Deadly Crash Reported on US 51 in Lincoln County
TOWN OF SKANAWAN, WI (WSAU) -- A 51-year-old Rhinelander man has died after a two-vehicle crash on US 51 in the Lincoln County Town of Skanawan on Sunday. Investigators say an SUV driven by a 20-year-old Crandon woman was heading south when she lost control of the vehicle and crossed into the northbound lanes. Her vehi...
Jun 10, 2024
Mayors Monday: Wausau's Doug Diny
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- Wausau Mayor Doug Diny says he's not concerned about the city losing momentum as Development Director Liz Brodek prepares to take a new state-level role with the Economic Development Corporation. "One of the things that beneficial with having a quality staff is [with succession planning] is no...
Jun 10, 2024
Mayor's veto likely to be upheld
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) - Wausau Mayor Doug Diny's veto of a redevelopment proposal for the area near the city's old water treatment plant is likely to be upheld. The Wausau City County voted 7-4 in favor of hiring a consultant and asking developers for requests for proposals for the property. It takes 8 votes to override th...
Jun 09, 2024
Possible Trump VP Candidate Tulsi Gabbard Visits Milwaukee Ahead Of RNC Convention
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Republican National Convention is just 38 days away from beginning in the Badger State, and possible VP candidates have already begun talking to voters across the state. On Friday, both former 2020 Democratic candidate for president Tulsi Gabbard and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem were in Wisc...
Jun 08, 2024
Country Cut Meats Considered A Complete Loss Following Fire
MCKINLEY, WI (WSAU) - The cause of the fire that damaged a popular Taylor County business remains under investigation this weekend by local fire departments. A press release issued by the Sheldon Fire Protection District states that the district was notified of a commercial structure fire at Country Cut Meats in the To...
Jun 08, 2024
Victims Identified in Marathon County Double Shooting
TOWN OF EASTON, WI (WSAU) -- The victims of a double shooting incident in the Town of Easton have been identified. Patrick J. Eppolite, 63, and 53-year-old Valerie J. McCarthy were found dead from gunshot wounds on May 28th. Officers say the shooting was related to domestic violence, adding both were living in the hom...
Jun 07, 2024
Rep. Derrick Van Orden And Other House Lawmakers Recreate Normandy Parachute Jump On 80th Anniversey
STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) - Wisconsin Rep. Derrick Van Orden, along with several other House lawmakers, recreated one of the key moments of the invasion of Normandy on the 80th anniversary. According to the New York Post, Rep. Van Orden, a retired Navy SEAL, was joined by fellow veterans turned U.S. Representatives for ...
Jun 07, 2024
Bond Set For Mosinee Man Accused of Eluding Law Enforcement in a Stolen Vehicle
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- A Mosinee man accused of leading officers on a high-speed chase through Mosinee and into Wausau is jailed on a six-figure cash bond. Justin Phillips is accused of failing to yield for an officer early Wednesday morning in the Town of Mosinee, then taking off through the city to Interstate 39/US 51 ...
Jun 07, 2024
Merrill Resident & WW2 Veteran Ralph Wehlitz Celebrates 100th Birthday
MERRILL, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - Ralph Wehlitz, a World War II veteran known for many things around Merrill, including his passion for model railroading, turned one hundred on Thursday. People from all walks of life attended his one-hundredth birthday bash at Polka-Dotted Pie in Merrill, some coming as far as Marinette, who k...
Jun 07, 2024
Sale of Pine Crest Nursing home delayed
MERILL, WI (WSAU-WXPR) - Final closing for the sale of the Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill will be pushed back. The nursing home is currently owned by Lincoln County and operated by North Central Health Care, and the decision by the county to sell it to Care and Rehab has been controversial. The Lincoln County Admin...
Jun 07, 2024
Financial Misconduct Charges Filed Against Former Weston Clerk
WESTON, WI (WSAU) -- A former municipal clerk in the Village of Weston is facing five felony counts for mishandling taxpayer funds. Theresa Coleman is accused of transferring utility credits without approval from the property owner. According to investigators, she would credit those dollars to her own account or the ac...
Jun 06, 2024
Man Of Honor Society Set To Host Their 20th Annual Fundraiser To Support Veterans
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) - The Man of Honor Society is hosting its 20th annual fundraiser on Friday, June 7th, through Sunday, June 9th, with some big prizes available to be won and musical guests each day. According to a press release, the admission-free event is done each year to support area veterans who are struggling wit...
