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Democrat Senator Fetterman Supports Trump Plan To Expand AI & Data Center Access, Warns Of China Threat
WASHINGTON, D.C, (WSAU) - One of the most prominent Democrats in the U.S. Senate has formally come out in support of President Trump's policies on artificial intelligence and data center expansion. In a post on X on Saturday, U.S. Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania criticized local governments and states for using &qu...
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Packers Outlast Broncos in Preseason Tuneup
DENVER, CO (WSAU) -- A big second quarter lifted the Green Bay Packers to a 33-13 win over the Denver Broncos on Friday. Jordan Love hit MarShawn Lloyd from 11 yards out to cap a first-quarter scoring drive, the only significant action of the game for Green Bay's starting QB. From there, Kyle McCord got the bulk of the...
Aug 22, 2026
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Week 1 - Marshfield, Stratford, Edgar open with wins
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) - Marshfield opened its 2026 football campaign with a convincing road win over Rice Lake, 44-6. Edgar beat Cadott, 21-0. Stratford topped Mosinee, 31-0. In other Week 1 games: Wausau East 28 - Shawano 0 Assumption 49 - Rosholt 0 Neillsville 35 - New London 0 Marathon 24 - Loyal Greenwood 16 Spencer 7...
Aug 22, 2026
Lincoln County Hit-and-Run Suspect Identified, Released on Bond
MERRILL, WI (WAOW-WSAU) -- Authorities in Lincoln County have made an arrest in connection with a hit-and-run on Sunday. WAOW TV reports that 28-year-old Brandon Karlen is facing a felony count for hit-and-run causing serious injury. He appeared in Lincoln County court on Friday and was released on a $10,000 signature ...
Aug 21, 2026
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Fever star F Aliyah Boston (leg) out vs. Sky
Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston was ruled out of Sunday's game against the host Chicago Sky due to a right lower leg injury. Boston played 30 minutes during Saturday's 109-102 road loss to the New York Liberty on the front end of a back-to-...
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Motor racing-Kirkwood wins incident-filled Freedom 250 in Washington
WASHINGTON, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood won the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington on Sunday after an IndyCar race disrupted by six yellow flags, cutting into championship leader Alex Palou's advantage. Arrow Mc...
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Missouri All-America RB Ahmad Hardy (gunshot) to miss opener
Missouri All-America running back Ahmad Hardy will miss the season-opening contest against visiting Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Sept. 3 as he continues recovering from a gunshot wound to his upper leg. Hardy was shot in May while attending an outdoor con...
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Rockies 3B Kyle Karros returns to 7-day concussion IL
Colorado Rockies third baseman Kyle Karros was placed on the 7-day concussion injured list Sunday for the second time this month. In corresponding moves, the Rockies recalled infielder/outfielder Ryan Ritter from Triple-A Albuquerque, while infielde...
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49ers activate TE George Kittle (Achilles) off PUP list
The San Francisco 49ers activated star tight end George Kittle from the physically unable to perform list on Sunday. The move represents a significant step forward in his recovery from a torn right Achilles sustained on Jan. 11 in the 49ers' 23-1...
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Packers Outlast Broncos in Preseason Tuneup
DENVER, CO (WSAU) -- A big second quarter lifted the Green Bay Packers to a 33-13 win over the Denver Broncos on Friday. Jordan Love hit MarShawn Lloyd from 11 yards out to cap a first-quarter scoring drive, the only significant action of the game for Green Bay's starting QB. From there, Kyle McCord got the bulk of the...
Aug 22, 2026
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Week 1 - Marshfield, Stratford, Edgar open with wins
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) - Marshfield opened its 2026 football campaign with a convincing road win over Rice Lake, 44-6. Edgar beat Cadott, 21-0. Stratford topped Mosinee, 31-0. In other Week 1 games: Wausau East 28 - Shawano 0 Assumption 49 - Rosholt 0 Neillsville 35 - New London 0 Marathon 24 - Loyal Greenwood 16 Spencer 7...
Aug 22, 2026
Brewers Take Pitchers Duel From Braves
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) -- Cy Young favorites Jacob Misorowski and Chris Sale both navigated some traffic on the bases but combined to allow just three runs in a 2-1 Brewers win on Friday. Misorowski allowed four hits over six innings and did not give up a run. He also recorded six strikeouts and allowed just four walks. ...
Aug 21, 2026
Dolphins Cut Former Badgers Star Edge Rusher Mason Reiger
MADISON, WI (WSAU) - A former Badgers pass rusher is now an NFL free agent. According to a post on X from the team, the Miami Dolphins have cut former Badgers pass rusher Mason Reiger under an injury designation. Reiger is one of 12 former Wisconsin Badgers who are competing for a spot on an NFL roster this upcoming se...
Aug 20, 2026
Mariners bounce back to beat Brewers
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Mariners bounced back on Tuesday night to beat the Brewers, 7-5. The win came after a historic 22-0 loss on Monday. Seattle jumped out to a 7-0 lead after two innings and never loocked back. Dominic Canzone, Josh Naylor and Taylor Ward each had 2-RBI for the Ms. The Brewer's Joey Ortiz hit a...
Aug 20, 2026
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Green Bay Packers blow out Broncos in pre-season contest
(LEARFIELD) - The Packers knocked off the Denver Broncos 33-13 in preseason game number two. Jordan Love drove Green Bay on a 12-play, 63-yard touchdown drive in his only series, which he capped with an 11-yard touchdown throw to MarShawn Lloyd for a 7-0 lead. Love talked about scoring that first touchdown in the pre-s...
Aug 22, 2026
Green Bay Packers faces Denver with cuts looming
(LEARFIELD) - The Green Bay Packers have scheduled a "Season Kickoff Watch Party" for their 2026 NFL season opener. With the game played on the road against the Minnesota Vikings, the free event will be offered for fans at Titletown September 13th. Registration is required at packers.com. There are still two ...
Aug 21, 2026
Packers make a roster moves, LaFleur talks final roster
(247NEWSSOURCE/LEARFIELD) - The Green Bay Packers continued training camp with another practice yesterday. Green Bay also added to its front seven after claiming edge rusher Arden Walker off waivers from the Minnesota Vikings. The Packers continue the preseason when they visit the Denver Broncos tomorrow. Looking good:...
Aug 20, 2026
