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ALERT: WSAW off the air overnight for Rib Mountain tower work

Wednesday morning showers, lake-effect snow up north to end the week

The mild weather is gone. We will cool off even more after the rain from Wednesday morning moves out of the area.
Next big chance features cooler temperatures and lake-effect snow up north.

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Breakfasts were served until 10 o’clock and Hy-Vee is also offering 15 percent off at their...
Hy-Vee offers free breakfast, 15% off groceries for veterans on Veterans Day

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Entrance to state Senate chambers at Wisconsin Capitol
Wisconsin Democrats elect Hesselbein Senate majority leader, Neubauer Assembly speaker

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Mount View Care Center in Wausau is bringing back its Holiday Giving Program, and North...
Mount View Care Center in Wausau seeks donations for holiday giving program

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WSAW off the air overnight for Rib Mountain tower work

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 3:51 PM CST
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By Desiree Fischer
If you watch WSAW over the air late at night, you will lose our signal for a few hours this weekend and into next week.

Sports

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy watches batting practice before Game 1 of baseball's...

Murphy wins third straight ‘NL Manager of the Year Award’

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Ben Helwig
Murphy is the first manager in MLB history to win the award three years in a row

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Wausau School Board seeks legal advice on Wausau East boys’ hockey co-op impasse

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Heather Poltrock and Adam Mueller
The Wausau School Board has authorized district administrators to retain legal counsel to explore options for giving Wausau East boys an opportunity to play varsity hockey after a proposed co-op with Wausau West stalled in a conference vote.

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Giving Back Inc. is raising $50,000 so weekend trips can be free for participants

Wisconsin Rapids nonprofit renovates bus for veteran, first responder retreats

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Madison Maronde
A Wisconsin Rapids nonprofit is renovating a bus to give veterans, first responders and people in the military a weekend getaway.

National Politics

Governor-elect David Crowley, Wisconsin

Democrats have gained control in more states. That could change the way the US elects its president

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The sudden blue tint to so many more statehouses opens the door to enough states joining 18 other Democratic-run states in a deal that would effectively neuter the Electoral College.

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Measles

Measles case confirmed in Clark County

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By WEAU Staff
he Clark County Health Department together with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services are announcing a confirmed case of measles in a Clark County resident through laboratory testing.
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Here are the 7 Things You Need to Know for November 11, 2026
7 Things You Need to Know - November 11, 2026

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Wednesday morning features showers. Lake-effect snow is possible up north the next couple of...
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18-year-old driver killed after pickup hits tree in Oneida County

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FILE -- The Trump administration has proposed a rule that could cut food stamp benefits for...
Trump moves to cut SNAP benefits for 6.3 million people

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The Grant Place, a private 70-apartment senior living facility, is being built at the corner...
70-apartment senior living facility under construction in downtown Wausau

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FILE - A draft version of the IRS 1040 tax form for 2026 is photographed on Sept. 30, 2026.
How the IRS’ 2027 inflation adjustments change the standard deduction and child tax credit

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Discounts and freebies for veterans on Nov. 11
2026 Veterans Day discounts and freebies for current and past military members

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Stevens Point Christmas tree

Stevens Point Christmas tree installed at public square

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Desiree Fischer
Stevens Point’s Christmas tree was installed Tuesday downtown at the Mathias Mitchell Public Square. The white pine was donated by Tim and Marilyn Swiecki and will stand about 45 feet tall when decorated.

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Wausau School District to gauge student interest in Hmong language course

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Heather Poltrock
Discussions are in the very early stages to offer a Hmong language course to high school students in Wausau.

Sports

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins.

Minnesota Vikings trade for Kirk Cousins ahead of game against the Packers

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Calahan Steed
ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting the Vikings are making a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders for former quarterback Kirk Cousins.

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Discounts and freebies for veterans on Nov. 11

2026 Veterans Day discounts and freebies for current and past military members

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Jim Reuter
Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11. Some area businesses are offering special discounts and free items for members of our military.

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18-year-old driver killed after pickup hits tree in Oneida County

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Taylor Hughes
18-year-old driver dies after pickup strikes tree in Oneida County

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Nokomis residents to vote Thursday on fire station addition for ambulance crew

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Heather Poltrock
A vote is set for Thursday on a proposed addition to the Nokomis fire station that would provide sleeping and living space for the Oneida County Medic 4 ambulance crew.

