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Wausau, WI

Taylor County, WI

Crandon, WI

Taylor County father continues searching for daughter missing for nearly 23 years. Some sun, very warm, and humid. Scattered showers & storms into early this evening. Continued quite warm for Friday & the weekend with chances of storms.

KISS bringing "End of the Road" tour to Crandon

Washington State

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The iconic umbrellas in downtown Wausau will be installed Wednesday. That portion of Third Street will remain closed while city crews remove the lights and install the overhead umbrella display. It’s located between Washington and Jefferson Streets. Installation is expected to wrap up by 2 p.m.

Portion of Third Street in Wausau closed Wednesday for installation of umbrella display

Marshfield, WI

MARSHFIELD, Wis. (WSAW) - Movies in the Park will take place at numerous locations throughout Marshfield this summer with the first movie ‘Moana’ playing at 9 p.m. on Friday, June 2 at Columbia Park. The free event is focused on a family-friendly experience for people of all ages....

Movies in the Park in Marshfield to begin on Friday

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Wausau Pride at Night has been canceled due to headliner Anetra’s cancelation. According to an update on the Wausau River District’s website, the American drag performer and contestant on RuPaul’s Drag Race has canceled due to illness. People who purchased tickets can request...

Wausau Remixed Show to replace Pride at Night drag show Saturday

Wisconsin Dells, WI

MARSHFIELD, Wis. (WSAW) - A kickoff to DairyFest event will begin Thursday afternoon at Wenzel Family Plaza in Marshfield. DairyFest is the weekend after Memorial Day, It is a fun community celebration that honors the agriculture industry and local dairy farmers. In addition to the DairyBreakfast events include a parade, kids’ activities, a Picnic in the Park, and much more.

42nd annual DairyFest begins Thursday in Marshfield

Stevens Point, WI

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - With the U.S. Senior Open just four weeks away, the 16th hole is being decorated before the occasion. Over the next three days, the hole will have 33,000 bright, colorful flowers planted all around it. They call it the flower hole, and in addition to those flowers, an additional 10,000 will be planted throughout the course grounds.

SentryWorld hopes to pollinate good golf with “Flower Hole” at the 16th green

Stratford, WI

STRATFORD, Wis. (WSAW) - In 2020, Macey Kilty suffered a devastating shoulder injury in the 2020 Olympic Trials. Just two years later, the Stratford native would suffer the same injury while pushing for the Olympic rings once again. Through perseverance and the help of her loved ones, she’s feeling better than ever, with some monster matches looming that could determine her fate for Paris 2024.

Hilight Zone Podcast: Persevering Through Pain

Minocqua, WI

MINOCQUA, Wis. (WSAW) - A threatening message left on a restroom stall at Lakeland Union High School on Tuesday afternoon that showed a very unique drawing of a person holding a handgun forced the school to remain closed on Wednesday. In a Facebook post, the Minocqua Police Department said they...

Threatening message at Lakeland Union closes school Wednesday, increased security measures for week

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - To end the school year, students at John Marshall Elementary had a day full of activities coined, “Sharpen the Saw.”. The name came from Stephen Covey’s book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” which talks about sharpening the body, mind, soul, and overall health.

Students at John Marshall end the school year on a green note

Kronenwetter, WI

KRONENWETTER, Wis. (WSAW) - The Kronenwetter Fire Department is investigating the cause of a house fire on Creciente Drive. The fire was reported around 11 a.m. Wednesday. Crews got the fire under control in less than one hour. The Kronenwetter Fire Chief said flames were contained to the second floor and attic.

No one injured in Kronenwetter house fire

MADISON, Wis. (WSAW) - ”It’s been a great year. It’s a privilege to have this job.”. A job that didn’t come without criticism for Jay Rothman. A lawyer who attended Marquette and Harvard, with no academic background, was charged with overseeing 161,000 students and 13 universities.

Wausau native reflects on first year as UW System President

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Four years out from the pandemic, home buying and selling are at an all-time high, but a need for inventory has changed the way people buy homes. “There’s low inventory. There’s not a lot out there. Buyers are willing to overlook, minor cosmetic things and sometimes even larger ticket items just so they can get a house,” said Brittany Burns, Realtor at First Weber Wausau.

