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The Bucks are boycotting game 5 of their series against the Magic in apparent protest of the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha.
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We are absolutely devastated to share with you all that Neena passed away suddenly. Please keep her family and friends in your thoughts. Feel free to share any favorite memories or condolences in the comments below.
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At least three people are dead and seven injured after a shooting in New Orleans, city police spokesman Aaron Looney tells CNN.
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NOT GUILTY - Kyle Rittenhouse has been acquitted by a Kenosha jury, being found not guilty on all counts brought against him.
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A dog riding a one-eyed pony into the night is a surely a spectacle that needs video proof. A Missouri woman made sure to get exactly that.
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VOTER FRAUD: My Pillow founder Mile Lindell recently made claims that the ballot machines in Clark County Wisconsin were hacked by foreign agencies. But the Clerk in Clark County says what he's claiming just isn't possible.
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Anissa Weier's defense says she was influenced by Morgan Geyser's schizophrenia to such a degree she became mentally ill herself.
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WATCH: Stratford's 32-yard game-winning field goal by Laurenz Plattner to lift Stratford to the WIAA Division 6 State Football Championship.
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Our News 9 team took part in the Walk for Suicide and Mental Health Awareness at Marathon Park on Saturday. We remember our dear team member Neena Pacholke and want to raise awareness and destigmatize mental health issues. You're not alone!
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TONIGHT AT TEN: WAOW honors Neena with a very special tribute. We hope you'll join us then.
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BREAKING: Wisconsin's electors cast their 10 votes for President-elect Joe Biden at their meeting in the State Capitol Building Monday.
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BEARS DL NOT A FAN OF PACKER FANS: Bears defensive tackle Justin Jones calls Packer fans 'obnoxious' and says half 'don't know football' among other choice words.
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BREAKING: According to ABC News projections, Incumbent Tom Tiffany again wins the seat to Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District.
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7 years
The UW-Stevens Point men's hockey team made a special delivery at North Central Health Care Friday.
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IT'S OFFICIAL: Jordy says he's coming back to Green Bay in August to sign a one-day deal and retire as a Packer.
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NEENA'S LEGACY: Packers Special Teams Coordinator Rich Bisaccia took time during today press conference to speak on a family friend of his, and a dear friend of ours; Neena Pacholke. His message begins 32:00 minutes into the video linked below.
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Strong T-storms are just to the west-northwest of Wausau, and northwest of Stevens Point, moving southeast at 25 mph
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SPASH is the D1 Champs!!! http://t.co/Fj0A0FSrEB
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7 years
Too bad @Trevor9Davis isn't with us again on @PackAttack9 to talk about this sweet catch! Catch the season finale LIVE at 6:30 on #WAOW .
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Top 5 Catches from Week 17!
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MELISSA DAY: February 19 is a special day to News 9, and especially in 2021 as Mayor @katierosenberg  and Mayor Mike Wiza have proclaimed it "Melissa Day" in honor of her 30th anniversary.
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The Northwoods Marching Band is ready to represent Wisconsin at the Rose Parade! Don't miss it! Tune in to ABC now.
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Happy January 119th everybody!
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WISCONSIN PROUD: Mosinee volleyball player Malina Carratini's brother has autism and does not deal with loud noises well, so the school and their opponent made crowd noise accommodations so her brother could come see her in person.
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ON WISCONSIN!!!!!!
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JUST IN: Anyone affiliated with MSNBC has been banned from the courthouse in the homicide trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, following an incident Wednesday night.
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*Pass the tissues!* Former cop reunites with woman he rescued as abandoned baby 51 years ago http://t.co/3yTz0bOnND http://t.co/H54ffS2cG2
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THE COMEBACK: Auburndale freshman pitcher and Athlete of the Week Morgan Griesbach has fought through 11 surgeries and has been a standout in the circle for Auburndale, sparking the Eagles into contention in the Marawood Conference
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BADGERS WIN! Upsetting the Villanova Wildcats in the second round of the NCAA tournament. How do you "like" that!?
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Goaltender Michael Janke saved 40 the 41 shots he saw and forward Ben Peloquin scored the game-winning goal in double overtime to propel D.C. Everest to its first ever trip to the WIAA state hockey...
