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Home sales flat; prices up
UNDATED (WRN) A mixed report in the state’s housing market last month.According to figures released by the Wisconsin Realtors Association, home sales in the state for September were relatively flat...
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Wausau public health and safety committee takes up stray cat issues
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- A number of issues involving the ongoing discussion on how to handle stray cats in Wausau came before the city's public health and safety committee Monday night.The committee...
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Stevens Point to buy former Mickey's Restaurant
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) -- A popular restaurant from years gone by that’s been closed has now been bought by the city of Stevens Point.Mickey’s is at the intersection of North 2nd Street and Maria...
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City reduces penalty for first-time marijuana possession
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) -- Stevens Point is changing the penalty for a first-time marijuana possession when the amount of the drug is less than five grams. Police Chief Kevin Ruder says the change...
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Early voting draws lots of voters
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) -- Monday was the first day of early voting in Wisconsin, and if Monday is any indication of what’s to come, we’re going to have a huge voter turnout. That’s according to...
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Edgewater Manor sale and redevelopment stopped
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) -- An old controversial topic in Stevens Point government might finally be resolved. More than once, city officials have discussed getting out from the ownership of Edgewater...
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ROAD REPORT: Crash at Business 51 and Schofield Avenue
SCHOFIELD, Wis. (WSAU) -- One person was hurt in a two-vehicle crash at Business Highway 51 and Schofield after 2:00 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. Everest Metro Police, Schofield Fire Department, and...
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Plover man accused in murder of stepfather faces more charges after jail fight
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) -- A Plover man accused in the murder of his stepfather is now facing new charges stemming from a fight at the jail.Deputies say 33-year-old Andrew Pray struck another inmate...
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Wausau inspections department issues more notices, sees more repairs this summer
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- More help for the Wausau inspections department means more inspections performed this year, but also more problems fixed by residents.Wausau Chief Inspector Bill Hiebert says the...
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Pilot rescued from float plane in Price County
PHILLIPS, Wis. (WSAU) -- A pilot was rescued from his aircraft Tuesday. The airplane with pontoons was capsized on Big Dardis Lake east of Phillips in Price County. Investigators are not sure what...
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Forum invites audience to ask about three referendums on November ballot
MARSHFIELD, Wis (WSAU) -- Three Wood County referendum issues are the topic of a “Voter Education Forum” being hosted by the “Marshfield Civility Project” Wednesday evening. Democrat Chris Jockheck...
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Timing of latest John Doe records-release raises questions; Burke denies...
MILWAUKEE (WRN) The Milwaukee County executive’s office released another wave of documents Tuesday, seized during a John Doe investigation that resulted in the convictions of six people tied to...
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Northcentral Technical College celebrates new welding lab
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- Northcentral Technical College celebrated their remodeled and expanded welding lab with a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday. The new facility features 53 new work stations with...
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Get Out The Vote UWSP registration drive very successful
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) -- If you think college students are not paying attention to the upcoming election, think again. A recent five week long effort at UW Stevens Point reached out to students...
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Wausau considering sizable tax increases in 2015 budget
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- Wausau residents might want to brace themselves for a property tax increase. The city’s Finance Committee voted Tuesday night to forward Mayor Jim Tipple’s budget proposal to the...
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Three teens dead in Shawano County traffic crash
SHAWANO, Wis. (WSAU) -- A late Tuesday afternoon crash has left three teenagers dead.Shawano County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Craig Rekoske says the crashed happened on Highway 22 at Friendship Road...
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Teens from crash identified
SHAWANO COUNTY, WI (WTAQ) -Three teenagers are dead after a crash in Shawano County.It happened before 5:30 p.m. Tuesday on Highway 22 in the Town of Belle Plaine.The sheriff’s department says the...
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Wausau schools working to fix bug with Infinite Campus
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- Wausau school officials say a glitch with their student informational system was making it hard for some parents to access their child's class records.Communications coordinator...
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Advocates unhappy with small Social Security benefit increase
UNDATED (WXPR) -- A group advocating the strengthening of Social Security and Medicare says Wednesday's announcement of a small increase in cost of living benefits signals trouble for Seniors.The...
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Grocers recognize Spiros efforts
MOSINEE, Wis (WSAU) -- State Representative John Spiros is the recipient of the Wisconsin Grocers Association’s “Friend of Grocers” award. The Marshfield Republican says the award is in recognition of...
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