Seller’s market causing inventory shortages in Wausau

Mosinee, WI

MOSINEE, Wis. (WSAW) - The high school baseball postseason rolled on Wednesday as regional championships were on the line. Games in D2, D3, and D4 all gave teams a shot at advancing to the sectional round and with it, one step closer to state. Beginning in D2, top-seed Mosinee matched...

Mosinee, Marathon and Pacelli baseball advance to sectionals

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - A Marathon County judge has set a $100,000 cash bond for Matthew Gesicki who is facing multiple felony charges including possession, manufacturing, and intent to distribute meth and fentanyl. Gesicki, 36, made his court appearance on Wednesday via Zoom. According to court documents, Gesicki is charged...

Bond set at $100K for Wausau man facing meth, fentanyl charges

MARSHFIELD, Wis. (WSAW) - The sixth annual golf fundraiser for Marshfield Area Pet Shelter will take place on Friday, June 16 at Marshfield Country Club located at 11426 Wren Rd. in Marshfield. Registration is $360 per four-person team and includes 18 holes of golf with a cart, lunch, raffles, and...

Register now for annual Putts Fore Pets benefit in Marshfield

Amherst, WI

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - An Amherst man is getting recognized by the Red Cross for his heroic actions from October of last year. When Dale Hintz found his wife unresponsive, he knew he had to act. Disaster can come at any time, even when you least expect it. “I...

Amherst man awarded by Red Cross for saving the life of his wife

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - It has taken over a month for racist graffiti to be cleaned up after a Stevens Point couple reported a series of strange events in April. Rashad Cosby, 27, told 7 Investigates he largely keeps to himself. For the past three years, he has lived with his girlfriend, Dalee Kruzicki, in an apartment complex they say they enjoy living in. 7 Investigates is not naming the complex to protect the couple from further harassment.

Racist graffiti, dead fish, and odd circumstances put Stevens Point couple on edge, bringing awareness to racism’s impact

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (WSAW) - Students from the Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School hosted a variety of fundraisers to help deliver a $1,000 donation to area cancer patients. The fundraisers included a penny war, a carnival, and lunchtime games. The students who organized and participated in the fundraisers gave their...

Wisconsin Rapids middle schoolers raise $1,000 for local cancer patients

California State

Lincoln County, WI

Sacramento, CA

MERRILL, Wis. (WSAW) - The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department said $120,000 worth of stolen equipment has been recovered near Tomahawk. The majority of the items recovered were believed to have been stolen from Sacramento, California. Investigators said on May 19 Sacramento Police Department Detectives tracked down leads which led...

Sheriff’s Office: $120K worth of equipment stolen in Sacramento recently recovered in Lincoln County

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The number of adults who smoke cigarettes is declining, but the rate of vaping is increasing among younger people. Nearly 12% of adults in the U.S. reported smoking last year. That’s quite a decrease given that more than 40% of people smoked in the 60s. Fifteen percent of high school students and more than 3% of middle school students say they vape. At one time vaping was thought to be safer than traditional smoking, but doctors say that’s not the case.

Smoking rates down as vaping is increasing among young adults

Texas State

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - Little Charlotte’s Rescue in Stevens Point is stepping up to help veterans struggling with PTSD by connecting them with a companion animal without the adoption fees. Army veteran Greg Walker and his newest “battle buddy” Rowdy have been a team since last summer, but...

Local dog rescue non-profit helping veterans by providing support animals

Schofield, WI

Brokaw, WI

Rothschild, WI

Weston, WI

Marathon, WI

Ringle, WI

Merrill, WI

Hatley, WI

Pine River, WI

Hamburg, WI

Edgar, WI

Fenwood, WI

Aniwa, WI

Eland, WI

Birnamwood, WI

Elderon, WI

Athens, WI

Galloway, WI

NewsBreak

First Alert Weather: Snow/rain showers early Wednesday

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) -Precipitation winds down by mid-morning on Wednesday with an additional chance of showers in Central Wisconsin during the afternoon Wednesday. Additional chances of...

First Alert Weather: Snow/rain showers early Wednesday

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