UWSP begins remodeling work on new Welcome Center
STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) -- Work on a new Welcome Center at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has begun in partnership with the UWSP Foundation. The former Newman Center at the corner of...
View ArticleClark Co. implementing mask policy at government buildings
NEILLSVILLE, WI (WSAU-WAOW) -- Clark County is implementing a mask policy for government operations and offices and facilities. On Monday, July 27, employees and visitors to Clark County government...
View ArticleNo additional COVID-19 cases at Marathon County Jail
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) A lockdown at the Marathon County Jail in Wausau is over, after no additional inmates tested positive for COVID-19. One inmate tested positive on Tuesday. They were asymptomatic, and...
View ArticleRally to save Hope Lodge in Marshfield
MARSHFIELD, WI (WSAU-WDLB) - Marshfield residents rallied yesterday in support of saving the city's Hope Lodge, which the American Cancer Society has shut down. Nearly 100 community leaders, residents,...
View ArticleLincoln Co. man sentenced for officer-involved shooting
MADISON, WI (WSAU) — A Lincoln County man will spend time in federal prison. Daniel Boldt, 46, was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison on Thursday. Boldt pleaded guilty to a charge of unlawfully...
View Article100 new COVID-19 cases in Portage County over last 15 days
STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - In only 15 days, Portage County went from having 200 COVID-19 cases to over 300. On July 7, the Portage County Health and Human Services-Division of Public Health...
View Article'Virtual' Relay For Life will raise money for cancer research
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - If you're driving around Wausau between now August 1, you'll notice purple bows tied around light posts. The big purple bows signify the annual Wausau Relay For Life. Wausau...
View ArticleWisconsin Rapids woman sentenced for mail theft
MADISON, WI (WSAU) -- A Wisconsin Rapids woman has been sentenced for stealing checks and credit cards from mailboxes in both Wood and Walworth Counties. Shelby Bottensek will serve 2.5 years in prison...
View ArticleMid-State Technical College breaks ground on new technology building
STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - Mid-State Technical College broke ground on its new Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology and Apprenticeship Center. Right now what appears to be a vacant...
View ArticleKayaker drowns in Wisconsin River
WOODRUFF, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - A kayaker from out-of-state drowned in the Wisconsin River in Oneida County on Wednesday. A report from the Sheriff's Department says it happened around 1:20pm in the waters...
View ArticleHOPE Consortium conference goes virtual
RHINELANDER (WSAU-WXPR) -- A regional conference designed for substance use disorder treatment and recovery is going virtual this year. The HOPE Consortium formed in 2015 to focus on growing opioid use...
View Article22 new COVID-19 cases in Marathon County
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU-WAOW) On Wednesday Marathon County recorded the highest single-day increase of COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began in March. The County Health Department reported 22 new cases,...
View ArticleFake $100 bills passed in Crandon
CRANDON, WI (WSAU-WAOW) The Crandon Police Department is warning residents after numerous complaints of counterfeit $100 bills circulating in the area. Officials are warning residents to be extra...
View ArticleRhinelander man accused of child sex crimes
RHINELANDER, WI (WSAU) -- A Rhinelander man previously accused of sex crimes against children has been accused of reoffending. Sheriff's officials arrested Richard M Duellman yesterday on suspicion of...
View ArticleGramza returns to work after voluntary leave
MARSHFIELD, WI (WSAU) -- More information has been released regarding Marshfield Police Chief Rick Gramza's recent voluntary leave. Officials with the city were notified of a decades-old investigation...
View ArticleTornado in Cadott
CADOTT, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - The Chippewa County Sheriff's Department says a tornado touched down in Cadott Tuesday night. There are multiple trees and power lines down and power is out to much of the...
View ArticleTwo Nicolet College buildings to be renovated
RHINELANDER, WI (WSAU-WXPR) - Should the state technical college board agree, two buildings and related programs will see new space to learn in at Nicolet College. The college board recently approved...
View ArticleFinances improve at Rhinelander's municipal golf course
RHINELANDER, WI (WSAU-WXPR) - Northwood Golf Club is off to a good start for 2020 even with the COVID pandemic. But competition and marketing will continue to be challenges. During a recent...
View ArticleMosinee School Board voters for in-person classes
MOSINEE, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - The Mosinee School Board voted unanimously to hold in-person classes this fall. However precautions have been put into place, such as barriers between desks and social...
View ArticleStevens Point City Council votes down proposal to allow football at Goerke Park
STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) -- There will be no organized football at Community Stadium in Goerke Park in Stevens Point this fall. On Monday the city's common council voted down a proposed agreement...
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