China trade surplus with US widens to $30.8 billion in May
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's trade surplus with the United States was $30.8 billion in May, customs data showed on Friday, widening from the $27.24 billion surplus in April. The trade surplus with the United States stood at $128.2 billion for Januar...
Jun 07, 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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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Hunter Biden's sister-in-law describes finding crack, gun in his truck
WILMINGTON, Delaware, June 6 (Reuters) - Hunter Biden's sister-in-law testified at his criminal trial on Thursday that she took and threw away his gun out of fear of his spiraling addiction, potentially bolstering prosecutors' case that President Joe Biden's son broke a law barring illegal drug users from owning firear...
Jun 06, 2024
US FDA rescinds market denial order for Juul products
(Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Thursday it was rescinding a June 2022 order that briefly blocked sale of Juul's products, including its device for e-cigarettes. The latest move comes a few months after Juul sought a...
Jun 06, 2024
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