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Driver dies after crashing into traffic light pole in Clark County

A driver is dead after crashing into a traffic light pole on Friday night in Clark County, according to the sheriff’s office.

Clark County, WI · 2d

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Price County Man Sentenced for Death of a Woman in Taylor County

A Price County man charged with homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle after a one-car crash led to the death of a 49-year-old woman was sentenced in Taylor County Court. Back in October of last year, officers in Taylor County were called to an area near County Road C and Wood Lake Avenue at 2 PM, where they found an SUV with extensive damage. Investigators determined that the vehicle was southbound when it left the road at high speed and struck two trees.

Price County, WI · 19h

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Trial set for Marshfield man charged in fatal Taylor County shooting

MEDFORD, Wis. (WSAW) -A two-week trial is scheduled to begin in March for a Marshfield man charged in connection with a fatal shooting. Brent Porter, 20, remains in the Taylor County Jail. He is charged with four counts, including first-degree reckless homicide. According to the criminal complaint, deputies were called...

Marshfield, WI · 1d

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8 Precautions Wisconsinites Should Take When Shopping at Woodman’s

If your Woodman’s receipt ends up crumpled at the bottom of your grocery bag, it’s worth digging out. You don’t have forever to act on what’s printed there. Here are the precautions Wisconsinites should take when shopping at Woodman’s. 1. Credit Card Limits. Woodman’s accepts...

Wisconsin · 4h

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Marshfield man pleads no contest in Jackson County bank robbery conspiracy

BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. (WKBT) — A Marshfield man charged in connection with two Jackson County bank robberies pleaded no contest Monday and was found guilty of conspiracy to commit robbery of a financial institution.

Jackson County, WI · 22h

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Here are 7 things to watch for as Democrats take control of Wisconsin state government

The campaign is over. Democrats are headed for complete control of the Capitol for the first time since 2010. But the last two months of Gov. Tony Evers’ administration remain.

Wisconsin · 1d

Wausau Daily Herald

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Marathon County inspections: One restaurant with 10 violations

The following are the latest results of Marathon County Health Department inspections on licensed food establishments and other types of businesses, which the Wausau Daily Herald reports monthly. Athens Pam's Sunshine Inn, 231886 Marathon County M: Oct. 19: One violation: No certified food protection manager. Edgar Jam'erz Bar, 103 N. Third Ave.: Oct. 2: Four violations: Milk in left glass door cooler not at proper temperature (corrected during inspection); left sliding door cooler not sufficient in capacity to hold proper temperature; sanitizer not used according to label instructions (corrected during inspection); no approved or current certified food manager. Mosinee Chang's Halfmoon Lake View Bar and Grill, 147707 Half Moon Lake Drive: Oct. 28: One violation: Some flooring and ceiling panels need repair in kitchen area. Knowlton House Distillery, 204575 Marathon County DB: Oct. 30: Two violations: No correct test strips to measure sanitizer in wiping cloth buckets; plastic containers used to dispense ingredients. The Dancy Line, 200431 Brooks Road: Oct. 13: One violation: Pickled eggs not from an approved source (corrected during inspection). Marathon County inspections: How did Marathon County restaurants fare on September 2026 inspections? Marathon County inspections: August 2026 reports find one restaurant with 12 violations Schofield Taco

Marathon County, WI · 6h

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Wisconsin State Highway 67 speed limit set to drop to 35 MPH

KIEL, Wis. (WFRV) — The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is lowering the speed limit of one state highway to 35 miles per hour, according to a press release. The Kiel Police Department revealed that State Highway 67 between County XX and State Highway 32/57 will have its speed limit reduced from 45 mph to […]

Kiel, WI · 13h

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Wisconsin Weather Alert: Snow Possible as Highs Drop Into 30s

A midweek cold front ends Wisconsin's mild weather, bringing rain Wednesday and possible snow Thursday.

Wisconsin · 1d

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Mississippi viral racist video sparks backlash for Wisconsin dealership

MILWAUKEE - A viral video showing racist gestures at Ole Miss sparked nationwide outrage, signaling trouble for Kunes Auto Group, a Wisconsin dealership that has a storied past with discrimination against Black customers. Racist video goes viral. What To Know. Two confirmed sources who are current employees confirmed one of...

