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Rothschild Biomass Plant toured by shareholders, media Thursday
ROTHSCHILD, WI (WSAU) - Shareholders and the media had an opportunity to take a close look at a large construction project Thursday.WSAU’s Larry Lee took the tour, and says, "If you think the We...
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Union workers in Mosinee, Rhinelander sign new deal with New York paper company
UNDATED (WSAU-Wheeler) - Union employees at three Wisconsin paper mills have ratified a new contract which paves the way for a private equity firm to buy those plants and keep them running.K-P-S...
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Jury finds Adams County man guilty in mother's murder
FRIENDSHIP, Wis. (WSAU-Wheeler) - A 61-year-old Adams County man was found guilty this afternoon of killing his mother in 2010.Jurors in Friendship deliberated about two hours before convicting Larry...
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Back taxes still owed on new Curling Club site
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) - It appears there’s some unfinished business to clear up between Marathon County and the Wausau Curling Club.The property on Kent Street was next to the old Holtz-Krause Landfill...
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Walmart evacuated in Marshfield Friday
MARSHFIELD, WI (WSAU) - Marshfield’s Walmart was evacuated Friday afternoon due to an apparent bomb threat. Police searched the building after the assistant manager found someone wrote “Bomb 5-13”...
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Rhinelander man sentenced for gun possession
RHINELANDER, WI (WSAU) - A Rhinelander man is going to prison for illegally possessing a firearm. 29-year-old Christopher Whittaker is a convicted felon, and was not supposed to have the weapon, due...
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LeRoy Butler invited to speak at church after snub over Tweet
MADISON, Wis. (WSAU-Wheeler) - Packers Hall of Fame player LeRoy Butler has been invited to speak at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church in Madison next month.Butler’s scheduled address at another church...
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Elderly Tomahawk man in hospital following brush fire
TOMAHAWK, WI (WSAU) - An elderly Tomahawk man is in critical condition following a brush fire Sunday afternoon.A DNR warden spotted the fire along County T south of Highway 8 and called for help...
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County considers stray cat cuts
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) - Marathon County is considering a cut to stray cat funding.The county’s Impoundment Task Force recommends that the county stop paying for the care of stray cuts from taxpayer...
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Expect more blasting, freeway closures Monday & Tuesday
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) - Drivers are likely to have a delay or two Monday and Tuesday on Highway 51 on the north side of Wausau. Department of Transportation officials say more blasting will be necessary...
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Four Merrill residents face charges for drinking inside a car at gas station
MERRILL, Wis (WSAU) - Four Merrill residents are facing charges after being caught drinking while in a car at a gas station.The incident happened 11:00 Saturday morning when a suspicious car pulled...
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Pridemore to author "better bill" to fix DPI software issue
ROTHSCHILD, WI (WSAU) - Both Democrats and Republicans are supporting a change in how the state picks a school software vendor. Democrats Katrina Shankland and Julie Lassa have authored Assembly Bill...
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Testin: Republicans unanimously endorse change to single-vendor DPI software...
ROTHSCHILD, WI (WSAU) - A Stevens Point business got some much needed support from delegates at the Republican State Convention Saturday.School software developer Skyward has been in a battle with the...
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Two injured in roll-over
RUDOLPH, Wisc (WSAU) Two people were injured when a vehicle left the road and rolled over on Highway 34 in Rudolph on Sunday afternoon.Portage County sheriffs deputies say a young, inexperienced driver...
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Spoiler alert: Social media leaks upcoming sheriff appointment
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) - Social media can be a curse or a blessing, depending on the issue. Right now, it’s both depending upon who you ask.For a very short time Monday, this photograph was posted on a...
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Morris enters "not guilty by reason of insanity" plea Monday
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -The man charged with assaulting two Marathon County corrections officers inside the jail claims he is insane. 20-year-old Fredrick Morris was arraigned Monday, and he also entered a...
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Some road restrictions lifted Monday
UNDATED (WSAU) - As the frost leaves the ground, the highway weight limits are being lifted.Taylor County has removed their seasonal weight limits as of today. Wood County’s restrictions on Highway 54...
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Marathon County committee approves cat care cuts for shelter
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) - Marathon County's finance committee is recommending a cut to stray cat funding.The county’s Impoundment Task Force sent that recommendation to the committee, asking that the county...
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More blasting along Highway 51 at Wausau Tuesday
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) - Road construction and travel delays go together. Just like Monday, drivers will experience a short delay on Highway 51 on the north side of Wausau Tuesday. Department of...
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Internet crimes task force requires skills, cooperation, community education
MADISON, WI (WSAU) - Last week, Wisconsin’s Department of Justice teamed up with Everest Metro Police Officers to arrest a man for possession of child pornography on his computer. You might wonder,...
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