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Lawsuit against Wisconsin Rapids school wrestling program settled
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (WSAU) -- The lawsuit between a former wrestler and the Wisconsin Rapids school district has been settled.The case involves a wrestler that claimed he was harassed and bullied by...
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Man in custody after Rhinelander armed standoff Tuesday
RHINELANDER, Wis. (WSAU) -- A standoff involving law enforcement and an armed and intoxicated Rhinelander man lasted over six hours Tuesday night.The incident was at 640 Pelican Street, and lasted for...
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Accused dog skinner free on bond, Owen police chief paid vet bills
OWEN, Wis. (WSAU) -- The man accused of trying to skin his dog alive is out of jail. 65-year-old Charles Weissmiller signed a $3,000 signature bond Wednesday, and is currently out of the Clark county...
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Arrest made in suitcase death investigation
WEST ALLIS, Wis. (WSAU) -- A suspect has been arrested in connection with two women found dead and stuffed into two suitcases in Walworth County.52-year-old private security officer Steven M. Zelich...
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Merrill woman to face trial for faking cancer to get donations
MERRILL, Wis. (WSAU) -- A 19-year-old Merrill woman will be heading to trial on theft charges for faking cancer to get donations from the community.Police say Celina Winchell was engaged in an...
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Humane Society of Portage County fundraiser successful, more events coming
PLOVER, Wis. (WSAU) -- The dog days of summer means fundraising time, supporting shelter dogs and cats. One group working to support stray and adoptable animals is the Humane Society of Portage...
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Marshfield considering new regulations on “never-ending” garage sales
MARSHFIELD, Wis. (WSAU) -- Out-of-control garage sales! That’s the issue being discussed by city leaders in Marshfield who are looking at regulations on garage sales, especially the ones that never...
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Northcentral Technical College gets $283,000 in youth apprenticeship grants
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- Northcentral Technical College and its connected schools will be getting over $280,000 to fund this year's youth apprenticeship programs.It's part of an overall $2.2 million...
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Missing teen found in Connecticut
UNDATED (WSAU) A missing 16-year-old who hadn't been seen in two weeks has been found in Connecticut. Evelyne Fischer of Springville was last seen June 13. Adams County sheriffs deputies believe she...
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Wausau's Public Works and Utilities Director Marquardt resigns
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- A resignation at the City of Wausau leaves more questions than answers. Mayor Jim Tipple says Director of Public Works & Utilities Bradley Marquardt has left that position....
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One car crash claims life in Portage County
DANCY, Wis (WSAU) -- A one-car crash has claimed a life in northern Portage County. Sheriff’s Department Lieutenant Michael Morgan says the crash happened Thursday morning at 11:26 a.m. on Highway 34...
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Wausau coin shop burglarized early Thursday morning
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- Wausau police say a coin and hobby shop was burglarized early Thursday morning.The owners of Country Coin and Collectables on 3rd Avenue say someone broke into their store and...
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World War II living history comes to Highground
NEILLSVILLE, Wis. (WSAU) -- You can go back in time and walk through a World War II military encampment on Saturday at The Highground Veterans Memorial Park near Neillsville. Event coordinator Teresa...
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High school students participate in UWSP art, music, videography camp
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) -- A busy week for some high school students attending a special arts camp will wrap up Saturday. It’s called Camp COFAC, hosted by the UW-Stevens Point College of Fine Arts...
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Marathon City to get redevelopment help through WEDC program
VILLAGE OF MARATHON CITY, Wis. (WSAU) -- Village officials in Marathon City are going to be getting some extra help with downtown development over the next several years thanks to the Wisconsin...
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Wausau Events Screen on the Green series opens tonight on the 400 Block
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- A summer of cinema kicks off tonight with Screen on the Green on the 400 Block in Wausau.Tonight's movie will be High Fidelity, and Wausau Events marketing director Kasey Taube...
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Supreme Court nixes abortion clinic buffer zones
UNDATED (WRN) The United States Supreme Court strikes down a Massachusetts law requiring protesters to remain 35 feet away from abortion clinic entrances, ruling that creating such a buffer zone is...
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Sex offender will be released next week
WAUSAU, Wis (WSAU) A convicted sex offender will be released in Wausau next week. Wausau police are giving advance notice to the community about Gary E. Waters, who is scheduled to move into...
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Plover man pleads guilty to murder
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) --The Plover man charged with killing his neighbor admitted his guilt in court Friday. Jose Luis Flores Aca pled guilty to first-degree homicide and first-degree sexual...
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Jail attacker found guilty
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) --The man caught on surveillance video assaulting two Marathon County corrections officers in the jail has been found guilty. 21-year-old Fredrick Morris entered into a plea...
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