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Yang won’t seek new trial

Dylan Yang, the Wausau teen convicted of fatally stabbing a fellow teen during a fight in 2015, will not seek a new trial. Yang decided against asking for a new trial because of the emotional and financial burden it would place on his own family as well as the family of Isaiah Powell, said Yang’s […]

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KARGER reeives SOCIAL JUSTICE award

Brad Karger, Dylan Yang, Marathon County, NAOMI

The local faith-based, social advocacy group NAOMI awarded Brad Karger its social justice award at its annual Martin Luther King Banquet. Northcentral Area Congregations Organized to Make an Impact honored the Marathon County administrator for his participation in the peace march “Save our Children,” held at The 400 Block last summer, and for handling the

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DYLAN YANG Sentenced to 13 years

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The 16-year-old Wausau teen convicted in the February 2015 slaying of 13-year-old Isaiah Powell, will spend the next 13 years in adult prison, in a case that sent shockwaves through the community and beyond. On March 18, Dylan Yang was convicted of first degree reckless homicide. There is no question he stabbed and killed 13-year-old

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STICKER SHOCK: Karger investigation cost $43K

Brad Karger, Dylan Yang, Marathon County, Wausau news

Marathon County taxpayers are now stuck footing a $42,700 bill to pay for the investigation of County Administrator Brad Karger—an amount nearly four times the $10,400 authorized by the county board. The county’s executive committee on Tuesday unveiled the final bill from law firm von Briesen and Roper for legal services related to the investigation.

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LEGAL ANALYSIS: Karger’s leadership role outweighed his free speech

Brad Karger, Dylan Yang, Marathon County, Wausau news

Marathon County Administrator Brad Karger’s role as the county’s leader prevailed over his right to free speech, in relation to his 30-day suspension for participating in a May rally, according to a legal analysis made public this week. The report, released Tuesday by Corporation Counsel Scott Corbett, is the final piece of an investigation conducted

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Juvenile crime, adult time

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Facebook screen grab Dylan Yang A Facebook page in support of Dylan Yang has thousands of members. On March 18, Dylan Yang of Wausau was convicted of stabbing and killing 13-year-old Isaiah Powell, a middle school student who had come to Yang’s house over a conflict that began on social media. Yang was 15 when

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SUSPENSION TENSION continues

Brad Karger, Dylan Yang, Marathon County, Wausau, Wausau news

After listening to more than a dozen speakers Aug. 9 supporting Marathon County Administrator Brad Karger, the county board soon will reconsider his 30-day suspension for participating in a controversial peace rally. But that means the floor will be open for ideas on what to do instead. The county could completely eliminate the penalty, Marathon

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Are PRESENTENCING tools BIASED?

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When 16-year-old Dylan Yang is sentenced in October for the fatal stabbing of a 13-year-old boy, Judge LaMont Jacobson would normally rely heavily on a report that determines Yang’s risk to the community. That report would help Jacobson decide whether to send Yang to prison, or offer an alternative sentence such as probation for his

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A show of solidarity

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Peace March As 16-year-old Dylan Yang awaits sentencing in the February 2015 fatal stabbing of a 13-year-old boy, hundreds of marchers from around the state and beyond gathered in downtown Wausau May 31 in a show of solidarity. “Save Our Children: A community peace march for healing and reflecting” was organized by Hmong leaders in

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A harvest fest, a bike race, a one-man band and more this weekend

Committee OKs planning option with Wangard Partners for RiverLife

Riverlife Briq’s in Wausau won’t reopen next year

Musicals, Ben Folds and more events in Wausau this weekend

Work underway on Westside Battery affordable housing site

Skate jam, book festival and more this weekend

Chicago Stylez is providing a soul food option on the UWSP-Wausau campus

Blossom of Lights, food trucks and more this weekend

Police investigating bus crash in Elderon

Artrageous Weekend, Purging Paradise and more this weekend

Multi-jurisdiction chase leads to Grand Avenue crash, arrests

Bluegrass, jazz, architecture, and so much more this weekend

Greenheck Turner facility to host World Horseshoe championship

Here are five Wausau events to check out this weekend

City looking to buy water meters to make sure it’s not losing money

Blues, Buckcherry and more Wausau events this weekend

Lead service line contractor working toward 2024 replacement goals

Andy and Cathy Adrian say their new Adventure Awaits building is suited to CrossFit success

LogJam, August Kickbusch and more Wausau events this weekend

Air combat training will increase air activity in Marathon County

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