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Fire Destroys Wausau Duplex

Last Updated: 11:47 PM 03/20/10
Firefighters say a Wausau duplex is a total loss after a fire Saturday morning.

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Wienermobile Comes to Central Wisconsin

Last Updated: 10:52 PM 03/20/10
An 11-foot-high hot dog is traveling around the area bringing smiles to faces of all ages. The Oscar Meyer wiener mobile has been crossing the country since the 1930s.

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Girl's Sectional Final Scores

Last Updated: 12:21 AM 03/21/10
A full rundown of Sectional Final scores from across the state of Wisconsin.

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Prescription Drug Round-Up Helps Dispose of Drugs

Last Updated: 12:02 AM 03/21/10
After a recent rise in prescription drug theft among teens, some central Wisconsin youth are banding together to fight against teen drug use.

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Local Skating Club Hosts Fundraiser in Weston 0 Comments Last Updated: 11:04 PM 03/20/10 - Some local ice skaters are likely resting their feet tonight after hours of performing. (Full Story)
Wis. Panel to Vote on Punishment for Lawmaker 0 Comments Last Updated: 11:58 PM 03/20/10 - A legislative committee plans to vote this week on what punishment the state Assembly should give to Rep. Jeff Wood. (Full Story)
Wis. Cop Uses Stun Gun on Teen in High School 0 Comments Last Updated: 8:20 PM 03/20/10 - MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Madison police say an officer used a stun gun on a teenager who was found hiding in a high school bathroom. (Full Story)
DNR: Cautiously Travel with Firewood 0 Comments Last Updated: 8:22 PM 03/20/10 - As campfire season quickly approaches, DNR leaders are warning against transporting firewood. (Full Story)
Wisconsin Rapids Rafters Hold Mascot Tryouts 0 Comments Last Updated: 7:21 PM 03/20/10 - As the grass continues to get greener, one thing is clear: baseball season will soon get underway. (Full Story)
Kenosha Soldier Killed in Grenade Attack in Iraq 0 Comments Last Updated: 11:54 PM 03/20/10 - The family of a Kenosha soldier says their son was killed in Iraq after a rocket-propelled grenade hit the watchtower where he was performing guard duty. (Full Story)
40 pct. of Wis. Students Qualify for Lunch Aid 0 Comments Last Updated: 9:01 AM 03/20/10 - The number of Wisconsin students who qualify for free or reduced-cost school lunches this year has jumped to nearly 40 percent. (Full Story)
Willie Nelson Performance Postponed 1 Comment Last Updated: 9:29 PM 03/19/10 - Due to a scheduling conflict, the Willie Nelson concert set for Tuesday, March 23rd at the Grand Theater has been postponed. (Full Story)
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Founding of Republican Party to be Re-Enacted
The founding of the Republican Party is being re-enacted in the same one-room schoolhouse where the original event took place more than 150 years ago.
Tea Party Convention in Wisconsin Dells This Weekend
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Dozens of Wisconsin groups affiliated with the tea party movement will gather this weekend at a Wisconsin Dells resort to discuss strategy, hear from national conservative leaders and Republican office holders, and look ahead to how they can influence the 2010 elections.
Merrill Lawmaker Donald Friske to Retire
Merrill Republican Representative Donald Friske is retiring.
Committee Delays Action Against Wis. Lawmaker
A special ethics committee considering a resolution to expel a Wisconsin lawmaker charged three times with driving under the influence has adjourned without taking any action.
Barrett: Focus As Gov. to be Jobs, Smart Spending
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says his strategy as governor will center on two priorities: jobs and responsible spending.

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Beware of Scams During Tax Season
Local authorities and the IRS are reminding you to beware of identity theft scams this tax season.
Two Flavors of Pringles Chips Recalled
Procter & Gamble is recalling two flavors of its Pringles chips, "Cheeseburger" and "Taco Night" because they may be tainted with Salmonella.
New Scam Comes to Your Doorstep
If you are not careful, a new scam could cost you. This one comes right to your front door.
Scholarships Available to Young Cancer Survivors
The American Cancer Society is offering scholarships to young cancer survivors looking to further their education.
Wing Prices Soaring
They are a favorite among sports fans, families and really anyone who likes food, but their growing popularity has their cost climbing.

