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Vehicle breaks through ice on Shawano Lake Video included

The Shawano Co. Sheriff's Department says three people were rescued after their vehicle broke through the ice Saturday night on Shawano Lake. More>>

Oakland police arresting about 100 protesters

Oakland officials say police are in the process of arresting about 100 Occupy protesters for failing to disperse. More>>

Cain backs Gingrich's presidential bid Video included

Former presidential hopeful Herman Cain is backing Newt Gingrich's White House bid. More>>

Snowmobile race honors fallen driver Video included

When Phillip "Flip" Merwin died in a snowmobile accident in 2003, tragedy struck his family and friends. More>>

NBC asks Romney to remove news material from ad

NBC has asked GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney to pull a television ad that's made up almost entirely of a 1997 "Nightly News" report on Newt Gingrich's ethics committee reprimand. More>>

UPDATE: Jury deliberation will continue on Monday for Tyler Dahms trial Video included

A Portage County man accused of murder will have to wait until next week to find out his fate. The jury was excused for a recess on Friday and will return on Monday morning. The jurors need to make a unanimous decision about the verdict. More>>

Fights break out at Milwaukee high school

A Milwaukee police officer was kicked in the face during a series of fights that broke out at James Madison Academic Campus high school. More>>

Balloon Rally and Music Festival may be no more Video included

A big fundraiser that's meant to be big fun appears to have come to an end. The Balloon Rally and Music Festival in Wisconsin Rapids raised money for the Children's Miracle Network at Ministry St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield. More>>

UPDATE: Former camp director sentenced to prison for videotaping girls Video included

The former camp director charged with possession and distributing videotaped nudity will spend the next 2 1/2 years behind bars.
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Wis. jury convicts former day-care worker of abuse

A Dane County jury has found a former day-care provider guilty on one of seven counts of injuring children in her care. More>>

Crashes in Douglas, Green counties claim 4 lives

Four people have died in two separate crashes, one in Wisconsin's northwest corner and the other near the Illinois border. More>>

Wis.-based Stoughton Trailers looking to hire 125

A Janesville company that makes large components for semitrailer trucks says it plans to hire about 125 production workers in coming months. More>>

80 Wis. soldiers still awaiting service benefits

Dozens of Wisconsin National Guard soldiers are still waiting for thousands of dollars owed to them for their service in Iraq but delayed due to bureaucratic glitches and clerical errors. More>>

Officials: Native Mob arrests hit violent gang

Members of the Native Mob gang have shot rivals in Minneapolis, sold drugs in Duluth, and thrown boiling water in a person's face in Crow Wing County. More>>

Skeletal remains appear to be from suicide victim

Police in a Milwaukee suburb say a man whose skeletal remains were found in a house likely committed suicide. More>>

Wis. woman will stand trial in fetal abduction

A judge has ruled that a Milwaukee woman accused of killing a pregnant woman and trying to steal her unborn baby is mentally competent and will stand trial. More>>

Kohin's quest for a cure Video included

Wausau boy on quest to find what ails him More>>

Wrestler's attorney asks that charges be dropped

The lawyer for a wrestler charged with misconduct wants the state to drop misconduct charges against his client and four other Wisconsin Rapids wrestlers. More>>

Wausau area filled with weekend sports events

WAUSAU (WAOW)--It is a busy weekend in the Wausau area for sports fans. A number of different events take place. The Wisconsin Special Olympic Winter Games www.SpecialOlympicsWisconsin.org take place More>>

Governor responds to charges in investigation Video included

Gov. Scott Walker said he's confident his integrity will remain intact after a secret investigation that has already resulted in charges against some former staffers while he was Milwaukee County executive. More>>

UPDATE: Private sector unions add members as jobs return

Union membership grew slightly last year, giving labor leaders hope that a period of steep declines has finally bottomed out.
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Clearwaters Hotel in Marshfield locks its doors

The doors are locked at the Clearwaters Hotel in Marshfield. More>>

Bidding starts at $75,000 for Schofield school property

The opening bid for a DC Everest elementary school property is $75,000. More>>

Army chief sees greater role for reserves

The Pentagon's decision to cut the size of the Army by 80,000 soldiers will force the military to rely more on the National Guard and reserves, particularly if the U.S. gets into two major, long-term combat operations at the same time, according to the top Army officer. More>>

Bus crash in Wausau sends student to hospital Video included

A school bus crashed in Wausau Thursday afternoon, sending one student to the hospital. More>>

Romney is the aggressor in final Florida debate

Mitt Romney has used the latest GOP presidential debate in Florida to come out swinging against rival Newt Gingrich. More>>

UPDATE: Wisconsin soldier killed in Afghanistan Video included

The family of a Wisconsin soldier killed in Afghanistan will travel to Dover Air Force base in Delaware where the body of 1st Lt. David Johnson is due to arrive. More>>

UPDATE: Wis. Assembly approves mine permitting bill

Republicans in the state Assembly have passed a sweeping bill to help a Florida-based company open an iron mine in northwestern Wisconsin. More>>

Lawyer withdraws mysterious claim on Iowa jackpot

Iowa Lottery officials say a New York attorney has withdrawn his mysterious claim on a multimillion-dollar jackpot. More>>

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Winter Resource Center

Before you hit the road, check your route for road closures using an interactive map. Plus, watch the forecast and learn everything you need to know about preparing your home and vehicle for winter. More>>

Jefferson Awards

In every neighborhood, there are "Unsung Heroes" - volunteers and paid professionals who go well beyond their expected duties. More>>

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Where am I Wisconsin?

Follow Alex Haight as he travels Wisconsin. Then guess where he is. More>>

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