Ascension Wisconsin doc named fellow of Academy of Emergency Medical Services
WESTON — A central Wisconsin emergency medicine physician has achieved fellow status from the Academy of Emergency Medical Services, or AEMS. Michael Clark, emergency medicine physician at Ascension St. Clare’s… Keep Reading
Volunteer opportunities: Week of Jan. 21
Bus route companions. Ride the bus and sign students in, as it picks up Boys & Girls Club members from school enroute to the Club. Volunteers are needed at least… Keep Reading
Wausau area obituaries, Jan. 16, 2019
Obituaries are a service of Brainard Funeral Home, with locations in Wausau and Weston. Ardis McCain Ardis J. McCain, 93, of Weston died Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, at Care Partners.… Keep Reading
Water main break shuts down Wausau street
WAUSAU PILOT AND REVIEW A portion of Pine Ridge Boulevard in Wausau will be closed for about 8 hours so crews can repair a water main break, according to city… Keep Reading
Evers says he will make ‘first step’ toward pot legalization
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, in a move to fulfill his campaign position in support of legalizing medical marijuana, told a group of business leaders this week… Keep Reading
River Valley Bank receives Workplace Wellness Award
WAUSAU – UnitedHeathcare has honored River Valley Bank with the Wellness Opportunities at Work, or WOW, award, which is given to select businesses for their commitment to employees’ quality of… Keep Reading
Ascension welcomes nurse practitioner to Breast Care Center
STEVENS POINT — Family nurse practitioner Sandy Albinger has joined the Breast Care Center at Ascension St. Michael’s Hospital. As a nurse practitioner specializing in breast health, Albinger coordinates preventive… Keep Reading
Wausau area birth announcements, Jan. 16, 2019
Aspirus Wausau Hospital Rogelio Martinez Lara and Sandy Chanton-Khemphomma announce the birth of their daughter Hana Boua, born at 12:44 a.m. Jan. 15, 2019. Hana weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces.… Keep Reading
Judge: Wisconsin improperly gave up authority to dairy group
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A judge has restored Wisconsin’s authority to protect water quality after ruling it was improperly given up in a settlement with a dairy industry group. The… Keep Reading
Shopko files for bankruptcy protection
ASHWAUBENON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin-based retail chain Shopko Stores has filed for bankruptcy protection as it makes plans to close more stores. The company says excessive debt and ongoing competitive… Keep Reading
Packers name Jags assistant Hackett as offensive coordinator
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers hired former Jacksonville assistant Nathaniel Hackett as their new offensive coordinator Wednesday. Hackett spent most of the last four seasons with… Keep Reading
Closs family: Appreciate sympathy from suspect’s father
BARRON, Wis. (AP) — The grandfather of a Wisconsin girl who was kidnapped after her parents were killed in October said Wednesday that he appreciates the sympathy being expressed by… Keep Reading
Suspect’s father: ‘All I care about’ is Jayme’s family
BARRON, Wis. (AP) — The father of a Wisconsin man accused of kidnapping a 13-year-old girl and killing her parents says he cares about the girl’s family. CNN reports that… Keep Reading
Police seek “person of interest” in death of Plover man; 2 in custody
By Shereen Siewert Police say two people are in custody and a third “person of interest” is being sought in connection with the disappearance and death of a Plover man… Keep Reading
No. 15 Marquette survives Georgetown despite Howard’s injury
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sam Hauser scored a career-high 31 points, Theo John tied a career-high with 14 points, and No. 15 Marquette held on to beat Georgetown 74-71 on Tuesday… Keep Reading
Antetokounmpo has triple-double as Bucks crush Heat 124-86
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 12 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in his fourth triple-double of the season, and the Milwaukee Bucks cruised past the Miami Heat 124-86… Keep Reading
Milwaukee man charged in stabbing of woman in wheelchair
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee prosecutors have charged a man in the killing of a 62-year-old woman in a wheelchair who was stabbed 116 times. The charges filed Tuesday say 31-year-old… Keep Reading
Complaint in Closs case could be road map for prosecution
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The criminal complaint charging a Wisconsin man with abducting 13-year-old Jayme Closs and killing her parents laid out the case in detail and offered a possible road… Keep Reading
Newman outlasts Wausau East
By Brian Kalish January 15, 2019 Wausau– Forced to sit for much of the first half due to foul trouble, Newman senior Mackenzie Krach didn’t waste any time making her presence… Keep Reading
Netflix raising prices for 58M US subscribers as costs rise
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Netflix is raising its U.S. prices by 13 percent to 18 percent, its biggest increase since the company launched its video streaming service 12 years ago.… Keep Reading