Jun 06, 2024
Avelo Restarts CWA to Orlando Route Through August
MOSINEE, WI (WSAU) -- Avelo Airlines has restarted its non-stop service from the Central Wisconsin Airport to Orlando. Communications Director Courtney Goff says it's part of their effort to maintain service to their markets and respond to customer demand. "We take [breaks] to make sure we are matching our demand ...
Jun 06, 2024
Stevens Point may fine homeowners for improper recycling
STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - Homeowners in Stevens Point could soon face fines if they're found tossing trash - or other non-recyclable material - in their recycling bins. A Facebook post from the public works department says: "Due to the large increase of wrongly recycled items, Portage County will start charg...
Jun 06, 2024
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Update: Former Waupun Prison Warden Hepp Arrested & Charged With Misconduct In Public Office
WAUPUN, WI (WSAU) - The warden of the Waupun Correctional Institution is finding himself in legal trouble as the Department of Corrections is set to announce findings in their investigation regarding deaths at the facility over the last year. According to the Associated Press and jail documents confirmed by 12 News, Wa...
Jun 05, 2024
Mosinee Man Jailed After High-Speed Chase Wednesday Morning
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- A 21-year-old man is in jail after a high-speed chase that began in Mosinee and ended near the Stewart Avenue/US 51 intersection in Wausau. The incident began at about 3:45 AM when officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a vehicle that had been reported as stolen. The driver did not comply...
Jun 05, 2024
Rib Mountain debates funding for Monk Gardens
RIB MOUNTAIN, WI (WSAU-WAOW) -In a passionate meeting at the Rib Mountain municipal center Tuesday night. Monk Botanical Gardens board president Paul David spoke to the Tourism Commission to assure the trustee the gardens still deserve funding for their Blossom of Lights event. During the meeting, Commissioner Fred Sch...
Jun 05, 2024
First Concert on the Square Moved to Rothschild Pavilion
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- The threat of thunderstorms has washed out the first Concert on the Square in Wausau tonight. Wausau Events has moved the show to the Rothschild Pavillion, according to a news release. "The safety of all attendees, vendors and volunteers is always our first priority", says Alissandra Ader...
Jun 05, 2024
Trial Reset for Wausau Man Accused of Sharing Explicit Images of Children
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- A 40-year-old Wausau man accused of sharing child porn through a messenger app will not go to trial this week as planned. Court records show Jeremy Campbell was scheduled for a three-day from June 5th to 7th, but that was wiped off the calendar in early May when his defense team requested an adjour...
Jun 05, 2024
Brodek to Step Down as Wausau Development Director
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- Wausau's Development Director is leaving her position next month. Liz Brodek has accepted a state-level position with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and will leave the city by July 5th. This will mark the second time that Brodek has left a job in Wausau. She previously serve...
Jun 05, 2024
Concerts on the Square Return Wednesday
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- Another sure sign of summer lands in Wausau Wednesday evening. The 2024 Concerts on the Square series begins with Hyde performing in the 400 Block from 6-8 PM. Wausau Events Executive Director Alissandra Aderholdt says it's a way to celebrate the midway point of the workweek with family and friends...
Jun 05, 2024
Dyer Formally Charged With Homicide in Price County
PARK FALLS, WI (WSAU) -- A Price County man has been formally charged with homicide in the death of his former girlfriend. Christopher Dyer was charged with one count of intentional homicide on Tuesday for allegedly killing Denise Schwarz. The 57-year-old was shot to death on April 13th. First responders found her body...
Jun 04, 2024
Wausau Water Works Discusses Future of Former Drinking Water Plant
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- It's likely that Wausau's former drinking water treatment plant will be torn down. On Tuesday, the Water Works Commission heard an update on the site from Public Works Director Eric Lindman. He said a recent tour of the vacant building showed it may not have much value to potential developers. &quo...
Jun 04, 2024
New Trial Dates Set for Former Central Wisconsin Man Accused of Animal Abuse
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- A one-time Schofield resident accused of beating his former girlfriend's cat to within inches of her life has had new trial dates set for felony charges of animal abuse. Andrew Gehr was scheduled for a two-day trial on July 30th and 31st for one felony count of mistreating animals resulting in deat...
Jun 04, 2024
Wausau Mayor Issues Veto for North Riverfront RFP
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- Wausau Mayor Doug Diny has issued the first veto of his administration. In a press release to Wausau Pilot and Review and shared with WSAU News, Diny says he's striking down a plan to solicit consultant proposals to help shape the city's vision for the North Riverfront area. Land that encompasses a...
Jun 04, 2024