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One of the nicest sunsets in a long time in our area was observed Thursday. These are a few of the views! From the left credit to: Kate Drmolka, Almond. Daniel Hinz, Merrill. Annah Nigon, Spencer.
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A local organization is giving the Pacholke family the chance to get away together and continue the healing process eight months after Neena's passing.
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Danny Vitale will join us this week for Pack Attack at Dale's Weston Lanes. Hope to see you there!
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Nate Langbehn has been dominant on the mound for the Evergreens, striking out 38 batters across 20 1/3 innings of work through last week with a sparkling 0.34 ERA.
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CHECK IT OUT: A trail camera caught this majestic shot of a short-eared owl in Portage County. Picture via the Wisconsin DNR Facebook page.
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WAUSAU NATIVE SELECTED IN NHL DRAFT: Congratulations to Brady Cleveland (Wausau West) who was selected 47th overall in the second round by the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday.
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Members of central Wisconsin communities came together today to support #AntigoStrong by wearing maroon and white.
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WARMING SHELTER: The basement of First United Methodist Church in Wausau will serve as a warming shelter this season, fitting up to 25 in the space while maintaining social distancing.
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ICYMI: Wake Up welcomes sports journalist Morey Hershgordon
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: D.C. Everest's Marcus Hall has already committed to play at UWGB next season, but his efficient play has the Evergreens out to a hot start this season.
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Thank you to Luke Swiontek for these breathtaking photos of the Northern Lights in the Northwoods!
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Services will be open to the public today, you can also watch it on our Facebook page around 4 p.m.
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FAIR GAMES: Justin, Brendan and Neena chose a classic fair game to play this morning on Wake Up Wisconsin. What's your favorite fair game?
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Oscar Telschow sent us this video of flooding in Mosinee near the I-39 exit.
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Take a look at this fantastic timelapse sent in by one of our viewers at Plum Lake in Sayner Wisconsin! Last night's clear conditions made for a perfect view of the northern lights alongside the stars. Credit: Kate Reichl
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EAST: THAT WAS EASY! WEST: #SportsExpressAM #GameOfTheWeek
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After centuries of wondering, we finally know: Melissa is the treasure at the end of the rainbow!
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A company in Wisconsin is about to become the first in the US to offer microchip implants to its employees.
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Brooke Jaworski proved this week she's one of the best young runners in the world.
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Now that the storms are moving out, here's a look at some of the hail pictures we received earlier today as the storms moved through - Wisconsin Rapids, Port Edwards, Whittlesey and Medford are featured in these pictures. And as always, thank you to everyone for their pictures.
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CHECK THIS OUT: The Brickner Family/ Newsline 9 Car will be driven by Jerry Brickner IV this summer.
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SPASH BASKETBALL: @TreMamBa15 @Big_Smooth10 Tonight at 10, see a story of family, friendship and basketball.
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"As a dad, it's a proud moment" Garrett Shupe took the same state baseball stage as his father did 30 years ago to help Mosinee make team history
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STRATFORD POWERS WAY TO STATE TITLE: Koehler Kilty racked up 192 yards and three touchdowns on 35 carries to power the Stratford running game. The Tigers finished with 215 yards rushing to claim the WIAA Division 6 State Football Championship.
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Wishing you had @Summerfest tickets for life? Sunday may be your chance to win big!
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TOO SOON TO OPEN? Despite an initial rush for some area businesses to open on Wednesday and Thursday, many business owners in the Wausau area said they still don't feel comfortable opening their doors.
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Some brilliant sun dogs at sunrise this Christmas morning east of Rosholt! Photo courtesy of Bob Dobbe.
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Can you spot the snowy owl in this photo? It was taken southwest of Athens and apparently has been hanging around this silo all winter. Soon the snowy owls will be migrating back up to the arctic tundra to spend the warm season.
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THE KICK IS GOOD: Stratford kicker and German exchange student Laurenz Plattner reflects on his kick, his journey to that kick, and what's next for him. Catch the full interview with Plattner at the bottom of the story.
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Here is one incredible sunset from Thanksgiving week in the Wausau area, courtesy of Alisa Couture!
