Heather Poltrock

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Digital Content Manager at WSAW-TV (Wausau, WI)

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Winds cause semi to tip over on Highway 10 in Portage County

5 days ago | wsaw.com | Heather Poltrock

AMHERST JUNCTION, Wis. (WSAW) - Wind gusts surpassing 60 mph were likely to blame for causing a semi to roll over Monday afternoon near Amherst Junction. A heavy band of storms moved through the area around 2:30 p.m. Heavy rains reduced visibility for drivers along Highway 10 during that time, causing many to pull over. WSAW-TV reporter Madison Maronde was among the vehicles waiting for conditions to improve when a semi behind her vehicle tipped over. The aftermath was captured on video.
A&W Restaurant officially opens in Weston

5 days ago | wsaw.com | Heather Poltrock |Mayra Guerrero

WESTON, Wis. (WSAW) - Rootbeer and cheese curd fans will have a new restaurant option on Monday. A&W on Schofield Avenue in Weston will officially open its doors offering a variety treats for those wanting to try a new spot. Dee Wells, the owner and manager of the restaurant said she has something special for customers wanting to make their visit an unforgettable experience. “For the first five days we’re actually giving away these the first 50 customers is gonna get a free mug.
8,600 without power in Wisconsin due to overnight storms

1 week ago | wsaw.com | Heather Poltrock

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - More than 8,600 customers woke up without power Saturday morning as a strong band of storms moved through overnight. According to Poweroutage.us, the majority of outages in Wisconsin are in Vilas County. There, about 5,400 customers are without service. Other outages have been reported in Iron, Sawyer, Oneida and Forest counties. Copyright 2025 WSAW. All rights reserved.
Brothers accused of swapping barcodes on fishfinders at Stevens Point store resulting in $6,000 theft

1 week ago | wsaw.com | Heather Poltrock

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - Two brothers from Outagamie County will face charges for altering the price of fishfinders at a store in Stevens Point. Investigators responded to a franchise store in Stevens Point after the store’s loss prevention lead uncovered price altering. The employee said stores in Appleton and Hudson had noticed similar attempted incidents.
Truck hauling lumber loses load, causing 6-hour closure in Plover

1 week ago | wsaw.com | Heather Poltrock

Deer causes Plover crashMan, 30, sustains minor injuriesPortion of I-39 closed 6 hoursPLOVER, Wis. (WSAW) - A 30-year-old Stratford man sustained minor injuries early Friday morning following a crash in Plover. The man was driving a semi hauling 2x4 lumber on I-39 south near Plover Road when a deer crossed the road. The driver swerved to avoid the crash. The semi jackknifed and overturned.
‘Weather Night’ happening Thursday at Athletic Park in Wausau

1 week ago | wsaw.com | Heather Poltrock

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Thursday, June 19 is weather night at Athletic Park. The Wausau Ignite have a double header starting at 5:05 p.m.It’s also t-shirt giveaway night. The first 100 fans through the gate will receive an Ignite t-Shirt. You can also meet the First Alert Weather team. Kids can give a weather forecast on our interactive green screen. And pick up a free tornado tube kit so you can create your own homemade tornado in a bottle. The Ignite will take on the Minot Honey Bees.
Interested in starting a daycare? Free info session offered Thursday

1 week ago | wsaw.com | Heather Poltrock

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - A free virtual meeting will be held Thursday to inform people who have considered opening an in-home daycare. People who are interested must register online. Click here for a link to the registration. The meeting is from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Additional sessions are offer each month through the end of the year. The meeting will be led by leaders from Childcaring. That organization works with families and daycares in central Wisconsin to develop solutions to the child care crisis.
Wisconsin Assembly votes to pass Bradyn’s Law

1 week ago | wmtv15news.com | Heather Poltrock

MADISON, Wis. (WSAW) - The State Assembly has voted to pass Assembly Bill 201. The bill, known as Bradyn’s Law is named in honor of 15-year-old Bradyn Bohn, who died by suicide after becoming a victim of sextortion. The bill would create new penalties for the crime of sextortion. In Wisconsin, sextortion is not a specific crime. Instead, a suspect would likely be charged with “threats to communicate derogatory info” or “solicit intimate representation from minor”.
Just new gas pumps. No revamped Kwik Trip coming to Weston

1 week ago | wsaw.com | Heather Poltrock

WESTON, Wis. (WSAW) - The Weston Kwik Trip location previously allocated as the site of a new store in 2021 is currently only the recipient of new gas pumps. In 2021, Kwik Trip purchased and tore down the next-door Lebakekens building. At the time, there was a plan to build a new store at the site. Land records show the parcels were combined to create one lot, but if there were plans for a new store, they’ve stalled for the time being.
Weston A&W to open Monday

1 week ago | wsaw.com | Heather Poltrock

WESTON, Wis. (WSAW) - Rootbeer and cheese curd fans will have a new restaurant option come Monday. A&W on Schofield Avenue in Weston will officially open June 23. In April, it was announced that A&W was coming to Weston. The previous business located at the site-- Fuzzy’s Taco’s closed in December 2024. It had only opened in the previous fall. The restaurant is located at 2805 Schofield Ave. in Weston. There are more than 50 A&W locations in Wisconsin.

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