Pro-Palestinian Protesters to Clear Encampment after Reaching Agreement with UW-Madison
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Nearly two weeks after demonstrations over the Israel-Hamas war began at the University of Wisconsin, a resolution has been reached between campus leaders and protest organizers. On Friday, the university announced details of the agreement that will end the encampment on Library Mall which be...
May 10, 2024
Final tests of US dairy samples are negative for bird flu virus, US FDA says
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Final testing of U.S. retail dairy samples came back negative for viable H5N1 bird flu virus, the Food and Drug Administration said on Friday. The FDA said it finished its laboratory research into 297 retail dairy samples tested...
May 10, 2024
Elon Musk says Tesla will spend $500 million to expand charging network
(Reuters) - Tesla will spend more than $500 million to expand its fast-charging network, CEO Elon Musk said on Friday, days after abruptly laying off employees who were running the business. "That's just on new sites and expansions, not counting op...
May 10, 2024
Portion Of I-94 Closed Near Black River Falls Following Semi Fire
BLACK RIVER FALLS, WI (WSAUWAOW) - I-94 has been closed in Black River Falls after a semi crashed and caught fire early Friday morning. According to the Wisconsin State Patrol, it occurred shortly after 3 a.m. Officials did not specify what caused the incident but stated no one was injured. I-94 is closed in both the e...
May 10, 2024
Judge Dismisses Wisconsin Democrats Lawsuit Hoping To Overturn State Absentee Voting Law
MADISON, WI (WSAU) - A lawsuit filed by the National Democratic law firm Elias Law Group contesting Wisconsin's witness requirements for absentee voting was dismissed by a federal judge on Friday. According to the Associated Press, U.S. District Court Judge James Peterson dismissed the complaint on Thursday, stating th...
May 10, 2024
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Biden Administration To Begin Handing Out Over 10,000 Migrant IDs In Several U.S. Cities
WASHINGTON D.C. (WSAU) - The Biden Administration is set to begin their latest immigration program, which will provide migrants living in several cities across the country with ID cards. According to Fox News, Immigration and Customs Enforcement intends to conduct a "limited rollout" of its Secure Docket Card...
May 10, 2024
Wausau Conservatory Of Music To Start Rose Sale On Friday
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - It is the 35th year that the Wausau Conservatory of Music has held its annual Rose Sale the weekend before Mother's Day, and organizers hope to sell over 300 dozen roses and raise over $9,000. All of the money goes toward student scholarships and activities, which assist the school in realizing...
May 10, 2024
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FBI working towards nabbing Scattered Spider hackers, official says
By Zeba Siddiqui SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The U.S. FBI is working towards charging hackers from the aggressive Scattered Spider criminal gang who are largely based in the U.S. and western countries and have breached dozens of American organisation...
May 10, 2024
Merrill Home Considered Total Loss Following Thursday Morning Fire
MERRILL, WI (WSAU) - The Merrill Fire Department has released details surrounding a home fire that occurred on Thursday morning and left the structure as well as the garage at a total loss. According to a press release from the Merrill Fire Department, when firefighters arrived at the scene, the fire had already spread...
May 09, 2024
New school superintedent named for Wisconsin Rapids schools
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - New leadership is coming to Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools. Current superintendent Craig Broeren is stepping down at the end of June and current Lincoln High School principal Ronald Rasmussen will be taking over as superintendent. Broeren announced earlier this year that he would be...
May 09, 2024
Olerich Warrant Quashed, June Trial Remains on the Schedule
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- A Wausau man who missed a court appearance earlier this week, leading a judge to issue a bench warrant, appeared in court earlier today. Jason Olerich was in court Thursday afternoon where a judge increased his bond after hearing a statement from his attorney. Olerich missed a scheduled hearing on ...
May 09, 2024
Hit-and-Run Reported in Town of Reid
TOWN OF REID, WI (WSAU) -- Marathon County Crimestoppers are asking for help to identify a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run incident involving two bicyclists and a car. According to Crimestoppers a man and a woman were out for a bike ride along Plover Road near Miller Road in the Town of Reid Wednesday evening. The vi...
May 09, 2024
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Releases Statement on the Heels of Potential Gaza Refugee Program
MADISON, WI (WSAU) - Wisconsin U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin has weighed in on the Biden Administration's proposed plan to bring refugees from Gaza. "As Tammy has continued to say, she believes the administration's highest priorities should be achieving a mutually agreed upon ceasefire, bringing hostages home, and ge...
