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I-39 nighttime closures to begin Tuesday Video included

Part of I-39 will close Tuesday evening. More>>

High school soccer players raise money for cancer research Video included

A soccer game Tuesday focused on the fight against cancer. More>>

Wisconsin business rallies to help tornado victims Video included

Some people in Wisconsin have already stepped up to lend a hand to the tornado victims. More>>

Marathon County board cuts funding for stray cats Video included

The Marathon County Board decided Tuesday to cut funding to house stray cats at the Marathon County Humane Society. More>>

Young cancer survivor helps baby Treyden Video included

An eight-year-old Wisconsin Rapids girl is on a mission to help, and it's all for a little boy she's never met. More>>

Ministry Health to cut 2 percent of its workforce Video included

MILWAUKEE (WAOW) - Ministry Health Care says it is eliminating about 2 percent of its workforce due to declining business and a reduction in Medicare payments because of federal budget cuts forced by the so-called sequestration.

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UPDATE: Gillett man killed in tree crash

The Shawano County Sheriff's Department says a 75-year-old Gillett man died after the car he was riding in smashed into a tree in Bonduel.

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DOT wants summer of safety on state roads Video included

New sign along I-39 near Mosinee shows the  number of traffic deaths in Wisconsin so far this year. More>>

Teachers practice drills after deadly Oklahoma tornado Video included

The tornado devastation in Oklahoma is reaching all the way out to some Central Wisconsin schools. More>>

How to help victims of Oklahoma tornadoes Video included

In the aftermath of this tragedy, many people in central Wisconsin want to help. More>>

Armed robbers get $1,000 in pizza heist

SCHOFIELD (WAOW) - Two masked men armed with pistols robbed Little Caesars Pizza in Schofield of about $1,000 in cash, authorities said Tuesday.

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Weston firefighters make breakfast for elementary students

The Weston Fire Department treated some special youngsters to a pancake breakfast Tuesday morning. More>>

Stevens Point leaders approve $48 million development project Video included

Members of the Stevens Point city council unanimously approved creating a new $48 million development project on the city's east side Monday night. More>>

New K-9 officer joins Everest Metro PD Video included

The Everest Metro Police Department has a new member, but he's not your typical officer. More>>

Rhinelander group plants 100 new trees

Carlson Funeral Home has started an anniversary tree planting project. More>>

Lincoln County woman victim of telephone scam

Last week, 90-year-old Alice Lund took a call she'll never forget. More>>

Five Wausau firefighters sworn in Video included

Five new members of the Wausau Fire Department were sworn in today at city hall. Fire department leaders say they've been short staffed for several months, due to retirements. More>>

Wausau Paper deal signed; New company is Expera Video included

MOSINEE (WAOW) - Wausau Paper said that a $110 million deal to sell its mills in Rhinelander and Mosinee to a New York private equity firm was signed Monday. The mills and their specialty paper business will became part of a new company called Expera Specialty Solutions under the deal with KPS Capital Partners, said Hank Newell, president and CEO of Wausau Paper. "This transaction accomplishes all of our key objectives," Newell said in a statement.he new company will be better able ... More>>

Gas prices spike as Memorial Day approaches Video included

Memorial Day is just a week away, but this year, travelers who plan to drive will find filling up especially painful. More>>

Campgrounds gear up for the big holiday weekend Video included

Campgrounds gear up for the visitor that will arrive this weekend for the start of the summer tourism season. More>>

Father charged with felony in pointing gun at son

WISCONSIN RAPIDS (WAOW) - An 81-year-old father who police say pointed a loaded pistol at his son in a disagreement over money has been charged with felony recklessly endangering safety. More>>

DOT announces Interstate 39 lane closures

ROTHSCHILD (WAOW) - The reconstruction of Interstate 39 near Rothschild is causing some nighttime lane closures and detours. The state Department of Transportation says the southbound lanes will close Tuesday from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. Wednesday, with traffic being detoured onto state Highway 29 and Business 51. The northbound lanes will be closed Wednesday from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. Thursday, with the same detour route. The DOT advises motorists to plan ahead and allow more travel time to a... More>>

UPDATE: Rhinelander man dies after Lincoln Co. ATV crash Video included

Lincoln County Sheriff's officials say a 49-year-old man died after an ATV crash in the Township of Harrison Saturday evening. More>>

