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United Way of Marathon County strives for $3.1 million goal, continues efforts in Wausau area
The United Way of Marathon County has raised more than $1.9 million for its 2009 campaign, and is still hopeful it will reach its $3.1 million goal as fundraising draws to a close.
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Peace sculpture unveiled in Wausau
After six months of hard work Moustafa Saleh and artist Patrick Plunkett see their vision become reality.
Wausau Firefighters Union accepts wage concessions to help avoid layoffs
Wausau's Mayor Jim Tipple learned today that Wausau's Firefighters Union will defer 2010 pay raises for their members as requested by the city.
Rapids Mall to be site of new Veterans Affairs clinic
A Wisconsin Rapids shopping center will be the home of a new, expanded Veterans Affairs clinic as soon as next March, representatives from both entities said Thursday.
Aspirus Wausau Hospital Holding Public Forum On New Breast Health Recommendations
Aspirus Wausau Hospital is holding a public health forum today. That's in response to the new recommendations for women's breast health issued by the United States Preventative Services Task Force.
Jail & Bail fundraiser will be Dec. 7 & 8 in Wausau
This year's March of Dimes Jail & Bail will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Dec.
Wausau City Workers Receive Pink Slips and Furlough Notices
Wausau Mayor Jim Tipple says 10 city employees are going to be laid off indefinitely.
Wausau Alderman Pleads Not Guilty to Felony
Wausau Alderman Thomas Miller has plead not guilty to a charge of fleeing an officer.
Wausau churches to host Alternative Market
For those tired of the shop-until-you-drop approach to tackling a holiday gift list, here's an alternative.
Man wanted for attempted homicide in Minnesota arrested in Rib Mountain
RIB MOUNTAIN - A man wanted by authorities for attempted homicide in Minnesota was arrested this morning by police during a traffic stop in Rib Mountain, according to the Marathon County Sheriff's Department.
Dane County Humane Society gets grant
FoodShare still dysfunctional in state hands Aid Delays The state received more than 46,000 applications for FoodShare from June 15 to Oct.
Most businesses support changing Third Street traffic flow
After nearly 25 years of one-way, northbound traffic on Third Street downtown, the city wants to reverse the flow and funnel cars south into the city center.
Dog's owner wants apology from Wausau PD
A Mosinee woman whose dog was shot by police Sunday says her pet wasn't vicious and is demanding at least an apology.
Dog Fatally Shot by Wausau Police Officer
A Wausau Police Officer is feeling a bit down tonight, after firing his gun twice on a dog.
Minorities' representation in local law enforcement lags general population
Marathon County police agencies employ only a tiny number of minorities, and their leaders don't seem to have an answer for how to get more minorities to enter law enforcement careers.
Woodworkers transform trees for 'Art FROM the Park' exhibit at CVA
Wood from trees that once towered over Marathon Park is getting new life as artwork that will be part of an exhibition set for next summer.
Wausau's first African-American police officer values diversity
Patrice Pettigrew wears a uniform, carries a handgun and wears a badge just like the majority of the more than 260 law enforcement officials in Marathon County.
Crews on Scene of Garage Fire East of Wausau
Crews from four area departments are on the scene of a garage fire east of Wausau.
Grass fire reported north of Wausau
TOWN OF TEXAS - Firefighters are at the scene of a grass fire north of Wausau. The fire was reported at 11:28 a.m. at 10500 N. 57th St.