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Wis. Cop Uses Stun Gun on Teen in High School
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Madison police say an officer used a stun gun on a teenager who was found hiding in a high school bathroom.
Wienermobile on Tour in Central Wisconsin
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be making round through Central Wisconsin. Stops include grocery stores in Stevens Point, Wisconsin Rapids, and Marshfield.
Olympians Visit Wis. Schools to Promote Healthy Lifestyles
Former Olympians Casey FitzRandolph and Suzy Favor Hamilton visited a Western Wisconsin school to promote the importance of staying fit. Favor Hamilton is former Stevens Point grad, Badger Alumnus and three time Olympic star.
Colby Middle School Teachers to Shave Heads for St. Baldrick's
Friday afternoon four teachers at Colby Middle School will shave their head to raise awareness for pediatric cancer research. The event is in conjunction will the St. Baldrick's Foundation.
Scholarship Set up in Memory of Craig Meyers
A scholarship has been set up in memory of the Western Technical College student who was found dead in the Mississippi River in February.

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Ocean Spray to Feature Wis. Cranberry Farmers on Product Labels
Jim Bible has been growing cranberries for nearly 3 decades. He says it's a unique way to make a living. His story along with his face will be on the labels of Ocean Spray juice bottles soon.
Alcohol a Factor in UW-Eau Claire Student's Fatal Fall
A University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire student from Minnesota is dead after accidentally falling from an elevated walkway at an apartment complex.
Wienermobile on Tour in Central Wisconsin
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be making round through Central Wisconsin. Stops include grocery stores in Stevens Point, Wisconsin Rapids, and Marshfield.
Colby Middle School Teachers to Shave Heads for St. Baldrick's
Friday afternoon four teachers at Colby Middle School will shave their head to raise awareness for pediatric cancer research. The event is in conjunction will the St. Baldrick's Foundation.
Wis. Legislators Consider End to Religious Exception
State lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow prosecutors to charge parents who refuse medical help for their children on religious grounds with child abuse.

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Wood County Gets Money for Obesity Prevention
Nearly $6 million dollars in federal stimulus money will be given to Wood and La Crosse Counties for obesity prevention.
Wisconsin Gets an "F" for Colorectal Cancer Prevention
Wisconsin is getting a failing grade when it comes to screening for a deadly form of cancer.
8 from Wis. Hospital Get Legionnaire's Disease
CUDAHY, Wis. (AP) -- A Milwaukee-area hospital says eight people who have been patients there in the last month have been diagnosed with Legionnaire's disease.
Air Quality Warning in Effect for Wisconsin
The DNR says pollution from things like car exhaust and factories is high, because there is not much movement in the air.
Scholarships Available to Young Cancer Survivors
The American Cancer Society is offering scholarships to young cancer survivors looking to further their education.

Health Headlines

Air Quality Warning in Effect for Wisconsin
The DNR says pollution from things like car exhaust and factories is high, because there is not much movement in the air.
Tsunami Evacutions: Wisconsin Connections
The tsunami warnings in Hawaii Saturday caused some anxious moments for some Wisconsinites.
Snow Causing Slick Roads, Several Accidents
Several accidents have been reported along a stretch of Highway 29 around the Wittenberg and Hatley areas.
Wisconsin To Join Midwestern Earthquake Drill Next Year
Wisconsin will join a massive Midwestern earthquake readiness drill next year.
It's National Weatherperson's Day!
It's National Weatherperson's Day. It's not only an important day for Storm Team 7, but for all weather observers in our country.

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Girl's Sectional Final Scores
A full rundown of Sectional Final scores from across the state of Wisconsin.
Pointers Win NCAA D-III National Championship
UWSP Wins 3rd National title since 2004.
Badgers Rout Denver 6-3 for 3rd Place
Badgers beat top ranked Denver for third place in WCHA Frozen Five.
Big Red Gets Big Opportunity Against Wisconsin
Cornell ready for second round match-up against Wisconsin.
Bud Selig Lightheartedly Talks MLB Realignment
MLB commissioner Bud Selig tosses around the idea of realignment.

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