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SUBSCRIBE NOW for full access Advertisement Get the news Wausau woman pleads guilty to embezzling over $700,000 from Stevens Point firm Kristin Lapree, 51, of Wausau, pleaded guilty in a Portage County court to embezzling over $700,000 from her employer, Rettler Corp. of... Altoona superintendent charged with sex trafficking had promised to rebuild trust in the district D.C. Everest teacher accused of taking ‘upskirting’ videos resigns from job Most Recent High school: Friday’s sports results High school: Thursday’s sports results Ex-priest sentenced to 30 years for molesting boys already parole eligible Schofield man charged with 8th offense drunken driving after crash near Indianhead Regal Beloit to pay $103,000 to settle EPA complaint about Wausau site Marshfield Clinic buys Ascension St. Clare’s Hospital in Weston Quick Links Obituaries E-Edition Be Wisconsin Newsletters Social Media Customer Service Videos and Photo Galleries Puzzles Reprints View All Photos Prep Hockey: Wausau West 6, D.C. Everest 1 19 hours ago High school: Friday’s sports results Results for Feb. 21 High School | 4 hours ago VP Mike Pence, wife Karen Pence to campaign near La Crosse The Pences will be in Onalaska, near La Crosse, at noon March 5 for a "Women for Trump" campaign event. Local News | 7 hours ago Deputy prison warden fired over Facebook posts tries to get his job back His attorney said there was no evidence Richard "Sam" Schneiter had posted the memes during work or mistreated anyone based on race or religion. Politics | 9 hours ago North Carolina charges tied to Altoona school official’s sex trafficking case A Carolina man has been charged with sex trafficking the same girl prosecutors say was victimized by Altoona schools superintendent Crime | 10 hours ago Russia is helping Trump in 2020: Reports Election intelligence officials warned lawmakers that Russia was interfering in the 2020 campaign with a goal of getting President Donald Trump re-elected. Politics | 17 hours ago Packers fans turn out to Lambeau, despite rising cost of attending games Lambeau Field attendance down from its peak in 2015, but the difference is not great. Plenty of fans to fill seats, despite prices and quality of play. News | 11 hours ago ‘ Ethan’s Law’ child-abuse bill runs out of time in state Assembly Clock runs out for now for vote on 'Ethan's Law,' which honors Ethan Hauschultz, 7, killed at the home of a guardian who'd previously committed child abuse News | 14 hours ago Don’t expect to find lake perch on the menu during Lent Suppliers say a mix of too much walleye, limits to catch numbers, cormorants, dead zones and high winds and water have caused perch shortage in Great Lakes News | 17 hours ago Packers Buzz: The best free-agency ‘fit’ for Green Bay Welcome to your Morning Buzz, rounding up news and views regarding the Green Bay Packers from around the web. Packers | 15 hours ago High school: Thursday’s sports results Results for Feb. 20 High School | 19 hours ago Now is the time to visit Door County to avoid crowds Dining out without crowds. Traveling without traffic. Engaging in activities in solitude. This is Door County for those who like quiet vacations. Weekend Getaway | 19 hours ago FOR SUBSCRIBERS Dougherty: 17-game proposal paves way for NFL, Packers to reap international rewards A 17-game schedule opens the door to eventually playing not just a handful but up to 16 games each season outside the United States. Dougherty | 20 hours ago Mitchell Airport new winter coat check ‘going gangbusters’ The folks at Mitchell Airport in Milwaukee weren't sure what to expect when they started a new coat check program. Money | 12 hours ago Altoona schools superintendent charged with sex trafficking The School District of Altoona's superintendent was charged with sex trafficking and child pornography. Crime | 1 day ago Assembly OKs raising Wisconsin smoking age from 18 to 21 The Wisconsin Assembly has approved a bill that would require