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Weather

Milder days are ahead starting this weekend into the middle of next week.

First Alert Weather: Milder conditions this weekend

Updated: 5 minutes ago
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By Jeremy Tabin
Arctic air will shift away from North Central Wisconsin, allowing for temperatures to rise back closer to average levels for early February.

Breaking

Pennington, 27, sentenced to 12 years on meth charges.

Tomah man sentenced for distributing over 500 grams of meth

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Sean White
U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin Timothy O’Shea announced Friday that Victor Pennington was sentenced by U.S. District Judge William Conley to 12 years in federal prison for distributing 500 grams or more of methamphetamine.

News

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris

President Biden coming to Madison area after SOTU address

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Juliana Tornabene
President Biden will deliver the 2023 State of the Union address at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7.

State

Gov. Evers, WisDOT announce millions in grants to improve state harbors

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Sean White
Gov. Tony Evers, along with the Wisconsin DOT, today announced grants totaling $5.3 million for seven harbor maintenance and improvement projects to promote waterborne freight and economic development.

News

Rep. Tom Tiffany introduces legislation to delist the gray wolf

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Heather Poltrock
Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany of Wisconsin and Republican Congresswoman Lauren Boebert of Colorado have introduced legislation to delist the gray wolf from the endangered species list.

State

DHS announces immunization updates in childcare centers, schools

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Sean White
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has announced updates to the immunizations needed for children in childcare centers and schools.

State

Bill would clarify bail amendment set for Wisconsin ballot

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
As promised, Wisconsin Republicans are offering clarity on when judges might apply a proposed amendment that would make it harder for violent criminals to go free on bail.

News

Judge refuses to delay trial for woman accused in murder, dismemberment

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By WBAY news staff
The attorney for Taylor Schabusiness said he needed more time to prepare.

Breaking

Wisconsin Rapids man sentenced to 25 years for child sex crimes

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Sean White
U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin Timothy O’Shea announced Thursday that Timothy McDowell was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge William Conley to 25 years in prison for producing child pornography.

News

Culver’s celebrates Giannis’ big night with big diaper gift

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Nick Viviani
A huge night for the Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo will pay off big for some of his littlest fans too.
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Breaking

Nursing home CEO indicted on federal fraud charges in Wisconsin

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By WBAY news staff
The company had skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) in New Jersey, Wisconsin, and Michigan.

News

Renovation project will impact hours, donations at Good News Project

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Erinn Taylor and Tony Langfellow
The Good News Project facility, at 1106 N Fifth Street is Wausau, is about to get an interior make-over.

Basketball

Wisconsin thwarts Ohio State rally with Hepburn’s foul shots

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Connor Essegian scored 17 points, Chucky Hepburn added 15 and Wisconsin held off Ohio State 65-60 on Thursday night for the Buckeyes’ third straight loss.

State

Lac du Flambeau roads blocked by tribal leaders after failed agreements

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Nolan Bulmahn
For 50 years, an easement between the Lac du Flambeau tribe and its non-native residents was held in place. That easement expired in 2013 and after a decade of failed negotiations, the tribe has taken action.

Girls Basketball

Athens girls basketball’s win over Assumption highlights Thursday night’s action

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Noah Manderfeld
In a busy night of high school hoops, No. 7 Athens girls basketball picked up a big win over No. 4 Assumption on Thursday. Marathon and SPASH also came away with wins, while Pacelli boys basketball won.

News

New Minnesota bill could leave THC infused beer, drink makers up in the clouds

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Sean White
THC, the chemical compound found in marijuana plants, has been used by drink makers in recent years to deliver hemp-based products to customers.

News

‘Groundhog Day’ movie was almost filmed in Baraboo

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Marcus Aarsvold
Location scouts for the movie Groundhog Day considered filming the 1993 romantic comedy in Baraboo, Wisconsin, but chose a town closer to Chicago.

Nba

Jrue Holiday selected to 2023 NBA All-Star Game

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Noah Manderfeld
Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday has been selected to the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, the league announced Thursday.

High School

Wausau East’s Haugen signs NLI for lacrosse at Drury University

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Noah Manderfeld
Aidan Haugen has put pen-to-paper on his commitment to play Lacrosse at Drury University.

News

Merrill man thanks Merrill Fire Department first responders who saved his life

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Jade Flury
A Merrill man is thanking the first responders who saved his life after an explosion last year

Regional

HOPE Consortium installs opioid kits in central, northern Wisconsin

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 5:24 PM CST
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By Sean White
As the opioid epidemic evolves in Wisconsin organizations across the HOPE Consortium service area have partnered with Wisconsin Voices for Recovery to install additional Nalox-ZONE boxes in central and northern Wisconsin.

Outdoors

Wood County snowmobile clubs open trails for season

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 5:09 PM CST
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By Sean White
The Wood County Parks and Forestry Department announced Thursday that many snowmobile trails have opened.

News

Young man needs help after dad killed, mom hurt in alleged OWI crash

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 5:09 PM CST
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By Emily Reilly
Caleb Hoffman is a 21-year old, struggling after his parents were in a car crash. They were hit by an alleged drunk driver going at highway speeds, near a stop light on Fond Du Lac highway 151

News

2 killed in Vilas County snowmobile crash

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 3:36 PM CST
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By Heather Poltrock
The Vilas County Sheriff’s Department said two people have died as a result of a snowmobile crash.

7 Investigates

Getting answers: Following up on Medicare rules for out-of-network provider coverage

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 3:33 PM CST
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By Emily Davies
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is answering questions still facing some patients in central Wisconsin.

