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Florida-based dog rescue returns from trip saving dogs from war-torn Ukraine

Members of a Florida animal rescue recently returned from a seven-day trip establishing a shelter in Poland, for abandoned dogs from Ukraine.
Big Dog Ranch Rescue and a local resident helped save 20 dogs in Poland, near the Ukrainian...

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Kiel Middle School
Title IX lawyer: Kiel schools had no choice on investigation

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An attendee walks past an advertisement for the upcoming film "Top Gun: Maverick" on the...
Top Gun training in Northern Nevada

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WWII veteran to be remembered with book about his life

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REPORTS: Lakers hire Bucks’ assistant Darvin Ham

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Ben Helwig
Lakers hire Bucks' assistant Darvin Ham as head coach

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How the Waupaca County Hazmat Team handles hazmat spills

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Jade Flury
The Stevens Point Fire Department said about 400 gallons of sulfuric acid spilled at the paper mill

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Lincoln County puts out urgent call to find home for 3 teenage girls

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Heather Poltrock
Lincoln County Social Services is hoping to keep three teenage girls who need a home together.

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Public invited to several Memorial Day ceremonies this weekend and Monday

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Heather Poltrock
Several communities will hold public memorial events for Memorial Day.

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‘Avenue of Honor’ regcongizes area veterans and POWs for second year

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Drew Sutherland
Fifty banners have been placed along Grand Avenue in Wausau to honor the area’s veterans.

Daycare Dilemma

Child care providers fueled by passion for kids, but passion alone isn’t always enough

Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 11:40 PM CDT
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By Emily Davies
Early childhood educators are, generally, very passionate and committed to their work. According to recent research from UW-Madison, more than 80% of child care providers in Wisconsin say that is their chosen field or in other words, the work they want to do.
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Staying safe on the crowded roads during the holiday weekend
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This black bear was spotted in Juneau County on Friday and Saturday with a trap stuck on its paw.
Juneau County couple film close encounter with injured black bear

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Hazmat situation at Pixelle Specialty Solutions in Stevens Point.
Update: Stevens Point acid leak contained

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Lincoln County puts out urgent call to find home for 3 teenage girls

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23-year-old Talon Keyser was taken into custody in connection to this investigation.
1 arrested after Wood County house fire, large quantities of suspected drugs found

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Officials say American's lost more than 5B dollars in 2021
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Memorial Day weekend travel will be costly

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By CNN
According to AAA, the cost of items like gas, food, hotels and airfare are all up.

State

Pilot in critical condition after crash in Wauwatosa

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
A student pilot is in critical condition after his small plane crashed in Wauwatosa.

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UWSP baseball takes Super Regional game one at Whitewater

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Ben Helwig
UWSP baseball tops UW-Whitewater in NCAA Super Regionals

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Bull Falls Brewery and Taste N Glow team up for special beer

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Heather Poltrock
Bull Falls Brewery has created a commemorative beer for the annual Taste N Glow Balloon Fest.

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1 arrested after Wood County house fire, large quantities of suspected drugs found

Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 8:39 PM CDT
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By Samantha Nitz
The 23-year-old is being held at the Wood County Jail.

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Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff for Memorial Day

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Heather Poltrock
Gov. Tony Evers has signed an order for flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Memorial Day.

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American Legion Commander wants people to embrace the true meaning of Memorial Day

Updated: May. 27, 2022 at 8:56 AM CDT
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By Brittany Dobbins
An American Legion Commander wants people to embrace the true meaning of Memorial Day.

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Update: Stevens Point acid leak contained

Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 6:58 PM CDT
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By WSAW Staff
Crews on scene at hazmat situation in Stevens Point

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Wausau’s Memorial Day parade to be held Saturday

Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 7:25 AM CDT
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By Heather Poltrock
The annual Wausau Memorial Day parade will be held Saturday, May 28.

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Public tips, traffic cameras lead to arrest of bank robbery suspect in Illinois

Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 12:40 PM CDT
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By Heather Poltrock
Wausau Police have identified the suspect in a bank robbery that occurred on May 20 as Tommy Pittman, 55.

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Man convicted in 2019 fatal shooting at cemetery requests new attorney stalling sentencing hearing

Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 7:34 AM CDT
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By Heather Poltrock and Emily Davies
The 67-year-old man convicted of shooting three people at a Wausau cemetery in 2019, killing one, is scheduled to learn his fate Thursday.

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WHO: Nearly 200 cases of monkeypox in more than 20 countries

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
During a public briefing on Friday, the U.N. health agency said there are still many unanswered questions about how the current epidemic arose.

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Grilling with Sunrise 7: Cheesy garlic bread with Pizza brats

Updated: May. 27, 2022 at 5:59 AM CDT
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By WSAW Staff
On Friday for our weekly Grilling with Sunrise 7 segment, Gary Stockwell from Lamb’s Fresh Market shared a recipe that fits in for Memorial Day barbeques.

Weather

First Alert Weather: Showers & storms possible this weekend, turning much warmer

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Mark Holley
More sun than clouds for getaway day Friday. Some wet weather is expected at times on Saturday.

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Stevens Point Police Department warns of phone scam

Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 11:06 PM CDT
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By Kassandra Sepeda
According to a Facebook post made Thursday, the department had received several calls from the public reporting the scam.

Softball

Marshfield, SPASH, Newman Catholic advance to softball sectionals

Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 10:58 PM CDT
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By Noah Manderfeld
Marshfield, SPASH and Newman Catholic softball advanced to sectionals with wins in their respective regional finals.

Track And Field

Area athletes qualify for state track and field at Marshfield sectional

Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 10:58 PM CDT
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By Noah Manderfeld and Ben Helwig
Many area athletes punched their ticket to the state track and field meet in La Crosse next week at the Marshfield sectional.

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Agencies teaming up to stop overdoses in Marathon Co.

Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 7:27 PM CDT
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By Jade Flury
The Marathon County Sheriff’s Office says the county is becoming the hub for meth in the state.

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One Mosinee water well tested slightly above average for PFAS, DNR asks to retest

Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 6:14 PM CDT
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By WSAW Staff
Mosinee is adjusting the amount of water that's being pumped from two wells, but is not under any violations.

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Marshfield receives PFAS testing results; shuts down 4 wells

Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 4:43 PM CDT
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By Desiree Fischer
Results of recent water testing in Marshfield found levels of PFAS at the southside booster station. Those levels are above the Wisconsin Department of Health Services recommended advisory levels.

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Juneau County couple film close encounter with injured black bear

Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 11:02 AM CDT
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By Tim Elliott
A black bear was seen hobbling around a backyard in rural Juneau County. Now the homeowners and the DNR want to help it.
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