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Brewers Unleas New City Connect Uniforms
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) -- The Milwaukee Brewers are leaning into their status as Wisconsin's MLB club with their latest City Connect uniforms from Nike. The new uniforms feature "Wisco" on the chest along with several nods to Wisconsin's outdoor culture. Including the blue base, sunset gradient trim, and a whea...
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Routine Traffic Stop Leads to Massive Drug Bust, Two Arrests in Wausau
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- Wausau Police have announced two arrests after a routine traffic stop led to the discovery of 1.7 pounds of methamphetamine in a vehicle. Officers conducted a routine traffic stop on Monday after observing suspicious activity. K9 Lokey was called in for an exterior sniff of the vehicle and alerted ...
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Investigation Wraps: No Charges Filed Against Wausau Mayor in Ballot Box Case
FOND du LAC, WI (WSAU) -- Some 560 days after Wausau Mayor Doug Diny wheeled a locked, unsecured municipal dropbox into City Hall after it was left outside over a weekend, the last legal proceeding against him has been closed. Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney has released the findings of a bipartisan rev...
Apr 08, 2026

Ruiz Cortez Reaches Plea Deal for Child Abuse
NEILLSVILLE, WI (WSAU) -- An Athens man has reached a plea deal with the state for one count of physical abuse of a child. Court records show Erick Antonio Ruiz Cortez entered a no contest plea to one felony count of physical abuse of a child, causing great bodily harm. Three additional child sex crimes were then dismi...
Apr 08, 2026
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Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson to host workout for skeptical NFL teams
Jordyn Tyson scheduled a workout for NFL teams six days before the 2026 NFL Draft as the Arizona State wide receiver attempts to answer questions about his health, according to multiple reports. The April 17 workout became necessary because Tyson wa...
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Report: Sky, Sparks discuss Ariel Atkins-Rickea Jackson trade
The Chicago Sky are in talks to trade two-time All-Star guard Ariel Atkins to the Los Angeles Sparks for forward Rickea Jackson, Front Office Sports reported Thursday. Nothing has been finalized but an announcement is expected on Saturday, per the r...
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Olympics-LA28 opens Olympic ticket sales globally after strong local presale
By Rory Carroll April 9 (Reuters) - Ticket sales for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics opened globally on Thursday after what organizers said was a record-setting first week of local presales, underscoring strong early demand for a Games that must rely hea...
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Men's NCAA title game most-watched since 2019
Michigan's victory against Connecticut on Monday night drew an average audience of 18.3 million viewers, making it the most-watched NCAA Tournament final in seven years. The audience across TBS, TNT, truTV and HBO Max marked a 23% increase over th...
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Sens' Thomas Chabot back 17 days after breaking arm
Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot will return to the ice Thursday, just 17 days after breaking his right arm. He sustained the injury in Ottawa's March 23 win against the New York Rangers and had surgery on March 26. The team's original injury t...
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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

Bucks lose to Pistons
DETROIT, MI (WSAU) - The Bucks were bested on the road. Milwaukee lost 137-111 to the Detroit Pistons. Ryan Rollins scored a game-high 23 points, while Jericho Sims put up a triple-double of 11 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. The Bucks will be back home Friday to host the Brooklyn Nets.
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Bucks lose in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, NY (WSAU) The Bucks could not secure a second straight win. Milwaukee lost 96-90 to the Brooklyn Nets on the road. AJ Green scored a team-high 20 points in the setback. The Bucks will be back in action tonight to face the Detroit Pistons. Game coverage will also be on WSAU starting at 5:30pm tonight. The team...
Apr 08, 2026

Misiorowski Fans 10 But Takes Loss in 3-2 Decision at Boston
BOSTON, MA (WSAU) -- Jacob Misiorowski struck out 10 but allowed all three runs in Milwaukee's 3-2 loss to the Red Sox on Tuesday. The young starter went 5.1 innings but lost his control in the 6th, walking three consecutive batters after starting the inning with a strikeout on fellow phenom Roman Anthony. DL Hall was ...
Apr 08, 2026

Brewers rally past Red Sox
BOSTON, MA (WSAU) - The Brewers broke a 5-5 tie in the 8th inning on a Garrett Mitchell single to beat the Red Sox on Monday night. The hit brought in the go-ahead run, and a second baserunner scored on a throwing error. The Red Sox couldn't hold an early 3-0 lead, and have lost 8 of their last 8 ganes, Christian Yelic...
Apr 07, 2026
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Packers set offseason workout dates
(LEARFIELD) - Offseason workout programs and practices begin for the Green Bay Packers April 20th. Phase One includes two weeks of meetings, strength and conditioning, and physical rehab. OTAs start the last week of May, and the mandatory minicamp is on the calendar for June 9th through the 11th. More than two dozen Pa...
Apr 08, 2026

New uniforms for the Packers?
(LEARFIELD) - The Packers are set to be one of eight teams wearing the so-called "Rivalries" alternate uniforms during the 2026 NFL season. Team president Ed Policy teased the upcoming announcement, saying those uniforms will represent the team owners and Lambeau Field. He didn't offer details. Packerswire.co...
Apr 07, 2026

Committee work for a pair of Packers
(LEARFIELD) - Packers CEO Ed Policy has tapped head coach Matt LaFleur and general manager Brian Gutekunst to serve on some NFL committees. Policy says he's switching his focus to the business side. LaFleur was appointed to the head coaches committee, and Gutekunst to the GM advisory committee. Policy tells reporters h...
Apr 03, 2026


