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Family of woman who died after liposuction, Brazilian butt lift awarded $52 million in damages
Family of woman who died after liposuction, Brazilian butt lift awarded $52 million in damages
The victim's family likely won't see the majority - if any - of the judgment because the cosmetic surgery clinic was uninsured at the time of the procedure.
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January 14, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Family of woman who died after liposuction, Brazilian butt lift awarded $52 million in damages
Iran signals fast trials and executions for detained protesters despite Trump’s warning
Iran signals fast trials and executions for detained protesters despite Trump’s warning
Iran's judiciary chief signaled there will be fast trials and executions for those detained in nationwide protests.
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January 14, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Iran signals fast trials and executions for detained protesters despite Trump’s warning
Man accused of killing 18-year-old girlfriend just days after being released from jail
Man accused of killing 18-year-old girlfriend just days after being released from jail
An Ohio man is accussed of killing his girlfriend just days after being released from jail.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:04 AM
Man accused of killing 18-year-old girlfriend just days after being released from jail
Multiple Americans detained in Venezuela have been released, Trump administration says
Multiple Americans detained in Venezuela have been released, Trump administration says
The Trump administration says multiple Americans who were detained in Venezuela have been released.
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January 14, 2026 at 4:19 AM
Multiple Americans detained in Venezuela have been released, Trump administration says
Central Wisconsin Musicians showcase jazz performance at local bar
Central Wisconsin Musicians showcase jazz performance at local bar
The Bar was filled with saxophones, trumpets, trombones, drums and other instruments.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:33 AM
Central Wisconsin Musicians showcase jazz performance at local bar
At-home STD tests offer new options for screening and treatment
At-home STD tests offer new options for screening and treatment
Experts hope the trend toward access and convenience will keep downward pressure on infection rates.
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January 13, 2026 at 12:02 PM
At-home STD tests offer new options for screening and treatment
Family desperate for justice after grandmother killed in drive-by shooting outside funeral home
Family desperate for justice after grandmother killed in drive-by shooting outside funeral home
A grandmother attending a family wake was killed in a drive-by shooting outside a funeral home.
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January 13, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Family desperate for justice after grandmother killed in drive-by shooting outside funeral home
Trump says Iran wants to negotiate as the death toll in protests rises to nearly 650
Trump says Iran wants to negotiate as the death toll in protests rises to nearly 650
U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran wants to negotiate with the U.S. after his threat to strike the country over its crackdown on protesters.
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January 13, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Trump says Iran wants to negotiate as the death toll in protests rises to nearly 650
Minnesota and the Twin Cities sue the federal government to stop the immigration crackdown
Minnesota and the Twin Cities sue the federal government to stop the immigration crackdown
Federal officers in Minneapolis have fired tear gas to break up a crowd of whistle-blowing bystanders who showed up to see the aftermath of a car crash involving immigration agents.
www.wsaw.com
January 13, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Minnesota and the Twin Cities sue the federal government to stop the immigration crackdown
Bond set at $1M for Almond man facing new charges in connection with Amber Alert case
Bond set at $1M for Almond man facing new charges in connection with Amber Alert case
An Almond man is facing multiple charges in connection with a Portage County Amber Alert case.
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January 12, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Bond set at $1M for Almond man facing new charges in connection with Amber Alert case
Protesters try to attack driver after U-Haul speeds through anti-Iran demonstration in Los Angeles
Protesters try to attack driver after U-Haul speeds through anti-Iran demonstration in Los Angeles
The driver of the U-Haul was detained “pending further investigation,” police said.
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January 12, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Protesters try to attack driver after U-Haul speeds through anti-Iran demonstration in Los Angeles
A $400,000 payout after Maduro’s capture is putting prediction markets in the spotlight
A $400,000 payout after Maduro’s capture is putting prediction markets in the spotlight
Prediction markets let people wager on anything from a basketball game to the outcome of a presidential election — and recently, the downfall of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
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January 11, 2026 at 10:27 PM
A $400,000 payout after Maduro’s capture is putting prediction markets in the spotlight
Woman accused of hitting EMT with ‘white powder’ bag, triggering overdose, sheriff’s office says
Woman accused of hitting EMT with ‘white powder’ bag, triggering overdose, sheriff’s office says
A 57-year-old woman in Oregon was arrested Saturday and charged with assaulting two EMTs, according to authorities.
