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United Way of Portage Co. to open diaper bank to address growing need

1 week ago | wsaw.com | Emily Davies |Tom Zurawski

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - For the past twelve years, the United Way of Portage County has been spearheading efforts to ensure that parents who need diapers receive them. Soon, the organization will be driving distribution in the county as an official diaper bank. Last year, more than 75,000 diapers were dispensed through the United Way, but CEO Fred Hebblewhite said that addresses only a small portion of the need.
Crime Stoppers: Stolen moped and motorcycle bought with fake check in Portage County

2 weeks ago | wsaw.com | Sean White |Tom Zurawski

ROSHOLT, Wis. (WSAW) - Portage County Crime Stoppers is looking for information on two separate crimes from late April/early May. Portage County Sheriff Mike Lukas says one involves a fraudulent cashier’s check used to purchase a motorcycle, and the other is a moped that was stolen while a couple was hiking. Authorities say the motorcycle was put up for sale on Craigslist by James and Tanion Bowker from Rosholt.
International Bank of Amherst gives “diaper bank” a whole new meaning

3 weeks ago | wsaw.com | Emily Davies |Tom Zurawski

AMHERST, Wis. (WSAW) - In rural Wisconsin, it does not take much to make up a town; often it includes a church, a bar, maybe a gas station or convenience store, and sometimes a bank too. Community services are not always part of that make-up. While urban areas have their own barriers, community resources are typically more accessible. That is what diaper distributors are finding in central Wisconsin.
Local organizations help those in need through Hygiene Drive donations

2 months ago | wsaw.com | Tom Zurawski |Sean White

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Local organizations are seeing the benefits from this year’s Help for the Homeless Hygiene Drive. The Neighbors’ Place gathered donated supplies and stocked its shelves on Friday for people in need. The Family Radio Network Inc. partners with area homeless and crisis agencies and communities to donate products.
SWING VOTE: North central Wisconsinites share what’s driving their vote in the presidential election

Oct 31, 2024 | weau.com | Emily Davies |Tom Zurawski

(WSAW) - When outsiders characterize north central Wisconsin during elections, it is often painted red, but many of the counties in the region had a majority of votes go to former Pres. Barack Obama in 2008 and 2012, and then gave a victory to former Pres. Donald Trump in 2016 and 2020. A few others voted for Trump three times and Obama once. Vilas and Taylor counties were the only ones in the region to vote majority Republican.
Forgotten Wisconsin Cold Cases: Susan Poupart- Secrets on the Reservation

Sep 5, 2024 | y1065.com | Kassandra Sepeda |Sean White |Tom Zurawski

For years, the Vilas County Sheriffâ€™s office has worked to learn what they can about the 1990 disappearance and death of Susan Poupart.
‘Trump-mania’ running wild with unique outfits, celebrity appearances at the RNC

Jul 18, 2024 | wsaw.com | Dale Ryman |Tom Zurawski

MILWAUKEE (WSAW) - The biggest fashion statement of the week has been people wearing white bandages over their right ear. That’s their show of support for Trump who’s wearing a bandage over his right ear where he was shot. For the tens of thousands who have made their way to Milwaukee this week, it’s a chance to show off their team pride. “This has been ages in the making, at least one year, but this is from 2020 so this is previous elections,” said Christi Svatek-Whitson from Michigan.
Milwaukee receiving positive feedback from RNC attendees as convention wraps up

Jul 18, 2024 | wsaw.com | Dale Ryman |Tom Zurawski

MILWAUKEE (WSAW) - In a few hours, Milwaukee will close the chapter on the Republican National Convention. For the most part, everything has gone pretty smoothly. The first day was a bit of a headache as far as getting into the perimeter as it took more than two hours, but since then, organizers cleaned it up, and getting inside has taken 15-20 minutes tops. Chair of the Milwaukee RNC Host Committee Reince Priebus says it’s been a great week.
RNC Day 4 is here as Donald Trump is expected to make “highly personal” speech

Jul 18, 2024 | wsaw.com | Dale Ryman |Tom Zurawski

MILWAUKEE (WSAW) - The Republican National Convention will be wrapping up business today in Milwaukee. On the fourth and final day, former President Donald Trump will accept the party’s nomination. The latest NewsChannel 7 heard since our crews arrived inside the perimeter on Thursday is that Trump wrote his entire speech himself. It’s believed he took his original speech and ripped it up after last week’s assassination attempt.
City begins prepping for high-flying weekend chalked full of events in Wausau

Jun 18, 2024 | wsaw.com | Tom Zurawski

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The Wausau Downtown Airport is prepped and ready for Wings Over Wausau this weekend. On Friday, spectators will fill the airfield for airshows, food vendors, and games. Now in its third year, organizers have added more demonstrations to the air show and other activities to do. They anticipate a busy weekend with large crowds and have ways to ease your access to get to and from the airport.