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What happens when an officer flagged for a “negative separation” is hired by another agency? A new report looks at one Waukesha County case.
Waukesha city cop ousted for OWI, leaving crash, hired at sheriff’s office
By Annie Pulley, THE BADGER PROJECT Steven Guth, a 21-year veteran of the Waukesha Police Department, resigned in 2023 shortly after he knocked down a light pole with his Jeep and got arrested for a first-offense OWI in western Wisconsin. After a year away from law enforcement, Guth now works as a patrol deputy for the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office.
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December 15, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Who's buying whom? What's the word of the year? And what do non-Christians do on Christmas Day? All this and more in this week's quiz. Go 8 for 8 and give yourself a tiny gold tree.
The Conversation U.S. weekly news quiz
Fritz Holznagel, The Conversation We hope you’ve enjoyed this quiz from our quizmaster, Fritz Holznagel, a past winner of the Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions. If you have feedback on the quiz, please send us an email at [email protected]. Fritz Holznagel, Quizmaster, The Conversation This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.
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December 14, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Less than three weeks remain until the expiration of COVID-era enhanced tax credits that have helped millions of Americans pay their monthly fees for Affordable Care Act coverage for the past four years.
Higher cost, worse coverage: Affordable Care Act enrollees say expiring subsidies will hit them hard
NEW YORK (AP) — For one Wisconsin couple, the loss of government-sponsored health subsidies next year means choosing a lower-quality insurance plan with a higher deductible. For a Michigan family, it means going without insurance altogether. For a single mom in Nevada, the spiking costs mean fewer Christmas gifts this year. She is stretching her budget already while she waits to see if Congress will act.
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December 14, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Looking to give back this week? Several local groups need volunteers and donations — from tutoring and hospital support to food assistance and clothing drives. Here’s how to help.
Volunteer opportunities in Marathon County for the week of Dec. 15
Wausau Pilot & Review A range of local organizations are seeking volunteers this week to support food assistance, hospital patients, classroom learning and community programs, according to United Way of Marathon County’s Volunteer Connection. The Community Center of Hope is looking for volunteers to greet and check in clients as they arrive for food and hygiene assistance. Multiple shifts are available, and familiarity with computers or iPads is helpful.
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December 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Holiday lights, local shopping and winter magic fill communities across Wisconsin. See Discover Wisconsin’s guide to this season’s best stops, and share your favorites here!
Discover Wisconsin: Finding holiday cheer in Wisconsin counties
Discover Wisconsin It’s that time of year, and we’re discovering all the holiday cheer happening across Wisconsin counties! From north to south, communities are lighting up with festive downtown celebrations and unique shopping experiences you won’t want to miss. Gather your family and friends, and make this season one to remember with a little holiday magic in every corner of the state!
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December 14, 2025 at 6:39 PM
On this date: In 2015, "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" directed by J.J. Abrams and starring Daisy Ridley, John Boyega and Harrison Ford has its world premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles.
Today in History: Today is Sunday, Dec. 14, the 348th day of 2025.
By The Associated Press Also on this date: In 1799, the first president of the United States, George Washington, died at his Mount Vernon, Virginia, home at age 67. In 1819, Alabama was admitted to the Union as the 22nd U.S. state. In 1903, Wilbur Wright made the first attempt to fly the Wright Flyer but climbed steeply, stalled the aircraft and dove into the sand on North Carolina's Outer Banks.
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December 14, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Wausau weather for Sunday and Monday

Wausau Pilot & Review Today Increasing clouds and cold, with a high near 7. Wind chill values between -15 and -25. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 6 by 4am. Wind…
Wausau weather for Sunday and Monday
Wausau Pilot & Review Today Increasing clouds and cold, with a high near 7. Wind chill values between -15 and -25. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 6 by 4am. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. South southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Monday Partly sunny, with a high near 21. West wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
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December 14, 2025 at 2:31 PM
A new DOJ report on Wisconsin’s crime lab is drawing political fire ahead of the 2026 election. Here’s what’s driving the debate.
The Capitol Report: Crime lab back as a campaign issue
By WisPolitics-State Affairs The efficiency of the state crime lab was an issue in Democrat Josh Kaul’s successful campaign to unseat Attorney General Brad Schimel in 2018. And it looks like it will be a campaign issue next year as Kaul, running for a third term as AG, is challenged once again by Fond Du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney.
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December 14, 2025 at 12:01 AM
This week's Mountain Bay Metro log: A fire, assault, vandalism, and two death investigations:
Mountain Bay Metro police log this week
12-02-2025 through 12-09-2025 MBMPD NEWS MEDIA BLOTTERDownload
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December 13, 2025 at 5:44 PM
On this date: In 2001, "A Beautiful Mind" based on the bio by Sylvia Nasar, directed by Ron Howard and starring Russell Crowe premieres in Los Angeles (Best Picture 2002).
Today in History: Today is Saturday, Dec. 13, the 347th day of 2025.
By The Associated Press Today in history: On Dec. 13, 2003, Saddam Hussein was captured by U.S. forces while hiding in a hole under a farmhouse in Adwar, Iraq, near his hometown of Tikrit. Also on this date: In 1862, Union forces led by Maj. Gen. Ambrose Burnside launched failed frontal assaults against entrenched Confederate soldiers during the Civil War Battle of Fredericksburg; the soundly defeated Northern troops withdrew two days later after suffering heavy casualties.
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December 13, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Warm, creamy and gone in minutes — this spinach-artichoke bread bowl is a holiday party hero. Our recipe of the week, thanks to Downtown Grocery:
Recipe of the Week: Spinach-Artichoke Dip in a Bread Bowl
When the holiday calendar fills up with gatherings, a warm, creamy dip served in an edible bowl checks every box: festive, shareable and impossible to ignore. This spinach-artichoke classic comes together quickly with pantry staples, then bakes in a crusty round loaf for a cozy centerpiece that invites everyone to dig in. Recipe: Spinach-Artichoke Dip in a Bread Bowl Ingredients…
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December 13, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Wausau weather for Saturday and Sunday

Wausau Pilot & Review Today Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -2. Wind chill values between -20 and -30. West northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around -9. Wind chill values between -20 and -25.…
Wausau weather for Saturday and Sunday
Wausau Pilot & Review Today Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -2. Wind chill values between -20 and -30. West northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around -9. Wind chill values between -20 and -25. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Sunday Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 8. Wind chill values between -15 and -25. West northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
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December 13, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Want fresh blooms in the middle of winter? This week’s Ask a Master Gardener explains how to successfully force spring bulbs for color long before the snow melts.
Ask a Master Gardener: How to force spring bulbs for winter and early-season blooms
This question was submitted by Ellen: What is the best method to force bulbs to get some winter/early blooms? Here is an answer from Anne Kieffer, a local horticulturist: Forcing spring bulbs for a burst of color in February or March is all in the timing. In order to bloom almost all spring bulbs (daffodils, tulips, crocus, hyacinths and scilla) need 12 to 15 weeks of a cold period between 35 and 45 degrees to form roots and set flower buds.
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December 13, 2025 at 9:58 AM