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Portage County homicide suspect to be sentenced on assault charge
A man convicted earlier this year of sexually assaulting a woman, and once was jailed as a suspect in a 2003 homicide case, will be sentenced today.
Today The popular Merrill-based country band Hidden River will take the stage at 7 p.m. tonight at the Lincoln County 4-H Fair.
FINALLY! McCleary Bridge Set to Re-Open Completely
Nearly a year after it was shut down for safety concerns, the McCleary Bridge between Wausau and Rib Mountain is scheduled to fully re-open Friday afternoon.
LETTER: Don't ask hunters for their help
EDITOR: I am writing about the Wausau City Council allowing bow hunting inside the city limits because of a whitetail deer problem.
Wausau Symphony Orchestra to head outdoors
The music of George Gershwin, Irving Berlin and Aaron Copland - mixed with a little Beatles pop - will fill the air above north central Wisconsin on Saturday.
New Info: Charges Pending for Juveniles Accused of Ringle Vandalism, Chase to Wal-Mart
Six juveniles are expected to be charged soon with harassment, trespassing and criminal damage to property following a vandalism incident that began at a home and Ringle and ended at Wal-Mart in Rib Mountain.
Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune
Police detain 6 after chase ends
Shoppers at Wal-Mart early Monday morning were greeted by police officers and lots of flashing lights.
Our View: Fix traffic lights to save time, gas
According to traffic engineers, municipalities can do one simple thing that could save commuters up to 9 percent in fuel costs and cut their wasted time in traffic by more than one-third: Coordinate traffic ...
Little League: West beats American in tourney opener
Wausau West defeated Wausau American 5-0 in the District 5 Little League tournament today on the strength of Dalton Decker's arm and John Metzinger's bat.
Town Chatter: Local photographer's work graces Trails magazine
Town Chatter: Local photographer's work graces Trails magazine July 10, 2008 Rib Mountain nature photographer Chris Schlosser made the cover of Wisconsin Trails magazine with her photo of Lost Creek Falls in ...
Fireworks flare-up nets battery charge
A Weston man faces criminal charges after he was accused of throwing a firework at a vehicle Friday in Rib Mountain and then punching the driver.
McCleary Bridge Closed Due to Concrete Deck Pour, Expected to Reopen Thursday
The McCleary Bridge, which connects Wausau and Rib Mountain, is closed after crews began pouring a concrete deck early Monday morning.
After Incident in Marathon County, Rib Mountain Fire Department Offers Fireworks Safety Tips
Despite the spectacle fireworks can provide, it's also important to remember they can be dangerous.
Go! Best bet: Speedway moves racesto July 4
RIB MOUNTAIN -- Stock car racing fans will get some roaring engines to go along with their fireworks on July 4. A scheduling conflict means that the weekly Thursday night races have been moved to Friday ...
Blood banks to hold pre-4th drives
Wausau-area blood banks say their supplies are holding for now, but they need donors to keep rolling up their sleeves to meet needs.
Wausau Little League championship tonight
Rotary and Knights of Columbus will battle at 6 p.m. today at Doepke Park in Rib Mountain for the Wausau Little League championship.
Polka Fest fish fry a mix of fundraiser, social event
Wausau Daily Herald alescroart@wdhprint.com The rainy weather was no deterrent Friday for the Church of St.
Everyone who gives blood from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Rib Mountain Fire Department will receive a free ticket to the Wisconsin Valley Fair.
BloodCenter of Wisconsin to hold collection drives
BloodCenter of Wisconsin will hold three area blood donation drives starting Thursday to help meet needs.
Gallery: Concert in the Clouds on Rib Mountain
Clouds 1: Rob Orcutt/Wausau Daily Herald Singer, songwriter Peter Mulvey from Milwaukee entertained a large crowd in Rib Mountain State Park Saturday evening as a part of the 2008 Concerts in the Clouds series ...