WAOW-TV (Wausau, WI)

WAOW TV-9 made its debut on May 7, 1965, under the ownership of Mid-Continent Broadcasting Co., based in Madison, Wisconsin. The station's first airtime was sold to Citizens State Bank, now known as Associated Bank of Wausau, during its inaugural program, which featured a baseball game between the Chicago White Sox and the Minnesota Twins. The tower and transmitter for WAOW TV are situated on Rib Hill, the second highest point in Wisconsin, about 10 miles from the station's downtown location. The station broadcasts at a maximum power of 316 kW. In 1972, Liberty Broadcasting Inc. acquired the Wisconsin TV Network, which included WAOW TV. A significant milestone occurred in 1974 when WAOW TV received FCC approval to raise its tower height by 220 feet, resulting in an expanded coverage area.

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Zelensky insists he will only join Ukraine-Russia talks in Turkey this week if Putin is present

1 day ago | waow.com | Jessie Yeung |Ivana Kottasova |Svitlana Vlasova |Nick Paton Walsh

(CNN) — Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky raised the stakes ahead of a potential meeting with Vladimir Putin in Turkey on Thursday by saying he wouldn’t hold talks with any Russian representative other than the president himself. Zelensky said he would travel to Turkey after US President Donald Trump urged him to meet Putin.
Federal charges filed against man accused of abducting Beaver Dam teenager

2 days ago | waow.com | Evan Bolin

ARKANSAS (WKOW) -- A federal grand jury returned an indictment against the man accused of abducting a pregnant teenager from her home in Wisconsin. The indictment against Gary Day was filed May 6 in federal court in the Eastern District of Arkansas. Day had been living in Arkansas at the time of the alleged crimes. Day is charged with six counts, which include having sex with a minor and traveling for the purpose of an unlawful sex act with a minor.
Wausau police investigating drowning near downtown Wausau

3 days ago | waow.com | Brad Miller

WAUSAU, Wis. (WAOW) – The Wausau Police Department is investigating the drowning death of a 16-year-old boy. His body was recovered Sunday evening from the Wisconsin River near downtown Wausau. On May 11, 2025, at around 8:30 p.m., Wausau Police and Fire personnel responded to a report of a possible drowning near the boat and kayak dock on North River Drive. Witnesses said the teen entered the river from the dock and did not resurface.
80-acre wildfire in Juneau County contained; homeowners allowed to return

3 days ago | waow.com | Evan Bolin

JUNEAU COUNTY, Wis. (WKOW) -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says an 80-acre wildfire burning in Juneau County is under control and it is safe for evacuated homeowners to return. The agency says the fire started in the Town of Cutler and was burning in the area of the Town of Kingston and near the community of Mather. An estimated 40 homes had been evacuated in Kingston and Mather. The DNR says the fire was burning in pine and marsh grass.
Dozens of homes evacuated due to 80-acre wildfire in Juneau County

3 days ago | waow.com | Evan Bolin

JUNEAU COUNTY, Wis. (WKOW) -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says an estimated 40 homes are being evacuated in Juneau County because of a wildfire that was roughly 80 acres by early Monday evening and was growing. The DNR says the fire started in the Town of Cutler and was moving into the Town of Kingston, near the community of Mather. The homes that are being evacuated are in Kingston and Mather. Portions of County Highway 173 were closed as of 5:30 p.m. Monday.
Wonderful weekend weather

5 days ago | waow.com | Jackson Garlock

Our very nice weather pattern will continue as we move through the weekend. High temperatures will yet again hit the 70s on Saturday, and Sunday we could see a few stray 80 degree readings. Additionally, abundant sunshine will remain so make sure to have your sunglasses, and apply adequate sunscreen if you are outside for an extended period of time. Tonight: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of a light shower early. Not as cold. Saturday: Partly or mostly sunny and pleasant.
Bridge Community Health Clinic to start renovations after Impact100 grant

6 days ago | waow.com | Austin Schindler

WAUSAU, Wis. (WAOW) - Bridge Community Health Clinic was the winner of the 2024 Impact100 $100,00 grant and they're ready to put that money to good use. In three weeks, they'll start construction to repurpose the original dental clinic and use the space to it's full potential. That makes the first of it's kind in the area to offer medical, dental, and behavioral services all in one building.
Warming into next week

6 days ago | waow.com | Jackson Garlock

Seasonal temperatures continued across the area but we should be much warmer heading into the end of the week and especially into next week. Expect highs to sit comfortably in the 70s and 80s moving forward. Early Friday morning however may be chilly as skies continue to clear. Friday Night: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of a shower or sprinkle. Saturday: Partly or mostly sunny and pleasant. After a cool night tonight, it will be warmer tomorrow with highs in the low to mid 70s.
Where did all the cows go?

6 days ago | waow.com | Justin Loew

When I was living in California around the turn of the century, my wife and I happened upon a grocery store that was sampling various cheeses. We noticed some Kaukauna cheese and said we wanted to try that one because it was real Wisconsin cheese. The nice lady who was handing out the samples said, "You should eat the California cheese because happy cows come from California". Why did she say such a thing?
Sunny skies for a couple of days

1 week ago | waow.com | Justin Loew

If you like sunny weather, you will like the forecast for the next few days. If you are hoping for rain, you will have to wait a while. High pressure has moved into Northcentral Wisconsin and that means blue skies for today and most of tomorrow. It will be seasonal today with highs in the mid 60s. It will be warmer tomorrow with highs in the low to mid 70s. Winds will be out of the east at 5 to 10 mph today and turn to the southwest at 5 to 10 mph tomorrow.