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Wausau man previously convicted in cockfighting scheme faces federal drug charges
A federal judge on Thursday signed a warrant for the arrest of a 45-year-old Wausau man accused in a major drug trafficking scheme, the same day he was indicted by a grand jury. Bee Her will face charges of distributing more than 50 grams of methamphetamine in the U.S. Western...
UW-Stevens Point welcomes a new kind of champion
The global phenomenon of esports has evolved video games from a recreational household activity to a $1 billion industry that rivals the likes of traditional sports. With the help of the tools in their new Esports Center, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Esports Club is proving they are here to compete – and win.
MPD: Suspects sought for using stolen cards at Hilldale store, buying thousands of dollars worth of items
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Madison Police Department is requesting the public’s help to identify two people accused of using stolen credit and debit cards to buy thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from a Hilldale athleisure store. Security footage from the Hilldale lululemon, on the 500 block of...
Appeals Court Awards Minocqua Brewing Company Emergency Injunction To Remain Open
MINOCQUA, WI (WSAU-WAOW) – Kirk Bangstad and the Minocqua Brewing Company were granted an emergency business injunction to remain open by the Wisconsin District Court of Appeals on Thursday. The Oneida County Zoning Board voted on Wednesday to revoke the brewery’s ability to operate because they refused to comply...
Harris tied with Trump in Pennsylvania and Michigan, down 1 point in Wisconsin: Fox News
Vice President Harris is tied with former President Trump in Pennsylvania and Michigan, and down 1 point from him in Wisconsin in a set of new Fox News polls released Friday. The polls found Harris and Trump tied at 49 percent support in Pennsylvania and Michigan, and the vice president at 49 percent support in…
More layoffs at freight-related firms: 607 workers cut across 4 states
Layoffs continue across the commercial transportation and freight industry, according to a new round of worker reduction notices in Florida, Texas, Illinois and Wisconsin. It is the second round of layoffs since the beginning of July. Averitt Express, Bath & Body Works Logistics Services, ShipBob, and Henry Avocado Corp. announced a total of 218 layoffs earlier in the month.
Death investigation being conducted after suspect shot at Sauk County officials
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A death investigation is now being conducted after a suspect who shot at Sauk County officials was found in a Portage home, Portage County Sheriff’s Office reported Friday night. On Tuesday, a shelter in place went on for hours in Baraboo after an attempted traffic...
Community teamwork leads to lost dog’s recovery
The Waushara County Animal Shelter (WCAS) would like to thank the greater Wautoma area for assistance in recovering one of our lost dogs. As many of you may know, one of our dogs, Buzz went missing on July 1 at 8:30 a.m. Buzz has had a tragic upbringing prior to coming to WCAS. He spooked while on a walk with two of our volunteers, and ran off with his collar, harness, and leash. Immediately our volunteers were called from their off duty lives and organized to locate Buzz. Within one hour, the volunteers assembled into search groups consisting of a total of 10 volunteers. The volunteers efforts included including: walking through swamps, thickets, and the airport tarmac, talking to neighbors, notifying Wautoma Police Department, the Waushara County Sheriff’s Department, utilizing social media and Lost Dogs of Wisconsin (who set live trap for us), WI DNR’s help, and Horizon Optics drone service. The search continued day and night.
Main Street Matters: Senator Tammy Baldwin visits Wautoma businesses
Downtown Wautoma has been growing into a go-to Main Street destination in Wisconsin. The Waushara Chamber of Commerce and local business owner’s hard work has not gone unnoticed, with many visitors attending their new events such as the Wine Walk and the Beer Walk. Senator Tammy Baldwin visited downtown...
July Garden of the Month
Park City Gardens has designated the yard and garden of Mary Ann Kufahl as the July Garden of the Month. Located at 2703 E. 10th St. in Merrill, Mary Ann Kufahl has enjoyed the fun of creating the beautiful flower gardens surrounding her house since 1989. “As you approach from...
One dead in Beloit rollover crash
BELOIT, Wis. (WMTV) - One person is dead after a vehicle rollover crash early Friday morning in Beloit, the city’s police department reported. The Beloit Police Department stated in a Facebook post that the single-vehicle crash happened around 2:30 a.m. on the 1200 block of Risher Street. Police explained the vehicle rolled over and crashed into a tree.
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