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Adams Co. man pleads insanity in killing

ADAMS COUNTY (WAOW) – A former Marine from Adams County who police say fatally shot his girlfriend after being startled in bed pleaded insanity on Wednesday to first-degree reckless homicide. More>>

UPDATE: Woman found safe in Wood County Video included

The Wood County Sheriff's Department is looking for a missing woman.
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Program offers therapy through horses

It involves interacting with horses, much like a patient interacts with a doctor. More>>

Golfers hit the course to help kids in need Video included

When golfers heard about the event organizers say, the sign up sheet filled up fast. More>>

Soybean farmers severely impacted by unusual weather Video included

55% of the soybean crop is planted so far. Normally, 91% of the crop should be seeded by now. More>>

Homeowners in Marshfield terrorized by "Drano Bombs" Video included

The homemade bombs are typically made by children and young adults according to investigators. More>>

UPDATE: St. Bernard that bit girl still at large

A day after biting a 12-year-old girl as she rode her bicycle in Wisconsin Rapids, a St. Bernard remained at large Tuesday, authorities said. More>>

UPDATE: Hundreds gather in support of Treyden Kurtzweil Video included

Hundreds of people gathered in Marshfield on Monday evening in support of a one-year-old boy battling cancer. More>>

Hundreds lace up for two-year-old battling cancer Video included

They're words no parent wants to hear. More>>

UPDATE: Two men critically injured when train hits truck in Wood Co. Video included

Wood County sheriff's officials say the driver of a truck and a passenger are both in critical condition after the vehicle they were riding in was hit by a train. More>>

UPDATE: Road open after stuck truck Video included

Wood County officials say a semi-truck was stuck under a train overpass in Marshfield. Dispatch officials say it happened around 5 p.m. Thursday evening. More>>

UPDATE: Marshfield Police locate missing person

Marshfield Police are look for what they call an"at risk" person. More>>

St. Joseph's Hospital closing treatment center Video included

MARSHFIELD (WAOW) - St. Joseph's Hospital announced Wednesday it will close its drug and alcohol treatment center as part of Ministry Health Care's workforce reduction.

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Student accused in Nekoosa HS threat sentenced to jail Video included

A Nekoosa High School student has been sentenced to 90-days in jail, after police say he threatened to bring a gun to school. More>>

Marshfield prepares for Dairyfest

Dairyfest features food booths, a petting zoo, live music, and plenty of cheese. More>>

World War 2 Veteran speaks in Marshfield

Tenney survived what is known as "The Bataan Death March" in Southeast Asia. More>>

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