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Trump says he will impose 10% tariff on all imports, with higher rates for some
WASHINGTON, April 2 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he would impose a 10% baseline tariff on all imports to the United States and higher duties on some of the country's biggest trading partners. The sweeping duties would erect new barriers around the world's largest consumer economy with tradi...
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Brewers Walk-Off Royals To Win Second Straight
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Milwaukee Brewers went to extra innings and laid down a game-winning squeeze bunt to defeat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 and win their second straight game after starting the season 0-4. Brewers ace Freddy Peralta was the star of the game, pitching eight innings and allowing just one earned run...
5h ago

Trump administration confirms car tariffs start Thursday, auto parts on May 3
WASHINGTON, April 2 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday confirmed that his 25% global car and truck tariffs will take effect as scheduled on Thursday and that duties on automotive parts imports will be launched on May 3. In a Federal Register notice that opens a new tab adding details ...
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Wausau School Leaders Release Statement on Referendum Result
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- Leaders in the Wausau School District have released a statement following the failure of Tuesday's $8 million operating referendum. The question failed with just 49% support during Tuesday's spring election, with 350 votes separating the options. Leaders turned to a referendum to close a looming bu...
6h ago

Doyle Pleads Not Guilty To Embezzlement, Forgery
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- The former Town of Bergen Clerk has pled not guilty to stealing more than $100,000 in taxpayer money from the town checkbook. Gloriann Doyle entered the plea in a Marathon County courtroom on Wednesday. Town leaders say she was forging checks to herself, then using the money to pay personal bills i...
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ATP roundup: Jenson Brooksby staves off match points, wins in Houston
Jenson Brooksby held off three straight match points during the third-set tiebreaker while recovering for a 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (6) victory over Alejandro Tabilo of Chile in the second round of the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship in Houston. The American...
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Reports: Ketel Marte, Diamondbacks agree to six-year extension
The Arizona Diamondbacks and star second baseman Ketel Marte have agreed to a six-year, $116.5 million contract extension, according to multiple reports on Wednesday. The deal restructures a five-year, $76 million agreement that runs through 2027 with...
1h ago
76ers' Joel Embiid (knee) to undergo arthroscopic surgery
Former MVP Joel Embiid will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his troublesome left knee next week, the Philadelphia 76ers announced Wednesday. The decision comes as Embiid and the team search for longer-term solutions to address the injury, which limite...
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Report: UNC's RJ Davis, USC's JuJu Watkins have most NIL deals
College basketball continues to be the go-to sport for name, image and likeness deals, according to a new report from sponsorship data company SponsorUnited. North Carolina's RJ Davis and USC's JuJu Watkins led all male and female athletes, respective...
3h ago
Oklahoma G Jeremiah Fears to enter NBA Draft
Oklahoma freshman Jeremiah Fears will forgo his remaining NCAA eligibility and enter this year's NBA draft, he announced Wednesday on ESPN. "I was lucky to walk into a great situation at Oklahoma with a lot of opportunity," Fears said on ESPN's "The P...
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Brewers Walk-Off Royals To Win Second Straight
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Milwaukee Brewers went to extra innings and laid down a game-winning squeeze bunt to defeat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 and win their second straight game after starting the season 0-4. Brewers ace Freddy Peralta was the star of the game, pitching eight innings and allowing just one earned run...
5h ago

Brewers Get First Win Of The Season
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) -- The Milwaukee Brewers ended their four-game losing streak and beat the Kansas City Royals 5-0 on Tuesday night at American Family Field. Emergency starter Chad Patrick pitched 4 2/3 innings of shutout ball. The bullpen was stellar on this night. Jared Koenig, Abner Uribe, Joel Payamps and Trevor...
16h ago

Bucks End Skid, Beat Suns
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) -- The Milwaukee Bucks got back in the win column, taking down the Phoenix Suns 133-123 on Tuesday night at Fiserv Forum. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 37 points, 11 rebounds and five assists to lead the Bucks. Ryan Rollins had 23 and Brook Lopez added 22. The Bucks, now 41-34, remain 6th in the East p...
16h ago

Several Area Hockey Players Earn All-State Honors
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- Several high school hockey players from Central Wisconsin have earned All-State honors for the past season. For the girls, Gabi Heuser & Ava Rode of the Central Wisconsin Storm and Jenna Jones of the Wisconsin Valley Union were named to the First Team. Jaden Yirkovsky of the Storm was named to ...
Apr 01, 2025

Brewers Fall To 0-4 Following 11-1 Home Opener Loss To The Kansas City Royals
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Milwaukee Brewers fell to the Kansas City Royals on Monday afternoon, 11-1, to become the first Brewers team since 2015 to begin the season 0-4. The Brewers' offense struggled to get going as Jackson Chourio was the only Brewer to record an RBI on Monday, as he went 1-4 with three more strike...
Mar 31, 2025
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Packers: A better running team this season?
(LEARFIELD) - Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst had a long-ranging conversation with reporters on Monday at the NFL owners meeting. He talked about Jaire Alexander, he talked about free agent additions, how the team can be better and more. Gutekunst said that as good as the run game was last season, the team has ...
13h ago

Tush push, Irish eyes are smiling, Gutey speaks
(LEARFIELD) - NFL owners are expected to vote on banning the so-called "tush push" at the league meetings in West Palm Beach, Florida, Tuesday morning. Reports indicate discussions of the change have led to heated words among the league's coaches, general managers, and owners. Green Bay initiated the proposal...
Apr 01, 2025

Green Bay Packers re-sign Kristian Welch
(GREEN BAY PACKERS) - The Green Bay Packers signed linebacker Kristian Welch. The transaction was announced Friday by General Manager Brian Gutekunst. Welch returns to the Packers after spending last season with the Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens. After joining the Packers' practice squad prior to the 2023 regular...
Mar 31, 2025

Now Rodgers would be welcomed in Pittsburgh
(247NEWSSOURCE) PITTSBURGH - Cameron Heyward is clarifying his comments about an all-time quarterback. The Steelers defensive end told NFL Network on Wednesday that it would be "really cool" to have a guy like Aaron Rodgers on the team. However, Heyward said a week ago that he wouldn't join the former Super B...
Mar 27, 2025

Former Packers player in serious trouble
(WNFL) - An Oklahoma TV station is reporting that former Green Bay Packers running back LeShon Johnson has been accused with running the massive dog fighting business. You can find the story here. Johnson was drafted by the Packers in 1994 and played 2 seasons for the team. He also played for the New York Giants and Ar...
Mar 26, 2025
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Packers lose out to the Bears in a free agent signing
(LEARFIELD) - Chicago Bears fans are celebrating a rare victory over the Green Bay Packers. Chicago has signed defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo to a three-year contract worth 48 million dollars. A-to-Z Sports reports the Packers had targeted the free agent from the Colts as a player to bring north. Odeyingbo tells reporter...
Mar 26, 2025
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