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City of Wausau will collect large items April 20th through April 30th.

More than 100 protestors in Wisconsin Rapids expressed their disapproval with current government spending Wednesday.

The village of Marathon is dealing with a hot issue. On May 12th, residents will be asked to build a new fire station for $1.35 million. Some complain the current station is a hazard, and it's time to address the issue. Others want to use the proposed property for elderly housing.

Sheriff Brent H. Oleson with the Juneau County Sheriff's Office says on Saturday at about 10 p.m. they received a call from a resident in Germantown Township near Castle Rock Lake who said there was a large black bear feeding on bird seen in their backyard.

The city of Antigo is about to get a brand new mayor. Though the two candidates are certainly different, both want what's best for Antigo: population 8,500.

The village board of Kronenwetter is offering its open administration position to a man who was once in some hot water. The current city administrator of Thorp, Randy Reeg, 38, admits to stealing almost $2,000 from the DNR, his former employer, in 2003.

The 26th anniversary of EATS, the University of Wisconsin-Marathon County’s scholarship fundraiser, is scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2009.

Country Cares for Kids raises over $100,000 for St. Jude Children's Hospital.

Each year, Wisconsin loses more of our best and brightest to drunk drivers.

Experience the enchantment of a Victorian Christmas with Dickens’ classic tale, plus your favorite Christmas carols and the heartwarming story of Scrooge, those three ghosts and Tiny Tim!

Since its founding in 1980, the Alzheimer's Association has been the leader in making the fight against Alzheimer's disease a national priority, a call that resonates during November.

We all know that times are tough, but a local brewing company said no business today. Instead, employees of the company got together with workers at eight other breweries to help make a difference.

For the past ten years, lots of people in the community come together for Make A Difference Day, and this year many gave back in a big way.

The struggling economy is causing some families to stretch their dollars this Halloween.

Every five seconds, a child somewhere in the world dies of starvation. It's a staggering statistic, but one local organization called Kids Against Hunger, is trying to make a difference. About 700 volunteers gathered at Lakeland Union High School in Minocqua Saturday, to work as a team and put together packages for hungry children. Together they made about 104,000 meals.

Major political parties are trying to stress the importance of voting this November to minority communities in Northcentral Wisconsin. Members of the Republican and Democratic parties gathered today to speak to Hmong clan leaders at the "Understanding Voting in America" conference in Stevens Point.

It's sad to say, but many aging veterans in our area can't afford basic necessities like soap or toothpaste, because they can't find work and don't have families. That's why the American Legion, VFW and AmVets Rolling Thunder Chapter in Wausau have created a new walk to collect donations.

MARSHFIELD, Wis. (AP) -- The mother of a slain University of Wisconsin-Madison student is speaking publicly for the first time, hoping to draw public help in finding her daughter's killer.

Families from Northcentral Wisconsin are supporting the state's Special Olympics this weekend. Hundreds of people turned out for the organization's bowling tournament in Weston today. Organizers say this year's turnout was the largest they've ever seen.

Local high schools like DC Everest in Schofield are trying to tackle the issue of violent relationships head-on.

The Salvation Army of Wausau is expecting more families than ever to need help this Christmas. More than 1,500 children are expected to apply for gifts this season. If you or someone you know needs help this season, the Salvation Army asks you visit their office on 202 Callon Street, or you can call 715-845-4272.