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Environmental group remains upset with Marathon County manure spill outcome
MADISON, Wis. (WNS) - A recent manure spill of more than 1 million gallons that polluted the Little Eau Pleine River in Marathon County netted the offender a fine of only $464 from the Department of...
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Aging workforce affecting medical professions, too
UNDATED (WSAU) -- The number of baby boomers retiring from high-skilled jobs is not just a problem for manufacturing and technology fields, it’s also affecting the health care industry.Jodi Johnson is...
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ROAD REPORT: Construction resumes and new projects start
MOSINEE, Wis. (WSAU) -- Now that the Labor Day holiday is over, the orange barrels will be out again on many Wisconsin highways. Most all construction zones will resume activity Tuesday or...
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Fatal crash snarls Hwy 29 traffic
RIB FALLS, Wis (WSAU) Highway 29 was closed for nearly five hours after a fatal crash last night. It happened around 9:30 in the westbound lanes near Edgar.Marathon County sheriffs deputies say an...
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Hammoc makes initial appearance on bar shooting charges
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- The Wausau man accused of shooting another person during a bar fight in Rothschild is now back in Wausau and facing charges.27-year-old Alex Hammoc made his initial appearance in...
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Formal charges filed against Manawa man in Plover police shooting
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) -- Formal charges are now filed against a Manawa man accused of threatening a Plover police officer with a knife.33-year-old Brett Lieberman appeared by video today at his...
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1 killed, 14 injured in crash involving Pulaski school bus
PULASKI, WI (WTAQ) - One person is dead and at least 14 others are hurt following a crash involving a Pulaski school bus and a car.Authorities say the bus was carrying the Pulaski High School...
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Edgar crash details released, victim's name held until Wednesday morning
RIB FALLS, Wis (WSAU) Highway 29 was closed for nearly five hours after a fatal crash Monday night. It happened around 9:30 p.m. in the westbound lanes near Edgar.Marathon County Sheriff’s Department...
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Wausau Center Mall progress stalls
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- Saving the Wausau Center Mall has been the all summer stall. That’s the impression many Wausau city council members are getting, since they still have no signed agreement with...
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Linetec expansion plan clears first Wausau committee
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- A Wausau industry received first round approval for a major expansion project. Linetec in Wausau’s West Business Park specializes in anodizing, painting, and powder coating metal...
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Trial dates set for man accused of sexually assaulting 7th grader
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- The trial dates are set for a man accused of sexually assaulting a Wausau area teenager in her home last spring. 38-year-old Praveen Kharb of India is accused of traveling from...
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Democrats rally in Wausau, call on volunteers to help turn out the vote
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- State and national Democrats were in central Wisconsin both for the opening of the new Obey Center, but also to rally their party in northern Wisconsin.National chairwoman Debbie...
View ArticleHouse uninhabitable after fire
STRATFORD, Wis (WSAU) A home in Stratford was destroyed by fire Wednesday afternoon.The Stratford fire department reports that a coffee pot was left plugged in on a back porch. They believe an...
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Marshfield schools give energy project the green light
MARSHFIELD, WI (WSAU) -- Marshfield’s School Board voted to move forward with a multimillion-dollar energy conservation project for the district. The board directed school administrators Wednesday...
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Debbie Wasserman-Schultz suddenly silent after controversial Milwaukee remarks
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- Comments made in Milwaukee by the Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz are bringing criticism from many Republicans, and even a few Democrats.At a...
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More fast food strikes Thursday, including Wausau
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- You may wish to plan your lunch hour carefully. Another strike is planned by fast food workers Thursday in many cities including Wausau. Workers and organizations that back...
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Power outages reported in central, northern Wisconsin after storms passed...
SCHOFIELD, Wis. (WSAU) -- Power has been knocked out by storms in a few central Wisconsin locations. The most heavily hit area is Schofield, where Wisconsin Public Service reports they have two major...
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David Obey Civic Resources Center dedicated
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- The dedication ceremony for a new feature at UW Marathon County was held Wednesday.The David R. Obey Civic Resources Center attracted several elected officials from both sides of...
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More storms, more power outages in north central Wisconsin
RHINELANDER, Wis. (WSAU) -- Another round of storms has created power problems for nearly 20.000 people in northcentral Wisconsin. Wisconsin Public Service. The utility reports 301 separate outages,...
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Storm damage leaves thousands without electricity
UNDATED (WSAU) -- Power problems are continuing for many people after the storms of Wednesday and Thursday. As of 10:00 p.m. Thursday, Wisconsin Public Service reported just over 700 separate outages...
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