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Korean War veteran meets new friend
Korean War veteran meets new friend
After a day of touring the memorials in Washington, D.C., local veterans of World War II and Korea have a special surprise waiting for them on their return flight to Wisconsin. Mail call is a treasuredMore >>
After a day of touring the memorials in Washington, D.C., local veterans of World War II and Korea have a special surprise waiting for them on their return flight to Wisconsin.More >>
Wisconsin veterans reflect at war memorials
Wisconsin veterans reflect at war memorials
Our nation's capital is a place to honor our country's veterans. And thanks to the Never Forgotten Honor Flight, is a place veterans from Central Wisconsin can enjoy. "This is my first time. I couldn'tMore >>
Our nation's capital is a place to honor our country's veterans. And thanks to the Never Forgotten Honor Flight, is a place veterans from Central Wisconsin can enjoy.

"This is my first time. I couldn't believe it. It's really a beautiful day for me. A lot of memories" World War II veteran Bob Trigg told Newsline 9. More >>
A day on the Honor Flight
A day on the Honor Flight
The 8th flying of the Never Forgotten Honor Flight took off on Mon. May 7th, 2012. Newsline 9's Rob Duns accompanied the veterans of World War II and the Korean War to Washington, D.C. to document theirMore >>
The 8th flying of the Never Forgotten Honor Flight took off on Mon. May 7th, 2012.

Newsline 9's Rob Duns accompanied the veterans of World War II and the Korean War to Washington, D.C. to document their journey. More >>
War veterans reunite after 62 years
War veterans reunite after 62 years
In June 1950, Roger Schulrud of Wausau and Billy Fergot of Edgar enlisted in the United States military. They went to boot camp together and then parted ways, fighting in the Korean and Vietnam Wars.More >>
In June 1950, Roger Schulrud of Wausau and Billy Fergot of Edgar enlisted in the United States military. They went to boot camp together and then parted ways, fighting in the Korean and Vietnam Wars.

62 years later they were reunited by surprise on the eighth flying of the Never Forgotten Honor Flight in Washington, D.C. More >>
Daughter pays final tribute to father at Korean War Memorial
Daughter pays final tribute to father at Korean War Memorial
Airman Daniel Haag of Boulder Junction in Vilas County served as a Mechanics Specialist in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. "We often talked and said Dad, if you weren't working onMore >>
Airman Daniel Haag of Boulder Junction in Vilas County served as a Mechanics Specialist in the United States Air Force during the Korean War.

"We often talked and said Dad, if you weren't working on those aircraft more men would have died, the war could have been longer" Haag's daughter Wendi Neupert told Newsline 9, sitting beside the Korean War Memorial. More >>
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"Never Forgotten Honor Flight" takes off
"Never Forgotten Honor Flight" takes off
MOSINEE (WAOW) -- It's been more than six decades since Gordan Rheinschmidt steered a ship in the Pacific Ocean.More >>
Tears of joy, birthday celebrations mark fifth Honor Flight
Tears of joy, birthday celebrations mark fifth Honor Flight
"Let us never forget."More >>
Memories etched on an artillery shell
Memories etched on an artillery shell
Seeing the World War II monument in Washington was a dream come true for Ray Plenge of Wisconsin Rapids, but his Honor Flight trip was also a chance to work towards another dream.More >>
"Once you have found her, never let her go."
"Once you have found her, never let her go."
Evelyn and Richard Bjorklund, known by their nicknames Ev and Dick, had the opportunity to re-live their experiences of World War II earlier this week thanks to a trip on the Never Forgotten Honor Flight. The pair of veterans, who met after the war ended, have been married for 62 years.More >>

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Nancy Yousef traveled to Washington, D.C. with area veterans.More >>
Nancy Yousef traveled to Washington, D.C. with area veterans.More >>
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UPDATE: House explosion still under investigation, mess remains
Update: House explosion still under investigation, mess remains
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Fall Creek (WQOW)- A home on Partridge Road exploded Sunday afternoon. The Township Fire Department says the family is out of town and no one was hurt in the blast. Right now crews are on scene investigatingMore >>
A home on Partridge Road exploded around noon on Sunday. The Township Fire Department says the family is out of town and no one was hurt in the blast.More >>
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Current Forecast
Turning fairly nice later this week.More >>
Scattered showers and storms through Tuesday, with light rain Wednesday. Turning cooler gradually the next few days.More >>
Second restaurant named for Rodgers, Braun to open
Second restaurant named for Rodgers, Braun to open
A Brookfield restaurant named for Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun is opening a second location.More >>
A Brookfield restaurant named for Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun is opening a second location.More >>
Lincoln County woman victim of telephone scam
Lincoln County woman victim of telephone scam

Last week, 90-year-old Alice Lund took a call she'll never forget.More >>
Last week, 90-year-old Alice Lund took a call she'll never forget.More >>
One person dies in Shawano Co. crash
One person dies in Shawano Co. crash
One person has died and another is seriously hurt after a crash in Shawano County.More >>
One person has died and another is seriously hurt after a crash in Shawano County.More >>
Search for survivors continues in Moore, OK
Search for survivors continues in Moore, OK
MOORE, Okla. (AP) -- Rescue crews are working through the night after a monstrous tornado barreled through the Oklahoma City suburbs, demolishing an elementary school and reducing homes to piles of splinteredMore >>
Rescue crews are working through the night after a monstrous tornado barreled through the Oklahoma City suburbs, demolishing an elementary school and reducing homes to piles of splintered wood.More >>
UPDATE: Medical examiner: 24 dead in Oklahoma twister
UPDATE: Medical examiner: 24 dead in Oklahoma twister

The state medical examiner's office has revised the death toll from a tornado in an Oklahoma City suburb to 24 people, including seven children.
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The state medical examiner's office has revised the death toll from a tornado in an Oklahoma City suburb to 24 people, including seven children.
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Stevens Point leaders approve $48 million development project
Stevens Point leaders approve $48 million development project
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 >>
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 >>
Wausau Paper deal signed; New company is Expera
Wausau Paper deal signed; New company is Expera

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 >>
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 >>
Five Wausau firefighters sworn in
Five Wausau firefighters sworn in
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 >>
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 >>

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New K-9 officer joins Everest Metro PD
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Monday 10pm: Tornado hits Oklahoma City suburb, kills at least 51
Monday 10pm: Tornado hits Oklahoma City suburb, kills at least 51
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Shredding party held to raise money
Shredding party held to raise money
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Five Wausau firefighters sworn in
Five Wausau firefighters sworn in
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