After a few years of a hiring freeze for several companies, college graduates are moving into a job market turnaround.

What you need to know about the safety of your kids' toys.

People in Stratford are still celebrating after a 32-3 whooping of Pecatonica-Argyle Thursday to win the WIAA Division 6 state football title.

Police say a moderate speed police chase began Thursday morning with an attempted traffic stop and ended when the suspect jumped into the Wisconsin River to try to escape.

It was all laughs at the Grand Theatre in Wausau. Comedian Tau Ger Xiong gave area students a fun lesson.

The village of Stratford celebrated the high school football team’s victory at state Thursday afternoon.

On the first anniversary of a homicide in Portage County, sheriff's deputies say the investigation is still going on.

Eight area farmers are accused of adding water to their milk to increase its weight. Seven made their first appearance in Marathon County court on Thursday for allegedly ripping off a local cheese company.

Doctors say the outdoor sport can be a very dangerous activity for people who aren't in good shape.

A study of allegations/instances of abuse between 1950-2002.

An area woman struggles to get the Catholic Diocese of LaCrosse to believe her story of being abused by a priest as a child. The Diocese says they have done all they can to help her and deal with the priest in question.

The “journey to justice” has been a painful one, both for victims of clergy abuse and church officials. In this special report, a woman from Plover shares her story of being abused by a Catholic priest as a child.

Information about the Wausau area Jaycees fall craft show.

Hundreds of people in our area are showing their thanks for our troops overseas by making and sending packages, gifts and letters, but military officials are asking you not to do so if you don't know the name and address of these soldiers.

Portage County sheriff's deputies are looking for who may have poisoned their police dog "Bosco."

The state is ordering upgrades to a Railroad Crossing near the Cedar Creek Mall. The crossing is where trains hit trucks in wrecks within two weeks of each other in 2002.

There's not a whole lot of people from Madison or Milwaukee who would recognize the name Stratford if it weren’t for that town's football team, and if that's the only way Stratford does get recognized, it doesn't seem to bother the town's residents.

Area students are getting a hands-on lesson in creating a business through Junior Achievement.

The United Way of Marathon County is reaching the end of their fundraising campaign.

An environmental group is calling for stricter emissions rules on the new Weston coal plant, but the owner says they already face some of the toughest in the nation.

A second business is coming to Wausau's new parking ramp. An Asian restaurant will open its doors on the ground level.

The Kronenwetter police and fire commission says Dan Joling is the best person for the job.

Information regarding the Raptor Center in Antigo.

The newest health care facility in North Central Wisconsin is starting to take shape. NewsChannel 7 got a sneak peek at the new St. Clare's hospital in Weston.

With the holidays coming up, many people are doing their part to say thanks to our troops.