Once again, you'll soon see no cigarettes or ashtrays in Wausau's restaurants, but this time around there'll be some changes to the hotly debated smoking ban.

With the lack of rain and dry conditions, the Department of Natural Resources is trying to prevent grass fires by cracking down in burning in some parts of North Central Wisconsin.

Twenty three years ago, Mitch Malm told his dad that one day he'd be hosting the Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, and this year it's his farm in Clark County that thousands are flocking to see the latest in farming technology.

There's no smoking in the Carmelo's Restaurant dining room, and that's the way this Rib Mountain restaurant owner likes to keep his establishment.

Wausau's not the only place in North Central Wisconsin looking into banning cigarettes in restaurants.

After the Wisconsin Gaming Commission rules it illegal for Marathon Fun Days queen candidates to collect compensation from raffle ticket sales, Marathon City officials must find another way of choosing their queen.

Local cyclists on the "Live Now" bike tour are about halfway through their cross country journey to promote hospice care. And right now they're making their way through the plains of South Dakota.

You can help yourself with your taxes and give a great opportunity to an area refugee family at the same time.

A Wausau woman who admitted to starting a fire at the Randolph Court Apartments in June may soon face charges for starting three others.

Wisconsin Farm Technology Days begin Tuesday morning (July 12, 2005) in Loyal, with field demonstrations and all.

City leaders will talk again about Wausau's smoking ban in restaurants, or lack thereof, Tuesday night (July 12, 2005).

Blasting the air conditioning in your home or workplace can sure feel good on a hot day, but what if it gets too cold? Studies show chilly workplaces can actually take a toll on your ability to do your job.

People are spending more and more of their leisure time at home these days and they want things to be as comfortable as possible. Having a home theater system certainly fits that bill.

The Wisconsin Medical Journal reports that 22 percent of Marathon County residents are obese, but there are ways to bring health into these people's lives.

Aspirus Wausau Hospital gets ranked 33rd in the entire nation for heart programs, and it's the only hospital in Wisconsin on the list of 50.

Attention homeowners: Wausau residents will have to drop their waste off at a new location, a few blocks southeast of its old spot.

Air conditioning is a lifesaver for most of us on days like Monday, but not everybody is so lucky. Then there are those who have to throw on a parka to stay comfortable on the job.

A five-day jury trial is set to start Monday (July 11, 2005) for John Scherer of Vilas County.

Hodag fans dealt with plenty of heat and humidity throughout the four-day festival, and both campers and organizers were prepared with water, ice, anything to stay cool and hydrated.

The 28th annual Hodag Country Music Festival is now in the books, and organizers are calling it a smashing success.

Whether you're digging in your garden or at a construction site, there's always the deadly potential of hitting an underground gas main.

The Iola Old Car Show brings people in from all over the nation to show off their cars that could be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, if they were willing to sell them.

WWSP 90FM is looking for supporters to keep their radio station from merging with Wisconsin Public Radio.

Alice Detrie, 50, is accused of nearly 90 burglaries across Wisconsin. She was officially charged in Marathon County Court.

After the four terrorist attacks over in London, sometimes this world feels like it can be a dangerous place. However, according to a new insurance poll, you could already be living in one of the safest cities in the nation.