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Waupaca to hold Strawberry Fest on June 17

Waupaca is celebrating its first taste of summer with Strawberry Fest on Saturday, June 17 at Strawberry Lane Cafe located at 316 Jefferson St.
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Authorities release name of victim in June 1 fatal Oneida County crash

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Despite a rain delay, and lightning evacuation at 6:50 just before the practice, Packers fan...
Packers Family Night 2023 set for Aug. 5

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Dietician offers advice on how to fuel young athletes on the go

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National

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell poses with Norma Hunt, the widow of longtime Kansas City Chiefs...

Norma Hunt, wife of late Chiefs founder and only woman to attend every Super Bowl, dies at 85

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and DAVE SKRETTA
The Hunt family, which still owns the franchise, announced the passing of the Chiefs’ matriarch in a statement released by the team Sunday night. No cause of death was given.

National

Michael Keaton stars as the title character in "Beetlejuice."

‘It’s so fun’: Michael Keaton and Tim Burton plan to do ‘Beetlejuice 2’ just like the original

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Debra Worley
Warner Bros. announced last month a long-awaited sequel to the 1988 classic “Beetlejuice” is in the works, and Michael Keaton and Tim Burton say they plan to stick closely to the original as they tackle the project.

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Rib Mountain skycam on June 5, 2023

DNR issues air quality advisory for several counties

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Heather Poltrock
The air quality index is expected to range from the unhealthy for sensitive groups level to the unhealthy level, a media release says.

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Breaking news

Antigo man in custody following hostage situation overnight, kids safe

Updated: Jun. 4, 2023 at 11:37 AM CDT
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By Dale Ryman
Man in custody and two small children are safe in Antigo.

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Pink Ribbon Open to be held June 5

Pink Ribbon Open to celebrate 20th year of helping area breast cancer patients

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 10:47 AM CDT
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By Tony Langfellow
More than 150 golfers will play in the annual Pink Ribbon Open this Monday at Wausau County Club.

State

The Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles reveals the state's new driver license design. The...

Wisconsin driver license update promises more security

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Nick Viviani
An updated version of Wisconsin driver licenses and ID cards roll out Monday.
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Blippi tour coming to Appleton this fall

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Variety of events planned for the summer at Boys and Girls Club of Wausau

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Antigo man in custody following hostage situation overnight, kids safe

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Hazy due to wildfire smoke Sunday night.
First Alert Weather: Hazy into Monday morning, not as hot this week

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Marathon County Hunger Coalition's Farm to Family Program
Farm to Family Program provides fresh produce to families in need

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Chequamegon's Autumn Michalski hoisting a second place D3 state title.
Handful of repeat winners highlight day two of State Track & Field

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Wausau woman celebrates 81st birthday with first motorcycle ride

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Montreal Canadiens right wing Cole Caufield reacts after scoring a goal against the New York...

Stevens Point native Cole Caufield signs 8-year extension with Canadiens

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Noah Manderfeld
Stevens Point native and Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield has agreed to an eight-year extension to remain with the Canadiens, the team announced Monday. The contract will average $7.85 million per season.

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Wisconsin River Pro Rodeo starts Friday in Merrill

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Heather Poltrock
The Wisconsin River Pro Rodeo will return to Lincoln County Friday night. The rodeo performance starts at 7 p.m.

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The Wausau Boys and Girls Club Summer Programming kicks off Monday morning.

Boys and Girls Club Wausau summer programming kicks off

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Chandler Ducker
It’s the first day of summer for students on Monday, and the Boys and Girls Club of Wausau’s summer programming is kicking off.

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Grand Theater to host preview party on June 6 regarding upcoming show season

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Heather Poltrock
The Grand Theater in Wausau will host a preview party on Tuesday, June 6 to announce details regarding the 2023/24 season.

Weather

Chances for showers or a few thunderstorms will increase at times throughout the day. Some rain...

First Alert Weather: Scattered showers & storms Monday, much needed cool down ahead

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Audrey Leigh
A cold front arrives Monday, sparking a few showers throughout the day. Much cooler weather on tap starting Tuesday.

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Milwaukee Brewers' Rowdy Tellez hits an RBI sacrifice fly during the third inning of the team's...

Brewers Odds to Win 2023 World Series, Division, Make Playoffs

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By Data Skrive
Get current odds and bet on the Brewers to make the 2023 playoffs, win the NL Central or win the World Series.

National

FILE - Apple CEO Tim Cook smiles at an Apple event in Cupertino, Calif., on Sept. 7, 2022....

