You have permission to edit this article.MADISON (WKOW) -- In a media gaggle Thursday, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said that the Assembly will not take up a resolution to end the mask mandate.Vos added that he wants to ensure that any resolution passed does not have any negative financial impact. This decision comes after the that an emergency order would jeopardize more than $49 million in federal food assistance for nearly 243,000 households in Wisconsin.A.J. Bayatpour, from a News 9 Affilate, News 27 reports;A COVID-19 package Congress passed last year gave states additional funding for...…You have permission to edit this article.MADISON (WKOW) -- In a media gaggle Thursday, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said that the Assembly will not take up a resolution to end the mask mandate.Vos added that he wants to ensure that any resolution passed does not have any negative financial impact. This decision comes after the that an emergency order would jeopardize more than $49 million in federal food assistance for nearly 243,000 households in Wisconsin.A.J. Bayatpour, from a News 9 Affilate, News 27 reports;A COVID-19 package Congress passed last year gave states additional funding for...WW…

You have permission to edit this article.WAUSAU (WAOW)- As potentially record breaking cold temperatures move into the North Central Wisconsin area this weekend, many can't even imagine being outside; but the outside is considered home for some.30-year-old Paulita Sedilo has been homeless for a few years now in Wausau."It was rough, I have gotten sick, I have had frost bite in the past," Sedilo said.During the day Sedilo and a few others are able to have a warm place to stay at Open Door before the Wausau warming shelter opens up.Open Door is a non profit organization in Wausau which lets...…You have permission to edit this article.WAUSAU (WAOW)- As potentially record breaking cold temperatures move into the North Central Wisconsin area this weekend, many can't even imagine being outside; but the outside is considered home for some.30-year-old Paulita Sedilo has been homeless for a few years now in Wausau."It was rough, I have gotten sick, I have had frost bite in the past," Sedilo said.During the day Sedilo and a few others are able to have a warm place to stay at Open Door before the Wausau warming shelter opens up.Open Door is a non profit organization in Wausau which lets...WW…

You have permission to edit this article.MEDFORD, Wis. (WAOW) — Broadband and internet access is coming to Taylor County, an area that's in need of it.In an announcement made Tuesday, Taylor County said they signed a contract with WANRack to install 74 miles of fiber optic cable that will also allow for small cell networks to be used.Once the network is built, it will allow for internet service providers to work with the county to provide internet to homeowners and businesses in the area.The county conducted a survey to gather info about internet service, and some of the results...…You have permission to edit this article.MEDFORD, Wis. (WAOW) — Broadband and internet access is coming to Taylor County, an area that's in need of it.In an announcement made Tuesday, Taylor County said they signed a contract with WANRack to install 74 miles of fiber optic cable that will also allow for small cell networks to be used.Once the network is built, it will allow for internet service providers to work with the county to provide internet to homeowners and businesses in the area.The county conducted a survey to gather info about internet service, and some of the results...WW…

You have permission to edit this article.WAUSAU, Wis. (WAOW) -- Some Wisconsin residents will see slight increases in their gas bill this month, others will see a more drastic change.City Gas Company based in Antigo will charge customers over 50% more this month, as a result of the winter storm in Texas.President Jerry Rice tells news nine City Gas receives its product from the Texas Oklahoma panhandle area, where wells were not prepared for freezing temperatures.The company supplies gas to about 5,500 homes and businesses. The price they pay will increase from $0.65 per unit to $1.45 this...…You have permission to edit this article.WAUSAU, Wis. (WAOW) -- Some Wisconsin residents will see slight increases in their gas bill this month, others will see a more drastic change.City Gas Company based in Antigo will charge customers over 50% more this month, as a result of the winter storm in Texas.President Jerry Rice tells news nine City Gas receives its product from the Texas Oklahoma panhandle area, where wells were not prepared for freezing temperatures.The company supplies gas to about 5,500 homes and businesses. The price they pay will increase from $0.65 per unit to $1.45 this...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…

