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Wisconsin Rapids mostly drops city worker residency requirements
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (WSAU) - Milwaukee is not the only city unhappy with the state Legislature’s move to eliminate residency requirements for city employees. Wisconsin Rapids is another.City Council...
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Smoke detectors warned 9 apartments, all out safe
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (WSAU) - Smoke detectors did their job, and everyone got out of an apartment complex in Wisconsin Rapids Friday unharmed.The fire was at 1230 First Street North at about 10:00...
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Altercation puts one in jail, one in hospital
TOMAHAWK, Wis. (WSAU) - A 47-year-old Tomahawk man is in the Lincoln County Jail and a 42-year-old Tomahawk man spent the weekend at Ministry Saint Joseph’s Hospital after Deputies investigated a...
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Park Falls murder suspect in court today
PARK FALLS, Wis. (WSAU) - The man accused of murdering his wife Thursday is expected in court today. 46-year-old William Rambo is expected in court for an initial appearance before Price County judge...
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Job seekers on unemployment need to sign up with Job Center database
MADISON, Wis. (WSAU) - You'll have to sign up with the state's Job Center program to claim unemployment in the coming months.Starting in October, people on unemployment will have to either register in...
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Buckled up? Seatbelt compliance rises
UNDATED (WRN) Seat belt use is on the rise in Wisconsin, according to a report from the state Department of Transportation. Major Sandra Huxtable with the State Patrol’s traffic safety bureau says...
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Missing teen returns home
MOSINEE, Wis (WSAU) A missing teenager from Mosinee returned home on her own after disappearing for about two weeks. Jessica Kolz's family reported her missing on August 10th. She came back to her...
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Driver reaches plea deal on 8th OWI
WAUSAU, Wis (WSAU) A man who is charged with an 8th OWI will enter a plea in Marathon County court later today (Monday). 28-year-old Cole Knapp has reached a plea agreement with prosecutors. The...
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Morning thunderstorms lead to power outages
UNDATED (WSAU) Morning thunderstorms have led to power outages in the northwoods and parts of Central Wisconsin.Wisconsin Public Service reports about 6,000 of their customers are without...
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UPDATE: Tomahawk drowning victim ID'ed
TOMAHAWK, Wis (WSAU) A 67-year-old man drowned in Tomahawk yesterday.Lincoln County deputies say David Lewicki of Tomahawk was on a pontoon boat around 4:30pm. He'd gone into the water of the Spirit...
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Concern over heat-related health issues
UNDATED (WRN) Parts of Wisconsin are under an excessive heat warning – and that can be hazardous. The heat has descended across the state, and Department of Health Services spokeswoman Jennifer...
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Crash survivor's health improving
MARSHFIELD, Wis. (WSAU) - The survivor of a fatal crash near Milladore ten days ago is getting healthier. 45-year-old Jill Swanson of Hewitt remains at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield. She has been...
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Arrest warrant issued for alleged robber's girlfriend
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) - Charges have now been filed against the girlfriend of the man who robbed a Stevens Point convenience store. 19-year-old Kianna Nelson is accused of robbery with the threat...
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Crash during storm leaves woman hospitalized
ROTHSCHILD, Wis. (WSAU) - Monday morning’s heavy thunderstorm was a factor in a traffic crash in Rothschild. Police say a 19-year-old woman lost control and crashed into a guardrail on Highway 29 near...
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Xiong trial begins
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) - A Wausau man’s jury trial continues Tuesday in Marathon County Circuit Court. The jury was selected, and the opening statements were made my mid afternoon Monday.Prosecutors...
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Northern Wire in Merrill celebrates 40 years of business
MERRILL, Wis. (WSAU) - A longtime Merrill manufacturer is celebrating 40 years in business.Governor Scott Walker attended Northern Wire’s anniversary celebration on Monday. The company was recently...
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Everest Metro police commission to review Rothschild mutual aid agreement
WESTON, Wis. (WSAU) - Officials with the Everest Metro police department may be re-evaluating their mutual aid agreement with Rothschild police in the the coming weeks.Police chief Wally Sparks says...
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Truck fire on Highway 29
BONDUEL, Wis (WSAU) A section of Highway 29 was closed to traffic last night in Shawano County because of a truck fire. Sheriffs deputies and emergency responders were diverting traffic between County...
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Old license plates to be retired
UNDATED (WRN) A pair of license plates commonly seen on vehicles traveling along Wisconsin’s roads will soon begin to disappear. State transportation officials say they are starting the process of...
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UPDATE: Visitation, funeral next week for Wausau philanthropist Dick Dudley
WAUSAU, Wis (WSAU) Dick Dudley, a well-known philanthropist and the builder of the Dudley Tower in downtown Wausau, has died. He was 89.Dudley had a 50-year career in broadcasting. He was a former...
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