Apple is expected to unveil sleek headset aimed at thrusting the masses into alternate realities

Updated: Jun. 4, 2023 at 6:17 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Apple's goggles are expected be sleekly designed and capable of toggling between totally virtual or augmented options, a blend sometimes known as “mixed reality." That flexibility also is sometimes called external reality, or XR for shorthand.

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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” opened in U.S. and Canadian theaters with a massive $120.5...

‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ swings to massive $120.5 million opening

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Last week’s top film, the Walt Disney Co.’s live-action remake “The Little Mermaid,” slid to second with $40.6 million in it second weekend.

National

FILE - Cars wait for a train to pass, in Valley, Neb., Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007. With the rail...

Dozens of dangerous rail crossings will be eliminated with $570 million in grants

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The grants announced Monday will contribute to building bridges or underpasses at the sites of more than three dozen crossings that delay traffic and sometimes keep first responders from where help is desperately needed.

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The Plover Korean War Memorial.

Plover Korean War Memorial honors veterans and service members

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Hailey Clevenger
On Saturday many gathered in the village of Plover at the Korean War Memorial to do their annual Wisconsin Korean War Veterans Memorial Ceremony.

Community

Gary Orner, of Orner Exotics in Green Bay, shows a kid a reticulated python at the Scaled Up...

More than 1,000 reptiles return to Rothschild at the Scaled Up Reptile Expo

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Nolan Bulmahn
The Expo gives people a chance to learn more and personally experience a reptile.

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Marathon County Hunger Coalition's Farm to Family Program

Farm to Family Program provides fresh produce to families in need

Updated: Jun. 4, 2023 at 8:55 AM CDT
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By Jade Flury
The Marathon County Hunger Coalition is partnering with two local farms to help families in need

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Track And Field

Chequamegon's Autumn Michalski hoisting a second place D3 state title.

Handful of repeat winners highlight day two of State Track & Field

Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 9:11 PM CDT
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By Noah Manderfeld and Ben Helwig
The skies cleared up with plenty of winners across the board in Saturday’s Track and Field State action.

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Jane on a motorcycle.

Wausau woman celebrates 81st birthday with first motorcycle ride

Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 9:09 PM CDT
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By Hailey Clevenger
Jane has her first motorcycle ride on her 81st birthday.

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42nd annual Dairyfest drawing udderly large crowds in Marshfield

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 9:57 PM CDT
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By Hailey Clevenger
It’s officially dairy month in Wisconsin and the people in Marshfield are ready to show everyone why it’s nicknamed the “Dairy State.”

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Quandt Fieldhouse on the UW-Stevens Point campus.

UW System President talks about health of the UW Campuses

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 9:53 PM CDT
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By Dale Ryman
UW System President Jay Rothman didn't attend a UW school, but he's a byproduct of the UW System and cares deeply about its success,

Track And Field

Athens senior Aiden Janke winning this year's shotput state title at 55 ft.

Multiple winners across all divisions in day one of State Track & Field

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 11:07 PM CDT
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By Noah Manderfeld and Ben Helwig
On a rain-filled day, the stars shined in La Crosse for day one of state track and field.

Health

Kristina Howey works with her service dog, Mava to help manage her PTSD symptoms.

Thriving beyond circumstances and diagnosis; Marshfield woman encourages normalizing mental health

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 7:56 PM CDT
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By Emily Davies
Not all wounds are visible; that is the message one woman from Marshfield wants to spread to normalize mental health struggles, in her case post-traumatic stress disorder.

Weather

Record highs might be withing striking distance on Sunday afternoon for a couple locations.

First Alert Weather: Summer heat continues this weekend, some chances of storms

Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 10:48 PM CDT
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By Jeremy Tabin
After record highs in some spots on Saturday, the above average temps will persist Sunday. A cold front brings some relief in the new week.

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Republicans schedule 1st presidential debate for Aug. 23, but there’s no guarantee Trump will attend

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 7:20 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The first 2024 Republican presidential debate will be held Aug. 23, the Republican National Committee announced Friday, with a second debate the following night should it be needed.

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Active shooter scenario

Portage Co. Rescue Task Force trains for active shooters in real-world scenarios

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 6:41 PM CDT
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By Jade Flury
First responders in Portage County are teamed up Friday in an effort to keep the community safe as the Rescue Task Force held active shooter training at Pacelli Catholic High School in Stevens Point.

National

Rescuers work at the site of passenger trains accident, in Balasore district, in the eastern...

Error in signaling system led to train crash that killed 275 people in India, official says

Updated: Jun. 4, 2023 at 11:23 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press and KRUTIKA PATHI, SHEIKH SAALIQ and ASHOK SHARMA Associated Press
Authorities are working to clear the mangled wreckage of two passenger trains that derailed in one of India's deadliest rail accidents in decades.
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