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Hmong Wausau Festival sets up, prepares for Second Gentleman
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Organizers continued preparations for the Hmong Wausau Festival and a visit from Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff on Friday. Yee Leng Xiong found out Emhoff would be attending after an announcement Wednesday, three days before the festival, and has been coordinating with volunteers and law enforcement ever since. Xiong says he often invites people from the federal government but is surprised that Emhoff and the Harris campaign are attending.
UPDATED: Shelter in place order lifted in Amherst standoff
Police in Amherst on Friday said a wanted suspect “has been located” and lifted a shelter in place order that had been in effect for a full day. A brief update issued Friday evening from Portage County Sheriff Mike Lukas said there is no ongoing danger to the public. He did not say how or when the suspect, 32-year-old Jeffery Miller, was located, nor did he say whether Miller surrendered peacefully.
Wausau Woodchucks use late surge to defeat Green Bay Rockers
WAUSAU – The bats were hot tonight for the Wausau Woodchucks as they returned from the Northwoods League All-Star break to defeat the Green Bay Rockers 9-4 on Thursday at Athletic Park. The Chucks (42-12 overall, 16-4 second half) are now 8-1 against the Rockers this season. Travis Lutz...
Marshfield grabs walk-off win over Wausau at Class AAA Legion baseball regional
WESTON – Two stolen bases and a throwing error led to a walk-off win for Marshfield as it defeated Wausau 5-4 in a winners’ bracket game at the Class AAA American Legion Baseball Regional on Thursday night at Simon Field. Marshfield’s Bryce Erickson reached on a two-out infield...
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...
Manawa Mill Pond to be restored after dam breach and flash flooding
MANAWA (WLUK) -- The Manawa Mill Pond will return after the dam breach that occurred earlier this month. A few weeks after the early July storm that caused flash flooding in the city, Manawa is getting back to normal. Clean up from the flooded wastewater treatment facility is underway in Lindsay Park. Kids are fishing nearby along the banks of the Little Wolf River, since the 186-acre Manawa Mill Pond remains empty.
Mellen woman charged with intent to deliver illegal articles to inmates
A Mellen woman is accused by authorities of attempting to smuggle drugs into the Ashland County Jail, likely to distribute them to inmates. Nicole Schutte, 39, stood mute Thursday to charges of possession with intent to deliver schedule five drugs, possession of a controlled substance on or near certain places and deliver illegal articles to an inmate. According to the criminal complaint, Schutte turned herself in at the jail on...
Northwoods communities receive state funding to improve roads for timber and agricultural use
Millions of dollars in road funding are coming to Northwoods counties with a specific focus on roads that support the agriculture and timber industries. It’s part of the first round of funding in the new Agricultural Roads Improvement Program. County Highway YY is about a 7-mile stretch of road...
2 dead, dozens hospitalized from nationwide listeria outbreak linked to deli meat
There is a nationwide outbreak of listeria linked to sliced deli meats that is part of an ongoing investigation, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The outbreak killed two people, including one from New Jersey, and hospitalized 28 others. Here’s what you need to know about the listeria outbreak...
Wisconsin ends ban on carrying firearms while fishing
Wisconsin is ending its long-standing rule that banned carrying firearms while fishing after facing a legal challenge. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources agreed to end the ban on anglers, or those who fish recreationally, from carrying firearms Wednesday. The DNR was facing pressure from the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty, a conservative law […]
What to know about assisted living in Wisconsin: admissions, cost, services, and more
In Wisconsin, there are more than 4,000 assisted living facilities and 60,000 beds — and they range in size, price, specialities and level of medical care. Assisted living facilities oversee key questions about your or your loved one's care: admissions, staffing levels and the availability of a nurse, among other things. Here are the...
Standoff between law enforcement, man who shot at officers in Baraboo ends
AMHERST, Wis. -- A standoff in the Village of Amherst between law enforcement and a man accused of shooting at officers ended with the man being located Friday evening, CBS News affiliate WSAW-TV reports.
Armed man barricaded inside home
AMHERST, WI (WSAU-WAOW) The Portage County Sheriff’s Office say law enforcement are still in a standoff with an armed and dangerous man in the Amherst area as of 3pm Thursday afternoon. Law enforcement has been on the scene of a home at 450 Mill Avenue. Police say the man...
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