Justin Betti

MADISON, Wis. (WAOW) – As winter approaches, UW Health Kids emphasizes the importance of safety for children engaging in winter sports. Dr. Nicholas Kuehnel, a pediatric emergency medicine physician, highlights that many injuries can be prevented with pro... See more

BIRNAMWOOD, Wis. (WAOW) - Ava Medo, a teenager from Birnamwood, has gained national recognition from Future Farmers of America for her work farming. Medo's family has been farming for five generations, primarily with dairy cows. However, she chose a diffe... See more

MERRILL, Wis. (WAOW) - A competency exam has been scheduled for a Merrill woman accused of attempting to kill her autistic son. Heather O'Neill, 56, faces charges including attempted first-degree intentional homicide and first-degree recklessly endangerin... See more

MARSHFIELD, Wis. (WAOW) — Prevail Bank recently distributed 21 charitable checks totaling $50,000 to support local community programs. Central Wisconsin Catch A Ride received $1,000 to aid its sustainable transportation system. “Community is at the heart ... See more

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (WAOW) - Bond was set at $1,000,000, Friday, for a Vernon County man facing multiple attempted homicide charges in Wood County. Michael Vandenbergh, 30, of La Farge is accused of setting fire to a home on 17th Avenue South, early in... See more