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Arrest made in Packers ticket scam
MARSHFIELD, Wis. (WSAU) -- A Marshfield man is under arrest for scamming fifteen Green Bay Packers fans out of $46,034 dollars. 37-year-old Patrick Blachut was arrested by Marshfield Police...
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GAB leader responds to criticism
MADISON, Wis (WRN) Kevin Kennedy, director and general counsel of the Government Accountability Board, says his group is “focused on administering the upcoming election,” and won’t respond to personal...
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University Board of Regents committees and meetings in Stevens Point
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) -- The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents is conducting business outside of Madison Thursday and Friday, with a visit to UW Stevens Point. The Board of Regents is...
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Steinmetz sentenced in sex trafficking case
RHINELANDER, Wis. (WXPR) -- A Rhinelander woman has a big incentive to follow the rules or face a lengthy prison term. 46-year-old Carrie Steinmetz of Rhinelander was sentenced late Tuesday in...
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Manufacturing businesses open their doors to students for annual Heavy Metal...
UNDATED (WSAU) -- Eighth graders from across Wisconsin took part in an annual tour of manufacturing businesses yesterday.It's call the Heavy Metal Tour, and students took trips to 46 local businesses...
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A-G Candidate Schimel spending more time in central, northern Wisconsin
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- The Republican candidate for Attorney General is spending a lot of time campaigning in central and northern Wisconsin. Brad Schimel says there’s a reason for that. “Races for...
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More beer, more jobs in Stevens Point
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) -- More beer means more jobs. That’s what’s happened at the Stevens Point Brewery, where several plant expansions, new product lines, and higher demand has forced them to...
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Antigo to phase out emergency sirens
ANTIGO, Wis (WSAU) Antigo is changing the way it warns people about severe weather. WAOW-TV reports the city council is doing away with its tornado sirens. Instead the city will switch to a text alert...
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Registered sex offender accused of re-offending after getting out of prison
RHINELANDER, Wis. (WSAU) -- A registered sex offender is facing new charges, just a month and a half after getting out of prison. 26-year-old Jason Mullen was sentenced in November of 2011 to two...
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Marshfield's busiest railroad crossing to close for reconstruction
MARSHFIELD, Wis. (WSAU) -- The railroad crossing at the busy intersection of Marshfield’s Central Avenue and Veterans Parkway will be closed for about a week starting on Monday, October 13th. Canadian...
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Walker, Burke debate tonight
UNDATED (WRN) The two main candidates for governor meet face-to-face for a debate tonight.Governor Scott Walker says he’s ready for the first of two debates in this gubernatorial election — though, he...
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Additional charges filed against teacher for having sex with underaged student
COLBY, Wis. (WSAU) -- The former Abbotsford math teacher facing five charges of sexual assault is getting additional charges filed against him. 26-year-old Andy Follen was charged in Clark County court...
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ROAD REPORT: More road work starts Monday
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) --More road construction is set for central Wisconsin starting next week.In Marathon County, bridge maintenance will require lane closures on Highways 29 and I-39-U.S. 51 in the...
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Construction to start on new Skyward world headquarters
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) -- A Stevens Point company is breaking ground Friday on their new world headquarters. School district management software developer Skyward officially begins construction on...
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UW Board of Regents wrapping up business in Stevens Point
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) -- The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents is conducting business over two days in central Wisconsin. The University of Wisconsin Stevens Point’s Dreyfus Center has been...
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EAB impact on Rhinelander not expected to be severe
RHINELANDER, Wis. (WXPR) -- The first finding of the emerald ash borer in Northcentral Wisconsin may not have as big an impact on the landscape as you might think. Still, forest managers say it’s a...
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Hawk migration beginning
DULUTH, MN (WXPR) -- As colder weather moves into the Northwoods, most birds are moving out. The fall migration is well underway for raptors and many other species of birds.At the Hawk Ridge Bird...
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Stephanie Low family holds candlelight vigil tonight for 4th anniversary of...
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- The family of Stephanie Low will gather tonight for a memorial to honor the anniversary of her disappearance.Today is the fourth anniversary of Stephanie Low’s disappearance. A...
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FedEx workers at New Jersey facility reject union representation
(Reuters) - Workers at a New Jersey facility of package delivery company FedEx Corp unit FedEx Freight voted against union membership on Friday, the latest in a series of setbacks for the Teamsters...
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Skyward breaks ground on new world headquarters
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) -- Skyward broke ground on their new 32-million dollar world headquarters building in Stevens Point Friday. Company founder Jim King is optimistic they will grow to fill the...
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