May 09, 2024
Shawano County Infant Dies in "Tragic Accident"
BONDUEL, WI (WSAU) -- A five-month-old child has died in Shawano County in what officials are calling a "tragic accident." First responders were called to an unspecified address in Bonduel Wednesday evening for a report of a baby girl who had been run over by a vehicle. Crews performed life-saving measures a...
May 09, 2024
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Law Enforcement Training Taking Place at Nine Mile Forest
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- The Marathon County Sheriff's Office says residents should expect an increased law enforcement presence in the area of Nine Mile Forest near Springbrook Road and County Highway KK. It should be noted that this is a planned training exercise and there is no actual emergency or threat to the public. ...
May 09, 2024
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Police Open Investigation Into Bucks Guard Patrick Beverley After Exchange With Pacers Fans
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - A Milwaukee Bucks star has come under investigation after an altercation between him and some fans during Milwaukee's Game 6 loss to the Indiana Pacers. According to Shams Charania and Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic, Patrick Beverley twice tossed a basketball at the Pacers fans who were seated beh...
May 09, 2024
State Of Affairs Ep. 15 UW Madison Law Student Samantha Crane Talks University Encampments
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) - State of Affairs episode fifteen is now available, featuring UW Madison Law Student and Federalist Society President Samantha Crane joining the program to discuss life on campus as a Jewish student since the anti-Israel protests began in recent weeks. While speaking about the effect the protests ha...
May 09, 2024
Biden says US will withhold weapons from Israel if it invades Rafah
(Reuters) - President Joe Biden on Wednesday publicly warned Israel for the first time that the U.S. would stop supplying it weapons if Israeli forces make a major invasion of Rafah, a city in southern Gaza. "I made it clear that if they go into Ra...
May 08, 2024
Stewart Avenue Construction Project Detour Begins Thursday
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- A new phase will begin on Thursday in one of Wausau's major summer street projects. Stewart Avenue will be closed for eastbound traffic between 48th and 68th Avenues, though westbound traffic will be maintained. This traffic pattern is expected to last through late July. It's part of a complete rec...
May 08, 2024
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Man charged with intentionally setting camper fires
NECEDAH, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - A 38-year-old Necedah man was charged with intentionally setting a fire that resulted in the explosion of a pair of campers at his home. The Juneau County Communications Center received a report of a camper on fire at 5:35pm Sunday and a possible explosion in the North 10300 block of 16th Aven...
May 08, 2024
Ehrisman Trial to Proceed
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI (WSAU) -- A Wisconsin Rapids man accused of trying to kill a relative will go to trial after being found not competent late last year. Tommy Ehrisman was in court on Wednesday where both his representatives and the state agreed that the case is ready to move to trial. He's accused of trying to smot...
May 08, 2024
Wausau Botanic Gardens To Keep Monk's History Front And Center After Community Calls To Reverse Name Change
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- The Wausau Botanic Gardens has hinted at another name change after their most recent rebrand was met with significant community pushback, including sharp criticism from the family of Robert Monk. According to a press release, the organization acknowledged Monk's dedication and still plans to ensure...
May 08, 2024
Wausau Economic Development Committee Approves RFI for South Riverfront Land
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- The Wausau Economic Development Committee has approved issuing a request for interest (RFI) for land in the Riverlife area near First and Fulton Streets. Economic Development Manager Randy Fifrick says this isn't a traditional request for proposals, or RFP, that the city has often used to fill vaca...
May 08, 2024
Rothman says UW System will Cooperate with DEI Audit
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) -- An audit of diversity, equity and inclusion practices at state agencies and the UW System will proceed. UW System President Jay Rothman on Tuesday told the Legislature's Joint Finance Committee that he's not clear on what exactly will be audited. "So I'm struggling with what the standards...
May 07, 2024
Joint Finance Committee Takes a Pass on Releasing PFAs Funds
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) -- At the Capitol, the legislature's budget committee met on Tuesday. But the committee's Republican majority did not take up "forever chemicals" or health care funding for western Wisconsin, as requested by Governor Tony Evers. "We will not be discussing PFAS or HSHS today," ...
May 07, 2024