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News

Artificial tear drop recall

Voluntary recall on eye drops after several reports of causing loss of vision

Updated: 9 minutes ago
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By Hannah Borchert
Ezricare is recalling their artificial tear drops.

Weather

Snow showers in the northern half of the area Monday night, while rain showers to the south.

First Alert Weather: Some risks of snow in the days ahead

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Jeremy Tabin
The next weather maker arrives Monday night with snow showers north, while a mix of rain/snow showers in Central Wisconsin.

News

People doing the polar plunge.

Record participation for Wisconsin Rapids Special Olympics Polar Plunge

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Hailey Clevenger
Wisconsin Rapids had a record year with 400 people participating in this year’s 2023 Wisconsin Rapids Special Olympics Polar Plunge.

News

37 classes and over 80 drivers made up Saturday’s races. Most drivers brought out rebuilt or...

Pro Vintage Racing series shows fun competition with classic snowmobile rides

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Nolan Bulmahn
37 classes and over 80 drivers made up Saturday’s races. Most drivers brought out rebuilt or authentic vintage rides.

News

Wausau Police help man in wheelchair, stranded in sub-zero temps

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 9:18 AM CST
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By WSAW Staff
Wausau Police officers helped a man whose wheelchair had malfunctioned and was stuck on the sidewalk along Grand Avenue.

Weather

First Alert Weather: Milder conditions this weekend

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 10:59 PM CST
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By Jeremy Tabin
Arctic air will shift away from North Central Wisconsin, allowing for temperatures to rise back closer to average levels for early February.

Sports

Conference races heat up as boys’ basketball teams take to the floor Friday night

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 10:53 PM CST
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By Noah Manderfeld and Ben Helwig
Friday night was a big one in central Wisconsin for boys’ basketball, featuring huge conference tilts in the Valley, Cloverbelt East and CWC-North.

News

Jury finds Fuhrman guilty of Attempted 1st Degree Homicide in Oshkosh West attack

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 10:35 PM CST
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By WBAY news staff
The jury returned the verdict for Grant Fuhrman just hours after receiving the case.

News

Inflation, war in Ukraine among factors in rising beer prices

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 10:30 PM CST
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By Vanessa Kjeldsen
The brewmaster behind Spotted Cow, one of Wisconsin’s most iconic beers, says he’s never seen anything like this in his 40 years of brewing.

News

Bill would clarify bail amendment set for Wisconsin ballot

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 9:48 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Currently, bail is set only as a means to ensure a person returns to court.
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Community

UW-Stevens Point food pantry helping students facing food insecurities

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 9:43 PM CST
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By Alicia Schumacher and Sean White
The spring semester is in full swing at campuses across the state as students have returned to classes, but some students face food insecurity.

News

REGI informing, educating public to help birds survive in frigid temperatures

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 9:11 PM CST
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By Nolan Bulmahn
The winter season is the busiest time for the program, stating there's no more important time to feed birds than now.

News

Sewer rates to increase for Wausau residents in coming year.

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 8:09 PM CST
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By Hailey Clevenger
Ongoing expenses for sewer utility. Including new communications and equipment for the new plant are part of the reason why.

News

President Biden coming to Madison area after SOTU address

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 7:16 PM CST
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By Juliana Tornabene
President Biden will deliver the 2023 State of the Union address at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7.

News

Vilas County snowmobile trails become deadliest in state after tragic week

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 7:00 PM CST
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By Jade Flury
Five out of the nine snowmobile deaths in the state have happened in Vilas County

News

Tomah man sentenced for distributing over 500 grams of meth

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 4:16 PM CST
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By Sean White
U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin Timothy O’Shea announced Friday that Victor Pennington was sentenced by U.S. District Judge William Conley to 12 years in federal prison for distributing 500 grams or more of methamphetamine.

College

Fickell’s Badgers plan April “Launch” to new season

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 3:21 PM CST
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By Juliana Tornabene
Wisconsin Athletics will welcome fans on Saturday, April 22, to Camp Randall for “The Launch.”

