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Wausau Man Accused of Abusing18-Month-Old Child
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- A Wausau man is accused of abusing an 18-month-old child during an argument with the boy's parents. Chinsia Lee faces felony counts for recklessly endangering safety and child abuse, along with misdemeanors for criminal trespassing and disorderly conduct. Investigators say he held the boy by his ha...
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Death Investigation in Waushara County
WAUTOMA, WI (WSAU) -- A death investigation is underway in the Waushara County Town of Wautoma after a domestic violence call led to a standoff. Officers were called to a home near State Highway 73 and County Road O on Thursday evening, where they were met by a man who retreated into the home and fired a gun at them. T...
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Marathon County Woman Sentenced to Jail Time for 2024 Road Rage Incident
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- A Marathon County woman accused of disorderly conduct, strangulation, and battery will serve probation and jail time as part of a plea deal reached on Thursday. Terra LaFave pleaded guilty to misdemeanor disorderly conduct and no contest to misdemeanor battery. A judge then sentenced her to 30 days...
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Two Internal Candidates Named for Stevens Point Police Chief
STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) -- The Stevens Point Police and Fire Commission is moving forward with four candidates for the vacant Police Chief post, including two internal candidates. Current Lieutenant Joseph Johnson and Assistant Chief Dana Williams will interview for the job later this month. Two external candidates, L...
Oct 16, 2025
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San Francisco AD, former NFL player Larry Williams dies
University of San Francisco athletic director and former NFL player Larry Williams died on Thursday. He was 62. Williams, who had guided the Dons' athletic department since 2022, died during a workout at a campus gym. "Our prayers go out to Larry's w...
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Rams WR Puka Nacua ruled out in London vs. Jaguars
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua was ruled out on Friday for a matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday in London. Head coach Sean McVay delivered the expected verdict on the status of Nacua on Friday. Nacua sustained a sprained left ankle in the...
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Commanders add WR Treylon Burks to practice squad
The Washington Commanders signed former first-round draft pick Treylon Burks to the practice squad on Friday and released fellow wide receiver Tay Martin. The Commanders are looking to bolster their depth at the position with Terry McLaurin working hi...
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2025-26 NBA preview: Northwest Division capsules
1. Oklahoma City Thunder 2024-25 record: 68-14, first in the Northwest Head coach: Mark Daigneault, sixth season with the Thunder (211-189 record) Coming and going: The biggest moves the NBA Champions made this offseason was locking down stars Shai ...
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Motor racing-American Mayer recognises bid for FIA presidency is over
By Alan Baldwin AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) -American Tim Mayer ended his bid to stand for president of motorsport's world governing body on Friday, saying FIA statutes prevented anyone from challenging incumbent Mohammed Ben Sulayem. The move was expected...
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Bucks Ink Green To Contract Extension
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) -- The Milwaukee Bucks have reportedly locked up a member of their backcourt. According to multiple reports the team is signing AJ Green to a four-year, $45 million deal. Green averaged 7.4 points and shot nearly 43% from three point range last season. The Bucks open the regular season next Wednesd...
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Dodgers Win, Brewers On Brink Of Elimination
LOS ANGELES, CA (WSAU) --The Milwaukee Brewers offense sputtered for the third game in a row and the Los Angeles Dodgers won game three of the National League Championship 3-1 on Thursday at Dodger Stadium. Milwaukee only managed four hits in the game and scored their only run in the second inning when Caleb Durbin tri...
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High School Football Schedule
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- Here is this week's high school football schedule: Thursday Northland Pines at Shiocton Neillsville/Granton at Eau Claire Regis Friday Wausau West at River Falls Antigo at Wausau East Eau Claire Memorial at DC Everest Wisconsin Rapids at Eau Claire North Stevens Point at Marshfield Mosinee at Medfo...
Oct 16, 2025

Former Bucks Star Retires
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU)-- Former Milwaukee Bucks guard Malcolm Brogdon, who won Rookie-of-the Year honors with the Bucks, has announced his retirement from the NBA after a nine-year career. The 32 year old played for the Bucks from 2016-2019. He issued a staement that read, " I have proudly given my mind, body and sp...
Oct 16, 2025

Dodgers Handle Brewers Again
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) -- For the second night in a row an LA Dodger pitcher shut down the Milwaukee Brewers offense and took a 2-0 lead in the NLCS. The final was 5-1 as the Brewers were held to just three hits. One of those hits was a Jackson Chourio solo home run in the first inning. But after that LA starter Yoshinob...
Oct 15, 2025
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Packers' Parsons unhappy with officiating
(LEARFIELD) - Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons is anything but pleased with the way officials are calling penalties in the NFL. But Parsons said that he can't lose sleep over officials not calling holding penalties against him. The Packers and Arizona Cardinals play Sunday afternoon at 3:25 p.m.
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LaFleur, Love warn against taking Cardinals lightly
(LEARFIELD) - Packers coach Matt LaFleur is warning his players not to overlook the Arizona Cardinals. LaFleur points out that this weekend's opponent has lost four straight, but those four defeats came by a total of nine points. "We'd better be ready to play," he warns. LaFleur said that it is a challenge pr...
Oct 16, 2025

The Fifth Quarter: Packers vs Bengals
In case you missed it on Monday, Mark, Rob and Eric examined the Packers' win over the Bengals and took a look ahead to the Arizona Cardinals.
Oct 14, 2025

Defense is the topic of the day
(LEARFIELD) - The Packers defense and its inability to sack quarterback Joe Flacco was the main topic of Monday's news conference with Packers coach Matt LaFleur. Flacco was successful in the second half by throwing the ball quickly and not letting the pass rush get to him. Does LaFleur expect every quarterback from he...
Oct 14, 2025

Green Bay Packers hold off Cincinnati Bengals
(247NEWSSOURCE) GREEN BAY - The Green Bay Packers fended off the Cincinnati Bengals in a 27-18 victory at Lambeau Field in Green Bay on Suday. The Bengals had cut Green Bay's lead to six points with under five minutes remaining before Lucas Havrisik kicked a 39-yard field goal to seal the win. Packers coach Matt LaFleu...
Oct 13, 2025

Preview: Packers vs Bengals
(247NEWSSOURCE) - The Green Bay Packers will host the Cincinnati Bengals in a matchup between two teams trying to end winless streaks. Green Bay has won its last two meetings with Cincinnati, both in overtime. The Packers return from their bye week at 2-1-and-1, tying their last outing 40-40 with the Dallas Cowboys. Pa...
Oct 12, 2025