www.wsaw.com
January 11, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Woman accused of hitting EMT with ‘white powder’ bag, triggering overdose, sheriff’s office says
#FirstAlertWeather: This week starts off cool and tranquil, but a couple of clipper systems will bring precipitation and a drop in temps by mid-week. Wind chills by Wednesday PM will be close to zero. #wsawwx #wiwx
Forecast: https://www.wsaw.com/2026/01/11/up-down-temperatures-more-messy-weather/
Forecast: https://www.wsaw.com/2026/01/11/up-down-temperatures-more-messy-weather/
January 11, 2026 at 1:59 PM
#FirstAlertWeather: This week starts off cool and tranquil, but a couple of clipper systems will bring precipitation and a drop in temps by mid-week. Wind chills by Wednesday PM will be close to zero. #wsawwx #wiwx
Forecast: https://www.wsaw.com/2026/01/11/up-down-temperatures-more-messy-weather/
Forecast: https://www.wsaw.com/2026/01/11/up-down-temperatures-more-messy-weather/
Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir dies at 78
Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir dies at 78
Bobby Weir, the singer, songwriter, guitarist and co-founder of the Grateful Dead, has died. He was 78.
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January 11, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir dies at 78
US intercepts fifth sanctioned tanker as it exerts control over Venezuelan oil distribution
US intercepts fifth sanctioned tanker as it exerts control over Venezuelan oil distribution
The U.S. military says U.S. forces have boarded another oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea as the Trump administration continues to target sanctioned tankers traveling to and from Venezuela.
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January 10, 2026 at 5:30 AM
US intercepts fifth sanctioned tanker as it exerts control over Venezuelan oil distribution
Grieving wife of Renee Good shares statement after spouse killed by ICE officer
Grieving wife of Renee Good shares statement after spouse killed by ICE officer
The wife of Renee Good says the couple had stopped to support their neighbors on the day of the shooting.
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January 10, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Grieving wife of Renee Good shares statement after spouse killed by ICE officer
Kindergartner killed by school bus was dragged nearly 300 feet before being run over: report
Kindergartner killed by school bus was dragged nearly 300 feet before being run over: report
Officials say a young boy in Maine was dragged before he was run over and killed by a school bus last month.
www.wsaw.com
January 10, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Kindergartner killed by school bus was dragged nearly 300 feet before being run over: report
Light snow to start the weekend, chilly
Light snow to start the weekend, chilly
Another round of light snow to start the weekend
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January 10, 2026 at 3:04 AM
Light snow to start the weekend, chilly
Here’s when the IRS will begin accepting 2025 tax returns
Here’s when the IRS will begin accepting 2025 tax returns
The filing deadline is April 15.
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January 9, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Here’s when the IRS will begin accepting 2025 tax returns
New mom found dead after being run over, dragged by car in parking lot, authorities say
New mom found dead after being run over, dragged by car in parking lot, authorities say
A South Carolina woman lost her life in a hit-and-run crash just months after welcoming a baby girl.
www.wsaw.com
January 9, 2026 at 5:02 AM
New mom found dead after being run over, dragged by car in parking lot, authorities say
2 wounded in shooting with federal agents in Oregon, authorities say
2 wounded in shooting with federal agents in Oregon, authorities say
Two people were shot by federal agents in Portland on Thursday, according to police.
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January 9, 2026 at 4:17 AM
2 wounded in shooting with federal agents in Oregon, authorities say
First Alert Weather Day into Friday morning
First Alert Weather Day into Friday morning
Heavy rainfall & snow impacts into Friday morning
www.wsaw.com
January 9, 2026 at 3:31 AM
First Alert Weather Day into Friday morning
First Alert Weather Update:
A Flood Watch is in effect for most of central #Wisconsin tonight, as pockets of moderate to heavier rainfall arrives this evening.
Please try to keep drains clear this evening, to prevent ice jams along the curbs & gutters tonight.
Latest-> www.wsaw.com/weather
A Flood Watch is in effect for most of central #Wisconsin tonight, as pockets of moderate to heavier rainfall arrives this evening.
Please try to keep drains clear this evening, to prevent ice jams along the curbs & gutters tonight.
Latest-> www.wsaw.com/weather
January 8, 2026 at 5:33 PM
First Alert Weather Update:
A Flood Watch is in effect for most of central #Wisconsin tonight, as pockets of moderate to heavier rainfall arrives this evening.
Please try to keep drains clear this evening, to prevent ice jams along the curbs & gutters tonight.
Latest-> www.wsaw.com/weather
A Flood Watch is in effect for most of central #Wisconsin tonight, as pockets of moderate to heavier rainfall arrives this evening.
Please try to keep drains clear this evening, to prevent ice jams along the curbs & gutters tonight.
Latest-> www.wsaw.com/weather
Woman killed by ICE agent in Minneapolis was a mother of 3, poet and new to the city
Woman killed by ICE agent in Minneapolis was a mother of 3, poet and new to the city
The woman shot and killed by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis on Wednesday was Renee Nicole Macklin Good, a 37-year-old mother of three who had recently moved to Minnesota.
www.wsaw.com
January 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Woman killed by ICE agent in Minneapolis was a mother of 3, poet and new to the city