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Weston Burger King Closes for Upgrades
WESTON, WI (WSAU) -- The Whoppers are on pause at the corner of Grand and Jelinek in Weston. Crews started demolishing the Burger King building at that intersection this week, making way for a modern restaurant. The location will feature a larger drive-thru and updated play area. Construction is expected to last throug...
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Wausau pools open for summer
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - Many local swimming pools are opening up this weekend, with some already open. WAOW-TV spoke with Woodson YMCA Aquatic Director Ben Wisniewski, who detailed ways you and your kids can stay extra safe in the pool this summer. "We do ask that parents and guardians actively supervise their k...
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Misiorowski shows record-breaking velocity in Brewers win
DENVER, CO (WSAU) Jacob Misiorowski threw a 103.7 mph pitch, a new record, while striking out eight in a Brewers 7-1 win over the Rockies. The Muz allowed just one unearned run through 7 innings and improved his record to 7-2 and lowered his ERA to 1.50. His record-breaking velocity was on a fastball in the 3rd inning;...
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Roadwork begins in Wausau this week
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) New roadwork projects begin in Wausau this week. Bridge Street will be reduced to one lane in each direction starting Monday between 6th Avenue and 10th Avenue. Roadwork will start in the southern-most lanes before shifting to the north. The work will take about three weeks to complete. There will al...
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MLB roundup: Giants jack 7 homers, demolish Cubs
Matt Chapman hit a grand slam and a three-run homer, Willy Adames and Casey Schmitt each chipped in a pair of homers and the visiting San Francisco Giants routed the Chicago Cubs 18-3 on Friday. Chapman finished with a career-high eight RBIs, Adames s...
Jun 06, 2026
Reports: NCAA denies Texas Tech's appeal for Brendan Sorsby's eligibility
Texas Tech's appeal to have quarterback Brendan Sorsby's eligibility restored was denied by the NCAA on Friday, according to multiple media reports. Sorsby was one of the most coveted quarterbacks in this year's transfer portal class after he left Ci...
Jun 06, 2026
Twins await word on severity of CF Byron Buxton's shoulder injury
The Minnesota Twins will reassess center fielder Byron Buxton on Saturday after he exited the team's Friday game due to a right shoulder contusion. Buxton left a half-inning after crashing into the outfield wall while making a leaping catch. "I thi...
Jun 06, 2026
Knicks draw on maturity, moxie to take two in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO -- There wasn't a whole lot for the New York Knicks to like about the final six minutes of the fourth quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Friday. Yet despite blowing a late 14-point lead, the Knicks looked up at the scoreboard after the...
Jun 06, 2026
SoFi Stadium workers authorize strike a week out from World Cup
UNITE HERE Local 11, a union representing more than 2,000 SoFi Stadium workers, voted to authorize a strike on Friday, a week out from the site's first scheduled World Cup match. The union, which is mostly composed of concessions workers, overwhelmi...
Jun 06, 2026
Local Sports
Tuesday High School Scoreboard
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- Here is Tuesday's scoreboard: Boys Basketball Roncalli 49 Wausau West 36 DC Everest 74 Chippewa Falls 54 Marshfield 74 Eau Claire Memorial 53 Eau Claire North 71 Wisconsin Rapids 62 Bonduel 79 Wausau East 49 Merrill 50 Antigo 49 Marathon 72 Stratford 20 Wausau Newman 62 Edgar...
Jan 14, 2026
Misiorowski shows record-breaking velocity in Brewers win
DENVER, CO (WSAU) Jacob Misiorowski threw a 103.7 mph pitch, a new record, while striking out eight in a Brewers 7-1 win over the Rockies. The Muz allowed just one unearned run through 7 innings and improved his record to 7-2 and lowered his ERA to 1.50. His record-breaking velocity was on a fastball in the 3rd inning;...
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Brewers Defeat Rockies in 10
DENVER, CO (WSAU) -- Jake Bauers, Garrett Mitchell, and Sal Frelick provided some 10th-inning fireworks as the Milwaukee Brewers turned a 5-5 tie into a 9-7 victory on Friday. Bauers went 3-5 with a pair of doubles and three RBI. Frelick went 2-3 with two RBI and a run scored. Mitchell recorded one hit but made it coun...
Jun 06, 2026
Woodchucks Fall in Madison
MADISON, WI (WSAU) -- For the first time in 2026, the Wausau Woodchucks were swept in a two-game series, following a tight 5-4 defeat on Friday night at Warner Park. Ryan Chase (Santa Fe CC/Kansas) remained hot at the plate in the defeat, going 2-4 with two RBIs. His former college teammate and roommate, Brady Wright (...
Jun 06, 2026
Brewers fall to Giants
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) The Brewers fell behind early and never recovered in a 12-9 loss to the Giants. The teams split their 4-game series in Milwaukee. Casey Schmitt homered on the first pitch of the game. Eric Haase added a grand slam. Jung Hoo Lee had 4-hits. Jackson Chourio had two home runs in defeat. Brewers rooki...
Jun 04, 2026
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Packers extend Christian Watson
(GREEN BAY PACKERS) - The Green Bay Packers have signed wide receiver Christian Watson to a contract extension. General Manager Brian Gutekunst announced the transaction Thursday. Watson, who was selected by the Packers in the second round (No. 34 overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft, has played in 48 games with 45 starts in...
Jun 05, 2026
Packers' Parson to PUP list?
(LEARFIELD) - Edge rusher Micah Parsons will apparently wind up on the physically unable to perform list as he comes back from knee surgery. Putting him on the PUP list means the All-Pro defender will miss at least the first four games of the season. Parsons talked about where he is with his rehab.
Jun 04, 2026
Packers' Jacobs back at practice
(247NEWSSOURCE) - Packers running back Josh Jacobs returned to the practice field on Tuesday. Jacobs was arrested last week on charges of battery, domestic abuse, disorderly conduct and intimidation of a victim following an incident after which police were called. Coach Matt LaFleur said Jacobs' return was "busine...
Jun 03, 2026