News

Wisconsin Rapids to bring back its coolest event of the year

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 2:48 PM CST
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By Sean White
Special Olympics Wisconsin supporters from across central Wisconsin will “Go Polar” in Wisconsin Rapids on Saturday for the 2023 Polar Plunge® for Special Olympics Wisconsin.

News

Humane society in Eau Claire said dog was left outside, overnight at shelter in dangerously cold weather

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 1:59 PM CST
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By Jimmie Kaska
The Eau Claire County Humane Association said Gus was found tied to the doors of the shelter Thursday morning.

Questions

VACCINE TRACKER: North Central Wisconsin vaccination percentage information

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 1:50 PM CST
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By Jeremy Tabin
A county-by-county breakdown of vaccination percentages in North Central Wisconsin for residents.

News

Word search contest at Rib Mountains parks runs until Feb. 8

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 12:14 PM CST
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By Erinn Taylor and Tony Langfellow
The town of Rib Mountain is once again hosting its annual outdoor word search.

News

Marathon County to open snowmobile trails in Zone 3

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 9:57 AM CST
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By Desiree Fischer
Marathon County snowmobile trails in Zone 3 will open Friday at 8 a.m.

News

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate focuses on parade crash

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 9:14 AM CST
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By The Associated Press
Waukesha County Circuit Judge Jennifer Dorow released the ad Thursday.

Entertainment

Grand Theater to host many exciting shows this month

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 9:10 AM CST
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By Heather Poltrock
People looking to escape the cold, but still get out for a fun time will have plenty of options in the coming weeks at the Grand Theater.

News

Sun Prairie’s Jimmy the Groundhog predicts 6 more weeks of winter

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 7:38 AM CST
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By Nick Viviani
Jimmy saw his shadow this morning, forecasting six more weeks of winter in Wisconsin.

State

Landlord and tenant issues top Wisconsin consumer complaints list

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 5:01 AM CST
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By Tammy Elliott
Nearly 2,000 complaints were filed with the state in 2022 when it comes to landlord and tenant issues.

News

Marathon County snow plows get green light to upgrade vehicles

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 10:46 PM CST
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By Jade Flury
It’s only February, which means plenty of time for more snow to fall and snow plow drivers will be back on the roads clearing it. The next time we see a snowstorm though, the plow trucks will look a little different.

Basketball

UW-Stevens Point women’s basketball outscored by 9 in 4th quarter, fall to No. 23 UW-Whitewater

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 9:51 PM CST
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By Noah Manderfeld
UW-Stevens Point women’s basketball were overmatched by No. 23 UW-Whitewater in a 73-64 loss on Wednesday.

Sports

Area athletes ink National Letters of Intent on Signing Day

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 8:27 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig and Noah Manderfeld
Eight area athletes signed with D1 or D2 schools Wednesday

News

Wausau School District believes they’ve turned a corner on bussing issues

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 7:55 PM CST
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By Hannah Borchert
First Student addresses frustrations with unreliable bussing.

News

Find unclaimed property | Wisconsin officials offer tips on how

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 6:57 PM CST
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By Charlie Hildebrand
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) will host a National Unclaimed Property Day event at the State Capitol Wednesday morning.

Local

Community Partners Campus in Wausau officially opens to the public

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 6:30 PM CST
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By Jade Flury
The Community Partners Campus is officially ready to help the central Wisconsin community. The campus highlighted its grand opening Wednesday with a flag dedication and a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Breaking

Thomas Jefferson student who brought stun device to school ‘meant no harm’

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 5:42 PM CST
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By Sean White
The Wausau Police Department is currently investigating a situation where a student at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School brought a stun device to school with them.

State

Wisconsin State Patrol reminds drivers of important rules for roundabouts

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 5:17 PM CST
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By Sean White
There are more than 550 roundabouts across Wisconsin that are designed to reduce crashes and help improve traffic flow, but accidents do happen.

Breaking

Biery Cheese Company to close Plover plant in spring

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 5:11 PM CST
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By Sean White
The Biery Cheese Company will close its Plover plant at some point between April 2 and May 30 this spring, meaning over 100 workers will be without a job.

News

Advocates bring attention to teen dating violence

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 5:04 PM CST
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By Melanie Walleser
Local advocates share how to identify and prevent teen dating violence.

News

Grant Fuhrman’s mother testifies at trial

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 4:51 PM CST
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By WBAY news staff
Fuhrman's mother testifies

Local

3M workers threaten strike if contract disputes continue

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 4:19 PM CST
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By Sean White
Employees at the 3M plant in Wausau are reportedly taking steps to formally strike, including picketing, which could happen as early as next week if labor contract disputes continue.

News

UW System reveals student survey regarding free speech

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 3:43 PM CST
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By Nevada Lilly
A majority of students say they are comfortable with expressing their views on campus

State

Miss America Grace Stanke to make special appearances in Wisconsin

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 3:18 PM CST
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By Sean White
The Miss Wisconsin Organization is welcoming Wausau native Grace Stanke, Miss America 2023, home to Wisconsin. Official celebrations for Stanke’s win will take place across the state Feb. 16-20.

News

New information released in northern Wisconsin snowmobile crashes

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 2:49 PM CST
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By Heather Poltrock
It’s been a deadly stretch of days on Wisconsin’s snowmobile trails. Four fatal crashes occurred between Thursday and Sunday.

Health

GoodRx shared user data with Facebook, Google

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 12:30 PM CST
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By Nevada Lilly
The popular discount prescription service is in hot water for sharing sensitive customer data
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