Local News

Mon, February 06, 2012

Wausau to share Holtz Krause funding with county, says mayor

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) – Wausau's parks committee has approved a measure to start acquiring the proposed Holtz Krause soccer complex in conjunction with the ...

Mon, February 06, 2012

Case proceeds against Antigo pot suspect

ANTIGO, Wis. (WSAU) – The case against a Wittenberg man charged in an Antigo marijuana ring is moving forward.

Bradley Maahs finished his initial appearance ...

Mon, February 06, 2012

Portage County names new justice official

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – A changing of the guard is underway in a Portage County office that works to reduce recidivism and coordinate other ...

Mon, February 06, 2012

Charges filed in botched bank holdup

WAUPACA, Wis. (WSAU) – Prosecutors in Waupaca County have charged a man with trying to rob a bank in December.

Thirty-five-year-old Peter Rashke will make ...

Mon, February 06, 2012

Gas station robber sentenced to five years in prison

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – A Stevens Point man who robbed two gas stations in September at knifepoint to fuel his drug addiction will spend ...

Mon, February 06, 2012

New allegations against former UW athletic department official

MADISON (WRN) More allegations against a former UW Madison athletic official.

The UW Police Department is investigating a second allegation involving John Chadima and ...

Mon, February 06, 2012

Wood burner causes house fire

MERRILL, Wis (WSAU) There was a house fire last night in the Town of Merrill.

Firefighters say it started in the back of a ...

Mon, February 06, 2012

Organizers happy with Badger State Games turnout

WAUSAU, Wis (WSAU) More than 1,400 athletes took part in this year’s Badger State Games. Organizers say they’re satisfied with the ...

Mon, February 06, 2012

Two arrested in pharmacy break-in

ST GERMAIN, Wis (WSAU) The Vilas County sheriffs department has two people in custody in connection with a break-in at a pharmacy in St ...

Mon, February 06, 2012

Pedestrian injured in Adams County

DELL PRAIRIE, Wis (WSAU) A 23-year-old woman is in critical condition after being struck by a passing vehicle on Highway 13 in Adams County ...