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Community comes together for vigil to remember slain Gilman couple

6 days ago | wjfw.com | Wyatt Williams

MEDFORD, Wis. (WJFW) -- A community is in mourning after the deaths of Josh and Becky Mann, who were killed in their home by a 15-year-old. A candlelight vigil took place Wednesday night at the Medford City Park for the community to gather and heal — together. Taylor County officials are asking everyone to wear purple to honor Josh and Becky during this tough time.
Injured King Penguin Rehabilitated, Returns To Sea

1 week ago | weather.com | Wyatt Williams

An injured king penguin found on a beach in Argentina has been released back into the wild. The Mundo Marino Foundation rehabilitated the bird for six months. By Wyatt Williams less than an hour ago After being spotted near Buenos Aires by members of the Pinamar Ecological Foundation, an injured king penguin was brought to the the Mundo Marino Foundation Rescue Center in August 2024.
Athletic Park in Wausau welcomes new softball team: Wausau Ignite

1 week ago | wjfw.com | Wyatt Williams

WAUSAU, Wis. (WJFW) -- Athletic Park in Wausau is now home to a second team this summer. The Woodchucks new roommate is the Wausau Ignite, a collegiate fastpitch softball team, which will also be a part of the Northwoods League. The move is a step forward for women's sports in Wisconsin, something owner Mark Macdonald says he had to be a part of. "It's going to make Wausau unique, and I have a progressive community, and so it really meant something to me," Macdonald said.
Antigo NTC campus cuts ribbon on new sawmill

2 weeks ago | wjfw.com | Wyatt Williams

ANTIGO, Wis. (WJFW) -- With the swift cut of a ribbon the brand new $5 million facility was turned loose for students looking to sharpen their craft in the sawmill business. The project was funded by grants, and a partnership with UW-Stevens Point. This facility allows students to learn and gain experience on equipment they'll be using daily in the workforce.
New Merrill auto shop owner pushes integrity, 'honest shop' for community

3 weeks ago | wjfw.com | Wyatt Williams

MERRILL, Wis. (WJFW) — Opening a new business is no easy task — it takes blood, sweat, and tears to get going. "We've got up days and down days just like any new business, things are picking up though," said Andy Vollert, Owner of Andy’s Autocare LLC. A new business can make for anxious times, but Vollert says he's ready for the challenge. "It's scary, just like any business. "You got a lot of big bills coming in, a lot of people working, you don't know what to expect," Vollert said.
American Red Cross in Crandon to help thousands without power

3 weeks ago | wjfw.com | Wyatt Williams

CRANDON, Wis. (WJFW) -- When tough times arise, The American Red Cross steps in - making sure people aren't going to bed hungry and have a bed to sleep on. As of Tuesday afternoon more than 6,500 people in Forest County still did not have power. A warming shelter was setup at the Crandon Public Library. With power being down and ice being on everything, homes get cold, and people struggle to have supplies to eat.
Antigo community trying to help each other as many remain without power from weekend ice, snow storms

3 weeks ago | wjfw.com | Wyatt Williams

ANTIGO, Wis. (WJFW) -- The City of Antigo has been in the dark over the weekend and early this week with power outages. Around town, trees are down and other ice-related damage is visible throughout town. Jim Young is an Antigo resident whose house is currently at max capacity with family members staying with him due to the power outage. He and others are doing everything they can to help each other during this time. He is worried for the warmth and safety of the Antigo community, especially his mom.
Central Wisconsin Art Museum exhibit is getting community geared up for NFL Draft

4 weeks ago | wjfw.com | Wyatt Williams

WAUSAU, Wis. (WJFW) — The Woodson Art Museum in Wausau might not be the place you'd expect to see pieces of NFL history, but from early March through early June you can. The museum planned for this exhibit to be about art in the clothes people wear, and with the NFL Draft approaching there was only one group to reach out to. "All this stuff came from the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Matt Foss, Director of Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum said.
Women in the 1920s recognized with exhibit at Woodson History Center in Wausau

1 month ago | wjfw.com | Wyatt Williams

WAUSAU, Wis. (WJFW) — A century has passed since the 1920s and a lot has changed, which is largely due in part to the progress made during this decade. Kathy Volkmann, curator of artifacts for the Woodson History Center and its team decided they wanted to tell women's stories during this time frame.
City of Merrill purchases former Armory, ready for building's next chapter

1 month ago | wjfw.com | Wyatt Williams

MERRILL, Wis. (WJFW) — Merrill's old National Guard Armory was recently purchased by the city with eyes towards the building's next chapter. The old armory and multi vehicle garage sits just off Memorial Drive in Merrill. The city purchased the property for $400,000 and plans to use the space for Parks Department vehicles and a project for the community's youth. The purchase was possible through a donation from the Bierman Foundation.