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First Alert Weather Day for Wednesday for all, Thursday south due to severe weather

Showers and storms wind down Monday night as temperatures begin to soar the next several days. A First Alert Weather Day begins Wednesday due to the threat for severe storms.
Strong to severe thunderstorms will become likely Wednesday afternoon and evening across...

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Cty Hwy NN expected to close for road work

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Stevens Point Movie in the Park
Free Movie in the Park event in Stevens Point Tuesday night

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Wisconsin Tourism
Wisconsin tourism sees 4th consecutive record-breaking year

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The Oasis Arcade has been open for less than a week.

New arcade bar levels up downtown Wausau

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Mayra Parrilla Guerrero
The arcade features 20 pinball tables and 35 other arcade games.

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WisDOT pavement buckling

WisDOT watching for pavement buckles as temps increase this week

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Desiree Fischer
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation says the high temperatures in the forecast this week could create conditions for pavement buckling.

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The Wisconsin Rapids-based airport is using grant money to modernize its hangar and main...

Wisconsin Rapids airport to upgrade facilities with $2.7 million grant

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Brayden Dobbe
Alexander Field has become a popular destination for charter flights.

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The LIFE Report uses data from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey. It found 7% of teens in high...

LIFE Report shows mental health continues to be a top issue in Marathon County

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Madison Maronde
According to the new ‘Local Indicators for Excellence,’ or LIFE Report more teens are having suicidal thoughts.

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Pine River barn fire

Animals die in Pine River barn fire Monday morning

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Desiree Fischer
Most of the small animals living in a barn in the town of Pine River are believed to have died in a fire early Monday morning.

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1 person dead, 3 injured in Price County crash

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Desiree Fischer
The cause of a fatal crash in Price County is under investigation.
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We have multiple rounds of storms coming mixed in with hotter and more humid conditions over...
First Alert Weather: Tuesday Midday Forecast - June 9, 2026

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A tuition increase at UW schools is facing push back from students and legislators.
Universities of Wisconsin facing criticism after recent tuition increase

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Wisconsin hunters registered more than 47,700 turkeys during the season which ran from April...
Reports show a strong turkey season in Wisconsin

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Cases of Measles are quickly surging in the United States.
Measles cases are rising across the country

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1 person injured after crashes into BP Gas Station in Wisconsin Rapids
SUV crashes through Wisconsin Rapids gas station

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1 person dead, 3 injured in Price County crash

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Strong to severe thunderstorms will become likely Wednesday afternoon and evening across...
First Alert Weather Day for Wednesday for all, Thursday south due to severe weather

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Pine River barn fire
Animals die in Pine River barn fire Monday morning

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Family buries boy killed in alleged domestic violence incident while mother remains hospitalized

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Shawano woman accused of firing pellet gun at passing vehicles

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By WBAY news staff
A Shawano woman is facing potential criminal charges after police said she fired a pellet gun at vehicles passing by her house.

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Beach testing begins in Oneida County

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Desiree Fischer
The Oneida County Health Department will begin weekly beach testing on Tuesday, June 9.

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As of Monday, the intersection of Jelinek Avenue and Alderson Street in Weston has closed for...

Jelinek, Alderson intersection in Weston closes for summer due to roundabout conversion

Updated: Jun. 8, 2026 at 11:09 AM CDT
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By Heather Poltrock
As of Monday, the intersection of Jelinek Avenue and Alderson Street in Weston has closed for utility improvements and conversion to a roundabout ahead of the 2026-27 school year.

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1 person injured after crashes into BP Gas Station in Wisconsin Rapids

SUV crashes through Wisconsin Rapids gas station

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Heather Poltrock
Crews from the Wisconsin Rapids Fire Department are working to remove a vehicle from the BP Gas Station on Baker Street in Wisconsin Rapids.

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Bridge Street in Wausau to be reduced to one lane in each direction

Updated: Jun. 7, 2026 at 12:31 PM CDT
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By WSAW Staff
Bridge Street between 6th Avenue and 10th Avenue will be reduced to one travel lane in each direction beginning Monday.

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Portage County Public Library launches free summer programs for kids

Updated: Jun. 8, 2026 at 8:55 AM CDT
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By Mayra Parrilla Guerrero
The Portage County Public Library is kicking off a full slate of free events starting today at all four branches.

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Wausau stays hot after record-breaking 29-run performance

Woodchucks keep rolling with 17-10 win over Rafters

Updated: Jun. 7, 2026 at 11:03 PM CDT
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By Katlynn Gill
he Wausau Woodchucks defeated the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters 17-10 on Saturday. The Woodchucks entered the game coming off a 29-run performance, the most by any team in a single game in Northwoods League history.

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The Village of Plover held its annual memorial ceremony Sunday to honor Korean War veterans...

