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Update: Highway 13 reopened near Unity, 2 people injured

A portion of Highway 13 near Unity is closed due to a traffic crash.
Crash closes portion of Highway 13 near Unity

State

Gov. Evers announces $10 million to expand well reconstruction

Breaking

Braelynn Mueller
Adams County Sheriff’s Department: Missing 14-year-old girl ran away from home

National

General Motors is recalling more than 484,000 large SUVs in the U.S. to fix a problem that can...
GM recalls 484K big SUVs to fix problem third-row seat belts

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State

New home construction decreases in Wisconsin, but only in some urban areas

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Maria Lisignoli
New home construction in Wisconsin has decreased this year compared to last.

National

Girl Scouts roll out a new cookie flavor

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By CNN
Raspberry Rally will be the first Girl Scout cookie available only for online purchases and delivery directly to homes.

News

Plea deal likely for Wausau bank robbery suspect

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Heather Poltrock
The 55-year-old man Wausau Police say demanded money from a bank teller is scheduled to reach a plea deal in the case next month.

Entertainment

Rodney Carrington to perform at Grand Theater in Wausau in December

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Heather Poltrock
Comedian Rodney Carrington is coming to Wausau’s Grand Theater in December.

News

Waterski show to benefit Never Forgetten Honor Flight

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Heather Poltrock
The Water Walkers waterski show on Tuesday evening will benefit the Never Forgotten Honor Flight, Inc.

National

Over-the-counter hearing aids expected this fall in US

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By The Associated Press
U.S. regulators have finalized a long-awaited rule that's expected to allow millions of Americans to buy hearing aids without a prescription.
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Gov. Evers discusses $10M program to help residents improve wells in Stevens Point
Gov. Evers discusses $10M program to help residents improve wells in Stevens Point

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UW System president talks about new tuition waiver at UWSP
UW System president talks about new tuition waiver at UWSP

News

Second opinion after cancer diagnosis allows Rothschild woman more time with family
Second opinion after cancer diagnosis allows Rothschild woman more time with family

News

Wausau Police, Fire Departments hold annual community cookout
Wausau Police, Fire Departments hold annual community cookout

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State

Crash closes portion of Highway 13 near Unity
Update: Highway 13 reopened near Unity, 2 people injured

News

Skyler Opelt
Medford man convicted of causing fatal buggy crash gets 4 years prison

National

Tim Caine suffered a broken collarbone, scapula and ribs, along with a collapsed lung, in the...
Wife learns of husband’s motorcycle crash instantly with app

National

An Oklahoma mother is facing two complaints of child neglect after police say she left two...
Mom arrested after 2 toddlers found in hot car outside Walmart

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Braelynn Mueller
Adams County Sheriff’s Department: Missing 14-year-old girl ran away from home

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National

8-year-old known as ‘Mullet Boy’ competes in USA Mullet Championship

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Ellie Jo Pomerleau and Andrew McMunn
An 8-year-old from Wisconsin with a rock-star do is competing for the best mullet in the Kids Division of the USA Mullet Championship.

State

Steven Avery’s attorney to file new motion in appeal Tuesday

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By WBAY news staff
“Buckle up,” Kathleen Zellner tweeted to followers.

National

NBA schedule won’t have games on Election Day this year

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By TIM REYNOLDS
NBA teams are being encouraged to share election information — such as registration deadlines — with their fan bases in the weeks leading up to Nov. 8.

National

Disney Cruise line dropping vaccine requirement for children

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By CNN
Everyone is still required to go through COVID-19 testing

News

Salvation Army, United Way work to ease financial burden of back-to-school shopping for families

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Hannah Borchert
United Way and Salvation Army help kids who need school supplies.

News

Wausau to hold meeting to seek comment on area’s housing needs

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Heather Poltrock
The city of Wausau will host a public meeting Wednesday regarding the area’s housing needs.

News

Second opinion leads to life-changing care for Rothschild woman with breast cancer

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Heather Poltrock
A Rothschild breast cancer survivor is celebrating a five-year milestone post-diagnosis -- it’s something she’d never thought she be able to do after receiving a grim diagnosis in 2017.

National

Former ITT Tech students get $3.9B in debt cancellation

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Students who used federal loans to attend ITT Technical Institute as far back as 2005 will automatically get that debt canceled.

Forecast

First Alert Weather - Showers arriving later this work week

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Mark Holley
Suntabulous and dry Tuesday with more clouds arriving Wednesday afternoon as showers and thundershowers move toward Wisconsin by Thursday.

National

Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has ‘mild’ symptoms

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and ZEKE MILLER
First lady Jill Biden's PCR test came back positive after she started experiencing cold-like symptoms late Monday evening.

National

Biden signs massive climate and health care legislation

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By ZEKE MILLER
The legislation includes the most substantial federal investment in history to fight climate change and would cap prescription drug costs at $2,000 out-of-pocket annually for Medicare recipients

State

DHS issues bed bug warning amid college town move-in season

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Juliana Tornabene
While the bugs do not transmit diseases, they can cause a great loss in property and cost a pretty penny to get rid of.

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Medford man convicted of causing fatal buggy crash gets 4 years prison

Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 7:54 AM CDT
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By Heather Poltrock
The 36-year-old Medford man convicted of causing a crash that killed a woman and injured her eight children will spend four years in prison.

News

Wausau Nordic Ski Club breaks ground on project honoring late member

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Nolan Bulmahn
Perry's Fireside project provides a new attraction for Nine Mile Forest to honor Perry Dau.

News

Community meeting held in response to Appleton officer-involved shooting

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By WBAY news staff
The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating the shooting that happened Aug. 12.

Northwoods League

Trio of Homers, Marshall Gem Help Woodchucks Force Decider

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Noah Manderfeld
Facing elimination, the Wausau Woodchucks found their most dominant and complete performance of the season in an 11-1 victory over the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters Monday night.

News

Bridge Street Mission’s Urban Street Project earns funds through housing project

Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 7:08 PM CDT
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By Jade Flury
Construction is underway for a new home that will be sold to benefit people struggling from homelessness and addiction

News

1 year later: A refugee resettled in Wausau reflects on Taliban takeover

Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 5:17 PM CDT
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By Hannah Borchert
Refugee resettled in Wausau reflects on the Taliban takeover.

News

Work nears completion on Highway 13 and Hwy 21 in Adams County

Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 3:20 PM CDT
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By Heather Poltrock
Road work to improve the intersection at Highway 13 and Highway 21 in Adams County is nearly complete.

State

Weston to consider plat for dozens of new homes east of Birch Street

Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 2:11 PM CDT
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By Heather Poltrock
The village of Weston Board will discuss the final plat for a major housing development off of Birch Street at its meeting Monday night.

National

Starbucks asks labor board to halt union votes temporarily

Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 2:12 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Starbucks on Monday asked the National Labor Relations Board to temporarily suspend all union elections at its U.S. stores, citing allegations from a board employee that regional NLRB officials improperly coordinated with union organizers.

State

Authorities identify man found dead in Juneau County

Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 12:20 PM CDT
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By Heather Poltrock
The Juneau County Sheriff’s Department said a man found dead in the Lemonweir River has been identified as Glen Erickson, 55.
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