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GOING TO STATE: "When I graduate, I'll be able to tell everybody, 'Yeah, Edgar is my community,' and I'll be really proud of that." Win or lose, Edgar will make state history this week.
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ENERGY EMERGENCY: Gov. Tony Evers has declared a state-wide energy emergency because of the winter weather blowing through the state.
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GARDEN GOODIES: Take a look back at some fun moments this season, featuring many clips of our beloved Neena Pacholke. Garden Goodies will return next year!
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ALWAYS PRODUCING: As he enters the final postseason of his high school career, Medford's Logan Baumgartner has certainly made the most of his time with the Raiders.
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Last night's sunset was one of the best of the year. Here was the spectacular view over Lake Wausau from Alisa Couture. #wiwx
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PROTASIEWICZ WINS WISCONSIN SUPREME COURT RACE: Judge Janet Protasiewicz wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, giving liberals majority with fate of abortion law looming, according to the Associated Press.
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Farewell to WAOW-TV and the viewers from Tony Schumacher!
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Students in the D.C. Everest School District are working to stop the use of an offensive word.
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BREAKING: Tom Tiffany (R) has won his re-election bid for the 7th District Congressional seat, according to the Associated Press.
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SILVER ALERT: A Lake Geneva woman is missing.
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BREAKING NEWS: According to the Associated Press, Democrat Joe Biden has defeated President Donald Trump to become the 46th president of the United States.
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RIGHT NOW ON NEWS NINE AT 6: An area sheriff says he will not comply with President Biden's vaccine mandate.
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Did you see the Northern Lights last night? If not, here is what it looked like. Very nice! #northernlights
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Packers legend Bart Starr is in Titletown ahead of tomorrow's big game and ceremony. #THANKSGIVING
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Here is the latest picture from Sunday, June 12th. Will the snow last into Monday? Find out tomorrow on Wake-Up WI
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A Chalkfest artist stopped by @WAOW this morning. Check this out! @jloew_waow @RRibley_WAOW and @jholland_waow !
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GOAT PATROL RETURNS - The Wausau goats are back for a second year of weed control on the river, Mayor Rosenberg saying they're a surprisingly cost-effective, environmentally-friendly solution to invasive species.
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GO PACK GO! Who's watching the game?
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Newman Catholic High School head football coach Paul Michlig was mic'd up during his team's game against Lena...
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Wow, that is a lot of cardinals for one tree isn't it? They sure add a splash of great color to the landscape. Have a safe and enjoyable New Year's weekend everybody!
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MADISON (WAOW) - Northern Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy has endorsed Leah Vukmir in her bid to win the Republican U.S. Senate nomination.
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If you ever wanted to see a smiling bear in the sky, this is it! Hope you get a good chuckle from this cloud.
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A bear stopped for a visit in Jeneane's yard this morning in Stetsonville.
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Remember that light dusting of snow we got a month ago? Kelly Wunrow and Nick Herzberg took full advantage, capturing this gorgeous wedding photo outside the Jefferson Street Inn on Nov. 12. Isn't Wausau beautiful in the winter?! 😍
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The chunks of ice on Lake Wausau helped create a dazzling scene Monday evening. Thanks for the great photo Alisa Couture of Wausau!
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Textbook supercell over Adams co. has produced half dollar sized hail near Big Flats. Photo credit to Bob Thompson. #wiwx
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HAPPENING TODAY: Two Air National Guard units are coming together in Madison to honor the memory of a pilot killed in a training exercise last year.
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Be very careful driving home tonight - there are many reports of flooding around the area. Grand Avenue is closed in Schofield right now under the train tracks, and many other streets are seeing flooding as well. Thanks to Andy Adrian for this video from around 6:00 PM.
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The recent warm humid weather and occasional showers sure have the corn and crops looking healthy now!
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UPDATE: Taylor Hackel, a Wausau native reported missing Wednesday from Washington D.C. has been found, her dad confirmed.
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A Wausau East student spent her time on a presentation on child labor, one that she was able to present at the Global Health Leaders Conference for John Hopkins University.
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A black bear wandered across a snowy parking lot by Aspirus Hospital in Wausau this morning.
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