WSAW-TV (Wausau, WI)

WSAW-TV is the CBS-affiliated TV station serving North-Central Wisconsin's Northern Highland region. It is based in Wausau and broadcasts a high-definition digital signal on VHF channel 7, using a transmitter located on Rib Mountain. The station is owned by Gray Television and has a sister station, the low-powered Fox affiliate WZAW-LD. Both stations operate from shared studios on Grand Avenue/U.S. 51 in Wausau.

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Marathon County Crime Stoppers highlights successful first six months of 2025

1 day ago | wsaw.com | Sean White

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - NewsChannel 7 and the Marathon County Crime Stoppers have had a very productive first six months of 2025. Over 200 total tips have been received, with $1,400 in cash payouts given to tipsters. Your information has led to 11 cases or investigations being closed. Plus, over $125,000 in property has now been recovered. The most common tips this year have been for theft, robbery, probation violation, bail jumping, and traffic offenses.
Fundraiser Wednesday night in honor of Wausau teen who drowned in the Wisconsin River

2 days ago | wsaw.com | Desiree Fischer

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - A memorial fundraiser in honor of a Wausau teen who drowned in the Wisconsin River in May is planned for Wednesday night. Lolipa “Israel” Tambwe drowned May 11 near the kayak launch on the Wisconsin River near downtown Wausau. Israel came to Wausau in April 2024 as a refugee. He was a student at Wausau East and a member of the soccer team. On Wednesday, June 25, the McDonald’s on Stewart Ave in Wausau will donate 10% of its sales to Israel’s family.
Safety zones and closures in force this weekend during Wings Over Wausau

3 days ago | wsaw.com | Desiree Fischer

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Temporary safety zones and closures will be in force this weekend during the Wings Over Wausau air show at the Wausau Downtown Airport. The boat landing and parking areas at Bluegill Bay County Park will be closed starting at 6 a.m. on Friday, June 27 and will remain closed through the end of the air show on Saturday evening. Vehicles and trailers found in the restricted parking area during this timeframe will be subject to towing at the owner’s expense.
Application period ends soon for landowners to host hunters with disabilities this fall

3 days ago | wsaw.com | Sean White

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The Wisconsin DNR is looking for landowners to host hunters with disabilities for the Gun Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities, which will take place Oct. 4-12. To be part of the Gun Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities program, landowners must have at least 60 acres available, be able to host at least three hunters and complete an online application by July 1. The DNR asks interested landowners to fill in all the property information fields on the application.
DHS recommends people test for Powassan virus after death in Wisconsin

3 days ago | wsaw.com | Sean White

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has reported that as of June 2025, there are three reported cases of Powassan virus (POWV) disease in Wisconsin adults. All three individuals were hospitalized, and one died from the infection. Powassan virus is transmitted to people through an infected blacklegged (deer) tick. Initial symptoms include fever, headache, vomiting, and generalized weakness.
Plover Walmart reopens Friday after store remodel

4 days ago | wsaw.com | Desiree Fischer

PLOVER, Wis. (WSAW) - The newly remodeled Plover Walmart Supercenter will reopen Friday, June 27. A community celebration is planned for Friday and Saturday that will include food trucks, children’s activities and product giveaways. Friday’s ribbon cutting ceremony will also include grant presentations to several organizations making a difference in the community, the recognition of long-term Walmart associates and the unveiling of a new community-inspired mural.
Stevens Point to increase parking limit in downtown to four hours

4 days ago | wsaw.com | Desiree Fischer

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - The city of Stevens Point, at the request of downtown business owners, will begin enforcing four-hour parking in downtown Stevens Point. There is currently a two-hour parking limit for a majority of the on-street parking spaces in the downtown area. That limit came about several years ago at the request of the Association of Downtown Businesses.
Pedestrian hit, killed on Hwy 29 near Wausau

4 days ago | wsaw.com | Desiree Fischer

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - A 30-year-old man was hit by a vehicle and killed on Hwy 29 near 72nd Ave in Wausau late Monday night. The Wausau Police Department responded to a report of a man lying in the westbound lane of Hwy 29 around 11:30 p.m. Monday. When officers arrived, the man claimed to have a gun and began running from police. He ran west and then crossed into the eastbound lanes of traffic, where he was hit by an oncoming vehicle.
Stevens Point warning sirens activated unexpectedly Monday; fire department apologizes for oversight

4 days ago | wsaw.com | Desiree Fischer

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - The Stevens Point Fire Department has issued an apology after the city’s outdoor warning sirens were activated without public notice. The fire department explained the sirens sounded as part of routine maintenance and upgrades, but due to an oversight, public notice was not given in advance. They say there was no emergency at the time. The activation was strictly for system testing and maintenance purposes.
Winds cause semi to tip over on Highway 10 in Portage County

4 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.