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Public Input Sought for Rib Mountain Drive Interchange
RIB MOUNTAIN, WI (WSAU) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is opening a public comment period for proposed traffic flow changes at the US 51 northbound ramp to County N/Rib Mountain Drive. The proposed project, scheduled for 2027, would include replacing portions of the existing concrete pavement and widenin...
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Fire at Junion Photography in Wausau
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- The Wausau Fire Department responded to a blaze at Junion Photography on N 3rd Street Sunday. The fire was reported at about 4:00 PM. Heavy damage was reported to the structure. In a public Facebook post, owner Dave Junion said he was able to save his cameras and other personal belongings, but the ...
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Mayors Monday: Stevens Point's Mike Wiza
STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) -- The public is invited to a ceremonial groundbreaking for what will become the new City Hall in Stevens Point this Friday. Mayor Mike Wiza says everyone is welcome to mark the start of the project, designed to make city services more efficient. "Right now, if you want, let's say a barten...
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Antigo Man Arrested on Suspicion of 4th OWI
ANTIGO, WI (WSAU) -- A 40-year-old Antigo man has been arrested on suspicion of a 4th OWI following a traffic stop near the intersection of Claire Road and County Highway A. It started when officers saw a Ford F-150 crossing the center line at about 5 PM on Friday, July 3rd. While interacting with the driver, identifie...
Jul 05, 2026
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Soccer-Egypt's Hassan enjoying positive spotlight after journeyman coaching career
By Mark Gleeson ATLANTA, July 6 (Reuters) - Hossam Hassan's coaching career has not come close to emulating his record-breaking playing days, but the fiery Egyptian could well change that on Tuesday if his team upset Argentina at the World Cup. Hassan ...
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Sporting KC sign 15-year-old D Luca Antongirolami
Sporting Kansas City announced the signing Monday of 15-year-old defenseman Luca Antongirolami. The academy product signed a deal with the Sporting KC first team and with MLS NEXT Pro affiliate Sporting KC II. Antongirolami will rejoin SKC II immed...
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Cycling-Pogacar wins Tour de France stage three to take yellow jersey from Vingegaard
LES ANGLES, France, July 6 (Reuters) - Defending champion Tadej Pogacar's final attack paid off as the UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider won his first stage of this year's Tour de France on Monday, taking the overall lead from Jonas Vingegaard, who fi...
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Panthers re-sign D Donovan Sebrango to 1-year deal
The Florida Panthers agreed to terms Monday with defenseman Donovan Sebrango on a one-year contract. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. "Donovan is a sturdy and mobile young defenseman who was able to make a positive impact on our blue l...
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Tennis-Paolini ends Eala's dream run with fourth-round victory
By Martyn Herman LONDON, July 6 (Reuters) - Italy's Jasmine Paolini ended Alexandra Eala's trailblazing Wimbledon run in the fourth round with a 6-4 4-6 6-3 victory on a baking hot Centre Court on Monday. The 21-year-old left-hander Eala is the first p...
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Bucks & First Round Pick Brayden Burries Agree To Rookie Deal
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Milwaukee Bucks and one of their 2026 first-round picks have agreed to a multi-year deal. According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Jim Owczarski, the Bucks and former Arizona guard Brayden Burries have finalized a rookie-scale contract worth $ 29.21 million over the next four years. Burr...
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Woodchucks Win at Home, Ignite Fall in Grand Forks on Independence Day
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- It was a split decision for Wausau's Northwoods League clubs on Independence day, as the Woodchucks defeated Madison 9-3 and the Ignite fell to Grand Forks 12-8. Tyson Potts (Central Michigan) was the prime star of the night for the Woodchucks. The righthander threw a season-high 102 pitches withou...
Jul 05, 2026
Milwaukee's 9th Inning Comeback Bid Falls Short in Arizona
PHOENIX, AZ (WSAU) -- Trailing 4-2 going into the final frame, Milwaukee managed to pull one back on a Jackson Chourio solo homer but fell 4-3 to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Independence Day. Arizona jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning. Christian Yelich made the game 3-2 with a two-run shot in the 5th inning. ...
Jul 05, 2026
Brewers Outlast Diamondbacks in 11
PHOENIX, AZ (WSAU) -- The Brewers overcame a short start from Kyle Harrison to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-4 in 11 innings Friday night. Brice Turang and Jake Bauers each recorded three hits. Turang added two RBI on a single in the 11th, scoring Christian Yelich and Jackson Chourio. William Contraras finished 2-6...
Jul 04, 2026
Misiorowski Roughed Up, Brewers Can't Recover in Loss to Cincinnati
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) -- The Cincinnati Reds turned a handful of unearned runs into a 7-2 matinee victory in Milwaukee. Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski gave up five runs and struck out ten in five innings, taking the loss. Just one of those runs was earned. Milwaukee's struggles extended to the offense, as they record...
Jul 02, 2026
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Packers running game in question
(LEARFIELD) - The Packers pay their running backs a lot of money, but several NFL analysts are questioning the productivity the team can expect. Josh Jacobs is the lead running back for Green Bay, but his statistics slid backward in the 2025 season, and he has been arrested in a domestic abuse case. Jacobs has denied t...
Jun 30, 2026
Only 1 joint practice for Packers?
(LEARFIELD) - The Packers are down to just one joint practice in training camp. ACMEPackingCompany.com reports that head coach Matt LaFleur typically schedules multiple opportunities to work his veterans in controlled situations, then plays the rookies and other new players in preseason games. The Denver Broncos and Pi...
Jun 23, 2026
LaFleur on the hot seat?
(LEARFIELD) - Packers head coach Matt LaFleur is on a list of six NFL coaches said to be at risk of losing their jobs as the NFL season opens. Pro Football Focus predicts that the Bengals' Zac Taylor, the Buccaneers' Todd Bowles, the Colts' Shane Steichen, and the Jets' Aaron Glenn could be fired during the season. LaF...
Jun 22, 2026