UPDATE: NWS ADDS MORE WISCONSIN COUNTIES TO TORNADO WATCH

The National Weather Service has added more counties to the tornado watch into early Monday morning. More>>

Weather Alert

URGENT: TORNADO WATCH ACTIVE UNTIL 1 A.M. MONDAY

The National Weather Service will have a tornado watch active for much of Wisconsin until 1 a.m. Monday. More>>

Wisconsin law enforcement agencies crack down on seatbelt use Video included

Starting this week, law enforcement officials are cracking down on seatbelt use across the state. More>>

Woman injured after car hits power pole in Wood Co. Video included

Wood County authorities say a 49-year-old woman from Wisconsin Rapids was injured after her car hit a power pole Sunday afternoon. More>>

Man killed in one car crash in Forest Co.

Forest County Sheriff's Department officials say a 26-year-old man was killed in a one car crash just after midnight. More>>

Stevens Point PD: Man hit by car Saturday night

Stevens Point police say a man was seriously injured after being hit by a car Saturday night. More>>

Shawano County sheriffs help end high-speed chase

Shawano Co. Sheriff's officials say they used a spike system to help stop a high-speed pursuit that started in Green Bay early Sunday. More>>

UW-Stevens Point grads revel in graduation day Video included

Hundreds of graduates walked across the stage at UW-Stevens Point Saturday to accept their diplomas. More>>

State Park Speedway sees big turnout for opening race Video included

Racing fans packed State Park Speedway in Rib Mountain Saturday. It was the first day of the racing season and a chance for fans to remember racing icon, Dick Trickle. People at the track observed a moment of silence for Trickle. He died Thursday in an apparent suicide at the age of 71. Race organizers said the event brought in more than 1,500 fans to watch the season's opening race and to remember Trickle's successful career." More>>

Central Wisconsin organization helps Purple Heart recipients heal Video included

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

Hundreds ride motorcycles in central Wisconsin for charity Video included

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.
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NTC students celebrate graduation Video included

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. More>>

Hundreds participate in "Saving Treyden Run and Walk" Video included

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

Wet weather doesn't stop annual Wausau Fire Charity Ride Video included

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

Medford senior has perfect attendance Video included

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. More>>

Bar fight leaves one woman in critical condition Video included

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

People in central Wisconsin hope to win historic Powerball jackpot Video included

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. More>>

Powerball fever hits north central Wisconsin Video included

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

Motorists expect delays on I-39 Video included

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. More>>

Two men charged in multi-county burglary ring Video included

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

Living history lesson for Wausau students Video included

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

Shredding party held to raise money Video included

Shredded paper is bringing in green paper. More>>

What to do with stray cats in Marathon County? Video included

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

Made in Wisconsin: Beer Video included

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. More>>

Portage Co. motorcycle crash sends one to the hospital Video included

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

New name revealed for Kronenwetter park Video included

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

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

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

Marshfield Zoo honors Ms. Grizz Video included

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.
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Local police honor fallen colleagues Video included

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

Marathon County officials take steps against destructive beetle Video included

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

NewPage: Chlorine gas leaks, no one hurt Video included

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.

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Program helps teens with special needs Video included

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

Wausau West students take part in hands-on lesson Video included

Students take part in hands-on safety lesson. More>>

Mayor: $17 M building planned in Stevens Point Video included

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.

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'Click it or Ticket" crackdown starts Monday

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. More>>

Special report: Coping with the cost of child care Video included

Finding child care is an in-demand and expensive endeavor in Wisconsin.
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  • Tracking the Snowmelt Contest

    The entry period for the Rib Mountain Snowmelt contest has ended. Now it is time to sit back and watch the snow melt. Will it happen in May? How about June? Based on the cool weather this Spring more people than ever predicted dates in July! We will see. Be sure to checkwaow.com,the weather blog, and Newsline9 facebook and twitter feeds from now through the end of the contest. We will post pictures of the snow that is left on the mountain, with more frequent updates toward thefinal demiseof t...
    The entry period for the Rib Mountain Snowmelt contest has ended. Now it is time to sit back and watch the snow melt. Will it happen in May? How about June? Based on the cool weather this Spring more people than ever predicted dates in July! We will see. Be sure to checkwaow.com,the weather blog, and Newsline9 facebook and twitter feeds from now through the end of the contest. We will post pictures of the snow that is left on the mountain, with more frequent updates toward thefinal demiseof t...

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