Rothschild News

A 52-year-old Rothschild man told police his former roommate held him at knifepoint, stole his money and forced him to ride in a car for hours before the victim finally was able to escape.

But homeowners in Kronenwetter are being warned to be extra cautious after police nailed a group of suspected scammers who charged residents outrageous prices for less than stellar work.

Bill is 11 and now retired, but Chip continues to make many visits. Chip is 5 years old and visits schools, assisted living facilities, libraries and Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

If you've ever seen one of those big colored barrels sitting under a drain spout next to a house and wondered what it is, wonder no more.

A Wausau-area shopping center is giving shoppers a taste of something new with the introduction of a twice-weekly farmers market.

A Mosinee man is charged with providing the heroin that authorities say was a factor in a fatal car crash.

Rev up those bikes and ride for a good cause this Saturday. It's the annual Veteran's Benefits Ride.

Four of the fastest animals on the planet were born atop the Weston Power Plant this spring, and on June 10, the 3-week-old chicks made their debut during a banding ceremony.

Dean Albrecht was Jeremy Hunt's supervisor when Hunt first joined the Rothschild Police Department in 1996.

Kyle M. Kennedy faces charges of delivery of heroin, obstructing an officer and bail jumping in connection with the March 23 crash that killed Michael B. Dixon of Rothschild and injured Dixon's 4-year-old son, according to Wausau police.

Everest Metro Police Chief Wally Sparks says he's optimistic a proposal to merge his department with Rothschild will get the go-ahead.

Dean Albrecht was Jeremy Hunt's supervisor when Hunt first joined the Rothschild Police Department in 1996.

Four of the fastest animals on the planet made their home atop the Weston Power Plant a few weeks ago, and on Monday the three-week-old chicks made their debut during a banding ceremony.

Who: Merrill Committee of the Whole When: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday Where: Council Chambers, Merrill City Hall, 1004 E. First St., Merrill What's at stake: The committee will discuss a new logo for the city.

The Wausau Police Department says a 17-year-old driver who reached over to the passenger seat of his car to prevent some items from falling swerved into another lane and collided head-on with a semi-truck.

The headaches and stomach pain began in November 2011, and left then-11-year-old Collin Rucinski debilitated and in bed for days at a time.

Taylor Yach didn't tell his parents about the state competition in Wisconsin Dells until the night before he attended the event.

With the help of his son, Rick Jamroz, and his staff at R & J Auto Repair, 1024 Western Ave., Richard Jamroz completed the restoration of his 1947 Dodge pickup truck last summer.

The festival features five bands over two days, Saturday and Sunday. The music begins at noon Saturday with the New Ulm, Minn.-based Leon Olsen Show, playing two sets.

Wausau-based River Valley Bank is crediting its investment in local business growth with its own ability to exceed $1 billion in total assets and to pay off its loan through the federal government's TARP program.