Plover honors Korean War veterans at annual memorial ceremony

Updated: Jun. 7, 2026 at 8:40 PM CDT
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By Brayden Dobbe
The Village of Plover held its annual memorial ceremony Sunday to honor Korean War veterans who sacrificed for their country.

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Target is recalling Up & Up baby wipes because they could be contaminated with bacteria that...

Target recalls baby wipes over risk of ‘life-threatening’ bacterial infections

Updated: Jun. 6, 2026 at 11:33 PM CDT
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By CNN Newsource Staff
Target is recalling baby wipes that may be contaminated with bacteria that can cause serious and life-threatening infections in young children.

First Alert Weather

Times of showers and a chance of storms Monday

First Alert for warmer and more humid weather, risks of storms this week

Updated: Jun. 7, 2026 at 9:21 PM CDT
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By Jeremy Tabin
Sunglasses weather to end the weekend

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People walk to the Marathon County Dairy Breakfast

Community gathers for Marathon County June Dairy Breakfast

Updated: Jun. 7, 2026 at 10:53 PM CDT
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By WSAW Staff
People gathered at NTC’s Agriculture Center of Excellence on Sunday for the annual Marathon County June Dairy Breakfast.

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Three-time Olympian and world record holder joins Walk Wisconsin, still competing at 58

Olympic legend walks among us: Stevens Point’s Curt Clausen returns home

Updated: Jun. 6, 2026 at 10:31 PM CDT
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By Katlynn Gill
Walk Wisconsin made its way to Stevens Point on Saturday, bringing together runners, hobbyists, and Olympians. Among the participants was Curt Clausen, a SPASH track standout who, at 58, still holds five world records for race walking.

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Lightning postponement creates loaded championship Saturday in La Crosse

Records made as area athletes dominate state track championships

Updated: Jun. 6, 2026 at 11:11 PM CDT
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By Ben Helwig and Brayden Dobbe
State track and field returned for day two with more events than usual due to a lightning postponement.

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Door County Fish Boil

WE THE PEOPLE: The history of Door County’s fish boils

Updated: Jun. 7, 2026 at 10:57 PM CDT
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By Victoria Frazier
The White Gull Inn started serving fish boils in 1959 and today remains the only restaurant in Door County offering the experience year-round.

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Wausau Woodchucks unveil new team logo

Wausau Woodchucks set Northwoods League record with 29 runs in a game

Updated: Jun. 7, 2026 at 9:54 AM CDT
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By WSAW Staff
The Wausau Woodchucks broke the Northwoods League record by scoring 29 runs in a 29-2 win over Wisconsin Rapids on Saturday.

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Red Raiders repeat as state champions, Assumption finishes second in girls Division 3

Marathon runs away with back-to-back Division 3 boys state track titles

Updated: Jun. 6, 2026 at 11:06 PM CDT
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By Brayden Dobbe
The Marathon Red Raiders are the 2026 Division 3 state champions in boys track and field. The team repeated as champions for the second consecutive year.

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Chris Marcell sets new Division 3 shot put mark with 63-foot, 7-inch throw at state track meet

Marathon thrower breaks own record twice at state tournament

Updated: Jun. 6, 2026 at 7:15 PM CDT
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By Brayden Dobbe
Marathon senior Chris Marcell dominated the throwing events at the 2026 state track and field meet. The soon-to-be Oklahoma Sooner walked away with state titles in both discus and shot put.

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Minnesota DNR: Steps to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species

J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue urges public not to release carnival goldfish

Updated: Jun. 7, 2026 at 9:18 AM CDT
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By WSAW Staff
J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue is urging the public not to release goldfish into local waterways or dispose of them in the trash.

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FILE - Simone Biles, of the United States, poses during the 2025 Laureus World Sports Awards...

‘Almost dying wasn’t on my bingo card’: Simone Biles suffers health scare

Updated: Jun. 7, 2026 at 11:33 AM CDT
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By Amanda Alvarado
Simone Biles shared that she suffered a health scare recently.

First Alert Weather

A very high UV index on Sunday

More sun ahead; Monitoring risks of storms, along with summer heat in the new week

Updated: Jun. 6, 2026 at 8:38 PM CDT
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By Jeremy Tabin
Pleasant rest of the weekend

Safety

City of Stevens Point is looking for CERT volunteers

City of Stevens Point seeks volunteers for Community Emergency Response Team

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 9:17 PM CDT
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By Bree Bylak
The city of Stevens Point is recruiting volunteers for a new Community Emergency Response Team to assist with large-scale emergencies or disasters.

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Wisconsin DNR increases ATV/UTV patrols for safety campaign

Updated: Jun. 6, 2026 at 12:14 PM CDT
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By WSAW Staff
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is increasing patrols on ATV and UTV trails as part of its Think Smart Before You Start safety campaign
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