Central Wisconsin Narcotics Task Force Seize Drugs and Firearms After Drug Bust
Last week, the Central Wisconsin Narcotics Task Force (CWNTF), with the help of the Marshfield Police Department, seized over $44,000 cash, 5.75 pounds of Methamphetamine, one kilogram of Cocaine, and two firearms after executing two search warrants in Marathon County. The CWNTF is committed to keeping these dangerous ...
18h ago
Pair of Marathon County School Districts Receive Threats
(Mike Leischner, WSAU) A pair of school threats were deemed not credible on Thursday, according to Mike Leischner with WSAU. According to the Wausau School District, numerous parents expressed concerns about an unspecified threat at Horace Mann Middle School. Communications Coordinator Diana White said the information ...
19h ago
Marshfield Insurance Agent Attains Certified Insurance Service Representative Designation
Kristi Canavan, a Senior Commercial Service Agent at Marshfield Insurance, has attained her Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) designation. The CISR designation program is a nationally recognized educational program for customer service representatives. "I pursued my designation so that I could not ...
20h ago
Central Wisconsin Man Found Not Guilty of Exposing a Child to Harmful Materials
(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...
Apr 25, 2024
Merrill Man Accused of Wausau Shooting Incident Appears in Court
(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...
Apr 25, 2024
Northcentral Technical College Receiving Funds for Youth Volunteer Firefighter Training Program
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...
Apr 25, 2024
Several Outdoor Recreation Trails Opening in Marathon County this Weekend
(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...
Apr 25, 2024
Marshfield Police Arrests Man After Fleeing From an Officer
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. ...
Apr 24, 2024
Inmate Accused of Killing Former Colby Woman Sentenced for the Death of Her Husband Enters Plea
(Heather Poltrock, WSAW) A Taycheedah Correctional Facility inmate charged with killing her cellmate, a convicted murderer from central Wisconsin, has pleaded not guilty. According to Heather Poltrock with WSAW, Taylor Sanchez, 27, is charged with first-degree intentional homicide for the death of Cindy Schulz-Juedes. ...
Apr 24, 2024
Several Teens Injured After High Speed Chase that Ended in Nekoosa
(Mike Leischner, WSAU) A high-speed chase in Nekoosa ended with a crash that injured six occupants in the vehicle. According to Mike Leischner with WSAU, the incident began Sunday at 1:45 AM when officers attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle that ran a stop sign at a high rate of speed. The driver ignored the officers...
Apr 24, 2024