First Alert Weather: More clouds, chance of some snow showers in early work week

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - A stretch of milder-than-average temperatures is on tap for much of the week. There are opportunities for rain/snow showers Monday night, while a winter storm could bring some impacts to Central Wisconsin late week. In between, a mini-thaw is anticipated Tuesday and Wednesday. The main issue...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - A stretch of milder-than-average temperatures is on tap for much of the week. There are opportunities for rain/snow showers Monday night, while a winter storm could bring some impacts to Central Wisconsin mid to late week. In between, a mini-thaw is anticipated Tuesday and Wednesday. A...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - A big improvement in temperatures since Friday, as readings were 20° to 25° higher. A cold front could spark flurries Sunday morning in the north, while snow showers are anticipated Monday night in the Northwoods, with a chance of rain showers in Central Wisconsin. We are monitoring a winter storm that might bring snow to parts of the area later in the week.

MADISON, Wis. (WSAW) - Gov. Tony Evers, along with the Wisconsin DOT, today announced grants totaling $5.3 million for seven harbor maintenance and improvement projects to promote waterborne freight and economic development. “From the Great Lakes to the Mississippi River, Wisconsin’s unique geography provides our state opportunities to grow our...

MADISON, Wis. (WBAY) - A senior living facility CEO has been indicted in Wisconsin on federal charges that he committed fraud against the government and employees and his alleged crimes led to a decline in the quality of care for patients at nursing homes. A grand jury in the Western...

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (WSAW) - THC, the chemical compound found in marijuana plants, has been used by drink makers in recent years to deliver hemp-based products to customers. Under current Minnesota law, brewers are allowed to create hemp-based drinks which qualify for federal tax benefits and do not fall under the federal anti-marijuana laws. One Minnesota lawmaker said there is no current language that separates hemp-derived and marijuana-derived THC.

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Beer, like most consumer goods, is more expensive than it was last year. The price of beer is up 8.6%, according to the Labor Department’s Consumer Price Index. But there’s more to the brew than just inflation. The brewmaster behind Spotted Cow, one of...

MADISON, Wis. (WSAW) - The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has announced updates to the immunizations needed for children in childcare centers and schools. The changes include updated requirements related to meningitis and whooping cough immunizations, and that past chickenpox infection must be documented by a qualified medical professional. Seasonal flu or COVID-19 vaccinations are not required, but remain strongly recommended. There is no change to existing exemption options for medical, religious, or philosophical reasons.