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State Assembly Passes Package of Nuclear Energy Incentives
Monday, January 26th, 2026 -- 9:01 AM
(Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio) The state Assembly passed a package of nuclear energy incentives Thursday, with backers promising a “nuclear renaissance” in ...
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Marathon County Sheriff’s Department Recognizes Three with the Life Saving Award for October 15th Incident
Monday, January 26th, 2026 -- 9:00 AM
On October 15, Marathon County Sheriff’s Deputy Zachary Ruesch, Deputy Morgan Day, and Deputy Cody Hornik demonstrated extraordinary courage and teamwork during a ...
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Assembly Republicans Pass Legislation for Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson Stewardship Program
Monday, January 26th, 2026 -- 8:01 AM
(Anya Van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio) With Wisconsin’s decades-old land conservation program due to expire this summer, Assembly Republicans passed legislation ...
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Wausau Fire Department Releases 2025 Statistics
Monday, January 26th, 2026 -- 8:00 AM
The numbers are in, and 2025 was another exceptionally busy year for the Wausau Fire Department.
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Neillsville District Administrator Discusses Items From the January School Board Meeting
Friday, January 23rd, 2026 -- 12:00 PM
The Neillsville School Board held their monthly January meeting on Monday.
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BBB Offers Tips to Spot Identity Theft
Friday, January 23rd, 2026 -- 11:01 AM
Identity theft is more common than you think.
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Jackson County Sheriff's Department Requesting the Public's Help After a Woman Was Assaulted at a Rest Stop
Friday, January 23rd, 2026 -- 11:00 AM
(WEAU Staff, WEAU) The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help after a woman was assaulted at an I-94 rest stop, according to WEAU staff.
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DNR Releases Food Waste Evaluation Report
Friday, January 23rd, 2026 -- 10:01 AM
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released a Wisconsin Food Waste Evaluation report that provides key details about Wisconsin’s existing food ...
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One Person in Custody After Stabbing Incident in Jackson County
Friday, January 23rd, 2026 -- 10:00 AM
(WEAU Staff, WEAU) One person is in custody following a stabbing incident in Jackson County, according to WEAU staff.
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January 26th-30th is Winter Salt Awareness Week
Friday, January 23rd, 2026 -- 9:01 AM
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Wisconsin Salt Wise invite the public to learn more about the impacts of road salt on our drinking water and ...
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Be Safe if Using a Space Heater During Bitter Cold Temperatures
Friday, January 23rd, 2026 -- 9:00 AM
As colder weather sets in, many homes rely on space heaters and other alternative heating sources.
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DNR Asking Nature Lovers to Consider a Donation to the Endangered Resources Fund
Friday, January 23rd, 2026 -- 8:01 AM
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking nature lovers to consider a donation to the Endangered Resources Fund on their Wisconsin income tax form.
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The Fix Is In Conducting Survey Regarding New Pilot Program in Wood County
Friday, January 23rd, 2026 -- 8:00 AM
The Fix Is In is conducting a new pilot program in Wood and Oneida Counties to help them identify where cats in need of spay and neuter are located.
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Former Jackson County Corrections Officer Appears in Court for Domestic Disturbance Incident
Thursday, January 22nd, 2026 -- 11:00 AM
(WEAU Staff, WEAU) A former Jackson County Sheriff’s employee arrested for domestic incident appears in Jackson County Court on Wednesday.
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Man Appears in Marathon County Court for Homicide Charges
Thursday, January 22nd, 2026 -- 10:01 AM
(Mike Leischner, WSAU) The man accused of killing 31-year-old Jacob Socha has pleaded not guilty to homicide and other charges.
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