Dawn Ludwig of Allouez loses appeal over fatal Brown County drunk-driving crash
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:27:29 -0700
bRead the ruling: /bA state appeals court has upheld the conviction of an Allouez woman in prison for killing two people in a drunken crash on U.S. 41 in 2006.
On the campaign trail with Tom Barrett
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:05:09 -0700
Editor's note: This is the first in a three-part series about the race for governor in Wisconsin. Wednesday we will be featuring Mark Neumann, and Thursday we will be featuring Scott Walker.
Residents, city say property owners not 14 registered sex offenders are the problem in East Town District
Sun, 29 Aug 2010 02:44:13 -0700
Selma Zastrow has lived in her Franklin Street home since 1951, and she remembers when residents in the East Town District of Wausau kept their homes and yards looking neat. She doesnt recall sex offenders living near her or frequently seeing police lights flashing at night back then as she does now.
Regional roundup
Mon, 23 Aug 2010 01:52:30 -0700
RHINELANDER -- The Minocqua man accused of killing his wife in June will make his first court appearance today in Oneida County Circuit Court.
William J Schmidt (Criminal Complaint)
Sat, 21 Aug 2010 02:27:05 -0700
State of WisconsinCircuit CourtOneida County [County Name] STATE OF WISCONSIN, Plaintiff, -vs- William R. Schmidt [Defendant Name(s)
News Minute: Here is the latest Wisconsin news from The Associated Press
Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:26:28 -0700
Police in Superior are looking into what they say appears to be a multiple homicide. The department says officers were dispatched to a private residence this afternoon where they found three people dead of gunshot wounds....
Stevens Point Democrat Julie Lassa hopes to restore confidence in Congress
Tue, 17 Aug 2010 02:26:08 -0700
WASHINGTON Members of Congress would have to wait four years after leaving office before they could lobby their colleagues under a good-government proposal Democratic congressional candidate Julie Lassa plans to unveil today.
Chucks Foiled Behind Havers Gem, Lose 5-1
Sun, 15 Aug 2010 22:07:31 -0700
Woodchucks fall short of clinching playoff birth, lose to La Crosse 5-1.
Regional News Briefs
Sat, 14 Aug 2010 20:08:27 -0700
Police say man stabs co-worker in Mequon
Despite breaches, officials say ankle bracelets are usually effective for tracking offenders
Sat, 14 Aug 2010 02:32:00 -0700
Despite two recent high-profile cases in which sex offenders have removed ankle-monitor bracelets, authorities say the devices remain a good way to track offenders released from jail or prison.
Wausau rape victim says she recognized attacker
Sat, 14 Aug 2010 01:51:34 -0700
WAUSAU -- A 19-year-old woman who said she was raped Wednesday morning in Wausau told investigators she recognized her attacker and that he asked for a cigarette before assaulting her, according to court records.
Rape charge filed against man in Wausau attack
Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:44:57 -0700
A registered sex offender accused of raping a woman Wednesday morning in Wausau was charged this afternoon with first-degree sexual assault with the use of a dangerous weapon.
Wausau man accused of rape
Fri, 13 Aug 2010 07:12:42 -0700
Wausau police are investigating a report of a woman who was raped Wednesday morning by a stranger outside her home that has police and residents recalling a similar brutal attack more than a decade ago.
Juvenile sex offender jailed in new Wausau rape case
Fri, 13 Aug 2010 01:51:35 -0700
WAUSAU -- Wausau police are investigating a report of a woman who was raped Wednesday morning by a stranger outside her home. The case reminded police and residents of a similar brutal attack more than a decade ago.
Suspect is registered sex offender
Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:29:57 -0700
Registered sex offender James M. Begay is in the Marathon County Jail, accused of raping a Wausau woman after removing his electronic ankle bracelet.
Bishop Callahan installed in La Crosse
Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:12:29 -0700
Humor, sincere apology for prior church scandals mark the installation of the 10th Bishop of the Diocese of La Crosse. Parishioners tell us they're looking forward to working with the new bishop.
Digging resumes in Lincoln County
Sat, 07 Aug 2010 07:08:23 -0700
(WILSON) A Madison-area anthropologist will examine bone fragments found Wednesday at a rural Tomahawk property, leading to speculation that they might be from a former Tomahawk man who went missing 14 years ago. However, it is uncertain if they are animal or human at this time, said Lincoln County Sheriff Jeff Jaeger, Thursday.
Twin brothers serve city as summer bike cops in Wausau
Sat, 07 Aug 2010 02:36:12 -0700
As Wausau police dealt with a surge of vehicle break-ins and thefts this summer, the citys community service officers became more valuable than ever.
Teen involved in fatal drag race faces new driving-related charges, while parents of victim cherish donation of sons ...
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 02:38:23 -0700
A Merrill teen already convicted in connection with a drag race that left a friend dead last year faces new charges for reportedly trying to outrun Wausau police earlier this month.
Prep roundup: Marshfield tops Merrill in overtime
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:57:06 -0700
MERRILL -- Colin Telin scored the game winning goal in overtime as Marshfields boys soccer team defeated Merrill 2-1 in a Wisconsin Valley Conference matchup on Tuesday.