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Wausau Woman Sentenced for Neglect in Connection with the Death of Her Grandmother
Friday, August 29th, 2025 -- 11:01 AM
(Mike Leischner, WSAU) A Wausau woman found guilty by a jury in connection with the death of her grandmother was sentenced in Marathon County Court on Wednesday.
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Man Sentenced for Stabbing Incident in Tomah
Friday, August 29th, 2025 -- 11:00 AM
(WEAU Staff, WEAU) A man involved in a 2024 attempted homicide in Tomah was sentenced in Monroe County Court on Wednesday.
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Wisconsin DNR Urges All Boaters to Prioritizes Safety this Labor Day Weekend
Friday, August 29th, 2025 -- 10:01 AM
With thousands of residents and visitors expected to enjoy Wisconsin’s lakes and rivers this Labor Day weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) ...
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Man Accused of Stabbing a Medford Man to Death Found Competent to Stand Trial
Friday, August 29th, 2025 -- 10:00 AM
(WEAU Staff, WEAU) A man charged in a fatal stabbing at the Do-Dodge-Inn in Eau Claire was found competent to stand trial.
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Wisconsin Continues to Have Milk Samples Tested for H5N1 Virus
Friday, August 29th, 2025 -- 9:01 AM
(Scout Nelson, Wisconsin Ag Connection) The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), or H5N1, in the past 30 days with ...
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Governor Evers Announces Funds for Community Improvement Projects
Friday, August 29th, 2025 -- 9:00 AM
Gov. Evers announced over $18.6 million to support community improvement projects in 21 communities, including projects improving or repairing local roads, drainage systems, ...
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Wisconsin DNR Looking for Red and White Pine Cones
Friday, August 29th, 2025 -- 8:01 AM
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) needs the public's help collecting red and white pine cones for its reforestation program.
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City of Black River Falls Holding Public Hearing Regarding Residency of Sex Offenders
Friday, August 29th, 2025 -- 8:00 AM
The Common Council of the City of Black River Falls will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 101 S. Second ...
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Edgar Man Accused of OWI After Crashing into Flying J Travel Center in Black River Falls
Thursday, August 28th, 2025 -- 1:00 PM
(WEAU Staff, WEAU) A man is accused of operating while intoxicated after a vehicle crashed into a travel center building in Jackson County, according to WEAU staff.
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Ascension Wisconsin Not Moving Forward with Plan to Outsource Intensive Care Unit Doctors
Thursday, August 28th, 2025 -- 12:01 PM
(Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio) Ascension Wisconsin will not move forward with a controversial plan to outsource some of its intensive care unit doctors.
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Eau Claire Man Charged with Distributing Methamphetamine
Thursday, August 28th, 2025 -- 12:00 PM
Jason Bloedow, 41, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, is charged with distributing methamphetamine, possessing methamphetamine intended for distribution, and maintaining a drug involved ...
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LGBTQ+ Advocate Says Funding Cuts Are Harming the Community
Thursday, August 28th, 2025 -- 11:01 AM
(Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio) Roughly a month after the current administration ended an LGBTQ+ option for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, a Wisconsin mental ...
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Wausau Man Charged with Possession of Methamphetamine
Thursday, August 28th, 2025 -- 11:00 AM
Austin Heil, 27, Wausau, Wisconsin, is charged with possessing methamphetamine intended for distribution and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
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Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Accepting Applications for Wisconsin Fast Forward Grants
Thursday, August 28th, 2025 -- 10:01 AM
The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is now accepting applications for Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) grants to help address the state's demand for skilled workers.
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Neillsville City Council Approves Property for Local Registry of Historic Properties
Thursday, August 28th, 2025 -- 10:00 AM
The Neillsville City Council approved a local property being listed on the City’s Local Registry of Historic Properties.
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