You have permission to edit this article.Wisconsin (WAOW) -- The COVID-19 variant discovered in South Africa has now been identified in Wisconsin.According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, this variant spreads more rapidly than the original strain. They say the Moderna vaccine may also be less effective against it.This is different than what's known as the U.K. variant which was identified in Wisconsin back in January.No details were released into which county it was discovered.© Copyright 2022 , 1908 Grand Ave, Wausau, WI |  |Powered by from .…You have permission to edit this article.Wisconsin (WAOW) -- The COVID-19 variant discovered in South Africa has now been identified in Wisconsin.According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, this variant spreads more rapidly than the original strain. They say the Moderna vaccine may also be less effective against it.This is different than what's known as the U.K. variant which was identified in Wisconsin back in January.No details were released into which county it was discovered.© Copyright 2022 , 1908 Grand Ave, Wausau, WI |  |Powered by from .WW…

You have permission to edit this article.Wausau (WAOW) -- Two Wausau residents are recognized for saving a life on New Year's Eve.The Wausau Police Department gave Andrew Silva and Emilee Rohmeyer Certificates of Commendation at the Wausau City Council meeting Tuesday night.Police say Silva and Rohmeyer were crossing the Thomas Street Bridge in Wausau when they saw a 14-year-old who looked like they were going to jump.Silva immediately took action, stopping his car and talking to the teenager while Rohmeyer got the car out of the road.Police say when they talked to the teen, they learned...…You have permission to edit this article.Wausau (WAOW) -- Two Wausau residents are recognized for saving a life on New Year's Eve.The Wausau Police Department gave Andrew Silva and Emilee Rohmeyer Certificates of Commendation at the Wausau City Council meeting Tuesday night.Police say Silva and Rohmeyer were crossing the Thomas Street Bridge in Wausau when they saw a 14-year-old who looked like they were going to jump.Silva immediately took action, stopping his car and talking to the teenager while Rohmeyer got the car out of the road.Police say when they talked to the teen, they learned...WW…