Central Wisconsin News

Evers Talks Youth Homelessness in Stevens Point
STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - Governor Tony Evers visited the CAP Services Family Crisis Center in Stevens Point on Tuesday, discussing concerns surrounding youth homelessness and affordable housing. During his visit, Evers met with staff to learn more about the center's efforts to support at-risk youth and families ...
15h ago

Shawano Man Accused of Producing Child Porn
SHAWANO, WI (WSAU-WAOW) -- A Shawano man faces up to three decades in prison on charges of child pornography production, according to WAOW TV. The federal indictment alleges 29-year-old Brandon M. Boogren used a minor to create explicit content, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Court documents reveal that i...
15h ago
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Wausau Man Charged With Federal Wire Fraud, Money Laundering
MADISON, WI (WSAU) -- A Wausau man is accused of issuing fake promissory notes to more than 120 supposed investors as part of a multi-million dollar fraud scheme. Stanley Pophal was charged with wire fraud and money laundering in a federal courtroom on Monday. Investigators say he took the "investors" for mor...
16h ago
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Wausau Man Accused of Unemployment Benefits Fraud
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- A Wausau man is accused of lying to claim unemployment benefits from the state of Wisconsin. Investigators say Alex Welke was in jail while claiming thousands in unemployment payments during an 11-month window from May 2020 to April 2021, information that he did not disclose on his application for ...
21h ago

Girls junior golf championship begins today at SentryWorld
STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - 72 of the best junior girls golfers have descended on Central Wisconsin this week. The Rolex Girls Junior Championship kicks off Tuesday morning at SentryWorld in Stevens Point. The staff there have been hard at work, prepping the course for yet another big time tournament. "We want...
Jun 17, 2025