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Up to 60 injured after car drives into Va. parade

Sat, 18 May 2013 17:31:00 EDT

An emergency official says about 50 to 60 people were injured after car drove into a group of hikers at a parade in a small Virginia town.

Hundreds ride motorcycles in central Wisconsin for charity

Dan Griffin — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:28:00 EDT

Motorcycles rumbled through central Wisconsin Saturday for the 10th annual Wausau Fire Charity Ride. Organizers said about 500 riders took part in the nearly 200 mile ride.

NTC students celebrate graduation

Dan Griffin — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:24:00 EDT

It was a day of a celebration for hundreds of NTC grads and their families. More than 750 Northcentral Technical College students graduated Saturday. Organizers said about 430 students took part in the ceremony.

Madison officers shoot 43-year-old man with sword

Sat, 18 May 2013 16:49:00 EDT

A 43-year-old man is dead after he was fatally shot by Madison police.

Wis. group seeks volunteers to plant 500 gardens

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:13:00 EDT

The Victory Garden Initiative is seeking volunteers to plant 500 vegetable gardens in Milwaukee this month. The nonprofit is named for efforts during World War I and II to have people grow food to support the war effort.

Wet weather doesn't stop annual Wausau Fire Charity Ride

Nate Barrett — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:40:00 EDT

Dozens of motorcycle riders hit the pavement for a good cause -- even as wet weather put a damper on a yearly tradition.

Bar fight leaves one woman in critical condition

Emily Neubauer — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:36:00 EDT

An Adams County woman is fighting for her life after authorities say she was attacked in a bar.

Marine reunites with dog from Afghanistan

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:06:00 EDT

A Marine has been reunited with the dog he served with in Afghanistan during a surprise ceremony at the Iowa Capitol.

Tea party group says IRS asked about Walker recall

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:43:00 EDT

A tea party group says the Internal Revenue Service asked about its involvement in efforts to verify signatures in the effort to recall Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker.

Made in Wisconsin: Beer

Bonnie Shelton — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:39:00 EDT

Beer is a huge industry in the badger state. Experts say that beverage has an economic impact of more than eight billion dollars a year and many breweries are thriving in central Wisconsin.

Wausau PD overtime hits 3-year high; effort underway to cut back

Daniel Woodruff — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:16:00 EDT

The amount of overtime the Wausau Police Department is paying its officers is rising.

Central Wisconsin organization helps Purple Heart recipients heal

Dan Griffin — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:32:00 EDT

A central Wisconsin organization is making a difference in the lives of wounded Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans.

Deadline approaching for state's no-call list

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:21:00 EDT

The quarterly deadline to place a telephone number on Wisconsin's no-call list is approaching.The deadline to be added to the list is May 31.

Hundreds participate in "Saving Treyden Run and Walk"

Nancy Yousef — Sat, 18 May 2013 00:08:00 EDT

Hundreds of people went the extra mile for a central Wisconsin baby battling cancer.

Milwaukee backs off bra ban for historic bar

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:55:00 EDT

A historic Milwaukee bowling alley and bar almost went without the appropriate support after a city inspector decided dozens of bras hanging from its ceiling were a fire hazard.

UPDATE: Conn. commuter trains collide; 60 go to hospitals

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:53:00 EDT

Two commuter trains serving New York City collided in Connecticut during Friday's evening rush hour, sending 60 people to the hospital, including five with critical injuries, Gov. Dannel Malloy said.

Treasury officials told of IRS probe in June 2012

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:26:00 EDT

Senior Treasury officials were made aware in June 2012 that investigators were looking into complaints from tea party groups that they were being harassed by the Internal Revenue Service, a Treasury inspector general said Friday, disclosing that Obama administration officials knew there was a probe during the heat of the presidential campaign.

Medford senior has perfect attendance

Cassandra Vinch — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:43:00 EDT

A Medford High School student is about to accomplish something few ever will. He's never missed a day of school, and now he's just a few days away from graduation.

