Two rollovers on I-39
MOSINEE, Wis (WSAU) There were two roll-over crashes on I-39 yesterday. Both are being blamed on icy and snow-covered roads in the area.The first happened in the southbound lanes near the Mosinee...
View ArticlePlea deal reached in illegal day care charges
CRANDON, Wis. (WXPR) -- There will be no jail time for a Crandon woman who was charged with running an unlicensed daycare. Her son, facing multiple sexual assault and other charges, is facing a...
View ArticleLawsuit between Golden Sands Dairy and Town of Saratoga continues
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (WSAU) -- The legal battle between a Wood County town board and a proposed large scale dairy operation is continuing, but with a couple of charges.Golden Sands Dairy sued the...
View ArticleFather impersonates cop, attempts to spring daughter from jail
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- Some people will try anything to get a friend or family member out of jail, including impersonating an officer. 63-year-old Bradley Woodward of Wausau has been charged with...
View ArticleCold temperatures stop some outdoor Special Olympics Wisconsin events
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- The upcoming weekend cold weather has prompted a second-straight year of cancellations for Special Olympics Wisconsin. The organization announced Thursday they have called off...
View ArticleBurke: Walker's plan irresponsible
UNDATED (WRN) The critique on Governor Scott Walker’s State of the State Address from Democratic candidate for governor Mary Burke? The former Trek Bicycle executive and Commerce secretary says the...
View ArticleWalker opposed to minimum wage hike
UNDATED (WRN) Governor Scott Walker is showing some strong opposition to a push from Democrats to raise the minimum wage in Wisconsin. During a speech before the Wisconsin Grocers Association on...
View ArticleUnited Way's LIFE Report released Friday
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- Every two years, United Way of Marathon County releases an analysis of issues that need to be addressed in the area. It’s called The LIFE Report, and the report is being released...
View ArticleHabitat for Humanity meeting Saturday
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) --Low income families that are interested in the Habitat for Humanity home building projects can learn more about the program at a Wausau meeting Saturday.Joanne Genrich from...
View ArticleRestored canoe featured piece at Woodson History Center's new exhibit
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- The Marathon County Historical Society’s new exhibit features something they’ve had for many years, but needed a lot of tender loving care. Christine Martens from the Woodson...
View Article"Walk away" inmate back in custody
WAUSAU, Wis (WSAU) A Marathon County jail inmate who walked away during her work-release hours is now back in custody. Wausau police say they arrested 44-year-old Tracy Taylor without incident on...
View ArticleWausau police arrest four more in prostitution sting
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) - Wausau police have made four more arrests in an ongoing prostitution investigation. Lieutenant Matthew Barnes says the arrest of a woman soliciting for sexual services with online...
View ArticleClark County woman guilty of violating Puppy Mill law
MADISON, Wis (WSAU) - A rural Clark County woman has been forced to give up several dogs after violating the state’s dog seller’s law. The 2010 law addresses issues with breeding operations to protect...
View ArticleMan charged after drug death
NEILLSVILLE, Wis. (WSAU) -- A La Crosse man has been charged with 1st degree reckless homicide for allegedly supplying the heroin that killed a Clark County woman.27-year-old Reavon Taylor is already...
View ArticleBaltimore mall shooting leaves at least three dead
BALTIMORE, MD (Reuters) -- At least three people died in a shooting at a large shopping center in Maryland on Saturday (January 25). Police said they were allowing shoppers to leave the mall after...
View ArticleState patrol warns to prepare for poor conditions
RIB MOUNTAIN, Wis. (WSAU) -- Wisconsin State Patrol officers are preparing for messy roads as winter continues and they're advising drivers to do the same.Sergeants say patrol officers are already on...
View ArticleWausau biotech company announces expansion plans
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU-Wheeler) -- A central Wisconsin probiotics company has announced plans to expand.UAS LifeSciences in Wausau plans to expand its 15-thousand square foot building to 45-thousand square...
View ArticleCrime Stoppers warn of theft on the ice
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- Officials say to keep an eye out for suspicious activity out on the ice.The Marathon County Crime Stoppers are searching for suspects in robberies from fishing shanties on Lake...
View ArticlePropane conservation urged, heating assistance possible
UNDATED (WSAU) -- The anticipated cold temperatures combined with the supply line problems in the propane gas industry have emergency management officials issuing public health advisories.Counties...
View ArticleFive departments battle Wittenberg barn fire
WITTENBERG, Wis. (WSAU) -- Emergency crews had to battle both fire and ice Sunday, as five fire departments fought a barn fire near Wittenberg. The barn was fully engulfed in flames when it was...
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