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First Alert Weather Day continues through Monday evening

Very warm & humid into Monday, with the risk of strong to severe storms
Storms are set to become strong to severe this afternoon. A couple storms are possible around...

Diaper Drive

Volunteers sort and inventory the donations received during the United Way of Portage County's...
Families to receive increased diaper allotment thanks to generous community

Stories

Semi overturns during storm near Amherst Junction
Winds cause semi to tip over on Highway 10 in Portage County

News

Pilot, Ken Reader, from Cincinnati arriving at 'Wings Over Wausau' in 2024
Plenty to do during Wausau’s Big Weekend

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National

Qatar condemned the attack.

Trump announces ceasefire between Iran and Israel after Iran’s missile attack on US base in Qatar

Updated: 27 minutes ago
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By The Associated Press and DAVID RISING, JON GAMBRELL and MELANIE LIDMAN Associated Press
Iran launched missile attacks Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites and escalating tensions in the volatile region.

Local

FILE - Hewitt-Texas Elementary School held a sendoff event on May 30.

Wausau School District officially puts closed elementary schools up for sale

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Sean White
The three elementary schools have officially been listed and are now up for sale.

National

Photos from the White House show President Donald Trump in the White House Situation Room...

Trump on Iran missile attack: ‘They’ve gotten it all out of their system’

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Emily Van de Riet
President Donald Trump released his first statement after Iran launched a limited missile attack on a U.S. military base in Qatar on Monday.

News

Swing Against Cancer

12th annual Swing Against Cancer fundraiser features former Wisconsin sports stars

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Dale Ryman
In the first 11 years of the event, organizers have raised $336,000 to help more than 220 battling cancer.

News

Investigators said Kasey Ramthun, of Vesper, was a passenger in a vehicle that failed to stop...

Wisconsin Rapids man facing charges in deadly crash near Auburndale

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Desiree Fischer
Trenton Lawry is facing three charges, including homicide by negligent operation of a vehicle and reckless driving.

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2 people injured in crash on Hwy 29 near Wittenberg

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Desiree Fischer
The Shawano County Dispatch Center received multiple 911 calls reporting the crash near the overpass of Cty Rd Q and Hwy 29 in the town of Wittenberg. Initial reports indicated the two people in the vehicle had been ejected and one was trapped beneath it.
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The PB4Y Navy Patrol Bomber will stay until it goes to EAA Airventure in Oshkosh
World War II bomber plane arrives at Wausau Airport

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Sgt. Carl Schenzel's name will live on at the intersection of East Street and Merrill Street
World War II veteran honored with memorial street dedication in Merrill

News

College for Kids is described as a summer camp like no other
Elementary students learn new skills this week at UWSP at Wausau campus

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Emergency workers risk burnout as call volumes increase with fewer employees
Bills in legislature aimed at helping with EMS recruitment, funding

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8,600 without power in Wisconsin due to overnight storms

Forecast

Storms are set to become strong to severe this afternoon. A couple storms are possible around...
First Alert Weather Day continues through Monday evening

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Man found dead on walking trail near Bridge St in Wausau

Breaking

According to the Wisconsin Department of Justice Silver Alert, Susan Pickett was last seen on...
UPDATE: Silver Alert canceled; missing Wausau woman found safe

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Investigators said Kasey Ramthun, of Vesper, was a passenger in a vehicle that failed to stop...
Wisconsin Rapids man facing charges in deadly crash near Auburndale

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Riverside Fire District

Nobody hurt in fire at Domtar plant in Rothschild on June 19

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Sean White
Crews responded to the plant at 8:40 p.m. on Thursday for a fire with smoke and flames showing at the plant.

News

Man found dead on walking trail near Bridge St in Wausau

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Desiree Fischer
Officers located a 58-year-old man lying on the walking trail. The man was dead. Police confirm the man was a member of the unhoused community

State

Miss Wisconsin 2025 Announced - First Black Woman to be Named Miss Wisconsin

Willow Newell becomes first Black woman to win Miss Wisconsin title

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Sophia Thiel
First black woman is named Miss Wisconsin.

Breaking

According to the Wisconsin Department of Justice Silver Alert, Susan Pickett was last seen on...

UPDATE: Silver Alert canceled; missing Wausau woman found safe

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Mayra Parrilla Guerrero
A Silver Alert has been issued in Wausau for a 72-year-old woman last seen at the 500 Block of E Wausau Avenue Sunday.

National

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks at a Northern Border Policy Roundtable in...

Department of Homeland Security and FBI tracking threats to US after airstrikes on Iran

Updated: Jun. 22, 2025 at 4:42 PM CDT
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By Andrew McMunn
Law enforcement agencies around the United States are now on high alert for potential acts of terrorism following the military airstrikes on three nuclear facilities in Iran.

News

Weston A&W location to open June 23

A&W Restaurant officially opens in Weston

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Heather Poltrock and Mayra Parrilla Guerrero
Rootbeer and cheese curd fans will have a new restaurant option on Monday.

