Central Wisconsin News

Special Prosecutor Assigned to State Investigation Into Diny Dropbox Case
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- The Marathon County District Attorney has announced a special prosecutor for the state investigation into Wausau Mayor Doug Diny's handling of a municipal dropbox outside City Hall. Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney will handle the case, including a review of all current findings, det...
2h ago

George Webb Announces Burger Giveaway Details
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) -- Details of the George Webb Free Burger Giveaway sparked by the Milwaukee Brewers' 12-game winning streak have been announced. Hungary fans can pick up their free burger on August 20th from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at all 23 locations across Wisconsin. Those who can't make it on that day can get a vouc...
5h ago

Overturned Tanker Closes Portion of Interstate 39 Thursday Morning
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- An accident involving a tanker carrying milk closed a portion of Interstate 39 near Kronenwetter on Thursday morning. According to a Wisconsin State Patrol incident report, the incident closed the right southbound lane of traffic near the Maple Ridge Road intersection at about 5:45 AM. All lanes we...
7h ago
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Shawano Police Investigate Death on Mountain Bay Trail
SHAWANO, WI (WSAU) -- A 43-year-old man was found dead along the Mountain Bay Trail near Shawano on Wednesday morning. Police were called to an area of the trail on the city's east side at about 6:45 AM for an unresponsive male. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers are calling the death suspicious, though ther...
8h ago

Ribbon Cutting Held for New Forensic Science Lab in Wausau
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- Local and state leaders gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Marathon County's new Forensic Science Lab located at Northcentral Technical College in Wausau. The facility brings services like autopsies closer to home for Central and Northern Wisconsin. State Senator Mary Felzkowski helped secur...
Aug 13, 2025