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Deputies bust pot growing operation Posted September 7, 2010

Marijuana Plant

ANIWA, Wis. (WSAU) – Two Birnamwood men could face criminal charges for their role in a marijuana growing operation that Shawano County sheriff's deputies broke up Tuesday morning. Deputies executed a search warrant at a home in Aniwa and found pot plants and other items used to grow the illegal ...More

Milfoil found at Kathlerine Lake near Hazelhurst Posted September 7, 2010

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HAZELHURST, Wis. (WSAU) – A well-known Northwoods lake has dodged a bullet, for now, even though Eurasian water milfoil was found on a launching dock two weeks ago. Follow up tests showed the waters of Katherine Lake were not infected with the invasive plant. The plant, which is the only non-native ...More

Doctor free on bond pending assault charges Posted September 7, 2010

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MARSHFIELD, Wis. (WSAU) – A former Marshfield Clinic doctor made his first court appearance Tuesday on charges he fondled his patients as they woke up from sedation. Dr. Kevin Lang appeared in Wood County circuit court with his attorney for the brief initial appearance. He waived the time limits to his ...More

Officers called to Stevens Point nightclub Posted September 7, 2010

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STEVENS POINT, Wis (WSAU) Nine Stevens Point police officers responded to a loud argument outside Steel Night Club early Sunday morning. Police reports say it started after two men got into a fight. They came out of the club and were yelling at each other when officers arrived. Police called ...More

Cockroaches in Tri County School Posted September 7, 2010

Cockroach

PLAINFIELD, Wis (WSAU) While students were away for the holiday, exterminators were working in the Tri County School District. German cockroaches were found in the school building last week. A letter was sent home to parents on Friday explaining the situation. The cockroaches were not found in the cafeteria or ...More

Construction starts all over Central Wisconsin Posted September 7, 2010

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UNDATED (WSAU) – Drivers across central Wisconsin can expect fresh construction zones today as work crews get back from their vacation as well. New construction starts today in Merrill, Mosinee and Portage County. In Merrill, work crews will be starting work on WIS 64 from Mill Street to Center Avenue. This ...More

Two charged in OWI accident Posted September 7, 2010

Aspirus purchases U.P. hospital Posted September 7, 2010

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UNDATED (WSAU) Wausau-based Aspirus is growing. They're buying a hospital in the Upper Peninsula. The medical group says its agreement to purchase Grand View Health Systems will close on October 1st. The terms of the purchase have not been made public. Grand View includes a surgical center, walk-in clinic ...More

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