Marathon County News

Langlade County's moniker as the 'County of Trails' could get another boost. The public has an opportunity to review and comment on a proposed corridor for the Ice Age National Scenic Trail through southern Langlade County that would connect the existing trail that comes from Lincoln County to the west and winds its way east and south to connect ... (more)

What is Marathon County going to do about the cost of impounding cats? It's an expensive problem, since the state only requires counties to pay for impounding dogs seven days, but has no requirements for cat care.

Deb Piskoty is the clinical director at Wausau Health Services, a program that works with heroin addicts through medication as well as counseling.

Bridge inspections will be taking place next week in Marathon and Waupaca counties, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

The Marathon County Sheriff's Department has released video from inside the jail showing the brutal attack that left two corrections officers injured.

A Merrill man stabbed his wife seven times, tried to strangle her and then hid her body in some woods near Medford following a discussion about the couple getting divorced, a prosecutor said Tuesday.

A Merrill man stabbed his wife seven times, tried to strangle her and then hid her body in some woods near Medford following a discussion about the couple getting divorced, a prosecutor said Tuesday.

For the first time in recent memory, there were no tornadoes in southern Wisconsin last year.

A heroin epidemic is hitting northcentral Wisconsin and young people are dying. Once considered a big city drug, heroin is now a top priority for law enforcement in our area.

Thirty-year-old Thomas Knickerbocker was found dead March 11 in his home. An autopsy showed he died of a heroin overdose.

The judge ordered a $2,500 cash bond for Creed, plus a signature bond. She's due back in court a week from Wednesday, to determine if there's enough evidence to order a trial.

Lt. Dwayne Dachel tells Daily Herald Media the dog was taken to the Marathon County Humane Society where it remains under quarantine.

Marathon County's Administrator is pleased that a new sheriff has been appointed.

Mount Pleasant police are investigating the death of a 3-year-old boy. Police Chief Tim Zarzecki says police got a call around 10:10 a.m. Friday about an unresponsive boy.

Mount Pleasant police are investigating the death of a 3-year-old boy. Police Chief Tim Zarzecki says police got a call around 10:10 a.m. Friday about an unresponsive boy.

Two people have been arrested after a drug bust in Marathon County. According to the Marathon County Sheriff's Department, a 35-year-old man was arrested in the parking lot of a Rib Mountain store.

A body found in the Mississippi River in St. Paul has been identified as missing D.C. Everest graduate Kira Trevino.

Yesterday, WSAU told you about the problems of drug use around Marathon County and the new Push Back effort launched by health and law enforcement officials.

Dan Raczkowski is the Operations Superintendent for the Marathon County Highway Department.

Scott Parks, the chief deputy of the Marathon County Sheriff's Department since 2007, was promoted to sheriff on Wednesday in an appointment announced by Gov.