Motorcyclist Dead After Crash in Wisconsin Rapids
Wausau, WI (WSAU)- The Wisconsin Rapids Police Department is investigating a deadly crash that occurred around 7:00 P.M, Friday evening. According to a press release, the accident happened on State Highway 54 at the intersection of Washington Street, as a vehicle turned west towards Bakers Drive. The car was travel...
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Dale's Weston Lanes Named Host Venue for 2025 USBC Junior Gold Championships
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- A Wausau-area bowling alley will be one of eight venues that will host the 2025 US Bowling Congress Junior Gold Championships. The Visit Wausau Convention and Visitor's Bureau made the announcement on Friday, two days after the USBC formally awarded the tournament to the Green Bay area. The Ashwaub...
May 18, 2024
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Commencement Weekend at UWSP
STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) -- More than one thousand students will join the rank of alumni this weekend at the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point. According to the University 1,200 students will earn their associate, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degrees in two separate ceremonies. One begins at 9:30 AM, the othe...
May 17, 2024
Stevens Point Area School District looks for donations to pay off lunch debt
STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - $25,000 dollars is a lot of money, and that's the amount of lunch debt students in Stevens Point are facing. The school district has been running a program called Money for Meals for the last two years to try to bring that number down. An area business called Express Employment Professi...
May 16, 2024
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Bowen Released on Bond Following Court Hearing
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU-WAOW) -- Riverside Fire Department Chief Robert Bowen has posted a $15,000 cash bond and is now free while he awaits formal charges for child enticement. WAOW TV reports that Bowen appeared in front of Judge Rick Cveykus on Thursday for a probable cause hearing. Details of the criminal complaint have a...
May 16, 2024
Northwoods Man Accused of Stealing Public Funds Will go to Trial
ANTIGO, WI (WSAU) -- A Langlade County man accused of stealing more than $300,000 from a township and rural fire department will go to trial after the court entered a not guilty plea on his behalf Thursday. Gary Kieper of Antigo is accused of taking the funds and depositing them in his personal bank accounts over sever...
May 16, 2024
State of Affairs Ep. 16 Waukesha County Republican Party Chair Terry Dittrich Talks State RNC Campaign
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) - State of Affairs episode sixteen is now available, featuring Waukesha County Republican County Chair Terry Dittrich joining the program to discuss his campaign to be the next National Committeeman for Wisconsin and what he thinks needs to change for the party to end their string of close defeats. Wh...
May 16, 2024
Riverside Fire Chief Placed on Paid Administrative Leave Amid Child Enticement Investigation
ROTHSCHILD, WI (WSAU) -- Rothschild Administrator Ryan VanDeWalle has confirmed that Riverside Fire District Chief Robert Bowen has been placed on paid administrative leave following his arrest this week. VanDeWalle says the decision came after an emergency closed-session meeting Wednesday morning, adding that there is...
May 15, 2024
"Monk" Returns- Garden Board Announces Return to Monk Botanical Gardens Brand
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- Leaders of Monk Botanical Gardens have apologized after their brief name change caused significant public backlash the last few weeks. In yet another carefully worded press release, leaders said they are dropping their now-former branding to ensure that Robert W. Monk's legacy remains front and cen...
May 15, 2024
Village Of Kronenwetter Set To Hire Peter Kampfer As Next Village Administrator
KRONENWETTER, WI (WSAU) - The village of Kronenwetter will soon have a new village administrator. According to village president Chris Voll, Peter Kampfer has accepted the position and will start in early June, with a specific date to be announced later. While speaking about the need to plan for the future of the villa...
May 15, 2024