Corporate America embraces 420 as pot legalization grows
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Marijuana users have for decades celebrated their love of the drug on April 20, but the once counter-culture celebration that was all about getting stoned now… Keep Reading
Today in History: Moon Landing, Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert and Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Today is Saturday, April 20, the 110th day of 2019. There are 255 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On April 20, 1999, the Columbine High School… Keep Reading
Wisconsin native: Iowa’s Megan Gustafson wins Honda award for basketball
NEW YORK (AP) — Megan Gustafson of Iowa has won the Honda Sports Award as the top woman in college basketball. Gustafson led Division I women’s basketball with an average… Keep Reading
Probe: Up to 10 students, staff harassed at Whitewater
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — At least seven students or staff — perhaps as many as 10 — reported being sexually harassed by the husband of former University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Chancellor… Keep Reading
How Columbine became a blueprint for school shooters
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Jillian Peterson, Hamline University and James Densley, Metropolitan State University (THE CONVERSATION) When 12… Keep Reading
Update: Green Alert issued for missing veteran last seen in Eau Claire cancelled.
By Shereen Siewert UPDATE, 4:45pm A Green Alert for a missing veteran has been cancelled after the woman was found safe. McCaughey has been located and is in contact with… Keep Reading
BREAKING: Charges filed in laundromat arson
By Shereen Siewert WAUSAU, Wis. — A 32-year-old Wausau man is facing six criminal charges in connection with a fire that tore through a west side laundromat and flower shop.… Keep Reading
Parents who starved and shackled children sentenced to life
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — A California couple who for years starved a dozen of their children and kept some shackled to beds were sentenced Friday to life in prison, ending… Keep Reading
Wild bee species critical to pollination on the decline
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — More than a dozen wild bee species critical to pollinating everything from blueberries to apples in New England are on the decline, according to a new… Keep Reading
Study: Genetic test predicts middle-aged obesity risk
NEW YORK (AP) — Can a genetic test identify newborns at risk of becoming severely obese by middle age? Researchers say they have come up with one, and that it… Keep Reading
Wausau area obituaries, April 19, 2019
Obituaries are a service of Brainard Funeral Home, with locations in Wausau and Weston. Elaine Roloff Elaine Roloff entered eternal life on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. She was born May… Keep Reading
Baby, toddler, man found dead in NE Wisconsin home
SEYMOUR, Wis. (AP) — A man and two young children have been found dead in a home in the northeastern Wisconsin community of Seymour. Police were called to the home… Keep Reading
Ascension St. Clare’s sex assault nurse examiners recognized for support of abuse victims
WAUSAU -The Women’s Community in Wausau has named the Ascension St. Clare’s Hospital Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, SANE, program as one of three recipients of its 2019 Award for Outstanding… Keep Reading
Local symphony orchestra to hold auditions for string, flute and bassoon
STEVENS POINT — The Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra will hold auditions for its 65-member semi-professional orchestra in early May. Auditions for string, flute and bassoon sections for its 2019-2020 concert… Keep Reading
Blessings That Give Hope food program gets financial boost
WAUSAU — Blessings That Give Hope recently received a three-year grant from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. This food program at Pilgrim Lutheran Church provides four meals and two… Keep Reading
RiverWolves take Josh Hermes in first round pick
WAUSAU — The Wausau RiverWolves took forward Josh Hermes from Lino Lakes, Minnesota, in their first round pick during the 2019 NA3HL Draft April 18. Hermes captained his Centennial High… Keep Reading
NTC to offer free applications during School of Health open house
WAUSAU – All application fees will be covered by Northcentral Technical College’s Foundation during NTC’s School of Health Open House on April 24. The event, to be held from 5… Keep Reading
Thawing ice allows re-deploying of Great Lakes data buoys
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — As ice thaws around the Great Lakes, technicians are preparing to re-deploy buoys that gather a wealth of information for use in research, water safety… Keep Reading
Forbes names Greenheck one of America’s Best Midsized Employers
SCHOFIELD — Greenheck was named one of Forbes’ America’s Best Midsized Employers this week. “We are extremely proud and honored to be featured as one of Forbes’ America’s Best Midsized… Keep Reading
YWCA announces Women of Vision
WAUSAU —YWCA Wausau announced this week the 2019 Women of Vision: Eileen Eckardt, Connie Heidemann, and Christy Keele. Women of Vision is a longstanding YWCA tradition that celebrates women who… Keep Reading
