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Same-sex licenses to be issued in Langlade, Vilas, Wood counties
UNDATED (WSAU-WRN) About 45 of Wisconsin's 72 counties are issuing same-sex marriage licenses. The others are waiting for further clarification from the courts.In Central Wisconsin, Lincoln, Oneida,...
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'Not guilty' plea on child-porn charges
ROSHOLT, Wis (WSAU) A 53-year-old Rosholt man has plead 'not guilty' to a series of child porn charges. Jeff Beckman was found with at least three child-porn photos on his computer.He was arrested...
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Minocqua woman arrested for embezzlement
MINOCQUA, Wis. (WXPR) -- An Arbor Vitae woman has been arrested for what authorities allege is a large amount of money taken a business.Minocqua Police Chief David Jaeger says, “In April of 2013, it...
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Stevens Point man takes plea bargain in March arson case
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU-Wheeler News) -- It appears that a Stevens Point man who told authorities he wanted to go back to prison will get his wish.Portage County prosecutors have recommended a...
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Lac du Flambeau woman sentenced for her role in son's drug deals
MADISON, Wis. (WSAU) -- The mother and son drug dealers from Lac du Flambeau have been sentenced for their crimes. 54-year-old Lois Vetterneck and her son Brandon were convicted of selling Oxycodone...
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Wausau's 2nd March for Equality planned for June 21st
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- Last Friday’s ruling by Judge Barbara Crabb concerning Wisconsin’s gay marriage law has the area lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community excited. Several same-sex...
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Emerald Ash Borer continues to spread
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- In the battle to stop the destruction of ash trees by the Emerald Ash Borer, there’s some good news and some bad news.Don Kissinger is the Urban Forestry Coordinator for the DNR,...
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Same sex marriage affects Social Security benefits
UNDATED (WXPR) -- A long-time U.S. Social Security official says the recent ruling in Wisconsin allowing same-sex marriages also has profound effects on that program.Webster Phillips worked for Social...
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Rhinelander drivers get smaller driving and talking fines
RHINELANDER, Wis. (WXPR) -- Drivers in Rhinelander won't be nicked as much money if they get caught driving with a cellphone in their hand.Last month, the city joined several others in the state...
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Clintonville mayor blocks investigation; city council votes 'no confidence'
CLINTONVILLE, Wis (WSAU) An investigation into Clintonville's city administrator triggered a no-confidence vote in their mayor.City administrator Lisa Kotter is being investigated for taking her family...
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Fundraiser for Ashley Baumann shut down
UNDATED (WSAU) -- The woman convicted of driving drunk and killing two passengers while driving almost benefitted from a crowd funding website. For a little while, a website that allows donors to...
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Marathon County to issue same-sex marriage licenses starting Thursday
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- Same sex couples will be able to get marriage licenses in Marathon County starting Thursday. County Clerk Nan Kottke says barring any further legal developments, her office will...
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Maple Avenue crossing reopens
MARSHFIELD, Wis. (WSAU) -- A railroad crossing in Marshfield has reopened to traffic. The Maple Avenue railroad crossing that’s just a few feet from Veteran’s Parkway, or Highway 13, reopened to...
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Scam involving fake court notices showing up in Portage County
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) -- An email scam tactic meant to scare people into action to avoid legal trouble has spread to Portage County.Clerk of Courts Patricia Baker says a series of fake emails are...
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Northwoods businesses receive Fast Forward grants
THREE LAKES, Wis. (WXPR) -- A collaborative agreement between Oneida County Economic Development, ThreeLakes High School and Nicolet College brings a large grant to support the development of a "Fab...
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Vital Records office will process same-sex marriage licenses
MADISON, Wis (WRN) In an apparent reversal of earlier action, a state office is now accepting marriage licenses issued to same-sex couples in Wisconsin. As of Tuesday, clerks in 50 of the state’s 72...
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UPDATE: Missing inmate back in custody after walking away from courthouse
UPDATE: Portage County officials say that 25-year-old Leif Huffman is back in custody. Deputies say he was taken arrested late Wednesday night but did not elaborate on how he was captured....
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Couple charged with embezzlement
TOMAHAWK, Wis. (WSAU) -- A Tomahawk couple is charged with embezzlement from their former employer. 44-year-old Shad and 46-year-old Kim Harper are accused of taking close to $90,000 from the Tomahawk...
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Driver flees State Trooper, still at large
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- A routine traffic stop became very unusual in Rib Mountain Wednesday afternoon. A State Patrol trooper pulled over a driver for having a cracked windshield and for not wearing...
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Chase, standoff, arrest involving Antigo man after arguing with his wife
ANTIGO, Wis. (WSAU) -- An argument between a couple from Antigo triggered an armed standoff with police and two high speed chases Wednesday.42-year-old Perry Henke had threatened to shoot law...
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