Wausau, mall owner negotiations continue Thursday
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- The Wausau Center Mall’s future is still in doubt, and the mall’s owner hasn’t been in any hurry to reach a deal with the city.Wausau’s Economic Development Manager Megan...
View ArticleCivility Project tries to get Democrats and Republicans working together
MARSHFIELD, Wis. (WDLB) -- Wood County Democrats and Republicans began a dialogue Wednesday night on how to change the political climate in a civil matter. The Marshfield Civility Project held its...
View ArticleRib Lake woman denied early release in attempted homicide case
MEDFORD, Wis. (WSAU) -- A Rib Lake woman who was committed last year after trying to suffocate her four children will not be getting early release.38-year-old Heidi Mann was in court on Wednesday for a...
View ArticleEverest Metro Police expand their search for robbery suspect
WESTON, Wis. (WSAU) -- Everest Metro Police say they're expanding their search for a man who robbed a bank last month.Captain Clayton Schulz says they've been striking out so far with just the photos...
View ArticleTramte sentenced in drug death case
SHEBOYGAN, WI (WHBL) - Travis Tramte was found guilty Thursday of reckless homicide in the heroin overdose death of Kathryn Jakimczyk. It took a jury over two hours to make their decision Thursday...
View ArticleWisconsin ranks 33rd in job creation
UNDATED (WRN) New federal figures show Wisconsin ranked 33rd in the nation for private sector job growth during the 12 month period ending in March of this year. That’s according to new numbers from...
View ArticleCBL and city still talking about Wausau Center Mall future
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- They’re still talking. That’s all Wausau city officials can say about their closed door discussions with CBL & Associates, the company that owns Wausau Center Mall.The mall...
View ArticleWausau Economic Development Committee approves two riverfront developments
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- An income-based housing project was approved by the Economic Development Committee Thursday.The former Savo Supply building has a proposal from MetroPlains to turn it into a 29...
View ArticleWausau schools start informal discussions with public
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- Wausau School District residents took advantage of a new, informal way to communicate with school administrators. It’s called Table Talk.Superintendent Dr. Kathleen Williams...
View ArticleSheriff's Captain's injured hand will recover
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- The Marathon County Sheriff’s Department Captain that accidentally shot himself in the left hand will recover well. That’s according to Sheriff Scott Parks.Investigations...
View ArticleDropping Weston bus service might cost Wausau riders more money
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- The November referendum on whether or not to continue municipal bus service from Wausau to Weston, Rothschild, and Schofield can also have an impact on Wausau residents. Transit...
View ArticlePortage County officials set to host groundwater talks
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) -- Portage County residents will have a chance to talk groundwater problems with county officials over the next several months.Portage County Executive Patty Dreier will be...
View ArticleLac du Flambeau hold groundbreaking ceremony for treatment center
LAC DU FLAMBEAU, Wis. (WXPR) -- Lac du Flambeau officials broke ground on a new treatment center for substance abuse and mental illness today (Thursday). The tribe will be the first in Wisconsin to...
View ArticleFredrick Morris sentenced for jail attack
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- The man convicted of attacking two Marathon County corrections officers inside the county jail will be behind bars for a long time.22-year-old Fredrick Morris was sentenced...
View ArticleFirst graduates complete special welding program partnership
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- A special training program at Northcentral Technical College has graduated sixteen skilled welders. The program is a part of the Wisconsin Fast Forward initiative through the...
View ArticleDog attacks cops in Marshfield
MARSHFIELD, Wis. (WSAU) -- Police were attacked by a dog early Saturday in Marshfield.Wood County Sheriff’s Department officials say the pit bull went after deputies and Marshfield police as they were...
View ArticleRV in rollover crash near Rudolph
RUDOLPH, Wis. (WSAU) -- A recreational vehicle was involved in a rollover crash in Wood County on Saturday afternoon.Wood County authorities responded to the crash shortly before 5pm on Highway 13/34...
View ArticleMotorcyclist seriously injured near Wausau
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- A 51-year old man is seriously injured after a motorcycle crash late Saturday morning.Marathon County authorities say the Mosinee man swerved to avoid a stopped car on Highway WW...
View ArticleSprint car driver dies during practice in Beaver Dam
BEAVER DAM, Wis. (WSAU) -- A sprint car driver is dead after flipping his car three times during a practice session at Beaver Dam Speedway Saturday night.47-year-old Scott Semmelmann of Brookfield was...
View ArticleBurke stands by jobs plan despite plagiarism
UNDATED (WRN) The Democratic challenger for governor is standing behind her plan to create jobs and grow the economy.Republicans on Friday hurled accusations of plagiarism against Democrat Mary Burke,...
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