KENOSHA COUNTY (WQOW) - The man who purchased the gun Kyle Rittenhouse allegedly used in shootings that killed two in Kenosha earlier this year is now facing charges and court documents show the gun was bought in Ladysmith.Dominick Black, 19, is charged with two counts of intentionally giving a dangerous weapon to a person under 18 causing death.According to the criminal complaint filed in Kenosha County Court:Black purchased a Smith & Wesson M&P 15 rifle from Ladysmith Ace Home Center up in Ladysmith on May 1, 2020.The complaint says Black bought the gun with money from...…KENOSHA COUNTY (WQOW) - The man who purchased the gun Kyle Rittenhouse allegedly used in shootings that killed two in Kenosha earlier this year is now facing charges and court documents show the gun was bought in Ladysmith.Dominick Black, 19, is charged with two counts of intentionally giving a dangerous weapon to a person under 18 causing death.According to the criminal complaint filed in Kenosha County Court:Black purchased a Smith & Wesson M&P 15 rifle from Ladysmith Ace Home Center up in Ladysmith on May 1, 2020.The complaint says Black bought the gun with money from...WW…

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.WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (WAOW)-- The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters baseball team is getting close to planting some trees in the community.The Rafters teamed up with ND Paper to plant the trees in 2019.Storms in the summer of 2019 and the COVID-19 pandemic delayed the planting of the trees.187 trees will be planted throughout the city for the 187 strikeouts Rafter's pitchers recorded during the 2019 season."It's a different idea that we haven't done before, I was excited to actually get it to fruition and make it happen," said Andy Francis, the general...…You have permission to edit this article.WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (WAOW)-- The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters baseball team is getting close to planting some trees in the community.The Rafters teamed up with ND Paper to plant the trees in 2019.Storms in the summer of 2019 and the COVID-19 pandemic delayed the planting of the trees.187 trees will be planted throughout the city for the 187 strikeouts Rafter's pitchers recorded during the 2019 season."It's a different idea that we haven't done before, I was excited to actually get it to fruition and make it happen," said Andy Francis, the general...WW…

You have permission to edit this article.STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WAOW) -- The is underway in Stevens Point, and officials there have solidified a plan to update Emerson Park with accessible and enjoyable outdoor recreation.Emerson Park is the only public city park in districts 3 & 5 in Stevens Point, but the space has not always been a park.According to city officials, the space was home to several schools, then a fairground, before becoming a park.Two demolished schools are buried under the current park lot, and the space itself is apart of Stevens Point's rich history.Above are just some...…You have permission to edit this article.STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WAOW) -- The is underway in Stevens Point, and officials there have solidified a plan to update Emerson Park with accessible and enjoyable outdoor recreation.Emerson Park is the only public city park in districts 3 & 5 in Stevens Point, but the space has not always been a park.According to city officials, the space was home to several schools, then a fairground, before becoming a park.Two demolished schools are buried under the current park lot, and the space itself is apart of Stevens Point's rich history.Above are just some...WW…

You have permission to edit this article.WESTON, Wis. (WAOW)-- The Weston Board of Trustees voted during its meeting Monday to open the aquatic center for the 2021 season.The center opened at the end of June in 2020, and closed early to due to COVID-19, a lack of attendance and financial loss, according to documents included in the board's agenda.The recommendation of the parks department staff was to "open the Aquatic Center if we can open with at least 50% capacity and no other restrictions that would limit the operation and what we can provide.""This year we're trying to get you know as...…You have permission to edit this article.WESTON, Wis. (WAOW)-- The Weston Board of Trustees voted during its meeting Monday to open the aquatic center for the 2021 season.The center opened at the end of June in 2020, and closed early to due to COVID-19, a lack of attendance and financial loss, according to documents included in the board's agenda.The recommendation of the parks department staff was to "open the Aquatic Center if we can open with at least 50% capacity and no other restrictions that would limit the operation and what we can provide.""This year we're trying to get you know as...WW…