Exclusive-Cows infected with bird flu have died in five US states
By Leah Douglas and Tom Polansek (Reuters) - Dairy cows infected with avian flu in five U.S. states have died or been slaughtered by farmers because they did not recover, state officials and academics told Reuters. Reports of the deaths suggest the...
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
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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
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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
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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
Mexico nearing deal with US for direct deportations to home countries
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico and the United States are nearing an agreement for non-Mexican migrants to be deported directly to their home countries rather than Mexico, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Wednesday, while pledging to wo...
Jun 05, 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Hunter Biden's Infamous Laptop Entered Into Evidence For Federal Firearms Case
WILMINGTON, DEL (WSAU) - President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden's, firearms case is moving forward. Federal prosecutors entered on Tuesday what many people believe to be a key item into evidence in the case. Prosecutors reportedly presented the hard drive with court texts between Biden and a contact about the summer 2...
Jun 04, 2024
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Report: NATO Creating Plan That Would Send U.S. Troops To Ukrainian Frontlines If Russia Continues To Advance
WASHINGTON D.C (WSAU) - NATO has laid out plans that would include sending American troops into combat situations with Russian troops if Russia goes forward with alleged plans to expand the war outside of Ukraine. According to officials who spoke to The Telegraph, the plans are being put in place in case Russian troops...
Jun 04, 2024
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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
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Packers GM Brian Gutekunst Confirms Jordan Love Contract Extension Talks Continuing
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) - Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst confirmed on Tuesday that the team is continuing to work with Jordan Love's representatives to get a contract extension done this summer. Gutekunst spoke about the contract timeline in an interview with Steve Czaben and Brian Butch of 97.3 The Gam...
Jun 04, 2024
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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
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Grand Theater Announces 2024-2025 Lineup Featuring 37 Total Shows
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) - The Grand Theater has announced the 2024-25 season schedule, featuring several big shows and top Broadway musicals. According to a press release, the first Broadway show of the season will be the Tony Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen on December 9th and 10th, followed by the fellow Tony Award-...
Jun 04, 2024
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Fire chief retires after 48 years
ALMOND, WI (WSAU-WAOW) In the Village of Almond, they're celebrating 48 years of service as their Fire Chief Dan Folan retired. He'd been chief for 42 years. Born and raised in Almond, he said being a firefighter wasn't always on his radar. "A long time ago one old fella says, I was eating lunch at the friendly t...
Jun 03, 2024
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Bond Set for Former Assumption Coach Accused of Capturing Naked Images of Students
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI (WSAU) -- A former Assumption High School coach accused of producing nude images of students in his bathroom is free on a signature bond as he faces ten felony counts. Seth Milkey signed the $25,000 bond on Monday for charges of capturing an intimate representation. Conditions of his bond include n...
Jun 03, 2024
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Butler Scheduled for Plea Hearing in Deadly Hit-and-Run Case
STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) -- Kenneth Butler has reached a plea for a deadly hit-and-run incident, according to online court records. A plea and sentencing hearing has been scheduled for June 21st for two felony counts; hit-and-run causing death and homicide by negligent use of a vehicle. Investigators say he struck and ...
Jun 03, 2024
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Report: Biden Administration To Offer More Than 350,000 Illegal Migrants Amnesty As Immigration Remains Top Issue
WASHINGTON D.C. (WSAU) - The Biden administration is in the process of secretly offering amnesty to more than 350,000 illegal migrants as immigration continues to be one of the top issues in November's upcoming election. According to the New York Post, the US government has closed the 350,000 asylum petitions filed by ...
Jun 03, 2024
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Mayors Monday: Stevens Point's Mike Wiza
STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) -- Now Mow May is over. Stevens Point Mayor Mike Wiza says that means it's time to sharpen the lawn mower blades and bring your lawn into compliance if you were participating in the annual event designed to help pollinators. Wiza says he knows that some people have questioned the efficacy of No...
Jun 03, 2024
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Concerts on the Square Return this Wednesday
Wausau, WI (WSAU) -- June kicks off the summer season in central Wisconsin, with the return of Concerts on the Square this Wednesday. Wausau Events, along with other sponsors have been hosting concerts for over 31 years. In 2011, Wausau unveiled the downtown makeover with a new one-block area titled the 400 Block. With...
Jun 02, 2024
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Former Assumption High Coach, Accused of Taking Nude Images of Children Returns to Court Monday
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI (WSAU) -- A former coach at Wisconsin Rapids Assumption High School accused of producing and storing nude images, some of which involved students that were under his guidance, will return to court on Monday. Seth Milkey is scheduled for an initial appearance at 9:00 AM. He's facing ten felony count...
Jun 02, 2024
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House Fire in Merrill Declared a Total Loss
MERRILL, Wis. (WAOW-WSAU)-- An early morning fire leaves a family displaced after their home was declared a total loss. Officials with the Pine River Fire Department say the working fire alarms may have saved a family's lives. Early Saturday morning, first responders were alerted to a structure fire at a single-story ...
Jun 02, 2024