Northwoods League

The Woodchucks are now 16-11 this season.

Woodchucks slip in return to Athletic Park, lose to Fond du Lac 9-4

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Ben Helwig
The Woodchucks were playing in their first game at Athletic Park since June 12th.

News

Boat Race 6-22-25

Midstate Tsunami Boat Races make their way to Wausau

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Samuel Dehring
Organizers said there are 30 to 40 different boats, with 80 races, and the age ranges from nine to nearly 80 years old.

National Politics

President Donald Trump speaks from the East Room of the White House in Washington, Saturday,...

US inserts itself into Israel’s war with Iran, striking 3 Iranian nuclear sites

Updated: Jun. 22, 2025 at 4:27 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
President Donald Trump says Iran’s key nuclear sites were “completely and fully obliterated” by U.S. strikes.

News

power outage

8,600 without power in Wisconsin due to overnight storms

Updated: Jun. 21, 2025 at 9:41 AM CDT
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By Heather Poltrock
More than 8,600 customers woke up without power Saturday morning as a strong band of storms moved through overnight.

News

Memorial Car Show 6-21-25

Memorial car show raises awareness for epinephrine

Updated: Jun. 21, 2025 at 8:39 PM CDT
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By Samuel Dehring
A 20-year-old man passed away from an unknown allergy with no access to an EpiPen last November. Now, his family is making sure the same thing does not happen to others.

Community

7 Events happening in Wisconsin

7 events happening across Wisconsin June 20-22

Updated: Jun. 20, 2025 at 7:55 AM CDT
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By Erinn Taylor
Here’s a look at the 7 big events happening this weekend in Wisconsin.

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Cranberry Blossom Festival

Celebrating Wisconsin’s favorite fruit crop: Cranberry Blossom Festival underway

Updated: Jun. 20, 2025 at 5:42 AM CDT
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By Mayra Parrilla Guerrero
An annual festival featuring Wisconsin’s favorite fruit crop is back at Wisconsin Rapids.

National

FILE -- American B-2 stealth bombers have reportedly left Whiteman Air Force Base for Guam.

US sends B-2 bombers to Guam as President Trump weighs options amid Israel-Iran conflict

Updated: Jun. 21, 2025 at 4:04 PM CDT
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By CNN Newsource staff
The U.S. military has sent multiple B-2 bombers from an Air Force Base in Missouri.

Stories

A pet dog going for a walk.

Tips to keep your pets safe in the hot weather

Updated: Jun. 20, 2025 at 9:39 PM CDT
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By Bree Bylak
The hot weather in the forecast can be dangerous for pets. There are a few things you should keep in mind before enjoying the very warm weather with your four-legged friend.

News

Equine therapy center helps heal injured horses and people

Equine therapy center helps heal injured horses and people in Mosinee

Updated: Jun. 20, 2025 at 7:36 PM CDT
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By Brianna Weaver
The Mosinee area is putting itself on the map in the equine world. Maple Ridge Ranch is home to barrel racing and helping heal horse and rider injuries.

Health

How to prevent heat illnesses as weekend temperatures soar

Updated: Jun. 20, 2025 at 6:38 PM CDT
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By Brayden Dobbe
Even if we can’t see the heat like we could a blizzard or tornado, the dangers are still there.

Community

Marshfield Boys & Girls Club highlights first week of operations

Staff highlight a successful first week for the Boys & Girls Club in Marshfield

Updated: Jun. 20, 2025 at 7:01 PM CDT
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By Madison Maronde
Boys & Girls Club now offers school-aged activities at Grant Elementary School in Marshfield. From arts and crafts to outdoor sports, the new club is offering activities to school-aged children five days a week, all summer long.

News

WSAW is following this developing story

Brothers accused of swapping barcodes on fishfinders at Stevens Point store resulting in $6,000 theft

Updated: Jun. 20, 2025 at 3:04 PM CDT
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By Heather Poltrock
Two brothers from Outagamie County will face charges for altering the price of fishfinders at a store in Stevens Point.

National

FILE - This June 19, 2017 file photo shows a person working on a laptop in North Andover, Mass.

Billions of login credentials have been leaked online, Cybernews researchers say

Updated: Jun. 20, 2025 at 8:02 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Researchers at cybersecurity outlet Cybernews say that billions of login credentials have been leaked.

News

Michael Nieman booking photo

Man charged with 9th OWI offense in Portage County

Updated: Jun. 20, 2025 at 2:14 PM CDT
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By Heather Poltrock
A 52-year-old Rudolph man has is expected to be charged with his ninth operating while intoxicated offense following a welfare check on June 13.

Environment

Bald Eagle perched in Spooner, Wisconsin

DNR celebrates 85 years of protecting bald eagles on National Eagle Day

Updated: Jun. 20, 2025 at 2:44 PM CDT
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By Sean White and Emily Davies
Bald eagles have made an amazing recovery thanks to a combination of national and state protections.
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