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Lawsuits filed over football-facility cost overruns
WAUSAU, Wis (WSAU) The Samuels Group of Wausau is in the middle of several lawsuits surrounding cost overruns at a University of Iowa construction project. Samuels Group was one of the contractors for...
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Water main break
WAUSAU, Wis (WSAU) There was a water-main break on Wausau's west-side last night. It happened around 7pm on 6th Avenue near Norton Street.The water pipes in that area of the city are old, and may...
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UPDATE: More information released in fatal bar fight
RHINELANDER, Wis. (WSAU) -- Police have released more information into the bar fight that killed one man and injured another in Rhinelander early Wednesday morning.The deceased victim is 48 year-old...
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New dates set for Janas dog torture and death trial
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- As expected, the January 21st trial date has been changed for a Wausau woman accused of torturing her ex-boyfriend’s dog. 21-year-old Sean Janas will face a judge and jury for...
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Riders getting used to new Marshfield provider
MARSHFIELD, WI (WSAU) - A new public transit service takes to the streets of Marshfield to start the New Year, replacing Radio Cab which had operated in the city for almost 30 years. Mayor Chris Meyer...
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Marathon County's new K9's are on the job
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- The deputy dogs are officially on patrol. After years without a K9 program, the Marathon County Sheriff’s Department put their first paws into service Thursday. After a brief...
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Women's Community in Wausau hiring Hmong counselors with grant funding
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- The Women's Community in Wausau is going to be getting some funding to help improve their services.State and federal officials are offering $56,000 in grants under the Violence...
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Fine upheld against Wausau street vendor
WAUSAU, Wis (WSAU) A Wausau municipal judge upheld a fine against a food vendor accused of dumping water and food scraps into the city sewer. The owner of the Yo Chubby Gringo food cart says the city...
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Water main repairs completed
WAUSAU, Wis (WSAU) The Wausau Waterworks completed repairs to a broken water main yesterday on 6th Avenue just north of Bridge Street. DPW trucks salted and sanded the roads nearby to melt away the...
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UPDATE: Shooting suspect taken into custody
UPDATE: Wausau police say shooting suspect John M. Lewis has been taken into custody.He surrendered without incident, and has been booked into the Marathon County Jail. He's being held on a warrant...
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Bar owner charged with lying to police over Bret Michaels concert flap
RHINELANDER, Wis (WSAU-Wheeler News) The owner of a bar-and-music hall in Rhinelander is charged with obstructing police, in a dispute stemming from a Bret Michaels concert last month.55-year-old John...
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Weston officials say it may take several months to identify fire victim
WESTON, Wis. (WSAU) -- Police say it may take several months to determine the exact identity of a person who died in a trailer home fire.Everest Metro Police Chief Wally Sparks says the medical...
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Many schools closed Monday in advance of near-record cold weather
UNDATED (WSAU) Many area school distrcits are announcing on Friday that they won't be open Monday because of the extreme cold. Wausau area public and private schools, the D.C. Everest School District,...
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Wausau Schools release Ruder Ware report
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) - The Wausau School District has released the investigative report from the Ruder-Ware law firm concerning the recent music controversies.The report was released after 4:00 p.m....
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Shooting victim dies, gun still missing
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) - The shooting at a Wausau bar early Friday morning has now turned into a homicide investigation. That’s because the 27-year-old victim died at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.Wausau Police...
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FCC Rule forces decision, incumbent not running for Supervisor
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- Marathon County’s former administrator plans to run for county board, and Mort McBain will have an campaign advantage few people ever get. That advantage is a Federal...
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ATV's to hit trails Saturday
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- ATV enthusiasts will be hitting the Marathon County trails Saturday. As of 8:00 a.m., the designated ATV trails will open to the public.Marathon County Snowmobile & ATV...
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So far, Over twenty area schools cancelled classes for Monday
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- As of late Friday afternoon, many school districts had called off classes Monday as a precaution. The anticipated severe cold weather has administrators planning ahead to keep...
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Merrill Man Sentenced OnSexting Charges
MERRILL, WI (LEARFIELD-WSAU) 53 year old Bobb Bergman was jailed Friday after his sentencing hearing on sexting charges . Bergman, a former school bus driver, was sentenced to one year in jail and...
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Roof collapse at Graphic Packaging International
WAUSAU, Wis (WSAU) There was a partial roof collapse at Graphic Packaging International on Bridge Street in Wausau. It happened around 10pm Saturday night. The cause is still under investigation.There...
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