People in central Wisconsin hope to win historic Powerball jackpot

Dan Griffin — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:32:00 EDT

The Powerball jackpot just keeps climbing. People in central Wisconsin are turning out in big numbers to win. Friday, the jackpot grew to $600 million, the largest in Powerball history.

Fountain City lock, dam reopens after tow accident

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:31:00 EDT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reopening a lock and dam on the Mississippi River near Fountain City after a towboat hit one of the gates.

Motorists expect delays on I-39

Cassandra Vinch — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:27:00 EDT

Drivers could hit major delays Friday evening on I-39. Bridge work between Stevens Point and Mosinee has the northbound side of the highway down to one lane.

Two men charged in multi-county burglary ring

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:07:00 EDT

Two men have been charged in a multi-county burglary ring.

Cost of Walker's Medicaid plan increases

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:57:00 EDT

The cost of Gov. Scott Walker's plan to reject federally funded Medicaid expansion and instead tighten income eligibility for the program has gone up.

Living history lesson for Wausau students

Melissa Langbehn — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:53:00 EDT

Students took part in a living history lesson at Wausau West High School.

Statewide burning ban lifted

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:49:00 EDT

The state Department of Natural Resources has lifted a statewide burning ban.

Tougher safety belt enforcement pending in Wis.

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:47:00 EDT

Wisconsin drivers and passengers should buckle up or they will have a better chance to get a ticket under a new statewide crackdown.

Shredding party held to raise money

Nancy Yousef — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:26:00 EDT

Shredded paper is bringing in green paper.

What to do with stray cats in Marathon County?

Nate Barrett — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:08:00 EDT

The debate about dealing with cats moved forward in Marathon County.

Radio caller sparks acts of kindness

Kristen Barbaresi — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:40:00 EDT

LA CROSSE, Wisconsin (WXOW)-- A local radio disc-jockey sparked a chain reaction of kindness, after talking about how he had missed his son's birthday and daughter's recital because of bad traffic.

Portage Co. motorcycle crash sends one to the hospital

Nate Barrett — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:22:00 EDT

Authorities say a motorcyclist was airlifted to the hospital after colliding with a car in Portage County.

New name revealed for Kronenwetter park

Daniel Woodruff — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:49:00 EDT

The Village of Kronenwetter has revealed the winning name for a park.

Wisconsin Rapids Native Ex-NASCAR driver Dick Trickle dead at 71

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:00:00 EDT

Authorities in North Carolina say former NASCAR driver Dick Trickle has died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 71.The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office says authorities received a call

Local police honor fallen colleagues

Emily Neubauer — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:32:00 EDT

Dozens of police officers came together this afternoon in Wausau to honor their fallen colleagues.

Gogebic Taconite reduces number of test holes

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:25:00 EDT

A mining company has reduced the number of test holes it plans to make for a proposed iron ore mine near Lake Superior.

NewPage: Chlorine gas leaks, no one hurt

Robert Imrie — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:00:00 EDT

WISCONSIN RAPIDS (WAOW) - A small crack in a one-ton cylinder caused an unknown amount of chlorine gas to escape inside a building at NewPage on Thursday, Lt. Wade Wittenberg of the Wisconsin Rapids Fire Department said. No workers were exposed to it.

Program helps teens with special needs

Donovan Hill — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:49:00 EDT

The transition from high school to the real world can be tough.

Wausau West students take part in hands-on lesson

Melissa Langbehn — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:03:00 EDT

Students take part in hands-on safety lesson.

Mayor: $17 M building planned in Stevens Point

Robert Imrie — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:37:00 EDT

STEVENS POINT (WAOW) - Stevens Point Mayor Andrew Halverson says a Wisconsin company is negotiating to build a $17 million plant on the city's east side.

Frederick pitches Pointers to Midwest Regional Championship

Sat, 18 May 2013 20:44:00 EDT

The Pointers needed only one run on Saturday as junior Max Frederick threw a gem.

