TOWN OF LITTLE BLACK, WI (WSAU) -- One person has died from a shooting incident in the Taylor County Town of Little Black. Officers were called to a home at about 8:45 PM, where they found the victim unresponsive in the front yard. Despite life-saving measures, the victim died at the scene. Dispatchers noted that the c...

MADISON, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - A multi-year federal drug trafficking investigation in central Wisconsin has concluded with the sentencing of the last of 13 defendants. The investigation began in February 2022 when officers with the Central Wisconsin Narcotics Task Force started looking into a methamphetamine and cocaine tra...

WESTON, WI (WSAU) -- ACE Hardware in Weston and Midwest Communications of Wausau, owners of WSAU, WIFC, WDEZ, 94.7 The Beast, and 93.9 The Game, have announced a $46,082.60 donation to the Town of Ringle's tornado relief fund from last week's "Relief for Ringle" cookout fundraiser. "I am thrilled to shar...

STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) -- The man suspected of starting multiple fires in a home occupied by members of a UWSP fraternity is now scheduled for trial in early 2027. Eric Blum will face a four-day jury trial from January 19th to the 22nd for charges including arson, recklessly endangering safety, and bail jumping. Inve...

WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- After nearly two hours of discussion and debate, the Wausau City Council has failed to implement its 2026-'28 rules, including a list of standing committees. Much of the discussion centered on Mayor Doug Diny's proposal to trim the committee structure from six to four, combining Finance and Human R...