ABBOTSFORD, WI (WSAU) -- An Athens man has been accused of sexually assaulting his girlfriend's child, according to the Colby-Abbotsford Police Department. Erick Antonio Ruiz Cortez is accused of repeated sexual assault of the same child, physical abuse of a child, and exposing himself to a child. Investigators say he ...

WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- With three to five inches of snow expected across much of Central Wisconsin this weekend, communities have declared snow emergencies for Saturday and Sunday. A Snow Emergency prohibits on-street parking, giving public works crews ample space to clear streets from curb to curb following a significa...

TOWN OF SCHLEY, WI (WSAU) -- One person was hospitalized after a shooting incident in Lincoln County Friday morning. Officers were called to an area near County Roads X and C where they made contact with the victim. He was treated at the scene and rushed to Aspirus Wausau. An update on his condition has not been provid...

STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - Dozens of pickleball players and enthusiasts gathered at SentryWorld for a big announcement Thursday. Sentry Insurance is donating $500,000 toward the creation of new pickleball courts in Plover. Project leaders say it will be called the Sentry Pickleball Complex at Lake Pacawa Park. Sen...

MERRILL, WI (WSAU) -- Some Northwoods snowmobile trails are scheduled to open Friday morning. According to the Lincoln County Forestry, Land, and Parks Department, the Hiawatha Trail from SARA Park north to the Lincoln/Oneida County border will open at 8 AM. No other Lincoln County trails will be opened at that time. R...