Packers wrap-up tailgate tour in Wisconsin Rapids

David DeGuzman — Sat, 18 May 2013 20:17:00 EDT

Members of the Green Bay Packers have been reaching out to communities across the state and Iowa over the last five days. Today, the Packers wrapped up their tailgate tour in Wisconsin Rapids.

Freese hits slam, Cardinals hold off Brewers 7-6

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:13:00 EDT

David Freese hit a grand slam for his first homer of the season, and the St. Louis Cardinals used a five-run first inning to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-6 on Friday night.

SPASH golf wins valley conference title

David DeGuzman — Sat, 18 May 2013 00:01:00 EDT

Plus local scores from high school events on Friday, May 17.

Snider powers Pirates past Brewers 7-1

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:54:00 EDT

Travis Snider homered for the first time in nine months and drove in three runs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates past the reeling Milwaukee Brewers 7-1 on Thursday night.Snider finished 3 for 5, including

Pointers rally for another extra-inning victory

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:50:00 EDT

Facing a three-run deficit heading to the eighth, the UW-Stevens Point baseball team plated runs in the eighth and ninth innings to force extras, where junior Casey Barnes (Mequon, WI/Homestead) and

Thursday Sports Report: 5-16-13

Lauren Magiera — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:54:00 EDT

Thursday's local prep scores and highlights (5-16-13)

Rodriguez, Pirates silence Brewers 3-1

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:52:00 EDT

Wandy Rodriguez allowed one run over seven strong innings and Neil Walker hit a two-run single as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1 on Wednesday night.

Beckham to retire from soccer at end of season

Alex Haight — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:46:00 EDT

David Beckham says he is retiring from soccer at the end of the season.

Powerball fever hits north central Wisconsin

Cassandra Vinch — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:35:00 EDT

Powerball fever has hit north central Wisconsin. Owners at Townline market in Wausau say everyone wants that winning ticket.

PHOTOS: Honor flight

Kelly Mogan — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:13:00 EDT

Nancy Yousef traveled to Washington, D.C. with area veterans.

Senate to pass bill on food stamp trafficking

Tue, 7 May 2013 05:39:00 EDT

The state Senate is scheduled to take up a bill that would expand definitions in state law of what constitutes illegal food stamp trafficking in Wisconsin.

Obama honors responding officers at Sikh shooting

Sat, 11 May 2013 15:43:00 EDT

President Barack Obama has given eight police officers who responded to the Sikh temple shooting in suburban Milwaukee last August national law enforcement awards.

Woman hospitalized after Adams County bar fight

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:06:00 EDT

The Adams County Sheriff's Department say a woman is still in the hospital after a bar fight Wednesday night.

Powerball jackpot grows to $600 million

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:23:00 EDT

Powerball officials say the jackpot has climbed to an estimated $600 million, making it the largest prize in the game's history and the world's second largest lottery prize.

Tea party group says IRS asked about Walker recall

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:07:00 EDT

A tea party group says the Internal Revenue Service asked about its involvement in efforts to verify signatures in the effort to recall Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker.

Marshfield Zoo honors Ms. Grizz

Cassandra Vinch — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:45:00 EDT

An animal that lived at the Marshfield Zoo longer than any other is remembered. Ms. Grizz the grizzly bear died two years ago, but now she will forever be a part of the zoo.

Marathon County officials take steps against destructive beetle

Emily Neubauer — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:22:00 EDT

The Emerald Ash Borer is a tiny beetle that does a lot of damage.

'Click it or Ticket" crackdown starts Monday

Robert Imrie — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:37:00 EDT

MADISON (WAOW) - The Wisconsin State Patrol says 405 law enforcement agencies, the most ever, are participating in the annual "click it or ticket" mobilization in Wisconsin to get more people wearing seat belts.

Wis. DNR confirms logging started wildfire

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:10:00 EDT

Authorities say logging operations started a massive wildfire in northwestern Wisconsin that destroyed more than a dozen homes.