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Proposed bill puts gun shops at forefront of mental health advocacy

A proposed bill by two Republican lawmakers could make mental health awareness more commonplace at state gun shops.
New gun laws to prevent deaths in Wisconsin

Football

Fullback Hunter Luepke does drills during NFL football Pro Day at North Dakota State University...
Spencer’s Hunter Luepke showcases his skills at NDSU’s Pro Day

National

Dairy Queen announced it will be offering Blizzards for 85 cents on select dates in April.
Dairy Queen selling 85-cent Blizzards for limited time in April

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When the program ends pharmacies can still test for COVID but people will have to pay for tests
Wisconsin DHS ending its Community Testing Support Program in April

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Taylor County ranks in top-10 healthiest counties in the state

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Hannah Borchert
Each county in the state is assigned a rank based on length and quality of life.

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NTC Alternative High School Students make Butterfly Benches

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Hannah Borchert
Twelve students are making butterfly benches for the garden.

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Merrill Police Chief releases new details about Tuesday’s large response

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Sean White
Merrill’s Police Chief has released new details about an incident that prompted a large response from police on Tuesday.

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Wisconsin DHS shares plan on how to use $8M from opioid settlement funds

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Heather Poltrock
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has submitted its plan to use nearly $8 million in opioid settlement funds to the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance to support prevention, harm reduction, and capital projects to address the state’s opioid crisis.

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Fire destroys popular Rhinelander restaurant

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Heather Poltrock
The cause of a fire that destroyed a popular Rhinelander restaurant is under investigation. Crews responded to R&T’s Dinky Diner just before 6 p.m. on Tuesday.

National

Zoo celebrates birth of rare twin leopard cubs

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Jordan Gartner
The San Diego Zoo recently welcomed two rare twin Amur leopards.
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The benches were made by students at NTC Alternative High School
Butterfly benches will soon be added to Sara's Storybook Garden inside Monk Gardens

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When the program ends pharmacies can still test for COVID but people will have to pay for tests
DHS set to end community COVID testing support program

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The healthiest counties tended to be the ones that encouraged participation in volunteering and...
Digging into the health rankings of every Wisconsin county

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Merrill Police Chief releases new details about Tuesday’s large response

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Town of Texas Fire responds to crash on County Road WW on Tuesday, March 28
Multiple people injured following crash north of Wausau

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Maple Hollow has done a few small batches to start off the syrup season.
Maple syrup season starting off in a sticky situation

National

An 81-year-old told police he killed his wife and daughter with an ax because he lost his job...
Man, 81, accused of ‘gruesome’ murders of wife, daughter with ax

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Teen found safe in Wood County following search using K9 and drones

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‘Tremendous loss’: Zoo announces unexpected death of 6-year-old giraffe

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Emily Van de Riet
The Maryland Zoo is mourning the unexpected loss of a beloved 6-year-old female giraffe named Willow.

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Milwaukee to host first ever World Burrito Eating Championships on April 6

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Sean White
In celebration of National Burrito Day on April 6, national food chain QDOBA will be hosting the first-ever World Burrito Eating Championship near Fiserv Forum.

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Gov. Evers approves nearly $8M for highway improvements in Oneida County

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Sean White
Governor Evers is continuing to invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, on Wednesday he signed a $7.9 million contract to improve WIS 17, between US 8 and Stevens Street, in the city of Rhinelander and the towns of Pelican and Pine Lake.

State

DNR now accepting contest submissions for 2024 state park and forest stickers

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Sean White
The Wisconsin DNR is now accepting artwork entries from high school students for the 2024 Wisconsin State Park and Forest vehicle admission sticker design contest.

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Wisconsin Veterans Museum exhibition honors, remembers Vietnam War veterans

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Phoebe Murray
The exhibition will be on display through Veterans Day 2023.

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Rothschild, Weston to hold public input meeting regarding improvements to Weston Avenue

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Heather Poltrock
A public information meeting will be held Wednesday at 6 to discuss improvements Weston Avenue. Plans call for a compact roundabout at the intersection of Alderson Street and Weston Avenue.

National

FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan; here’s what it means

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Advocates believe it's important to get naloxone to the people who are most likely to be around overdoses, including people who use drugs and their relatives.

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Former Greenwood High School staff member to be sentenced in child sexual assault case

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Heather Poltrock
A former Greenwood High School support staff member convicted of having a sexual relationship with a student is scheduled to be sentenced Wednesday.

State

Anti-abortion Wisconsin lawmakers now eye Medicaid expansion

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Low-income Wisconsin mothers could stay on Medicaid longer after giving birth and with less paperwork under a bill that has gained bipartisan support in the Republican-controlled Legislature.

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Milwaukee house fire kills 3, including 83-year-old man

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Milwaukee police are asking anyone with any information about the fire to contact them at 414-935-7360.

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Wausau City Council discusses approval of Scott Street fencing project

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Alicia Schumacher
After taking a tour today, the plan to install fencing under the Scott Street Bridge is moving forward. The project was approved and funded last year in partnership with Wisconsin Public Works.

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Celebrate spring by crafting the perfect cheeseboard

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Erinn Taylor
Easter is coming up quickly, and that means lots of family gatherings. If you want to bring a dish to pass that will impress, but you’re not sure where to start, the experts at The Milk Merchant say they’re here to help.

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Ho-Chunk artist creates mural to honor Native American tribes

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Tom Zurawski
A mural is being painted in honor of the Native Americans buried on the grounds of UW-Stevens Point.

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Public invited to Spencer library to create card for Honor Flight veterans

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Heather Poltrock
People are invited to the Spencer Library on Wednesday evening to make cards for veterans who will be on upcoming Honor Flights.

Stories

First Alert Weather: Not so gentle like a lamb for the end of March

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Mark Holley
Ending the month of March like a lion, with a widespread weather maker bringing threats for thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and snow accumulations.

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Wisconsin DNR reports increasing grass fires earlier than usual

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Dominique O'Neill
At this point, the DNR has reported 23 wildfires this season, including three Tuesday in Waushara County alone.

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Madison man charged in firebombing of anti-abortion office

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 5:12 PM CDT
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By Eliana Schreiber and Juliana Tornabene
A Madison man was arrested in Boston Tuesday on charges connected to the firebombing of a Madison anti-abortion office building in May 2022.

Track And Field

Wausau West track and field wins invitional

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Nolan Bulmahn and Noah Manderfeld
Wausau West track and field won their Wausau West Boys Small School Invitational 2023 as the hosts with a score of 147.5. Medford, Newman, Colby, Loyal, Athens and Faith Christian Academy were able to get action indoors in the Wausau West Field House for the 2023 Wausau West Boys Small School Invitational.

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Wausau City Council discusses phase four of Athletic Park improvements

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Sean White
The Wausau City Council discussed approving plans Tuesday evening for Athletic Park where the Wausau Woodchucks play.

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Potentially deadly ‘Candida Auris’ fungal infection spreading across U.S.

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 5:08 PM CDT
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By Emily Reilly
Medical professionals are aware of the increasing infections and it does not pose a threat to the general public.

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Aspiro announces fundraising success, orders new buses

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 5:01 PM CDT
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By Jason Zimmerman and Kristyn Allen
Aspiro raised $484,000, enough to order 4 minibuses, thanks to the support of businesses and people in the community.

Sports

Wisconsin’s offense goes cold, falls to North Texas in NIT Semifinal

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 8:16 PM CDT
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By Noah Manderfeld
Wisconsin’s offense went cold down the stretch as the fell to North Texas, 56-54, in the NIT Semifinal to end their season.
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