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Wisconsin business owners weigh in on potential marijuana legalization

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Sam Goodman
Recreational marijuana remains illegal in Wisconsin, while neighboring states such as Michigan and Illinois have legalized it.

National

FILE - Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth waits to welcome Britain's Defense Secretary Wes...

House Republicans quash effort to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and KONSTANTIN TOROPIN, BEN FINLEY and JOEY CAPPELLETTI, Associated Press
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is condemning the impeachment effort against him as “a political spectacle, a personal manifesto driven by ego and resentment.”

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Wisconsin gun deer season opens Nov. 21

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Taylor Hughes
Wisconsin's nine-day gun deer season opens Nov. 21 and runs through Nov. 29

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Group plays first of three planned concerts

29 Jazz ensemble to perform free concert in Rothschild

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Mayra Parrilla Guerrero
A local jazz ensemble is inviting the public to a free concert Tuesday night in Rothschild.

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Wisconsin forward Frank Kaminsky (44) goes up for a shot against Minnesota forward Maurice...

Frank Kaminsky selected as keynote speaker for UW-Madison 2026 winter graduation

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Calahan Steed
Wisconsin men’s basketball legend Frank Kaminsky was announced as the keynote speaker for Winter 2026 Commencement, the University of Wisconsin-Madison announced Monday.

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United Way seeks cookie kits for Marathon County families

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Heather Poltrock
United Way of Marathon County is asking community members to assemble sugar cookie kits to help local families make holiday memories together.

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The sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, 50 years later

Sturgeon Bay families remember loved ones lost on Edmund Fitzgerald

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Chris Roth
The Edmund Fitzgerald lives on in song and in the memories of the family members left behind, including two families from Sturgeon Bay.

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Marathon County camping reservations for 2027 season open Nov. 10

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Heather Poltrock
Reservations for the 2027 camping season at Marathon County campgrounds open at noon Tuesday, Nov. 10. Click here to make a reservation.

First Alert Weather

First Alert Weather Nighttime Update with Meteorologist Emily Merz 11/10/26

Showers, cooler temperatures for Wednesday

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Emily Merz
We have one more milder day before cooling off after some light showers.

Sports

Addie (left) is a senior and Keely (right) is a freshman.

Hello, My Name Is: Addie and Keely Gabay

Updated: Nov. 10, 2026 at 12:01 AM CST
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By Ben Helwig
The Phillips sisters helped the Loggers secure a team trophy at state cross country in their one year of competition together

You Know You're From

Shawn Hahn has been a devoted McDonald's employee for 22 years.

You Know You’re From...Antigo: Shawn Hahn’s love of people and McDonald’s spans 22 years

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 11:07 PM CST
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By Dale Ryman and Curtis Aderholdt
Nothing can stop Shawn Hahn from cleaning tables and greeting customers during his three weekly shifts.

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The Grant Place, a private 70-apartment senior living facility, is being built at the corner...

70-apartment senior living facility under construction in downtown Wausau

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 9:31 PM CST
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By Brayden Dobbe
The Grant Place, a private 70-apartment senior living facility, is being built at the corner of Grant and First streets in downtown Wausau. The facility is meant to keep people 55 and older in an active and social setting as they downsize to an apartment complex.

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WSAW Share your Holidays

Share Your Holidays begins 24th year after raising $1.8 million

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 6:31 PM CST
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By Jeff Thelen
The 24th year of NewsChannel 7’s Share Your Holidays is underway. The annual food drive and fundraiser supports The Salvation Army, The Neighbors’ Place and Peyton’s Promise.

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Crews from the Department of Public Works were seen Monday, putting black bags over Flock...

Flock cameras in Wausau covered after contract canceled

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 5:58 PM CST
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By Ceara Hunsaker
Crews from the Department of Public Works were seen Monday, putting black bags over Flock cameras in Wausau

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Congressman Derrick Van Orden endorsed by U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Rep. Derrick Van Orden files for 2028 3rd Congressional District race

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 2:29 PM CST
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By Lindsay Strom and Desiree Fischer
Congressman Derrick Van Orden has officially filed for the 2028 3rd Congressional District race after losing to Rebecca Cooke last Tuesday, Nov. 3.

National

President Donald Trump acknowledges the Iran war impacted the midterm elections but says he's...

Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky files resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Facing an expected impeachment resolution in Congress, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he’s eager to litigate the policy choices that he and President Donald Trump have made in Iran and Venezuela.
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