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Tiffany Talks Data Centers, Tours Marathon City Dairy Farm
MARATHON, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - Congressman Tom Tiffany is touring the state on his Protecting Wisconsin Farmland Tour as part of his campaign for governor. Today, he stopped at a family-owned farm in Marathon surrounded by farmland that is right in the heart of three different wind farm proposals. Tiffany addressed all typ...
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Woman charged with planning ISIS-inspired attack on New York State Capitol building
WASHINGTON, Aug 20 (Reuters) - U.S. authorities arrested and charged a New York woman with planning to carry out an Islamic State-inspired attack on the state's capitol building in Albany, the Justice Department said on Thursday. Jessica Bowie, 35, of Albany, was charged with planning to deploy an explosive de...
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UPDATED: Another Status Conference Scheduled Ahead of Hurd Trial
MERRILL, WI (WSAU) -- The reckless homicide trial against Javarius Hurd appears poised to stay in Lincoln County, as both sides spent Thursday whittling down a potential jury pool. According to court records, about one-third of the potential jurors were not available for various reasons, including age and disability. T...
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Department of Education Opens Investigation Into Milwaukee Public Schools Over Disciplinary Policies
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The federal government has opened an investigation into Wisconsin's largest public school system after reports surfaced that the district considers race when disciplining students. According to WISN, Milwaukee Public Schools was notified of the investigation earlier this week by the Department of...
Aug 20, 2026
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Lionel Messi, teammate fined for roles in Inter Miami-Union scrap
The MLS Disciplinary Committee fined Inter Miami superstar forward Lionel Messi an undisclosed amount for violating the league's policy on hands to the face, head or neck of an opponent, the league announced on Friday. The incident occurred in the 1...
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Yankees place 3B Ryan McMahon (thumb sprain) on IL
New York Yankees third baseman Ryan McMahon was diagnosed with a left thumb sprain and placed on the 10-day injured list Friday, retroactive to Thursday. The Yankees recalled utility man Max Schuemann from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresp...
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Report: Klay Thompson expected to sign with Heat following Mavs exit
Klay Thompson is close to joining the Miami Heat after having the final year of his contract bought out by the Dallas Mavericks, ESPN reported Friday. The Mavs bought out Thompson, who was set to make $17.5 million this season, and placed him on wai...
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Former Cards exec Ryan Gold faces second state betting investigation
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has opened a second investigation into former Arizona Cardinals scouting executive Ryan Gold's alleged betting activity. The probe follows an inquiry opened by the Arizona Department of Gaming in July. According t...
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D.C. United transfer F Jacob Murrell to Scottish club
D.C. United transferred forward Jacob Murrell to Falkirk FC of the Scottish Premiership, the club announced Friday. Murrell, 22, joined D.C. as the No. 7 overall pick in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft and signed a three-year contract through 2026 with an o...
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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
Report: Former Badgers Tight End Jack Pugh Died Of Acute Bronchopneumonia
MADISON, WI (WSAU) - An official cause of death has been revealed for a former Badgers tight end. According to a report from the Franklin County (Ohio) Coroner's Office obtained by People, former University of Wisconsin tight end Jack Pugh, who died at the age of 24 in March, died of acute bronchopneumonia, which is kn...
Aug 19, 2026
Packers Claim Pass Rusher Arden Walker From Vikings
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) - The Green Bay Packers are adding another player to their defensive line platoon. According to the team's transaction wire, the Packers have claimed former Vikings rookie pass rusher Arden Walker off waivers as the team looks to add extra depth to their new-look defense. Walker, who went undrafted...
Aug 19, 2026
Brewers blast Mariners
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) The Brewers tied a team record for most runs in a single game with a 22-0 rout of the Mariners. Christian Yelich, David Hamilton and Luis Lara hit 3-run homers. Jake Bauers added a 2-run blast. The one-sided win tied a major league record for the most-lopsided shutout. The Brewers improved to 78-...
Aug 19, 2026
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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 ...
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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
Packers' Jacobs returns to practice
(247NEWSSOURCE/LEARFIELD) - Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is back on the practice field after nursing a groin strain. The 28-year-old returned to work yesterday, less than a week after suffering the injury. There was no word from head coach Matt LaFleur on whether Jacobs will be among the starters who will...
Aug 19, 2026
