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Deadline for cat and dog registrations coming up at end of March
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- The deadline to register your dogs and cats is coming up at the end of the month.Wausau city clerk Tony Rayala says dog registration is a requirement for everyone in the state....
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Run water orders continue despite warmer temperatures
WESTON, Wis. (WSAU) -- Despite warming temperatures outside, utility officials are reminding residents under a run water order to keep the water running.The snow may be melting above ground, but...
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Bench warrant issued for Abbotsford ex-teacher charged with sexual assault
ABBOTSFORD, Wis. (WSAU) -- Police are adding more charges against a former Abbotsford teacher charged with sexual contact with students.A bench warrant has been issued for 25-year-old Andy Follen....
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Man in custody in connection with September sexual assault case
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- A man accused in a sexual assault case six months ago is finally in custody.32-year-old Willie Suttle is making his initial appearance this afternoon on one felony and two...
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Thao found competent to stand trial, pleas entered, hearing waived
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- The man accused of killing and dismembering a man last September in Wausau is now competent to stand trial. 27-year-old Kou Thao was in court Monday afternoon, where his defense...
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Time & social media needed to identify sexual assault suspect
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- It took almost six months to catch the suspect now charged with sexually assaulting two women after a Weston party. 32-year-old Willie Suttle made an initial appearance in court...
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Marshfield man faces major heroin charges following lengthy investigation
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (WSAU) -- A Marshfield man accused of repeatedly selling heroin to undercover officers is facing major drug charges.25-year-old Jordan Staab is being held on a $500,000 cash bond...
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Marshfield stepping up traffic enforcement near railroad crossings
MARSHFIELD, Wis. (WSAU) -- Marshfield police are actively enforcing traffic regulations at the city’s train crossings. The stepped-up enforcement is due to the rash of car and train crashes happening...
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Former teacher Follen now a fugitive
ABBOTSFORD, Wis. (WSAU) -- A former Abbotsford school teacher charged with sexually assaulting former high school students is now a fugitive. 26-year-old Andy Follen is already facing five sexual...
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Wausau School Board gives Music Advisory Committee one more task
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- Last week, Wausau’s School District Music Policy Advisory Committee wrapped up their recommendation for the Wausau School Board. Monday night, the Board gave that committee an...
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Northwoods Research Summit back at Treehaven
UNDATED (WXPR) -- A research summit next week looks at community development in the Northwoods. It takes place at UW Stevens Point's Treehaven.Community Sustainability is the theme of the 7th...
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Flood concerns from quick warm-up
UNDATED (WRN) With daytime temperatures expected to stay above freezing for most of this week, the heavy snow cover in many areas of the state will start melting. Where that run-off will go is a big...
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Police chief denies wrongdoing
PHILLIPS, Wis (WSAU) The police chief in Phillips is denying any wrongdoing after being placed on administrative leave. David Sonntag's lawyer issued a statement yesterday saying a complaint filed by...
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Lewis charged with 1st degree murder, held on 1 million dollar bond
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- The man accused of shooting another man outside of a Wausau tavern was in court Tuesday. 31-year-old John M. Lewis made an initial appearance on 25 felony and one misdemeanor...
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Holtz-Krause project gets final DNR approval, certificate
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) - The Department of Natural Resources has approved the final step in the Holtz-Krause Landfill remediation project.The clean-up began nearly 20 years ago, and the downtown Wausau...
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Cronin to be sentenced in child abuse case this week
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- A Rothschild woman convicted of abusing two children she was babysitting will be sentenced this week.20-year-old Jennifer Cronin is set for sentencing Friday on two counts of...
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Democrat says Scott Krug is breaking campaign promise on per diem
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (WSAU) -- A Democrat is criticizing State Representative Scott Krug for breaking his campaign promise not to take per diem from the state.During his 2010 campaign for the 72nd...
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Wausau's sober server ordinance remains unchanged
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- No changes were made to Wausau’s new alcohol sober server ordinance. There was plenty of discussion, but in the end, it was a vote of 7-2 in favor of leaving the requirement for...
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One shelter offers proposal for Wausau-Weston cat care problem
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- Efforts to get competitive bids for handling stray cat issues in Wausau and the Weston areas only landed one bid. Wausau City Council President Lisa Rasmussen says the Board of...
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Cockfighting and gambling suspect turns himself in
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- The man that fled the Weston area after police learned about his cockfighting operation has turned himself in to police. 35-year-old Bee Her reported to police with his attorney....
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