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Jenkins earns perfect scores on `Dancing' finals

Katherine Jenkins couldn't have performed any better during the "Dancing With the Stars" finals. More>>

"Lobster Garden" in Wausau? Video included

A sign in downtown Wausau advertised a new restaurant called "Lobster Garden" -- a combination of two popular chain restaurants. But that's not exactly what it's going to be.



 
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Baby bison born at Marshfield Zoo Video included

Some furry friends were welcomed to the Marshfield Zoo on Friday. Two bison calves were born, each to a different mom. More>>

Political sign placement sparks controversy

We're just about two weeks away from Wisconsin's historic recall elections. Campaign signs have been a very popular form of political expression. But, where you place those signs is important, if you want to keep them on display. More>>

Fundraiser collects money for Kampmeyer Fund

 

A fundraiser in memory of a firefighter who died in the line of duty raised $1,720.
A group called Leader Central Inc. raised money through a raffle.  The winning names were drawn Saturday at Sunnyvale Park in Wausau.


A fundraiser in memory of a firefighter who died in the line of duty raised $1,720. 



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Merrill football coach leaves for Rice Lake staff

Merrill head football coach Tom Tourtillott is leaving the Bluejays after seven seasons as the head coach.  He spent 14 years on the staff.  He will join the Rice Lake football staff as an assistant. More>>

Central Wisconsin fans cheer on Donald Driver

Fans in Central Wisconsin are getting ready to cheer on Donald Driver.  More>>

Absentee voting for recall elections begins

Absentee voting has begun for the recall elections this month.  More>>

West Business Services job fair looks to hire 100 people

A Wausau call center will hold a job fair with plans to hire 100 people. More>>

Governor, Tom Barrett, football players wish Donald Driver luck

Green Bay Packers player Donald Driver is hoping to impress the judges tonight on "Dancing with the Stars."

It looks like Driver has already impressed Governor Scott Walker and his challenger Tom Barrett.
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UPDATE: ATV crash in Marathon Co. seriously injures a woman and boy Video included

Two people were seriously injured, including a small child in an ATV crash in Marathon County. The Marathon Co. Sheriff's Dept. responded to 9th Lane near Rainbow Drive.   More>>

UW-Madison bomber arrested after $800K found in RV

One of the men convicted in the deadly 1970 bombing at the University of Wisconsin-Madison was arrested last week after authorities found $800,000 cash in the motor home he was driving. More>>

Tourism season brings concerns about invasive plant species

Wisconsin's lakes and forests provide recreation and an economic boost to the people living in the region. So, efforts are underway to keep the waters free of invasive species. More>>

Woman stabbed to death in Kenosha

A 37-year-old man is under arrest after a woman was stabbed to death in a Kenosha apartment. More>>

Girl shot with arrow is stable

Authorities say the 7-year-old girl shot in the back with an arrow in Campbellsport is hospitalized in stable condition. More>>

Ex-student in Rutgers webcam case is spared prison Video included

The former Rutgers University student convicted of bias intimidation for using a webcam to see his roommate and another man kissing days before the roommate committed suicide is getting a 30-day jail term and then probation. More>>

No refunds for marathon halted due to heat

Organizers of a Green Bay marathon halted because of the heat and humidity said Monday refunds will not be given to runners who didn't finish the race. More>>

Walker calls Barrett campaign 'desperate'

Republican Gov. Scott Walker says his challenger Tom Barrett is making a "desperate attack" by requesting that he release more emails from his time as Milwaukee County executive related to an issue being examined as part of a secret investigation. More>>

COPY-Wis. board to consider expanding trail camera use

The Natural Resources Board is poised to once again consider allowing the public to leave trail cameras overnight on state land. More>>

Driver to compete in dancing show finals

Green Bay Packers receiver Donald Driver gets one more chance to convince the judges and viewers he deserves to bring the mirrorball trophy to Wisconsin. More>>

Green Bay marathon halted because of heat

A Wisconsin marathon has been halted because of heat. More>>

Ex-NBA star, Olympian Bob Boozer dies at 75

Former NBA star and 1960 Olympic gold medalist Bob Boozer has died. He was 75. More>>

Lodi woman crowned the next Alice in Dairyland

A rural Lodi woman has been crowned the next Alice in Dairyland. More>>

Seidel, Petrowski react to conflicting jobs reports Video included

Both candidates vying for the 29th State Senate District seat are talking jobs and promoting their plans to jumpstart the local economy. More>>

Boaters hit the rapids to qualify for world championships in Wausau Video included

One competitor at this weekend's Team USA trials qualified to represent Stevens Point in the  International Canoe Federation's 2012 Junior Canoe Slalom World Championships this summer.  More>>

Environmental reviews down in Walker's 1st year

The number of environmental inspections conducted by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources declined sharply in Scott Walker's first year as governor. More>>

Beautiful weather brings people out to the farmer's market Video included

With all that sunshine, Saturday turned out to be a great day to head out to the farmer's market.  More>>

Motorcyclists hit the road for MDA Video included

Motorcyclists from around Wisconsin hit the road to help people with muscular dystrophy.  More>>

New bridge unveiled in Weston Video included

A new bridge was unveiled in Weston on Saturday.  More>>

UPDATE: More than 5,000 without power in central Wisconsin

WPS is reporting more than 5,000 customers without power across our viewing area. More>>

Crews battle wildfire in Town of Franzen

Fire crews battled a wildfire near Hatley caused by downed power lines. More>>

Jury to start deliberations in Wis. diocese trial

A jury will soon begin deliberations in the fraud trial against the Catholic Diocese of Green Bay. More>>

Wis. woman accused of starving girl posts bail

A woman accused along with her husband of starving and torturing the man's 15-year-old daughter has been released from jail. More>>

Business owners say gun sales are up, safety classes full Video included

Officials report gun sales are up across the state of Wisconsin and a record-setting 16,000 calls were made to the state's handgun hotline in the month of February. More>>

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