Wisconsin · 16h

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Wisconsin Man Accused of Throwing 84-Year-Old Woman Into Rocking Chair and Slamming Her Against Wall After She Offered Him a Warm Place to Sleep

WISCONSIN — A Wisconsin man is accused of attacking an 84-year-old woman who had offered him a warm place to sleep, according to a post spreading online. The man had reportedly been living out of his car. The post says he threw the woman into a rocking chair and slammed her against a wall. He was then released the same day without having to post cash bail, sparking outrage.

Wisconsin · 1d

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Wausau to buy mold-filled Myron Street house for $1, raze the structure for future affordable home

Wausau plans to pay $1 for a vacant, mold-filled house on Myron Street, raze the structure and offer the lot for a new home for an income-qualified buyer. The Economic Development Committee on Wednesday approved buying 108 Myron St. from Marathon County, which took the property this year for unpaid taxes.

Wausau, WI · 1d

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Crowley Doubles Down on Act 10 Repeal. The Price Tag: $2 Billion a Year [WATCH]

Governor-elect David Crowley said Sunday he still backs an Act 10 repeal, but he didn’t put a price tag on it. The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty already has one: more than $2 billion a year, much of it landing on property tax bills. Crowley reaffirmed his support...

Wisconsin · 1d

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The Wisconsin Breakfast Spot That Might Just Become Your New Weekend Tradition

Monkey bread split into five sections, swimming in caramel sauce, and served with butterscotch on the side. That is a real breakfast order here. I can’t decide if it’s dessert or a dare. The hash browns get stuffed, too. Pulled ham and cheddar is one option. Goat cheese...

Wisconsin · 2d

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Marshfield Medical Center opens Veterans Lounge

MARSHFIELD – Veterans visiting Marshfield Medical Center now have a space of their own for a quiet moment or a chance to connect with fellow service members. The veterans lounge near the hospital’s lobby, 611 N. St. Joseph Ave., is designed to be a place of connection and community for all current and past members of the armed forces and their loved ones. The lounge has chairs, couches, television, reading material and artwork. It is close to the hospital’s coffee shop.

Marshfield, WI · 14h

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Milwaukee man ordered to stand trial in Wausau fentanyl, meth and cocaine case

A Milwaukee man accused of trafficking fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine to Wausau has been ordered to stand trial in Marathon County Circuit Court. Circuit Judge Scott M. Corbett found probable cause against Larry L. Campbell, 52, following a contested preliminary hearing Nov. 6, according to court records. A police officer testified at the hearing and identified Campbell.

Wausau, WI · 1d

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WI State Trooper Released from ICE Custody

A Wisconsin State Patrol trooper is out of ICE custody after being detained at an airport. Carel Aaron Van Der Merwe was detained Thursday while waiting to board a flight at Dane County Regional Airport in Madison. The South African national has been waiting seven years for an asylum hearing and holds a valid work permit through 2030. The Department of Homeland Security says Van Der Merwe overstayed his visa in 2019, while his attorneys point to his federal work authorization. Van Der Merwe was released Friday under electronic monitoring and regular immigration check-ins while his case remains pending.

Madison, WI · 1d

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Record-breaking lake sturgeon caught in northern Wisconsin this fall

Jake Huntington of Cumberland was fishing alone for lake sturgeon on Yellow Lake in Burnett County when one jumped about 10 feet away from his boat. “As soon as I seen it jump, I knew it was a state record fish,” Huntington said. Using heavy tackle and night crawlers...

Wisconsin · 1d

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6 Wisconsin Wood Stove Rules Homeowners Break Without Realizing It

Wisconsin’s building code spells out exactly how far your wood stove has to sit from anything that can burn. With heating season here, it’s a good time to check, especially if your stove came with the house. Here are the Wisconsin wood stove rules homeowners break without realizing...

Wisconsin · 3d

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This Wisconsin Supper Club Buffet Serves A Spread That Makes Every Meal Feel Special

A supper club that first opened its doors in November 1937 still runs a different buffet almost every night of the week. Seafood on Friday. A meat lovers spread on Saturday. Brunch on Sunday morning. As it happens, the place shuts down only one day a year, and that day...

Wisconsin · 2d

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