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32nd Brigade deployment largest since World War II
If there was one story that stirred patriotic feelings in 2009, it was the deployment of 3,300 soldiers in the National Guard's 32nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team to Iraq.
3 Hurt in 2 Wisconsin Crashes Involving Amish Buggies
NBC15 Weather Authority Forecast Colder into midweek with a chance to shovel by Wednesday evening.
After that holiday party -- don't count on coffee to sober you up. In fact, researchers say a cup of joe might make things worse.
Santa Found Boozing In Wisconsin
A man dressed in a Santa suit in Sparta, Wisconsin was a passenger in a vehicle with a man accused of driving drunk before stopping to approach some children and ask where his reindeer were! The driver ended up being arrested for drunk driving and the "Santily-clad" man was released at the scene after being issued a ticket for having an open ...
Drunk Santa, Friend Caught on Video
Santa and Santa's helper were more naughty than nice over the weekend. On Sunday police in Sparta, Wis., pulled over a man who had a passenger dressed in a Santa suit after a witness called 9-1-1 saying that they saw a man in a Santa suit approach and hug some children playing in a yard.
Drunk Santa Makes Appearance on Police Dash Cam
One man has landed on the naughty list after a few too many eggnogs. Police in Sparta, Wisc., pulled over over a drunk man dressed as Santa Claus on Tuesday.
Drunken Santa rides around Wisconsin town hugging little kids
Santa and one of his little helpers helped themselves to a little too much Christmas cheer in Sparta, Wis., over the weekend, and ended up in trouble with the law.
Injured WI Soldier in Favor of President Obama's Troop Surge
As more troops get ready to deploy to Afghanistan, one Wisconsin soldier is home with his family after serving 10 months in Afghanistan.
Man arrested for possession of child pornography
Police have arrested a man after they found two dozen videos of child pornography on his computer.
Families find ways to reach loved ones
For most, the holidays are a time for family togetherness, a time when physical and emotional distance can quickly be bridged with nothing but a car ride and a kind word.
On Nov. 9, SPARTA met at The Sky Club, with 34 members present. The door prizes were won by Eileen Payne and Patricia Dow.
Letter: Group thanks educational support staff
During the week of Nov. 15 to 21 -- American Education Week -- the Stevens Point Area Retired Teachers' Association honors all the educational support staff in the Stevens Point area.
Crash sends semi truck onto school football field and track
A crash in Sparta sent a semi truck onto a football field and school track. It happened on Tuesday just after 4:30 p.m. on Rusk Avenue at Franklin Street in Sparta.
Police say a convicted sex offender will be released in late November. Sparta police say 45-year-old Terry J. Peissig will start living on Water Street on Tuesday, November 24th.
Recall vote ousts Monroe County Board chairman
Nov. 4, 2009 12:42 p.m. The Monroe County Board chairman was ousted in a recall election Tuesday, bringing to eight the number of supervisors recalled by a taxpayers group upset over a proposed $27 million justice center.
Alison Baerwald weds Shawn Amundson
Alison Baerwald married Shawn Amundson on Aug. 29, 2009, in LaCrosse, Wis., before 160 guests.
The Stevens Point Area Retired Teachers' Association met Oct. 12 at The Sky Club, with 40 members present.
Monroe County voters recall 7 of 8 county board members in special election
Monroe County voters have voted to recall seven of eight Monroe County Board members in a special election Tuesday.
Recall Election in Monroe County
Eight Monroe County board members are facing challengers in a recall election. The members facing recall are from District 5, District 12, District 20, District 10, District 16, District 21, District 11 and District 18.
Two injured in Monroe County one car crash
Two teens are injured in a one car accident Sunday morning in the Township of Little Falls.