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Kronenwetter family hosts haunted church maze on Halloween night

A Kronenwetter family built a haunted church maze in its front yard and will open it to the public on Halloween night
Hand-built Haunted Church Maze sits outside of a Kronenwetter home

Sports

Hilight Zone
The Hilight Zone Level Two Playoffs: Four area teams advance another week

News

Hospital staff estimate this year had their biggest turnout yet.
Children’s Hospital staff go all out for trick-or-treating tradition

News

An Adams County musician is using her musical talent to celebrate the Brewers, and her song is...
Local musician’s song celebrates Brewers’ legacy & fans

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Breaking

Wrong-way driver facing charges after collision with deputy in Lincoln County

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Heather Poltrock
Two people were injured Thursday evening after a wrong-way driver struck an occupied Lincoln County Sheriff’s squad car and a civilian vehicle on U.S. Highway 51, authorities said.

First Alert Weather

A chance of showers Halloween evening

Clouds creeping in for the Halloween weekend, with some chances of spotty showers

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Jeremy Tabin
Wausau Weather: Some clouds and a cool Friday night, scary weekend clouds

News

Rib Mountain highway construction along WIS 29, US 51 set to wrap up in next two weeks

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Heather Poltrock
Months of highway construction across Rib Mountain are scheduled to wrap up in the next two weeks, state transportation officials announced Friday.

State

The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents today selected Dr. Tonjanita (Tonja) L. Johnson...

Tonjanita Johnson named 10th president of Universities of Wisconsin

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Heather Poltrock
The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents voted unanimously Friday to name Dr. Tonjanita Johnson as the system’s 10th president.

News

Promoted to Director of Sales at WSAW NewsChannel 7

Gunnar Tessmer promoted to Director of Sales

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By WSAW Staff
Gunnar Tessmer promoted to Director of Sales at WSAW NewsChannel 7.

News

Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, Nov. 1

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Heather Poltrock
Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, meaning you’ll gain an hour of sleep, but lose an hour of daylight in the evening.
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First Alert Weather

Clouds return for the weekend with some spotty showers Halloween. Rain on tap next week.
First Alert Weather: Friday Night Forecast-October 30, 2026

First Alert Weather

Clouds with a risk of spotty showers on Halloween. Mild into next week, more rain starting...
First Alert Weather: Halloween Forecast-October 31, 2026

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Dare to scare at family's church maze
Dare to scare at family's church maze

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Winter is coming, along with some snow
The first snow of the season could arrive soon in northern and central Wisconsin

Breaking

Wrong-way driver facing charges after collision with deputy in Lincoln County

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Miller Lite releases a limited-edition Clinch Can celebrating the Brewers' World Series win....
Miller Lite makes 4,400 free ‘Clinch Cans’ to mark Brewers’ first World Series title

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Fans line the streets of Milwaukee on Oct. 30, 2026 for Brewers Championship parade
Brewers fans flood Milwaukee streets for a long-awaited World Series victory parade

National

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) celebrates after scoring a touchdown with wide...
Packers’ Jacobs says TD celebration was modeled after gospel song. Here’s why it drew attention

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Halloween

Trick or Treat times for central Wisconsin

2026 trick-or-treat times for central Wisconsin

Updated: Oct. 27, 2026 at 6:22 PM CDT
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By WSAW Staff
Find out where you can take your kids trick-or-treating in communities around central Wisconsin.

News

Marathon County Public Library in Wausau to host free horror trivia contest on Halloween

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Heather Poltrock
Adults looking to test their knowledge of horror movies, books, and pop culture can compete for a prize on Halloween at the Marathon County Public Library.

News

Fans line the streets of Milwaukee on Oct. 30, 2026 for Brewers Championship parade

Brewers fans flood Milwaukee streets for a long-awaited World Series victory parade

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The parade will culminate in a fan rally at the Henry Maier Festival Park.

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10-year-old Brewers fan Liam Renteria

Young Brewers fan goes viral after emotional World Series celebration

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Mackenzie Davis
A young Milwaukee Brewers fan has captured widespread online attention after an emotional celebration following the team’s World Series victory Wednesday night.

Sports

Ripon man shows off his Barrel Man tattoo while waiting with his family for the Milwaukee...

Brewers fans line up early for celebration parade, rally

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Emerson Lehmann
The Milwaukee Brewers’ first World Series title is being celebrated with a parade Friday through downtown Milwaukee that steps off at 10 a.m.

National

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) celebrates after scoring a touchdown with wide...

Packers’ Jacobs says TD celebration was modeled after gospel song. Here’s why it drew attention

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer
This was Jacobs’ second game of the season after coming off the commissioner’s exempt list.

News

Generic Halloween Jack-o'-lantern

Experts share Halloween safety tips as trick-or-treaters head out Saturday

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Mayra Parrilla Guerrero
First responders and pediatricians are urging parents to prioritize safety as neighborhoods prepare for trick-or-treaters on Halloween.

