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Weston man goes to prison in extortion plot

WAUSAU (WAOW) - One of two men who prosecutors say extorted about $100,000 from a 56-year-old central Wisconsin man who wanted to keep an affair secret has been sentenced to prison. 
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Sheriff's office: Wanted Lincoln Co. man arrested

A Gleason man wanted since August 2011 has been arrested in Lincoln County. More>>

Northern Wis. woman convicted of store theft

RHINELANDER (WAOW) - A 41-year-old Arbor Vitae woman accused of stealing nearly $30,000 from the grocery store where she worked pleaded no contest Tuesday to three misdemeanors in a plea bargain. More>>

Chucks win fifth straight, defeat Mallards 8-5

The Wisconsin Woodchucks used six runs in the first two innings to defeat the Madison Mallards 8-5 and win their fifth consecutive game.The Woodchucks were able to chase left-handed starter Kevin Duchene More>>

UPDATE: Harshaw man killed in car, semi-truck crash

TOMAHAWK (WAOW) – The Oneida County Sheriff's Department says the driver of a car was killed Thursday in a crash with a semi-truck on U.S. Highway 51 north of Tomahawk.  More>>

UPDATE: Rhinelander man accused of insurance fraud

A 42-year-old Rhinelander businessman who holds a world snowmobile record was charged Wednesday with car insurance fraud totaling nearly $100,000 following a search at two Rhinelander businesses, according to court records. 

Tracking Wisconsin's growing elk population

The sound of snapping brush surrounds you as a team of elk trackers slices through the dense brush of the Chequamegon Nicolet National Forest.  More>>

Dunkin' Donuts coming to Marshfield, Rhinelander

Dunkin' Donuts has announced plans to open a store in Marshfield. More>>

Northwoods students win big at unique conference in New York

Model United Nations Club students have achieved a big win for Lakeland Union High School in Minocqua.
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Northern Wis. woman pleads not guilty in drug death