(Mike Leischner, WSAU) A Central Wisconsin man has been found not guilty of one felony count of exposing a child to harmful materials. According to Mike Leischner with WSAU, Keyiondra Smith-Chamness was cleared after a 1.5-day jury trial this week. Court records show both sides made their arguments on Tuesday afternoon...

(Mike Leischner, WSAU) A Merrill man accused of a Wausau shooting incident and subsequent vehicle theft was in court on Wednesday. According to Mike Leischner with WSAU, Zach Teske entered a not guilty plea to numerous charges including reckless injury, felony bail jumping, and taking a vehicle without consent from the...

The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) officially announced the four winners of a grant that funds youth firefighter training. The Youth Volunteer Firefighter Training Program aims to boost recruitment in fire departments by introducing fire service careers to students across the state. The...

(Mike Leischner, WSAU) Several outdoor recreation trails will open this Friday in Marathon County, according to Mike Leischner with WSAU. According to a news release from the County, that list includes the following areas: Burma Forest ATV/UTV trails, Nine Mile County Forest mountain bike and horse trails, Kronenwetter...

The Marshfield Police Department participated in a brief chase after a vehicle was racing on South Central Avenue. According to a report from the Department, an officer was advised by radio that he could hear racing on South Central Ave. The officer was in that immediate area and attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle. ...

Help find loving homes, for loving pets - this is the Marshfield Area Pet Shelter Pet of The Week on WDLB 1450 AM and 98.7 FM brought to you by South Car Wash and Pet Wash. Buddy is the Marshfield Area Pet Shelter Pet of the Week! Buddy is a 2-year-old, domestic, short-haired mix kitty and he his neutered. Buddy had t...