Thirty days and more than 2,000 miles into their cross-country journey, the "Live Now" cyclists are back in the Midwest, and they're just a few days from getting into the Wisconsin leg of their tour.

Trying to escape a hurricane probably isn't the way anybody would want to spend their first days as husband and wife, but that's just what happened to a couple from central Wisconsin.

Thanks to a grant from the Judd Alexander Foundation in Marathon County, the Wausau Police Department's Community Service Officer program can continue to operate with more than one on their staff.

Law enforcement officials and state lawmakers say they've been flooded recently with questions regarding the legality of motorized scooters.

It's supposed to be a safe and quick way to transport someone to the hospital, but across the country, a growing number of medical helicopters are becoming accident scenes themselves, putting the lives of crew members and patients in danger.

The number of traffic fatalities in Marathon County is significantly less than prior years, and experts are crediting more patrol enforcement efforts along with more drivers following the traffic guidelines.

Websites actually encouraging people to be anorexic and offering them tips has drawn some criticism from the people fighting for children and teens to stay healthy.

Seven championships in a row, that's amazing no matter what sport you're talking about, and American cyclist Lance Armstrong is posed to do it this Sunday as the Tour de France wraps up.

Isn't it time you relaxed in your very own backyard retreat? We have two great concepts for water gardens.

A plea deal is reached for the former Auburndale teacher charged with sexual acts involving minors.

Authorities have wrapped up their search of the home of Denys Ray Hughes in Manitowish Waters, and they haven't come out empty handed.

Each year world renowned raptor expert Marge Gibson and the R.E.G.I organization release a bald eagle off the peak of the Lure Bar and Grill.

The hot, dry weather is taking its toll on area crops, but farmers could see some relief in sight, thanks to Gov. Doyle.

Collecting and restoring antique tractors is a popular and almost addicting hobby for dozens of tractor lovers in Portage County. This weekend they had the chance to show off their pride and joy at the 16th Annual Thresheree in Rosholt.

For the first time ever a local weaponry manufacturer is opening its doors to the public.

A lot of concrete is being poured again at the new Weston 4 power plant. This time it's for the construction of a massive smokestack.

Jury says John Scherer is guilty of killing his girlfriend, Donna Peterson. Prosecutors say he beat her to death in a fight that started in a bar.

Marathon County is celebrating Harry Potter's latest book.

Be on alert for gypsy moths; they can damage trees.

The people of Manitowish Waters say they'd never expect to be dealing with the same security threats as big cities like the latest in London.

Stuart Akerly, missing from the jail for three months, was arrested in Montana.

Doctors say a Wisconsin Dells man nearly died of heatstroke.

The deep fryers will soon be bubbling as Colby Cheese Days kicks off Friday (July 15, 2005.)

Restorative Justice mentoring opportunities and modifying recipes.

A federal raid at an apartment complex in Phoenix, Arizona has ties to our area. The man who lives there is facing similar accusations here in North Central Wisconsin.