Milwaukee Brewers

Adam Bruckner, a life-long Brewers fan, wanted to watch the Brewers’ World Series with his...

Life-long Brewers Fan Travels Hundreds of Miles to Experience Championship

Updated: Oct. 30, 2026 at 2:36 AM CDT
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By Brayden Dobbe
Adam Bruckner, a life-long Brewers fan, wanted to watch the Brewers’ World Series with his uncle, Chuck, who is in a nursing home. Bruckner has lived in Philadelphia for 20 years.

Sports

2025 WIAA Girls State Soccer Tournament

Seven area volleyball teams advance to sectional finals, Northland Pines moving on in boys soccer

Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 at 9:23 PM CDT
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By Ben Helwig
Mosinee, Marathon, Stanley-Boyd, Columbus Catholic, Edgar, Pacelli and Athens represent the girls' volleyball teams moving on to sectional finals

Packers

Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft (85) leaves the field following an NFL football game...

Packers beat Panthers 27-19

Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 at 8:47 PM CDT
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By Brayden Dobbe
Green Bay leads Carolina 20-10 at halftime. The Packers trailed early after wide receiver Coleman Owen fumbled on the opening kickoff and the Panthers got the ball back immediately.

News

Voters who observe electioneering can report it directly to the chief election inspector at...

Clerk says electioneering isn’t common in Marathon County, what to do if you see it

Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 at 7:54 PM CDT
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By Madison Maronde
Marathon County Clerk Kim Trueblood said electioneering is any activity conducted outside of a polling place with the intent to influence the outcome of an election.

Local

FLOCK CAMERAS

How Wausau plans to cover all 20 Flock cameras

Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 at 6:57 PM CDT
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By Adam Mueller
The Wausau Common Council voted this week to cover the city’s Flock cameras, the latest Wisconsin community to reconsider its relationship with the company and its automated license plate readers.

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Milwaukee Brewers

Kohl's in Rib Mountain opened early Thursday with shirts, hats and some other gear for fans

Brewers World Series championship merchandise arrives in central Wisconsin

Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 at 6:51 PM CDT
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By Curtis Aderholdt
Kohl’s in Rib Mountain opened early Thursday with shirts, hats and other items for sale.

News

Winter is coming, along with some snow

The first snow of the season could arrive soon in northern and central Wisconsin

Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 at 6:30 PM CDT
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By Jeremy Tabin
Wausau Weather: Winter is coming, and so is the first snowfall

News

The health effects of time change as push for permanent standard time continues

Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 at 7:07 PM CDT
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By Sean White
Research shows permanent standard time would decrease the rate of obesity and stroke.

National

The search continues for escaped Tennessee inmate Jacob Allen Morley after a Wisconsin bank...

‘He’s a monster’: Convicted Tennessee murderer still on the run as authorities investigate Wisconsin bank robbery

Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 at 9:30 AM CDT
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By Joel Moore, Gray News staff and Amanda Alvarado
The search continues for escaped Tennessee inmate Jacob Allen Morley after a Wisconsin bank robbery. Authorities have not confirmed a connection.

National

Patrick Stewart arrives at the premiere of the third and final season of "Star Trek: Picard"...

‘Star Trek’ actor Patrick Stewart dead at 86

Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 at 2:49 PM CDT
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By Emily Van de Riet
Sir Patrick Stewart died Wednesday at his Los Angeles home, a post on his official Instagram account revealed.

News

One-on-one with Michael Alfonso

7th District candidate Alfonso discusses priorities in extended 1-on-1 interview

Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 at 7:26 PM CDT
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By Kassandra Sepeda
Days before the midterm general election, the Republican candidate for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District sat down to discuss affordability, energy, jobs, and health care.

News

Beef Picadillo-Stuffed Acorn

Savory meets sweet: Beef Picadillo-Stuffed Acorn Squash makes the ultimate fall dinner

Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 at 4:52 PM CDT
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By Jeff Thelen
As cooler autumn evenings set in, seasonal squash takes center stage on dinner tables across the country.

Crime Stoppers

Person caught on camera stealing gas from Hewitt Town Hall

Crime Stoppers seeks suspect in Hewitt fuel theft, electrical box damage

Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 at 9:28 AM CDT
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By Bree Bylak
Marathon County Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help finding a person who damaged an electrical box and stole gas from the Town of Hewitt’s fuel pump.

Recipes

shepherd’s pie recipe from Wisconsin Beef Council

Perfect fall shepherd’s pie recipe from Wisconsin Beef Council

Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 at 4:08 PM CDT
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By Jeff Thelen
Packed with savory beef, wholesome vegetables, and topped with warm mashed potatoes, shepherd’s pie is the ultimate comforting meal for chilly autumn days.

Sports

Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras celebrates his RBI double during the sixth inning...

Milwaukee Brewers win first-ever World Series

Updated: Oct. 28, 2026 at 11:21 PM CDT
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By Ben Helwig
The Brewers win their first World Series title.
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