions for service workers at Walt Disney World reached a tentative deal with the company on Thursday that would raise the starting minimum wage from $15 to $18 an hour in a pact that could set the basement for starting pay throughout central Florida’s sprawling tourism industry.

National

Russian strikes in Ukraine kill 10 civilians, wound 20 more

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and KARL RITTER
Five people died in Kostiantynivka, a town in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk province, when a Russian missile hit an aid station.

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Stevens Point’s Hauser scores 18, Michigan State falls in OT in Sweet 16

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 8:02 PM CDT
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By Noah Manderfeld
Joey Hauser scored 18 points in Michigan State’s Sweet 16 game as his Spartans lost to Kansas State, 80-78, to bow out of the NCAA Tournament.

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Wausau’s Tactical EMS team provides medical care in critical situations

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 6:48 PM CDT
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By Jade Flury
The Tactical Emergency Medical Services, or TEMS, program provides law enforcement with first aid during a hostile environment.

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Outdoor enthusiasts to gather in Wis. Dells for Open Season Expo

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 5:17 PM CDT
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By Shaina Nijhawan
The latest products, gear and equipment will be featured at the expo, which will he be held at the Kalahari Resorts & Conventions

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Marshfield holds public meeting to discuss upcoming safety referendum

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 9:55 PM CDT
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By Dominique O'Neill
The City of Marshfield held a public information meeting at the UWSP-Marshfield campus to answer questions about the upcoming referendum.

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State, local law enforcement report massive increase in fentanyl seizures

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 2:43 PM CDT
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By WBAY news staff and Samantha Cavalli
The Attorney General is in Oshkosh Thursday afternoon to address what authorities are calling the biggest drug threat to the Fox Valley.

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National Agriculture Day recognized at Blackhawk Technical College- Monroe Campus

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 6:23 PM CDT
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By Juliana Tornabene
Blackhawk Technical College celebrated National Agriculture Day at its Monroe Campus Thursday.

National

Utah social media law means kids need approval from parents

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 11:12 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Utah became the first state Thursday to sign into law legislation that attempts to limit teenagers’ access to social media sites.

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‘Emergency’ Teaching Licenses nearly triple over the past decade in Wisconsin

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 5:07 PM CDT
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By Emily Reilly
A national teacher shortage prompts more emergency teaching licenses to be issued
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