
Aspirus Doctor Weighs In on Natural Immunity vs Vaccination for COVID-19
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- A doctor with Aspirus Health in Wausau says natural immunity is proving to be ineffective against COVID-19. Doctor Adam Clements says natural immunity is good for some viruses but isn't nearly as effective for others. So far the data shows that COVID-19 falls into the second category. "Natural...
17h ago

Structure Fire Reported at Forte Opening Solutions in Marshfield
MARSHFIELD, WI (WSAU) -- Marshfield Fire and Rescue was called to a fire at Forte Opening Solutions Friday evening. Crews responded at about 5:30 after a bearing overheated, causing some of their manufacturing material to catch fire in a silo. Firefighters used an aerial device to douse the flames from above, then acce...
18h ago

Report: Early In Person Voting For Supreme Court Election Up 53% From 2023
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) - The Wisconsin Supreme Court race is reportedly drawing thousands of voters to the polls to vote early as election day nears. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported this week that the number of ballots cast so far in the election is 53 percent more than the 2023 spring election. In contrast, the num...
Mar 28, 2025

Green Bay Man Wins $1 Million After Signing Elon Musk's America PAC Petition
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) - A Green Bay man has been named the first person this election cycle to win $1 million after signing America PAC's petition opposing what they refer to as activist judges. According to a post on X from the PAC, Scott Ainsworth was presented with a check from the group as the PAC continues to encou...
Mar 28, 2025

Wisconsin Valley Fair Announces 2025 Concert Lineup
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- The 2025 Wisconsin Valley Fair concert lineup features a make-good for one of 2024's rained-out shows. Night Ranger will return to the stage in Marathon Park on Thursday, July 31st. Fair organizers have also announced that all reserved seat tickets for the 2024 performance will be honored for this ...
Mar 28, 2025

Marathon County Sheriff's Office Performs Water Rescue on Thursday
RIB MOUNTAIN, WI (WSAU) -- First responders from the Marathon County Sheriff's Office and Wausau PD performed a water rescue Thursday morning. Officers were called to an area near Pintail Lane, where a man was pulled from the Wisconsin River. He was then taken to a local hospital for evaluation, according to the Wausau...
Mar 27, 2025

President Trump To Speak During Supreme Court Candidate Brad Schimel's Thursday Tele-Townhall
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) - President Donald Trump will speak to Wisconsin voters during former Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel's tele-townhall on Thursday night. According to a post on X from Schimel's campaign, Trump will be rallying supporters over the phone starting at 6 p.m., with the topic of his speech being &qu...
Mar 27, 2025
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$50K Powerball Ticket Sold in Stevens Point
STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) -- A Powerball ticket sold at a Stevens Point convenience store is worth $50,000. The Wisconsin Lottery says a ticket sold at West Side Mobil on Clark Street matched four of five white balls and the Powerball, claiming the game's third prize on Wednesday. Winning numbers for last night's drawin...
Mar 27, 2025

Wausau Man Accused of Attempted Homicide, Possession of Child Pornography
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- Wausau police say a bar fight led to a stabbing incident on the city's west side in February, with the subsequent investigation then leading to the discovery of child pornography in the suspect's possession. Officers say 33-year-old Seth Menting stabbed a man multiple times during a fight on Februa...
Mar 27, 2025

Rib Lake breaks ground on school renovations
RIB LAKE, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - Rib Lake held a groundbreaking event, to unveil future changes to their Middle and High Schools. The school buildings date back the late as the 1960s. The new renovation will change how both schools function entirely. Students and staff can't wait for the final product. The Rib Lake District...
Mar 27, 2025