adults be 21 years old to purchase cigarettes or vaping products News | 1 day ago Ex-priest sentenced to 30 years for molesting boys already parole eligible Thomas Ericksen will have a parole hearing in April, seven months after he was sentenced to 30 years in prison for molesting boys in the 1980s. News | 1 day ago Charges delayed in Nekoosa homicide case, pending final autopsy report Wood County prosecutors delayed filing homicide charges against Paul Carter, 43, of Nekoosa, in the Jan. 16 death of his girlfriend's adult daughter. Crime | 1 day ago Assembly pushes forward with bill to extend bar time to 4 a.m. during DNC The DNC bar time bill doesn't have the same support in the state Senate because of concerns over how it may affect public safety. Politics | 17 hours ago FOR SUBSCRIBERS WIAA boys state swimming: A look at the top title contenders A look at the top title contenders for the WIAA boys state swimming and diving meet. High School | 1 day ago State Rep. Joe Sanfelippo: ‘Violent crime rates increased in all but two Wisconsin cities’ State Rep. Joe Sanfelippo, R-New Berlin, says “FBI data shows violent crime rates increased in all but two Wisconsin cities between 2008 and 2017.” PolitiFact Wisconsin | 17 hours ago Evers pardons 17 people for crimes ranging from stealing calves to dealing drugs Gov. Tony Evers pardons 17 people for crimes ranging from stealing cows to dealing drugs. Wisconsin | 16 hours ago 20 show predictions for Fiserv Forum, Summerfest amphitheater Fiserv Forum aims to top its record-breaking concert year, and Summerfest is luring more tours to a rebuilt American Family Insurance Amphitheater. Music | 1 day ago Packers reporters Jim Owczarski, Ryan Wood, Olivia Reiner earn national honors Three PackersNews.com reporters were honored in a contest judged this week by the Associated Press Sports Editors. Packers | 1 day ago Recent Obituaries See more obituaries Search obituaries by name Search New ad campaign advocates waterfront property owners’ right to build piers, docks A new ad campaign from the Wisconsin Homeowners Alliance supports a bill that would allow waterfront property owners to build piers and docks. News | 1 day ago FOR SUBSCRIBERS Tuesday’s turnout was sky-high for a February Supreme Court election More than 700,000 votes were cast in Tuesday’s state Supreme Court primary, an exceptional total for a non-partisan, statewide February race. Elections | 1 day ago Packers Buzz: Will Jamaal Williams remain as No. 2 running back? Welcome to your Morning Buzz, rounding up news and views regarding the Green Bay Packers from around the web. Packers | 1 day ago GOP tax cut appears headed to Evers veto Republican state senators approved a $250 million income tax cut Thursday, sending it to the Assembly and lining up a likely veto. Politics | 18 hours ago Marketplace CARS JOBS HOMES APARTMENTS BUSINESS DIRECTORY CLASSIFIEDS Inaction for another year on rape kit legislation looks likely The inaction comes as sexual assault victims and their advocates have lobbied for legislation to ensure evidence is properly analyzed. Politics | 1 day ago New Packers assistant Jerry Gray can improve technique, ‘add impact’ to secondary While the Packers secondary cut down on explosive pass plays as the 2019 season wore on, they gave up 94 that covered at least 15 yards. Packers | 1 day ago POONCH-key, PAWNCH-key? However you say ‘pączki,’ the Fat Tuesday pastry sounds delicious A pączek is a filled doughnut but with the volume turned up to 11. Think Bismarck, but 10 times richer and twice as hard to pronounce. News | 1 day ago FOR SUBSCRIBERS Two Rivers teen Cody Lewis beating rare cancer diagnosis, 33% survival odds Instead of preparing for his senior season on the boys basketball team, Two Rivers teen Cody Lewis is beating his 33% survival odds after a rare cancer diagnosis Football | 1 day ago Democrats block vote on GOP plan to cut taxes The delay comes amid a new signal that Democratic Gov. Tony Evers will veto the tax cut when it...