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Madame Karkar, Central Wisconsin School of Ballet founder, dies at 85
Waltraud Karkar, known widely by her students and dance families as Madame Karkar, died Thursday, May 9, according to her family. She was 85. Karkar established the Central Wisconsin School of Ballet in 1969 with a vision to create the highest quality dance education program in the region. The school is now in its fifth decade and is spearheaded by Karkar’s son, Patrik Kasper, with award-winning programs that have touched thousands of students.
Your letters: Writer praises young musicians
This year’s winners of the Great Northern Blues Society Scholarships are a wonderful group of musicians. This area is so very fortunate to have such talented students willing to share their gifts with their schools and with the whole community. Newman High School winner, Adam Krasowski, plays alto saxophone....
Well-known Antigo area businessman, Ackley treasurer to learn if embezzlement case will head to trial
ANTIGO, Wis. (WSAW) - A 69-year-old Antigo man accused of stealing thousands of dollars from a Langlade County town and a fire department will learn Thursday if there is enough evidence for his case to head to trial. Gary A. Kieper is out of the Langlade County Jail after paying...
Baseball Game Preview: Antigo Heads Out
The Antigo Red Robins will head out on the road to challenge the Wausau East Lumberjacks at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Antigo is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses. Antigo lost 12-2 to Mosinee on Friday. Meanwhile, Wausau East beat Appleton East...
Protecting yourself from skin cancer
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and dermatologist Dr. Stephen Lewellis with Above and Beyond Dermatology joins NewsChannel 7 live in the studio to talk about how you can protect your skin heading into the summer months. He highlighted aside from sunscreen and regular self exams...
Wausau area births, May 17
Tanner Hussong and Taylor Jaecks announce the birth of their son Julian Michael, born at 8:08 p.m. May 13, 2024. Julian weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces. Dominick Teske and Tana Teske announce the birth of their son Reed Alan Teske, born at 4:08 p.m. May 14, 2024. Reed weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces.
Your Letters: Tom Monk speaks out on garden name controversy
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City to increase communication about fireworks
ANTIGO — At a City Council Finance, Personnel, and Legislative Committee meeting Wednesday night, officials announced plans to increase communication with residents about existing firework regulations in the city. The public awareness effort is arising after a citizen from the south side of the city made a public complaint about loud fireworks being set off excessively in past years near his residence in the lead-up to July 4th. City Administrator...
D.C. Everest names new members of leadership team
WAUSAU – D.C. Everest Area School District announced in May the following administrative level new hires for the 2024-2025 school year. Kelley Strike, D.C. Everest assistant superintendent of operations. Strike brings to the district more than 22 years of teaching and administrative experience. After completing a B.S. in family...
Wausau man convicted of killing girlfriend begins life sentence
WAUPUN, Wis. (WSAW) - A 27-year-old Wausau man convicted of murdering his girlfriend has been transferred to the Dodge Correctional Institution in Waupun to begin his life sentence. Umberto Lo was found guilty of first-degree intentional homicide in the death of Mai Rue “Lily” Vang during a jury trial in...
HIGHLIGHTS: Softball regionals begin as part of busy day of high school sports
WESTON, Wis. (WSAW) - It was a full night of sports in central Wisconsin on Thursday, ranging from baseball to softball and soccer to lacrosse as teams began postseason play officially or kept the hot pursuit on for conference crowns. Beginning with soccer, the D.C. Everest girls kept their perfect...
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