Updated: 1:15 PM The Wausau Daily Herald is reporting on a loss for the defense in the Kevin Zarm trial.

Updated: 7:55 PM A local soldier who was injured in Iraq just gave his parents the surprise of a lifetime. His tour of duty is over and he's now home for good.

Updated: 8:29 PM Warm weather and melting snow are prompting the Marathon County snowmobile trail coordinator to close all of them down.

Updated: 8:10 PM It's not necessarily a fun task, but it's the law and everyone has to do it, preparing those yearly tax returns. Keep in mind there are several resources out there to help the process go a little smoother.

Updated: 4:45 PM A new report shows the state underestimated the cost of some huge road construction projects including a major highway upgrade in North Central Wisconsin.

Updated: 4:43 PM There’s bad news for snowmobilers and good news for people who are tired of winter. Jimmy the Groundhog in Sun Prairie did not see his shadow, so legend has it an early spring is on the way.

Updated: 3:22 PM With astronomical growth and aging buildings, DC Everest's elementary schools are facing some tight times. In a few weeks, the district will ask voters to help alleviate those problems. On Tuesday, the public got a chance to weigh in on those proposals.

Updated: 8:25 PM The appeals court says Da Vang knew of the danger in representing himself during his last appeal years ago. He was convicted of killing two people in 1996.

Updated: 8:04 PM Every day firefighters save our lives and protect our homes. They respond to fires, accidents and even false alarms, and they have to make sure they're doing that in a certain amount of time.

Updated: 5:56 PM North Central Wisconsin residents donated more money to the charity than similar fundraisers held in bigger cities.

Updated: 5:54 PM Games need 10 people to help with opening ceremonies Friday evening.

Updated: 8:07 PM During an interview on a radio program, Green Bay Packer wide receiver Donald Driver said he's pretty sure quarterback Brett Favre will not return next season.

Updated: 6:56 PM Trails in part of Marathon County and all of Wood County shut down.

Updated: 8:10 PM Right now you don't need your license; all it takes to vote is a couple of documents that show your current address on them.

Updated: 4:27 PM Anybody looking to have their own radio show free of charge is about to get their chance.

Updated: 8:52 PM The Daily News of Rhinelander will now be owned by Lee Enterprises. It's party of Lee's purchase of Pulitzer Companies.

Updated: 8:55 PM We like to see our kids smile in Wisconsin. That's why the state is pushing for a new grant program and counties in our area are first in line to receive the money.

Updated: 8:53 PM From what the skiers out Monday tell us, in a nutshell, conditions are perfect, but the warm temperatures expected for later in the week do have some people worried about whether it will stick around through the weekend.

Updated: 4:57 PM They haven't won any competitions, but that's not stopping a couple of local residents from taking home some hardware from the Badger State Games this year.

Updated: 1:11 PM Ask any outdoor enthusiast to name a few of the top winter sports in the state, and there's a good chance they'll say ice fishing. Some of the most dedicated ice fishermen hit the waters of Nepco Lake on Sunday for a chance at landing a big catch and support a good cause at the same time.

Updated: 9:55 PM A women's only snowmobiling club finishes up their annual weekend of partying and riding, then sets out for their tour of the Northwoods.

Updated: 7:34 PM Artists were busy inside and outside of the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum Friday as they prepared for the opening of the new exhibit.

Updated: 7:37 PM As three school districts make changes in their administration, a former superintendent sheds light on schools' futures and what needs to be done to curb problems.

Updated: 7:03 PM The Stevens Point School District will have to find a new superintendent. Dr. David Schuler is saying goodbye to his post to take a new job in Illinois.

Updated: 5:08 PM Nicole Waas pleaded no contest Friday to second degree reckless homicide in the beating death of Scott Schader. She was one of five people charged in his death.