Central Wisconsin News

UWSP to Celebrate Spring Commencement Saturday
STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) -- The UWSP Alumni Association will grow by nearly 1,300 members on Saturday when the school celebrates Spring Commencement. Ceremonies will be held at 9:30 AM and 2:00 PM. Each ceremony will be approximately 2.5 hours and will feature candidates for Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees....
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Minocqua Man Faces Federal Fraud Charges
MADISON, WI (WSAU) -- A Minocqua man has been indicted on charges related to wire fraud and unlawful monetary transactions. Cory Kromray is accused of taking money from others, promising to invest it in stocks, mutual funds, and cryptocurrency. Instead, he allegedly used the money for his own benefit. The alleged activ...
14h ago
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Wausau Man Sentenced for 8th OWI
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- A 60-year-old Wausau man will serve 3.5 years in prison after pleading guilty to his 8th OWI. Steven Podeweltz pleaded guilty to the felony on Thursday. Other counts were dismissed, including failure to install an ignition interlock device and multiple counts of operating with a revoked license. Th...
15h ago

Banners on Grand Avenue honor area veterans
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - If you drove down Grand Avenue today, you likely noticed new banners lining the street. The American Legion, with assistance from the city, hung 50 banners featuring local veterans. "It's pretty neat to see these banners go up, because it recognizes the efforts and sacrifices so many veter...
21h ago

Wisconsin DOT Takes Public Input for Wausau Avenue Project
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- Wausau Avenue is due for a complete reconstruction in the next five years, and the state Department of Transportation wants to hear resident feedback on how the street should look when it's done. On Wednesday, the Wisconsin DOT held an open house to solicit feedback at Horace Mann Middle School. Pr...
May 15, 2025