State warns to stay knowledgeable on insect-borne diseases
MADISON, Wis. (WSAU) -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says a little education can go a long way in preventing mosquito and tick borne diseases from spreading.Diep Hoang Johnson is an...
View ArticlePlan Commission supports some Stevens Point developments, denies one
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) -- Stevens Point planners approved some proposed business developments, but denied one.The Plan Commission supports the outdoor patio and upper level apartment proposal for...
View ArticlePay study concerns Stevens Point teachers
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) -- Several Stevens Point school district teachers are concerned about implementation of a new employee pay plan. The Stevens Point Area Schools are in the process of...
View ArticleSeller of fatal heroin dose has trial date in September
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- One of two people accused of supplying the heroin responsible for a man’s death will go on trial this fall. 31-year-old Lucas Zuehlke is accused of providing the heroin that...
View ArticleMall owner, Wausau could have agreement ready this week
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- The negotiations are continuing between the City of Wausau and the owner of the Wausau Center Mall.Last week, the City Council voted to proceed with negotiations that would give...
View ArticleTrial starts today against Portage County man accused in 2011 baby death case
UPDATE: Seven men and seven women have been selected as jurors to hear testimony in the Perez case. Opening arguments will be held Tuesday afternoon.--------------STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) -- The...
View ArticleWisconsin Public Service says it's too early to say what EPA guidelines will...
UNDATED (WSAU) -- Officials at Wisconsin Public Service say it's still too early to tell what new EPA emissions guidelines will mean for Wisconsin.Wisconsin Public Service spokesman Kerry Spees says...
View ArticleDriver uninjured in rollover
TOWN OF MAINE, Wis (WSAU) There was a one-car rollover accident on Highway U early this morning, but the driver was not seriously hurt.Marathon County sheriffs deputies say the car came to rest on its...
View ArticleJail attack suspect to stand trial in July
WAUSAU, Wis (WSAU) A trial date has been set for an inmate-attack in the Marathon County jail. Fredrick Morris will have a 3-day jury trial starting on July 8th.In March, 2013 Morris refused to return...
View ArticleGas prices rise
UNDATED (WRN) Gas prices appear to be on the rise.We’re seeing an uptick in gas prices throughout the Midwest, and that includes the Badger State. Nick Jarmusz of AAA Wisconsin says it’s unclear as to...
View ArticleWest Nile virus found in Portage County
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) -- The West Nile virus has been found in Portage County. Portage County Health Officer Gary Garske says the virus was found in a dead crow while conducting their annual...
View ArticleNo New Falcon Chicks This Year
WESTON, Wis. (WSAU) -- The Weston WPS power plant won’t have any baby peregrine falcons this year.Three eggs were laid on the roof of the Weston Power Plant by Mother Peregrine, but she never returned...
View ArticleUPDATE: Testimony underway in Perez trial
UPDATE: STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) -- Testimony began Wednesday in the trial of Reymundo Perez, the Bancroft man accused of causing injuries that killed a toddler over two years ago.Two-year-old Felix...
View ArticleClark County man accused of trying to skin dog alive
WITHEE, Wis. (WSAU) -- Animal abuse charges are now pending in Clark County against a man who police say wanted to skin his dog alive.Prosecutors say 65-year-old Charles Weissmiller from Withee...
View ArticleBrokaw financial woes discussed with Marathon County committee
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- Brokaw Village officials and residents met with Marathon County’s Education and Economic Development Committee Tuesday evening, where Brokaw asked the county for help. They are...
View ArticleWausau man dies in North Dakota traffic crash
FINGAL, North Dakota (WSAU) -- A Wausau man died in a one vehicle rollover accident in North Dakota Monday.The North Dakota Highway Patrol says 58-year-old Timothy Stark crashed on Highway 32 about ten...
View ArticleROAD REPORT-WAUSAU: Helmke Street
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- Motorists in downtown Wausau have another traffic obstacle to deal with this week.City officials say Helmke Street will be closed starting Wednesday for repairs of a storm sewer...
View ArticleThree teens survive rollover crash
TOWN OF GRANT, Wis (WSAU) There was a rollover crash on Glenwood Road in the Town of Grant. Portage County sheriffs deputies responded around 5pm Tuesday near the intersection with County Road W.Police...
View ArticleTwo men held on $15,000 bond in Iverson Park beating case
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) -- Two men suspected in the Iverson Park assault in Stevens Point are being held on bond.Detectives arrested 18-year-old Auston Ortiz and 26-year-old Jesus Rangel last week,...
View ArticlePerez trial focused on investigator interviews Wednesday
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) -- The third day of a Portage county reckless homicide and child abuse trial featured a day filled with watching and listening to detective interviews. Reymundo Perez, his...
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