Updated: 7:51 PM Former State Representative Greg Huber began training for his new job as Marathon County Circuit Court Judge Wednesday.

Updated: 7:50 PM The Neighbor's Place in Wausau is holding a special event this weekend to help incoming Hmong refugees.

Updated: 6:15 PM It's a day to reflect on all the men and women who gave up their lives so ours could be better. Ceremonies acknowledging these heroes went on all around the country including here in Northcentral Wisconsin.

Updated: 6:13 PM Memorial Day is both a sad and proud holiday for millions of Americans, but for one family near Waupaca, those emotions are even more strong this year.

Updated: 6:10 PM This summer the rule of the road will be the same as those on the water when it comes to drunk driving.

Updated: 11:10 PM There are medics, soldiers, pilots, and a lot of other jobs that are essential to fighting the war, but it's the chaplain that's charged with keeping the troops level-headed, and one of those chaplains is a local man who's having to leave his parish at a time when they need him the most.

Updated: 11:04 PM Another politician is entering the race for the state assembly seat left vacant by Greg Huber.

Updated: 11:00 PM For the first time, a federal prosecutor is entering the Wisconsin gaming compact controversy.

Updated: 10:58 PM Gov. Jim Doyle says he is still trying to work with the Potawatomi and other tribes to keep the money coming to the state.

Updated: 10:56 PM Weston will soon have a new fire chief, and city officials say that could help the consolidation process with the Wausau Fire Department.

Updated: 7:59 PM This is an extraordinarily special Memorial Day weekend here in Wisconsin and across the country.

Updated: 7:48 PM Memorial Day weekend will probably mean even more to those with loved ones serving in Iraq right now and those who have recently returned.

Updated: 7:56 PM While central Wisconsin residents were remembering their veterans in Wausau, thousands packed the National Mall in Washington to say thanks to the World War II generation and dedicate a memorial in their honor.

Updated: 7:53 PM A local man is making the trek from Marshfield to Wausau, but he's doing it on foot to raise awareness for a deadly disease.

Updated: 7:51 PM Construction is clogging up downtown Wausau, but the mayor says that's a good sign.

Updated: 6:13 PM The public can rest easy now after a report of an attempted kidnapping. Everest Metro Police officials say they're not looking into further allegations.

Updated: 7:49 PM Apparent Democratic nominee John Kerry was back in Wisconsin Friday speaking to a crowd of veterans and supporters in Green Bay Friday morning. The candidate knows he's got to win over a tough group to take the White House.

Updated: 1:55 PM If you're going from Marshfield to Wausau, it's a safe bet you won't be walking.

Updated: 7:15 PM Investigators are still trying to piece together what happened during a reported attempted abduction Wednesday night. Officials say they're still hoping someone out there saw what happened and will call them with information.

Updated: 7:14 PM Thursday is the start of a big change in television. Local channels are now available on the dish satellite service. They used to only come over the antenna or cable TV.

Updated: 8:15 PM Several World War II veterans from Wisconsin are heading down to the nation's Capitol this weekend. The vets will pay tribute to a new national memorial.

Updated: 7:34 PM There are new rules regarding the baiting and feeding of deer.

Updated: 7:02 PM "Mexican jumping beans", "jumpin' jack flash". These are only a couple nicknames some local kids earned Wednesday.

Updated: 2:12 PM Even if you're watching every dollar, you can still design beautiful additions to your home's outside. We have some tips in Designers Touch.

Updated: 7:25 PM Fifty new jobs are headed to our area thanks to a tax credit from the state.