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Report: Wausau bird-sculpture project didn't follow state laws
WAUSAU, Wis (WSAU) The controversial and expensive bird sculptures on the Highway 52 median in Wausau were paid for and installed in violation of state law and local ordinance. An outside lawyer...
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Suspected dog-killer re-arrested
BANCROFT, Wis (WSAU) A man accused of killing his dog with a hammer last year was taken back into custody yesterday after he didn't show up for a court hearing. Portage County deputies say 26-year-old...
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Weapons, drug arrest in Stratford
STRATFORD, Wis (WSAU) A convicted felon who was illegally selling firearms out of his Stratford home was arrested yesterday. Sheriffs deputies took 25-year-old Tyler Perkins into custody after getting...
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Disher trial underway
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) -- The trial for an Almond man accused of cashing his mother-in-law’s Social Security checks is underway. The jury was selected Wednesday morning, and opening statements...
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Stratford man faces new drug and gun charges
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- A Stratford man didn’t stay out of legal problems for very long. 25-year-old Tyler Perkins finished probation less than a month ago, but now faces new charges for having weapons...
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Thao to have another mental evaluation before trial
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU-Wheeler News Service) -- A Wausau murder suspect is having his case delayed, after two doctors could not determine if he's mentally able to stand trial.Marathon County Circuit Judge...
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Couple hospitalized after crash north of Junction City
JUNCTION CITY, Wis. (WSAU) -- An elderly Mosinee area couple is hospitalized after a traffic crash Wednesday afternoon north of Junction City. Portage County deputies say the crash happened at 1:57...
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Burglar busted by hidden camera
MEDFORD, Wis. (WSAU) -- Trail cameras are popular for photographing a variety of wildlife in the great outdoors. Deer, turkeys, bear, burglars. Yes, burglars.Taylor County deputies released a...
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Programs and assistance still available to help propane customers
MADISON, Wis. (WXPR) -- A state agency providing information to where there's money for lower income residents to heat their homes with propane.Governor Walker has directed the state Division of...
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Minocqua to keep own police department, chief
MINOCQUA, Wis. (WXPR) -- After evaluating many options, it appears Minocqua will continue operating its own police department under the direction of its own police chief.Following the resignation of...
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Heiting sentenced in Oneida County heroin death
RHINELANDER, Wis. (WXPR) -- A St. Germain woman has been sentenced to prison for her role in the December, 2012 heroin overdose death of 29-year-old David Stahl near Rhinelander.27 year old Jennifer...
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Walker says aide did not prompt letter on revoking teacher’s license
MADISON, Wis (WRN) Governor Scott Walker is offering more details about what prompted a letter to state education officials this week, asking them to revoke the license of a teacher who viewed porn...
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Man caught with a pound of meth bound over for trial
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- A Marathon County judge ruled Wednesday that there is enough evidence to bind 41-year-old Chee Xiong over for trial on drug charges. No surprise, as police caught Xiong with a...
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Hearing Thursday may determine when sentence is served in prayer death case
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- The Weston couple that exhausted all appeals, and was convicted of reckless homicide for the death of their diabetic daughter is expected back in court today. A motions hearing...
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Expect to see more sporting events in Central Wisconsin, say tourism officials
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- Officials from the Central Wisconsin Sports Authority say efforts to improve the local economy are taking root.Sports Authority sales director Richard Barrett says the Badger...
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Daycare worker accused of breaking child's leg
COLBY, Wis (WSAU) A daycare provider in Colby is accused of breaking a 7-month-old child's leg.The mother of the infant says the baby girl's leg was swollen and at an odd angle when she picked her...
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Democrats propose higher minimum wage for state contractors
MADISON, Wis (WSAU-WRN) Assembly Minority Leader Peter Barca has announced a bill that would set a living wage for hundreds of people working under state contracts. The Kenosha Democrat would require...
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Judge denies Dale and Leilani Neumann's request for no jail time in prayer...
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- All motions from the Dale and Leilani Neumann concerning their sentencing were denied today in Marathon County Court.The two were convicted in 2008 of the reckless homicide of...
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Merrill teens hit by car
MERRILL, Wis. (WSAU) -- A couple of Merrill teenagers were hit by a car Thursday afternoon at about 3:30 p.m. The 14-year-olds were very lucky, as neither received life-threatening injuries. Both were...
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Disher trial in hands of jury
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) -- The trial of Ronald Disher, the Almond man charged with being a party to the crime of stealing his mother-in-law’s Social Security checks is in the hands of the jury. The...
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