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Five men arrested in Wausau drug raid make court appearances
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- Five people arrested during a Tuesday afternoon drug raid in Wausau made their initial appearances this afternoon.33-year-old Justin Erickson, 39-year-old Aaron Templeton, 47...
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Weston man in court for Wausau hit and run case
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- The man accused in the hit and run of his girlfriend made an initial appearance in Marathon County court on Thursday.27 year old Jeremy Cheyka faces one count of hit and run...
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Tribes celebrate history of Strawberry Island
LAC DU FLAMBEAU, Wis. (WXPR) -- Lac du Flambeau celebrated the tribe's purchase of the historic Strawberry Island Thursday, after years of negotiations with its former owners.About a hundred people...
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Local dogs put on a wet and wild show
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- Local dog owners and and over 100 observers had some wet fun Thursday on Wausau’s 400 Block. The dogs participated in Pier Pups Canine Dock Jumping competition. The owners threw...
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Stevens Point pay study might become $30,000 dollars thrown away
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) -- The deep divides between the common council and the mayor over Stevens Point’s recent employee pay study and implementation plan may cost taxpayers over $30,000...
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Gun rights case might take a long time to resolve
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- It may take a long time to resolve the legal battle involving a gun rights organization, a Wausau man, and his former employer. Ethan Shepherd is suing Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork...
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New "K Route" selected by Transit Commission, if communities still want service
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- Wausau’s Transit Commission has chosen a new, preferred bus route to serve Weston, Schofield, and Rothschild if those communities decide they still want bus service.The...
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Small pay raise for Wausau School District employees
WAUSAU, Wis (WSAU) Staff at the Wausau School District will be getting an across-the-board pay raise for the upcoming school year.The Board of Education announced a 2-percent base wage increase for...
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SWAT team assists in arrest
WAUSAU. Wis (WSAU) Wausau Police called out the Marathon County SWAT team to assist in making an arrest last night. They received a tip that a high-risk suspect was at the Woodfield Circle Apartments....
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Future of Pittsville Homes in doubt
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis (WSAU) The future of Pittsville Homes is in doubt. The company manufactures prefab housing in Wood County.Earlier this week there was a message on the company web site saying...
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Quick action saves six-year-old girl from drowning
ROTHSCHILD, Wis. (WSAU) -- A six-year-old girl is lucky to be alive, after nearly drowning at the Rothschild-Schofield Aquatic Center pool this afternoon.Rothschild officer Darren Honkanen says they...
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Farm accident claims a life near Wausau
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- An accident at a Town of Stettin farm has claimed a life.Marathon County Sheriff’s Department deputies and several medical units responded to a 9-1-1 call at 1:24 p.m. Friday at...
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Charity golf outing Saturday to benefit Humane Society
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) -- A charity golf outing Saturday still has room for a few foursomes. It’s the HSPC Open, benefiting the Humane Society of Portage County.Event Chairperson Eugene Mancl says...
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More Wisc Counties Quarantined Over Ash Beetle
MADISON, WI (LEARFIELD-WSAU) State officials have quarantined seven additional counties due to the emerald ash borer. The destructive beetle is responsible for killing millions of ash trees across 18...
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Historic bell returned to Birnamwood
BIRNAMWOOD, Wis. (WSAU) -- A school bell that dates back to the late 1800s was returned to Birnamwood in a ceremony on Saturday.About 100 people were in attendance when the bell was rung to commemorate...
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Motorcycle crash in Woodboro
WOODBORO, Wis. (WSAU) -- The motorcyclist injured in a single vehicle crash Saturday night has been identified. 33-year-old Jed M. Travis of Weston was found by responders after the Oneida County...
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Law enforcement looking for help with waterfront theft cases
MERRILL, Wis. (WSAU) -- A series of waterfront thefts has Lincoln County investigators asking for the public’s help.There have been several thefts on Lake Alexander northwest of Merrill. This past...
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Man hospitalized after crash near Rosholt
ROSHOLT, Wis. (WSAU) -- A man is hospitalized after a two vehicle crash involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck near Rosholt Sunday night. The crash happened Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. Traffic was...
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State officials say now is the time to buy your heating propane
MADISON, Wis. (WSAU) -- State consumer affairs officials say now is the time for you to be shopping for your propane for winter.Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection superintendent...
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Woman caught texting and driving on revoked license
MERRILL, Wis. (WSAU) - Some drivers are still texting and driving, even though it’s illegal and dangerous.A 27-year-old Fitchburg woman was stopped in Merrill when the Lincoln County Sheriff’s...
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