
Green Bay Man Wins $1 Million After Signing Elon Musk's America PAC Petition
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) - A Green Bay man has been named the first person this election cycle to win $1 million after signing America PAC's petition opposing what they refer to as activist judges. According to a post on X from the PAC, Scott Ainsworth was presented with a check from the group as the PAC continues to encou...
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Wisconsin Valley Fair Announces 2025 Concert Lineup
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- The 2025 Wisconsin Valley Fair concert lineup features a make-good for one of 2024's rained-out shows. Night Ranger will return to the stage in Marathon Park on Thursday, July 31st. Fair organizers have also announced that all reserved seat tickets for the 2024 performance will be honored for this ...
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Marathon County Sheriff's Office Performs Water Rescue on Thursday
RIB MOUNTAIN, WI (WSAU) -- First responders from the Marathon County Sheriff's Office and Wausau PD performed a water rescue Thursday morning. Officers were called to an area near Pintail Lane, where a man was pulled from the Wisconsin River. He was then taken to a local hospital for evaluation, according to the Wausau...
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President Trump To Speak During Supreme Court Candidate Brad Schimel's Thursday Tele-Townhall
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) - President Donald Trump will speak to Wisconsin voters during former Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel's tele-townhall on Thursday night. According to a post on X from Schimel's campaign, Trump will be rallying supporters over the phone starting at 6 p.m., with the topic of his speech being &qu...
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$50K Powerball Ticket Sold in Stevens Point
STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) -- A Powerball ticket sold at a Stevens Point convenience store is worth $50,000. The Wisconsin Lottery says a ticket sold at West Side Mobil on Clark Street matched four of five white balls and the Powerball, claiming the game's third prize on Wednesday. Winning numbers for last night's drawin...
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Wausau Man Accused of Attempted Homicide, Possession of Child Pornography
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- Wausau police say a bar fight led to a stabbing incident on the city's west side in February, with the subsequent investigation then leading to the discovery of child pornography in the suspect's possession. Officers say 33-year-old Seth Menting stabbed a man multiple times during a fight on Februa...
Mar 27, 2025

Former Town Clerk Charges With Embezzlement, Forgery
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- The former Clerk for the Town of Bergen has been charged with stealing public funds over several months. Gloriann Doyle faces 11 counts, including theft of movable property totaling more than $100,000, after town officials found irregularities in the community's checkbooks. They discovered that Doy...
Mar 26, 2025

Rib Lake breaks ground on school renovations
RIB LAKE, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - Rib Lake held a groundbreaking event, to unveil future changes to their Middle and High Schools. The school buildings date back the late as the 1960s. The new renovation will change how both schools function entirely. Students and staff can't wait for the final product. The Rib Lake District...
Mar 26, 2025

Jersey Mike's To Donate 100% Of Wednesday's Sales To Special Olympics Wisconsin
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) - On Wednesday, every Jersey Mike's location in Wisconsin will donate all of its proceeds to a good cause. According to a post on X from the fast-food chain, Jersey Mike's 15th Annual "Month of Giving" has begun, and the eatery located in Rib Mountain will be raising money all day on Wednesd...
Mar 26, 2025
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Contreras Perez Homicide Case Reopened
NEILLSVILLE, WI (WSAU) -- The man previously found guilty of killing Cassandra Ayon is now on track for a new trial. Court records show Jesus Contreras Perez's conviction was vacated on March 14th, and the case against him was re-opened that same day. It's unclear what caused the change, but it comes a little more than...
Mar 26, 2025