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Wausau weather for Tuesday and Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph. Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 47. Light south southeast wind. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Shots Fired at Police in Wisconsin Rapids, Ends In Arrest
Police Standoff in Wisconsin Rapids Ends in Arrest After Shooting Incident. Wisconsin Rapids, WI (OnFocus – In the early hours of Tuesday, August 20th, 2024, officers from the Wisconsin Rapids Police Department (WRPD) responded to a domestic disturbance call that escalated into a dangerous pursuit and shooting. The suspect...
Falcons open up season at St. Mary Catholic
With the summer coming to an end, it opens the door to the start of high school football across the state of Wisconsin. Amherst is one of many teams this week finalizing their strategies in order to continue where they left off in 2023. The Falcons went 7-4 last season, clinching 3rd place in the CWC-Large with a 5-2 conference record.
Wausau seeks ways to fix lead levels in city's water
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Wausau Water Works has found high levels of drinking water in some homes or businesses throughout the city. Lead dust is the number one cause of lead poisoning in the U.S. which is why city leaders are taking a stand on the issue. While no action...
Wausau City Council votes to have discussion on Humane Officer position at next meeting
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Over the past month, the City of Wausau has discussed how they’ll be moving forward with the animal humane officer position. During Monday’s City Council meeting, members voted 8-2 to move the discussions surrounding the position to its next meeting. Wausau PD Animal Humane...
Hair loss emerging as a common side effect as popularity of weight-loss drugs grows
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - It seems like everywhere you go, you hear ads for the latest weight-loss drugs. The radio, TV commercials, and even NewsChannel 7 relay the latest data from scientific studies. Dr. Stephen Lewellis with ‘Above and Beyond Dermatology’ was a live guest on NewsChannel 7 at 4...
Lac du Flambeau tribal leaders and lenders reach deal in class-action lawsuit
Lac du Flambeau tribal leaders and non-tribal payday lenders have agreed to pay a $37.4 million settlement to borrowers as part of a federal class-action lawsuit over an alleged predatory lending scheme. The deal will include canceling about $1.4 billion in debt from outstanding loans. Plaintiffs Lori Fitzgerald, Aaron Fitzgerald...
Your guide to Marshfield’s Maple Fall Fest
Get ready for fall fun at one of central Wisconsin’s most popular events—thousands of people flock to Wildwood Park in Marshfield every September for Maple Fall Fest, a seasonal arts & crafts show with more than 150 vendors, live entertainment, maple syrup products, and much more. Here’s what you need to know about this exciting event.
State Park Speedway: Heinrich spices up super late models points race with feature win
WAUSAU, Wis. (Aug. 18) – Brock Heinrich entered Sunday night third in State Park Speedway’s super late model point standings. He exited the night in first, and suddenly a second straight title at the track is very much in play. Heinrich led most of the final 47 laps,...
Case suspended against Wausau woman accused in Riverview Towers fire
The criminal case involving a woman accused of intentionally setting a fire in a Wausau apartment complex that houses nearly 150 people has been suspended due to competency concerns, court records show. Myong Hui Kim, 62, faces arson charges filed in April 2023 in Marathon County Circuit Court. Police and...
Abbotsford Merchants Down Tony Hayshakers in Adult Baseball Playoffs
Abbotsford Merchants Down Tony Hayshakers in Adult Baseball Playoffs. *********************************************************************. Know some top athletic performances? Seeing some great teams in action?. We can use your help, and it’s simple. Witness some great performances? Hear about top athletes and top teams in our area?. Athlete of the Week and Team...
1 injured, 3 rescued from Wausau apartment fire
Crews with the Wausau Fire Department rescued three people from an apartment fire over the weekend, according to a news release issued Monday. Fire officials did not give an address for the blaze. Wausau Pilot has reached out for additional information. The full release follows:. –On Saturday, August 17th, the...
Wheeler's Family Auto Group to host two brat frys in support of area K9 units
(WSAW) - Wheelers Family Auto Group will host two upcoming fundraising events aimed at supporting local law enforcement K9 units. These brat frys will raise money for the Wisconsin Rapids Police Department K9 Unit, the Marshfield Police Department K9 Unit, and the Wood County Sheriff’s Department K9 Units. Last...
Top Seeds Advance In The BABA Playoffs
The final four teams in the BABA postseason will battle for a spot in the Grand Championship Game. Little Falls Shuts Out Caroline Behind Dunn’s Dominant Performance. In a stellar display of pitching, Chris Dunn led Little Falls to a 3-0 victory over Caroline, tossing a complete game with 13 strikeouts and allowing just three hits. Dunn’s command was evident throughout the nine innings, keeping Caroline’s hitters at bay without issuing a single walk.
Former Green Bay Packer sentenced in Wausau stalking case
A former Green Bay Packer and Wisconsin Badger football player was convicted last week of several crimes in Wausau, though a judge dismissed felony stalking and victim intimidation charges filed against him. Charges in three separate cases were filed in 2022 and 2023 against Bill Ferrario, 45, the most serious...
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