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Black History Month: NBA All-Star Terry Porter remembers time at UW-Stevens Point

Former Pointer Standout, NBA veteran and college basketball coach Terry Porter remembers how his athletic career got its start at UW-Stevens Point.
NBA All-Star Terry Porter remembers his time at UWSP

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Those in Wausau say they've been preparing all throughout the pandemic to avoid a post-pandemic...
New rental assistance program set to double relief in north central Wisconsin

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Nursing students help administer vaccine at Marshfield Clinic
Nursing Students help administer vaccine at Marshfield Clinic

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Gray Television, Grand Ole Opry and Circle TV are partnering with Feeding America for a...
Opry live stream to raise money to support people suffering from storms, pandemic

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Boys basketball sectional semifinal highlights

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Matt Infield
Sectional semifinal highlights include Edgar defending their house, a heart-breaker in Medford, and Gresham dominating at Prentice.

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Wausau Schools holds referendum information meeting

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Tony Langfellow
The Wausau School District explained to voters why they believe the upcoming referendum is important for the district in a meeting on Thursday, Feb. 25.

Coronavirus

The science of a perfect fit, the research around masks

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Emily Davies
It has become the symbol of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the science evolves, so do the recommendations around wearing masks.

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Federal relief could provide much needed funding for restaurants

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Carla Rogner
The RESTAURANTS Act would create a $120 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund.

Sports

Assumption defeats Three Lakes 55-48 in D-5 title game thriller to win state championship

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By WSAW Staff
The Assumption Royals defeated the Three Lakes Blue Jays 55-48 in the Division Five state championship game. The Royals win their third state title in the last decade.

National Politics

US bombs facilities in Syria used by Iran-backed militia

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Associated Press
The airstrikes were announced by Pentagon spokesman John Kirby, who said the action was authorized by President Joe Biden.
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A new program announced by Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday is set to double to amount of relief...
WERA set to double rental relief

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This month, the CDC recommended the use of mask fitters and braces in the fight against COVID-19.
The Science of a Perfect Fit, Part 2

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There are three factors to mask efficiency: 1) filtration, or how well the mask filters air...
The Science of a Perfect Fit, Part 1

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The Wausau School District explained to voters why they believe the upcoming referendum is...
School Board discusses referendum

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DNR reports 216 wolves harvested by non-tribal hunters

Updated: Feb. 23, 2021 at 8:25 AM CST
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By Heather Poltrock
The Wisconsin DNR reports as of 3:25 p.m. Thursday, 216 wolves have been harvested since the first day of the state’s wolf hunt.

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Wausau road crews working to clear roadways of potholes

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Brennen Scarborough
Wausau residents are warned to keep an eye out for potholes as the warm weather uncovers them.

National

Monarch butterflies down 26% in Mexico wintering grounds

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Associated Press
The number of monarch butterflies that showed up at their winter resting grounds in central Mexico decreased by about 26% this year.

National

Biden directive expands jobless aid to more unemployed

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Associated Press
The federal program, known as Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, made the self-employed and gig workers eligible for jobless aid for the first time.

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February is Heart Health Month: Tweaks home cooks can make to be more heart healthy

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Holly Chilsen
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Mia Syn gives some simple suggestions on how to create new, healthy meals that will be good for your heart.

National

Twitter to let users charge followers to see premium posts

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Associated Press
Twitter is branching out from advertising to find more ways to make money — both for itself and for its most prolific users, whether those are businesses, celebrities or regular people.

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$24K worth of heroin seized in Weston area drug bust

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Heather Poltrock
An estimated $24,000 worth of heroin is off the streets after a joint effort from several law enforcement agencies.

National Politics

Ties with Saudis at stake as US releases findings on killing

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Associated Press
President Joe Biden was expected to speak to Saudi King Salman as soon as Thursday for the first time since taking office more than a month ago.

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Wisconsin sees big jump in COVID-19 deaths, cases and tests

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By WBAY news staff
More than 400,000 people have completed their COVID-19 vaccinations.

National

Game on, again: GameStop surges and no one truly knows why

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Associated Press
It’s reminiscent of the shocking 1,625% surge for GameStop in January, when bands of smaller-pocketed and novice investors helped trigger a supernova for the stock of the struggling video game retailer.

National

US loosens Pfizer vaccine shipping regulations

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Associated Press
U.S. regulators are allowing Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to be shipped and stored at less-frigid temperatures, which should ease distribution and administration of one of the two vaccines authorized for emergency use in the country.

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Wausau School District invites public to learn more about referendum

Updated: 11 hours ago
The Wausau School District is inviting the public to attend a meeting about the upcoming referendum.

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Some COVID-19 patients develop psychiatric conditions after diagnosis, study shows

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Juliana Tornabene
A new study shows that patients who had no previous psychiatric history, but were diagnosed with COVID-19, have an increased incident of developing their first psychiatric diagnosis.

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Man, 31 facing felony murder charge in Plover home invasion case

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Heather Poltrock
The Plover Police Chief says a 31-year-old man is facing criminal charges for his role in an armed robbery that left one person dead.

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Marshfield Clinic releases plans for March 1 COVID-19 vaccination eligibility

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Heather Poltrock
Marshfield Clinic Health System announced Thursday while new groups will be eligible March 1 for the COVID-19 vaccine, the demand from the over 65 population will continue to take priority.

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Sen. Testin proposes bill requiring national anthem be played in taxpayer-funded arenas

Updated: 20 hours ago
Republican Sen. Patrick Testin has introduced legislation that would require the “Star Spangled Banner” to be played at sporting events held in arenas that are funded by taxpayer dollars.

National

Mr. Potato Head drops the mister, sort of

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Associated Press
Hasbro clarified in a tweet that the Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head characters will still exist, names and all, but the branding on the box will say “Potato Head.”

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Police warn of uptick in catalytic converter thefts

Updated: Feb. 24, 2021 at 6:00 PM CST
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By Jason Zimmerman
A victim in Two Rivers was caught by surprise when her car made a loud noise.

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Wisconsin to prioritize teachers, child care staff among new vaccine groups

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By WBAY news staff
Education and child care will jump to the head of the line of the new groups and be vaccinated in March and early April.

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Evers announces federal rent, energy assistance program

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Associated Press
A new $322 million federally funded program announced Thursday by Gov. Tony Evers provides money to Wisconsin residents who need help paying for rent and utilities due to income loss caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Sephora at Kohl’s to come to Rib Mountain this fall

Updated: 14 hours ago
Kohl’s announced Thursday the 200 locations across the U.S. that will feature the new Sephora at Kohl’s stores.

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Evers signs bill to update Wisconsin unemployment system

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Associated Press
Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday signed into law a bipartisan bill to begin the work of updating the state’s unemployment claims processing system that contributed to many people waiting weeks or months to get paid during the coronavirus pandemic
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