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Merrill, WI

MERRILL, Wis. (WSAW) - It’s one of the biggest draws of the year for Lincoln County as the Wisconsin River Pro Rodeo is back in Merrill for the weekend. For 34 years now, the Lincoln County Rodeo Association has been hosting the event. Professional bull riders from around the country come out to compete in this competition each year.

Wisconsin River Pro Rodeo returns to Merrill for another ride

Appleton, WI

Stevens Point, WI

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - SPASH baseball is preparing to play in their first state tournament since 2014, and 16th overall in their program’s history. The Panthers will take on eight-seeded Hartford Union as the one-seed in Division 1. The Panthers earned the top seed by going 25-1, only losing to D.C. Everest in the fourth game of the season.

SPASH baseball prepares for state tournament

Wood County, WI

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (WSAW) - A 3-day music festival will begin Thursday at Lake Wazeecha’s Red Sand Beach. Music will begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday with Southbound performing. Friday, music starts at 4 p.m and events happened all day on Saturday. “We have food, raffles, merchandise, all sorts...

Bluegrass at The Lake to take place June 8-10 at Lake Wazeecha

Madison, WI

MADISON, Wis. (WSAW) - Assumption softball’s quest for a second straight state title ended with a 7-5 loss to Oakfield in the Division 5 state semifinal game on Friday. After falling behind 1-0, Assumption responded with a run of their own in the bottom of the second on a triple from Maleia Kolo. When the Oaks scored three more in the top of the third, the Royals scored three in the bottom half, with Anna Schooley and Claire Nelson driving in two of the runs.

Assumption softball loses in D5 state semifinal

Wausau, WI

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Gov. Tony Evers announced that he, Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, and Speaker Robin Vos reached a tentative compromise regarding shared revenue on Thursday, but what does this shared revenue plan mean for people in Wausau?. “Now for K-Eight in the choice schools, it raises it to...

New shared revenue agreement and how it impacts people in Wausau

Rib Mountain, WI

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - A popular sports retailer has already seen big success in Racine, and now it’s hoping to have that same success in Rib Mountain. Sportsman’s Warehouse has moved in at Rib Mountain and is celebrating their grand opening Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The store has been open for a week already, and a lot of hard work has been going on behind the scenes to get ready.

Sportsman’s Warehouse holds Grand Opening in Rib Mountain

Cincinnati, OH

Crandon, WI

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - For those looking to purchase tickets for the advertised KISS concert in Crandon on September 1, you’ll have to be a little more patient. In an email to NewsChannel 7, Crandon International Raceway office manager Tina Kulaf said they “are still working on finalizing the concerts and will have a press release out soon.” On the Raceway’s website, they have multiple days listed for concerts during the weekend of August 31-September 3.

KISS tickets not on sale for Crandon, Raceway still finalizing concert details

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - Music has returned to the streets of Stevens Point as the public piano was installed downtown Wednesday morning. The donated piano is located at the transit stage in the public space near Guu’s on Main. This is the fourth year for the project. This year, the piano was painted by Tina Lepak. Mayor Mike Wiza says Lepak’s pineries theme is one the most detailed pieces ever seen on the public piano.

Public piano project returns to the streets of Stevens Point

Friendship, WI

Adams County, WI

ADAMS-FRIENDSHIP, Wis. (WSAW) - Multiple fire crews are responding to a fire on the Friendship Mound in the Village of Preston just north of Adams-Friendship in Adams County. The Adams County Emergency Management office said that crews are currently trying to put out the fire. There have been no reports...

Multiple crews responding to fire on Friendship Mound in Adams Co.

RIB MOUNTAIN, Wis. (WSAW) - A business boom is happening right now in Rib Mountain, with Sportsman’s Warehouse the newest addition. It’s one more space that is now occupied, but the town is rolling out the red carpet for more businesses. Jared Grande is the community development director...

Several new retailers working to call the town of Rib Mountain home

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - Stevens Point Pride will be moving their festivities indoors Saturday due to the possibility of rain. The event will now be held inside the old Shopko building at 1200 Main St in downtown Stevens Point. People are still encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.

Stevens Point Pride moves indoors due to threat of rainy weather

Weston, WI

WESTON, Wis. (WSAW) - While the school year has come to a close, the search for bus drivers isn’t going anywhere. Lamer’s Bus Lines in Weston is one of the many companies struggling with a nationwide shortage of bus drivers. “Right now, we are able to keep up...

Lamers hosts “Drive a Bus Day” to recruit drivers amid nationwide shortage

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The Man of Honor Society is helping veterans with the economic impact of price increases. The non-profit organization is hosting its annual fundraiser to support day-to-day living expenses for vets. The Man of Honor Society is a 500-member organization dedicated to supporting veterans in central Wisconsin.

Man of Honor Society hosts 19th annual fundraiser to support veterans

Medford, WI

MEDFORD, Wis. (WSAW) - A manufacturing plant in Medford, with nearly 170 employees has begun the process to permanently close. Last August, Phillips-Medisize announced after “careful consideration and analysis of its global footprint” it will end operations at the Medford plant. Production at the Medford plant will shift north to the facility in Phillips. The Phillips location has the size and capabilities to support its customers in the future.

Phillips-Medisize begins process to close Medford plant, layoffs to begin Aug. 7

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - It finally feels like summer, and Yawkey House Museum and the Marathon County Historical Society are encouraging kids to get outdoors, all while showing off their beautiful garden. Storytime in the Garden is a monthly event on the second Thursday of each month. Parents and children...

‘Storytime in the Garden’ encourages outdoor activity and reading

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Get lost in the whimsical world of Neverland as Monk Botanical Gardens transforms into a magical world of pirates, fairies, and mermaids on Saturday, June 17 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Meet Peter, Wendy, and the Lost Boys during this walking theatre experience inspired by...

Peter Pan in the Gardens to return to Monk Botanical Gardens on June 17

Marshfield, WI

(WSAW) - Marshfield Clinic Health System will now ask patients about the industries and jobs they have. They say understanding what job a patient has will help with their overall care. “By gaining insights into the day-to-day experiences of our patients, we can identify key factors that influence their well-being...

Marshfield Clinic Health System will now include occupation in patient health records

Man of Honor Society event in Wausau allows you to support veterans. A fair amount of sun and pleasant for Friday afternoon. Scattered showers & storms Saturday, perhaps locally some downpours. Breezy to end the weekend.

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Wisconsin lottery says 2 win it big in central Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. (WSAW) - Did you purchase a lottery ticket Friday in Wisconsin Rapids or Antigo? You might be a whole lot richer. On March 17,...

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