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Marathon County Farmers Win Big Award
Last Updated: 6:58 PM 11/20/09Peter and Suzie Arnold are the 2009 Conservation Farmers of the Year. They were given the award by the Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association. 
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Show Us Your Shack: The Sawmill 'Office'
Last Updated: 6:46 PM 11/20/09This week, we take a look at a shack belonging to Marvin and Barb Mohr of the Town of Marathon. Their shack serves as 'The Office' for Marvin's self-made sawmill. 
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951st 'Sapper' Company Returning Home Saturday
Last Updated: 5:50 PM 11/20/09The Rhinelander and Tomahawk communities are ready to welcome home the 951st Sapper Company.
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A Local Sculpture Captures Attention of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
Last Updated: 5:53 PM 11/20/09Wausau has a new landmark.
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Local Students Help Out The Community Through Exercise
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Last Updated: 5:54 PM 11/20/09 - Students at South Mountain Elementary in Rib Mountain are burning calories and helping others at the same time. (Full Story) |
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Tomahawk "Cooks Up" Another Successful Venison Feed
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Last Updated: 5:49 PM 11/20/09 - The smell of fresh meat is in the air after the 44th annual venison feed in Tomahawk. (Full Story) |
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Wausau Metro Ride Bus Drivers May Be Taking Unpaid Time Off And Not By Choice
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Last Updated: 5:52 PM 11/20/09 - Metro Ride buses in Wausau may stay parked for more than a week next summer. (Full Story) |
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In Praise of Choppers and Cheese
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Last Updated: 7:02 PM 11/20/09 - MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Choppers and cheese may soon become official Wisconsin symbols. (Full Story) |
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"Living With Diabetes" : Jacquelyn Peterson
Last Updated: 6:37 PM 11/20/09 - There are more deaths in the United States because of diabetes, than breast cancer and AIDS combined. (Full Story) |
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Antigo Woman Wins $200,000 Powerball Prize
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Last Updated: 5:51 PM 11/20/09 - An Antigo woman is $200,000 richer. (Full Story) |
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CDC: Swine flu Cases Seem To Be Dropping In US
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Last Updated: 1:26 PM 11/20/09 - Health officials say swine flu cases appear to declining throughout most of the U.S., but the specter of Thanksgiving gatherings next week makes it hard to predict what will happen next. (Full Story) |
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Detainees Needle Wisconsin Troops About Favre
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Last Updated: 1:12 PM 11/20/09 - Detainees at a camp in Baghdad, Iraq have found a way to get under the skin of guard troops from Wisconsin. (Full Story) |
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- Applications Being Accepted for Wausau City Alderman
Residents in one part of Wausau will be getting a new city alderman to replace Steve Foley who resigned suddenly last week. - Palin's Way of Talkin' Dissected, You Betcha
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- When Sarah Palin burst onto the national political stage, there was a lot of talk about her distinctive way of talkin', you betcha. - Milwaukee Mayor Barrett to Run for Wisconsin Governor
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is running for governor. - Rep. Obey: Health Care Reform His Hardest Fight
WAUSAU, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin representative who has served 40 years in Congress says passing the health care reform bill has been the most difficult legislative fight of his career. - Area Professor Expects President to Struggle with Agenda
He promised a lot of change, but some say the odds are against President Barack Obama finishing everything on his agenda.
- Traditional Thanksgiving Meal will Cost Less this Year
This year the items that make up the traditional Thanksgiving dinner will cost less than last year’s dinner according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. - 2009 a Bad Year for the US Postal Service
New numbers show the US Postal Service lost nearly $4 billion this year. - Never Check Your Receipt? You May Want to Reconsider
Some Wisconsin shoppers are catching unauthorized cash backs on their receipts. - Wick Building Systems Announces Layoffs in Marshfield
Wick Building Systems is closing down its Marshfield and Dane County plants. - Debit or Credit?... and Other Common Credit Card Questions
Debit or credit? Should I sign the back of my card? Am I liable if my card is stolen? We answer these and other common credit card questions.
