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Students react to Clark Co. active shooter drill Video included

Students at Colby High School were sent into a panic after a officer came into the building and started firing blank shots.

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Delta flight evacuated in Denver because of smoke in cabin

 A Delta Air Lines flight from Detroit to Denver was evacuated after passengers reported smoke in the cabin. 

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A cooler and wetter weather pattern Video included

Get ready for a bit of wet weather...

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Trump declares US leaving 'horrible' Iran nuclear accord

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Trump to tell the world whether he plans to follow through on his threat to pull out of the landmark nuclear accord with Iran. More>>

Beyond the Headlines to launch in Wausau

WAUSAU (WAOW) - Have you ever wondered what the role of the media is in covering stories that involve law enforcement? 

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NTSB: No fire at crashed helicopter site but there was fuel smell

WOODRUFF (WAOW) - The medical helicopter that crashed in some woods killing the pilot and two medical crew members showed no signs of any fire, according to the National Transportation Safety Board's preliminary report. 

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Deer farmers raise concerns over CWD regulations Video included

Several deer farmers in Wisconsin don't agree with Gov. Scott Walker's proposed methods to prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease, or CWD.

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A Wausau business "lights up" against lung cancer Video included

American Lung Association employees wore turquoise Tuesday to show their support for the 5th annual Turquoise Takeover Week.

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Police: Search for remains of missing Midwest girl could uncover more bodies Video included

Authorities excavating woods in southeastern Michigan for the remains of a 12-year-old girl last seen in 1979 could also be looking for the bodies of up to half a dozen others who have been reported missing over the years. 

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Diploma dream comes true for 83-year-old Wisconsin man Video included

A touching moment for a Maribel man, receiving his high school diploma 66 years after the rest of his classmates. 

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Several wet days in the forecast Video included

Sizable rain amounts and much cooler conditions will make the rest of the week feel much different.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Combating the opioid crisis

Throughout the country more than 2.5 million Americans suffer from opioid addiction, and it doesn't stop in Marathon County.

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In push for pot legalization, some fear K9 drug dogs could be euthanized

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If pot use becomes legal, the police K-9s would likely either have to be retrained — which some handlers say is impossible or impractical — retired or euthanized.

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The Latest: Senate clerk: Sen. Taylor bullied her staff

The latest on state Sen. Lena Taylor (all times local)

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Despite assault allegations, lawmakers move to let massage therapists police themselves

A massage therapist convicted of sexually assaulting four women could go back into business.

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Fire destroys garage in Marathon Co. Video included

A garage fire in Marathon County is now under investigation.

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Report: Legal marijuana boosts government revenue – a little

A new report finds that legalizing and taxing marijuana boosts revenue for state and local governments, but not by much.

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Melanoma survivor speaks out, hopes to raise awareness Video included

Stacy Revie is a Stage 3 Melanoma survivor. It's a tag she never expected for herself. 

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In search of a good night's sleep, couples often choose separate beds Video included

 A good night's sleep is something we all dream of, but not everyone gets.

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Suspect fatally shot by officers in Appleton

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The Green Bay Police Department is investigating a shooting involving Appleton Police officers.

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Woman meets Kenny G. at Grand Theater Video included

A woman got the chance of a lifetime and met singer Kenny G at the Grand Theater in Wausau. 

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Local doctors expect another harsh allergy season Video included

With the leaves budding on trees, and grass becoming greener, some people might be feeling under the weather. 

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Dozens attend memorial service for a Wood Co. man murdered in March Video included

Family members and friends gathered and remembered 39 year old Christopher Race Monday afternoon at First Congregational Church in Wisconsin Rapids.

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UPDATE: Virgin Mary statue stolen from Wausau church has been found Video included

The 5-foot tall statue of the Virgin Mary stolen from St. Mary's Catholic Church in Wausau over the weekend has been found, according to the Wausau Police Department.

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Stanley-Boyd staff accused of throwing out student lunches Video included

Some Stanley-Boyd students claim that staff members have tossed their meal in the trash, if they don't have enough money in their account. 

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UPDATE: Suspect held on $1M bond in Portage Co. fatal shooting Video included

The suspect in a fatal shooting in Portage County has been ordered to be held on a $1 million bond.

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Greenheck honored again as good workplace for young professionals Video included

SCHOFIELD (WAOW) - For the fourth year in a row, Greenheck has been named one of the 10 best places in Wisconsin for young professionals to work. 

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Athens teen in school gun incident fined $100 after completing agreement

WAUSAU (WAOW) - An Athens high school student convicted of bringing a gun to school and pointing it at another student was fined $100 Monday after he successfully completed a year of what essentially was probation, according to online Marathon County court records. 

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'Menards Guy' Ray Szmanda dies at 91 Video included

The longtime television spokesperson for Menards, who ran a school of broadcast in Wausau, has died.

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Woman wins $1.2 million on her $18 Kentucky Derby bet Video included

One lucky woman turned a day at the races into a lucrative adventure by winning $1.2 million on an $18 wager.

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Florida man accused of trying to kill sex offenders by setting them on fire

Police said a Florida man was locked up after he was accused of trying to kill sex offenders.

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Wisconsin Rapids woman gets 6 months in jail for bogus school threat Video included

WISCONSIN RAPIDS (WAOW) - A 21-year-old Wisconsin Rapids woman is sentenced to six months in jail for calling in a threat of a gunman at a Wisconsin Rapids school to divert attention away from another crime, according to online Wood County court records. 

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Lincoln County deputy crashes car rushing to bar disturbance

MERRILL (WAOW) - The Lincoln County Sheriff's Department says a deputy escaped serious injury when he lost control and crashed his car rushing to a report of a bar disturbance. 

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UPDATE: 1 person dead after car crash in Wood Co. Video included

According to officials, one person is dead after a car crash in Wood County.

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Foxconn picks 28 companies to begin work on Wisconsin plant

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Taiwan-based Foxconn Technology Group has selected 28 companies to do initial construction on its manufacturing plant in southeast Wisconsin. 

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UPDATE: Man seen in violent confrontation with police faces three felony charges

Family members of a man who was punched and kicked during his arrest while having what officials said was an "unusual mental health episode" expressed outrage Sunday.

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