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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Price County Sheriff’s Office searching for man last seen April 17

3 days ago | wsaw.com | Heather Poltrock

OGEMA, Wis. (WSAW) - The Price County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help locating a man who hasn’t been seen since April 17. Jesse Yanske was last seen in the Westboro area of Taylor County on April 17. He was last seen wearing a black zip-up hoodie, black joggers, and black and white shoes. He was reported missing on April 19. Yanske’s mother, Laurie, tells NewsChannel 7 he is 6 feet 3 inches with brown hair and brown eyes.
Crews reponding to report of missing child in Wood County

3 days ago | wsaw.com | Heather Poltrock

RUDOLPH, Wis. (WSAW) - Authorities in Wood County have responded to the report of a missing child in Wood County. According to dispatch reports, the call came in around 11 a.m. NewsChannel 7 has a reporter at the scene and will share the details as they become available. Child reported missing near Rudolph(WSAW/ Brianna Weaver)Copyright 2025 WSAW. All rights reserved.
Iola man killed in weekend crash in Marathon County

3 days ago | wsaw.com | Heather Poltrock

ELAND, Wis. (WSAW) - Authorities have released the name of a man killed Saturday in a traffic crash near Eland. The crash happened Saturday around 9 am on County Road N east of County Road Y in the town of Norrie. That location is northwest of Eland, and west of Hatley. The driver and sole occupant has been identified as James Michael Kemp, 48 of Iola. He died at the scene. The Marathon County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Birnamwood Fire and EMS and the Medical Examiner’s Office.
Work on Highway 13 begins Tuesday in Price County

3 days ago | wsaw.com | Heather Poltrock

PHILLIPS, Wis. (WSAW) - Work will begin Tuesday to repair potholes on State Highway 13 in Price County. The Price County Highway Department will make repairs from the Taylor County line to State Highway 86 in the Town of Ogema. State Highway 13 will be limited to one lane of traffic in the work zone from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The work is expected to take four days, weather permitting. Work will begin April 22 in Price County(WSAW)Copyright 2025 WSAW. All rights reserved.
2 killed in head-on crash Langlade County

3 days ago | wsaw.com | Heather Poltrock

DEERBROOK, Wis. (WSAW) - Authorities have released new details about a fatal crash that happened Friday morning. Investigators said the crash happened around 9:30 a.m. on County Highway C and Rangeline Road in the town of Vilas. The location is northwest of Antigo and east of Held’s Bar in Deerbrook. Authorities said an eastbound vehicle driven by Matthew Johnson, 40, of Washington state, collided with a westbound vehicle driven by Victoria Reetz, 56.
Public hearing set Wednesday for Bradyn’s Law to combat sextortion

3 days ago | wsaw.com | Heather Poltrock

MADISON, Wis. (WSAW) - The Wisconsin Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety will hold a public hearing Wednesday to discuss Assembly Bill 201, more commonly known as Bradyn’s Law. The bill would create new penalties for the crime of sextortion. ‘Bradyn’s Law’ is named in honor of 15-year-old Bradyn Bohn, who died by suicide after becoming a victim of sextortion. In Wisconsin, sextortion is not a specific crime.
New vendor hiring for snack shop at Riverlife Park

3 days ago | wsaw.com | Alicia Schumacher

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Hiring is underway for a new snack and ice cream shop in Wausau’s Riverlife District. Sweets and Slice will occupy the space once leased by Briq’s. The shop will sell ice cream, shakes, and pizza. CMA Wausau LLC will operate the store. They also own Sawmill Adventure Park in Rothschild. During a city committee meeting earlier this month, the owner shared that they hope to open Sweets and Slices by June 1. Copyright 2025 WSAW. All rights reserved.
One of the state’s largest elk was illegally shot, DNR seeks public information

3 days ago | wsaw.com | Heather Poltrock

BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. (WSAW) - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources needs the public’s help to gather information on the illegal killing of a bull elk in Jackson County. DNR staff received and responded to a report of a dead elk on the morning of Tuesday, March 18. The elk was located off East Snow Creek Road and on private property north of the city of Black River Falls where department staff were conducting elk capture efforts to radio-collar and relocate a small group of elk.
St. Germain man charged with sister’s murder to return to court

3 days ago | wsaw.com | Heather Poltrock

EAGLE RIVER, Wis. (WSAW) - A 56-year-old man charged with stabbing and killing his sister is scheduled to enter a plea to his charges Monday morning. James Johnson is charged with first-degree intentional homicide. He remains in the Vilas County Jail on $1 million bond. His arraignment hearing is scheduled for 9:15 a.m. in Vilas County Circuit Court. According to court documents, around 10:30 p.m. on March 21 a woman called 911 to report finding her sister outside with multiple stab wounds.
First Alert for rain & snow on Monday, more rain to come this week

3 days ago | wsaw.com | Spencer Furman

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - This week is trending wet in north central Wisconsin, and we will start out the week with some of our wettest conditions. Rain is expected all across our area through most of the day, and this will keep temperatures in the mid-40s for highs this afternoon. We will also be dealing with gusty winds as well; winds could gust as high as about 30-35 MPH. In addition, some of us in the Northwoods will be dealing with snow today up north.