State

Gov. Evers, WisDOT announce millions in grants to improve state harbors

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 3:04 PM CST
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By Sean White
Gov. Tony Evers, along with the Wisconsin DOT, today announced grants totaling $5.3 million for seven harbor maintenance and improvement projects to promote waterborne freight and economic development.

News

Rep. Tom Tiffany introduces legislation to delist the gray wolf

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 2:54 PM CST
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By Heather Poltrock
Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany of Wisconsin and Republican Congresswoman Lauren Boebert of Colorado have introduced legislation to delist the gray wolf from the endangered species list.

State

DHS announces immunization updates in childcare centers, schools

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 2:34 PM CST
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By Sean White
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has announced updates to the immunizations needed for children in childcare centers and schools.

State

Bill would clarify bail amendment set for Wisconsin ballot

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 2:30 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
As promised, Wisconsin Republicans are offering clarity on when judges might apply a proposed amendment that would make it harder for violent criminals to go free on bail.

News

Judge refuses to delay trial for woman accused in murder, dismemberment

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 2:18 PM CST
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By WBAY news staff
The attorney for Taylor Schabusiness said he needed more time to prepare.

Breaking

Wisconsin Rapids man sentenced to 25 years for child sex crimes

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 1:48 PM CST
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By Sean White
U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin Timothy O’Shea announced Thursday that Timothy McDowell was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge William Conley to 25 years in prison for producing child pornography.

News

Culver’s celebrates Giannis’ big night with big diaper gift

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 11:41 AM CST
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By Nick Viviani
A huge night for the Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo will pay off big for some of his littlest fans too.

Breaking

Nursing home CEO indicted on federal fraud charges in Wisconsin

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 11:35 AM CST
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By WBAY news staff
The company had skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) in New Jersey, Wisconsin, and Michigan.

News

Renovation project will impact hours, donations at Good News Project

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 8:05 AM CST
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By Erinn Taylor and Tony Langfellow
The Good News Project facility, at 1106 N Fifth Street is Wausau, is about to get an interior make-over.

Basketball

Wisconsin thwarts Ohio State rally with Hepburn’s foul shots

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 11:04 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Connor Essegian scored 17 points, Chucky Hepburn added 15 and Wisconsin held off Ohio State 65-60 on Thursday night for the Buckeyes’ third straight loss.

State

Lac du Flambeau roads blocked by tribal leaders after failed agreements

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 10:46 PM CST
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By Nolan Bulmahn
For 50 years, an easement between the Lac du Flambeau tribe and its non-native residents was held in place. That easement expired in 2013 and after a decade of failed negotiations, the tribe has taken action.

Girls Basketball

Athens girls basketball’s win over Assumption highlights Thursday night’s action

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 10:41 PM CST
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By Noah Manderfeld
In a busy night of high school hoops, No. 7 Athens girls basketball picked up a big win over No. 4 Assumption on Thursday. Marathon and SPASH also came away with wins, while Pacelli boys basketball won.

News

New Minnesota bill could leave THC infused beer, drink makers up in the clouds

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 10:02 PM CST
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By Sean White
THC, the chemical compound found in marijuana plants, has been used by drink makers in recent years to deliver hemp-based products to customers.

News

‘Groundhog Day’ movie was almost filmed in Baraboo

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 7:10 PM CST
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By Marcus Aarsvold
Location scouts for the movie Groundhog Day considered filming the 1993 romantic comedy in Baraboo, Wisconsin, but chose a town closer to Chicago.

Nba

Jrue Holiday selected to 2023 NBA All-Star Game

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 7:09 PM CST
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By Noah Manderfeld
Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday has been selected to the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, the league announced Thursday.

High School

Wausau East’s Haugen signs NLI for lacrosse at Drury University

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 6:59 PM CST
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By Noah Manderfeld
Aidan Haugen has put pen-to-paper on his commitment to play Lacrosse at Drury University.