- Peace Sculpture Unveiling Friday
The city of Wausau is holding a dedication Nov. 20 at noon for the peace sculpture created by Egyptian foreign exchange student Moustafa Saleh. - Glass Sculptures for Sale at UWSP
Glass sculptures created by students at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will be for sale Wednesday, November 18, through Friday, November 20, as part of a student organization fundraiser. - Holiday "Care-o-ling" Friday
Faith in Action of Marathon County presents "Care-o-ling" this Friday at 7 p.m. The holiday concerts features five area choirs and D.C. Everest Jr. High Jazz Band. - Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools Receives Breakfast Grant
The Wisconsin Rapids Public School district was awarded a $9,000 grant geared to increase participation in the school breakfast programs. - Students Across Everest School District Receive A Different Kind Of Gift
Area children are taking a page out of the past by gaining knowledge in spelling without the use of their computers.
- "Festival of Chocolate" Returns to Amherst
The Festival of Chocolate … and More returns to the Jensen Community Center in Amherst from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 21. - Tomahawk Gets Ready for 44th Annual Venison Feed
The eve of deer season marks the 44th Annual Venison Feed in downtown Tomahawk on West Wisconsin Avenue. Burgers are served at 11:30 a.m. until gone. - Oprah Winfrey's Talk Show will End in 2011
Oprah Winfrey's production company says Winfrey will announce Friday that her talk show will end in 2011 after its 25th season on the air. - Overnight Fire Destroys Marathon County Garage
Crews from three departments were called to a garage fire east of Wausau early Wednesday morning. Sheriff's deputies say the blaze was reported at 4:30 a.m. by a passerby. The garage was destroyed, no one was hurt. - "The Watchman" Trying to Keep Milwaukee Safe
A real-life superhero is keeping his eyes out on Milwaukee.
- CDC: Swine flu Cases Seem To Be Dropping In US
Health officials say swine flu cases appear to declining throughout most of the U.S., but the specter of Thanksgiving gatherings next week makes it hard to predict what will happen next. - Aspirus Wausau Hospital Holding Public Forum On New Breast Health Recommendations
Aspirus Wausau Hospital is holding a public health forum today. - Local Doctors to Answer Questions About Breast Exam Guidelines
Aspirus Wausau Hospital will hold a public forum regarding the government's new mammogram guidelines. It starts at 7 p.m. Thursday. - Thinking of Quitting Smoking? Perhaps You Should Try Thursday
If you have been thinking about quitting smoking, Thursday may be the day to try it. Thursday is the American Cancer Society’s annual Great American Smokeout. - Wisconsin Medical Examining Board Adds New Jobs, Help With Backlog
The Wisconsin Medical Examining board is also adding new jobs.
- Cooler Growing Season May Have Hurt Wisconsin Corn Crop
LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin corn farmers could be facing a weaker crop this year because the growing season was cooler than usual. - Map of Northcentral Wisconsin Apple Orchards Now Posted at WSAW.com
In the mood to pick some apples this fall? Let WSAW.com's new map help find the orchard nearest you. - Study Predicts Wisconsin Will Have Warmer Winters
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — If new climate predictions are correct, Wisconsin's winters will get noticeably warmer over the next 40 years. - State Launches Fall Color Report
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- With autumn just around the corner, the Wisconsin Department of Tourism is launching its annual Fall Color Report. - Southern Wisconsin Cleans Up After Storm
Some residents in southern Wisconsin are cleaning up after a weekend storm.
- WIAA FOOTBALL: Edgar Wins the D6 Championship, 46-7
The Edgar Wildcats cap off a perfect season with the Division 6 Championship. - Community Comes Out to Welcome Home Edgar Wildcats
You can call it a true hero's welcome. The community of Edgar came out Thursday night to welcome home their championship Wildcats football team. - Packers Lose Brohm to Bills, Sign QB Reilly
After losing Brian Brohm to the Buffalo Bills, the Green Bay Packers have signed quarterback Mike Reilly to their practice squad. - Limited Number of Tickets Available for Sunday's Packers Game
The 49ers returned a portion of their allocated tickets, making them available for Packers fans. - Kampman on Concussion: Cautious Approach is Best
Kampman is back at practice this week after sustaining a concussion in the Packers' Nov. 8 loss at Tampa Bay.
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