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Woman charged with 8th OWI after crash
TOWN OF CASSIAN, WI (WSAU-WAOW) Four people were taken to the hospital, including a four-year-old child, and a 50-year-old woman was arrested for her 8th offense OWI following a two-vehicle crash on Monday. The crash happened just after 4pm at the intersection of Highway K and Harshaw Road in the Town of Cassian. T...
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Marathon County Woman Accused of Numerous Burlgaries in April
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- A Wausau woman is accused of burglarizing multiple homes in rural Marathon County. Ashley Pinkert is facing a dozen counts, including burglary, theft of movable property, burglary with a dangerous weapon, and criminal damage to property. Investigators say she broke into multiple homes between April...
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Plea Hearing Scheduled for Wausau Man Facing Drug, Child Porn Charges
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- A Wausau man facing more than a dozen charges related to the possession of child pornography and THC has a plea hearing scheduled for early September. James West appeared in a Marathon County courtroom on Monday, where a judge scheduled a plea hearing for September 5th, avoiding a jury trial for te...
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Weston McKennie defends USMNT teammates from criticism
A day after Landon Donovan lambasted members of the U.S. men's national team who decided to skip this summer's friendlies and CONCACAF Gold Cup, midfielder Weston McKennie came to the defense of his teammates. Christian Pulisic, Antonee Robinson and Y...
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Vancouver picks D Ashton Bell to open PWHL expansion draft
Ottawa Charge defender Ashton Bell was selected by Vancouver with the first overall pick in the Professional Women's Hockey League expansion draft on Monday. Seattle then had the next two choices and selected Ottawa defender Aneta Tejralova and Boston...
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MLB roundup: Chris Sale whiffs 11 Brewers; Braves end skid
Chris Sale allowed one run over seven-plus dominant innings and the visiting Atlanta Braves hit three homers to snap a seven-game losing streak with a 7-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. Matt Olson and Eli White each hit a two-run homer ...
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Record 2.4 million watched Texas win WCWS over Texas Tech
It wasn't just Texas celebrating a historic win in the Women's College World Series over the Texas Tech last week. The deciding Game 3 on Friday averaged 2.4 million viewers on ESPN and ESPNU, peaking at 2.7 million, making it the most-watched NCAA so...
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Texans officially sign RB Nick Chubb to one-year deal
Nick Chubb officially has a new home as the Houston Texans announced the signing of the free agent running back on Tuesday. According to The Athletic, Chubb agreed to a one-year deal with Houston worth at least $2.5 million and up to $5 million. Whil...
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Area Baseball Teams Look For Trip To State Today
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- A number of area baseball teams are looking for a trip to the WIAA State Tournament in sectional action today. Teams need to win twice to advance to State. Opening matchups involving area teams: Eau Claire North vs DC Everest at Stevens Point 1pm Oconto vs Witt/Birn at Chilton 10 am Medfo...
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Braves Roll Over Brewers
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) -- The Atlanta Braves knocked off the Milwaukee Brewers 7-1 on Monday night at American Family Field. The Brewers took a 1-0 lead in the 3rd inning but only managed five hits in the game while Atlanta pounded out 11 including three home runs in scoring seven unanswered runs. Aaron Civale only laste...
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OFFICIAL: Packers Release Jaire Alexander
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) -- The Green Bay Packers have released Cornerback Jaire Alexander. "In his seven seasons with the Packers, Jaire established himself as one of the premier players in the NFL at one of the game's most challenging positions," said General Manager Brian Gutekunst in a press release. "Hi...
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Area Teams Headed to State Softball
WESTON, WI (WSAU) -- The DC Everest Evergreens are headed to the WIAA State Softball Tournament which begins Wednesday at Goodman Field in Madison. The #4 seeded Evergreens have a first round matchup with #5 seed Watertown at 6:30 on Wednesday night. The Lakeland Thunderbirds are in the Division 2 field. Their first ga...
Jun 09, 2025
Brewers Drop Two Of Three Over The Weekend
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) -- The Milwaukee Brewers dropped two of their three game weekend series with the San Diego Padres at American Family Field. After being shut-out 2-0 on Friday night, the Brewers beat the Padres 4-3 on Saturday before being shut-out again 1-0 on Sunday. Saturday saw the Brewers rally to take a 3-2 ...
Jun 09, 2025
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Packers release Jaire Alexander
(PACKERS) - The Green Bay Packers released cornerback Jaire Alexander. The move was announced Monday by General Manager Brian Gutekunst. "In his seven seasons with the Packers, Jaire established himself as one of the premier players in the NFL at one of the game's most challenging positions," said Gutekunst. ...
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Green Bay Packers release Jaire Alexander
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- The Green Bay Packers have released cornerback Jaire Alexander. The Packers selected Alexander in the first round (18th overall) of the 2018 NFL draft. Last season, Alexander played in seven games due to several injuries. The release ends a seven-year run with the Packers in which Alexander earned two Pr...
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Rodgers will look to complete an NFL sweep
(LEARFIELD) - The Green Bay Packers will travel to Pittsburgh to take on their former longtime quarterback, Aaron Rodgers October 26th. With a Steeler win, Rodgers will become just the fifth NFL quarterback to post a victory over all 32 league franchises. Sports Illustrated reports that Tom Brady was the most recent NF...
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Rodgers to sign with Steelers
(LEARFIELD) - What has been rumored for weeks is finally going to occur. Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will sign a 1-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Packers coach Matt LaFleur said that he saw this coming
Jun 06, 2025
Packers right tackle Zach Tom talks about OTAs, his future
(LEARFIELD) - With OTAs winding down, Packers right offensive tackle Zach Tom talked about why he's in voluntary workouts despite entering his contract year.
Jun 05, 2025
Familiar names part of Packers' Bill Walsh Coaching Diversity Fellowship
The Green Bay Packers announced the addition of 15 new coaches who joined the staff in May and June as part of the NFL's Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship. Head Coach Matt LaFleur made the announcement on Wednesday. The defense welcomes former Packers safeties Morgan Burnett (Walton High School) and Nick Collins...
Jun 04, 2025
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