News

Merrill man thanks Merrill Fire Department first responders who saved his life

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 6:54 PM CST
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By Jade Flury
A Merrill man is thanking the first responders who saved his life after an explosion last year

Regional

HOPE Consortium installs opioid kits in central, northern Wisconsin

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 5:24 PM CST
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By Sean White
As the opioid epidemic evolves in Wisconsin organizations across the HOPE Consortium service area have partnered with Wisconsin Voices for Recovery to install additional Nalox-ZONE boxes in central and northern Wisconsin.

Outdoors

Wood County snowmobile clubs open trails for season

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 5:09 PM CST
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By Sean White
The Wood County Parks and Forestry Department announced Thursday that many snowmobile trails have opened.

News

Young man needs help after dad killed, mom hurt in alleged OWI crash

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 5:09 PM CST
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By Emily Reilly
Caleb Hoffman is a 21-year old, struggling after his parents were in a car crash. They were hit by an alleged drunk driver going at highway speeds, near a stop light on Fond Du Lac highway 151

News

2 killed in Vilas County snowmobile crash

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 3:36 PM CST
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By Heather Poltrock
The Vilas County Sheriff’s Department said two people have died as a result of a snowmobile crash.

7 Investigates

Getting answers: Following up on Medicare rules for out-of-network provider coverage

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 3:33 PM CST
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By Emily Davies
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is answering questions still facing some patients in central Wisconsin.

News

Wisconsin Rapids to bring back its coolest event of the year

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 2:48 PM CST
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By Sean White
Special Olympics Wisconsin supporters from across central Wisconsin will “Go Polar” in Wisconsin Rapids on Saturday for the 2023 Polar Plunge® for Special Olympics Wisconsin.

News

Humane society in Eau Claire said dog was left outside, overnight at shelter in dangerously cold weather

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 1:59 PM CST
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By Jimmie Kaska
The Eau Claire County Humane Association said Gus was found tied to the doors of the shelter Thursday morning.

Questions

VACCINE TRACKER: North Central Wisconsin vaccination percentage information

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 1:50 PM CST
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By Jeremy Tabin
A county-by-county breakdown of vaccination percentages in North Central Wisconsin for residents.

News

Word search contest at Rib Mountains parks runs until Feb. 8

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 12:14 PM CST
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By Erinn Taylor and Tony Langfellow
The town of Rib Mountain is once again hosting its annual outdoor word search.

News

Dog abandoned outside Eau Claire County Humane Society Thursday morning

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 11:22 AM CST
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By Jimmie Kaska
The Eau Claire County Humane Association said Gus was found tied to the doors of the shelter Thursday morning.

News

Marathon County to open snowmobile trails in Zone 3

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 9:57 AM CST
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By Desiree Fischer
Marathon County snowmobile trails in Zone 3 will open Friday at 8 a.m.

News

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate focuses on parade crash

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 9:14 AM CST
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By The Associated Press
Waukesha County Circuit Judge Jennifer Dorow released the ad Thursday.

Entertainment

Grand Theater to host many exciting shows this month

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 9:10 AM CST
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By Heather Poltrock
People looking to escape the cold, but still get out for a fun time will have plenty of options in the coming weeks at the Grand Theater.

News

Sun Prairie’s Jimmy the Groundhog predicts 6 more weeks of winter

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 7:38 AM CST
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By Nick Viviani
Jimmy saw his shadow this morning, forecasting six more weeks of winter in Wisconsin.

State

Landlord and tenant issues top Wisconsin consumer complaints list

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 5:01 AM CST
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By Tammy Elliott
Nearly 2,000 complaints were filed with the state in 2022 when it comes to landlord and tenant issues.

News

Marathon County snow plows get green light to upgrade vehicles

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 10:46 PM CST
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By Jade Flury
It’s only February, which means plenty of time for more snow to fall and snow plow drivers will be back on the roads clearing it. The next time we see a snowstorm though, the plow trucks will look a little different.
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