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Officer-Involved Death Reported in Shawano County
TOWN OF GREEN VALLEY, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating an officer-involved death in the Town of Green Valley. The incident occurred on the morning of March 10. Deputies from the Shawano County Sheriff's Office responded to a disturbance at a reside...
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Stratford Man to Serve Prison Time for Two OWIs
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- A Marathon County man facing his 5th and 6th OWIs will serve prison time for each count. Joseph Wirkus entered a no contest plea to both charges on Tuesday and was sentenced to a total of four years in prison; two on each count, according to court records. His sentence also includes hundreds of dol...
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Mosinee Alders Select New Mayor
MOSINEE, WI (WSAU) -- The Mosinee City Council has selected a new Mayor after Pete Nievinski stepped down due to health concerns. According to a Facebook post, Alders unanimously voted Ward 4 Representative Tom Helbach into the seat, noting that he brings more than 20 years of experience as an Alder and "valuable ...
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New Trial Dates Scheduled for Woman Accused of Swindling Thousands From an Elderly Person
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- The woman accused of swindling thousands from an elderly person over whom she had power of attorney has once again been scheduled for trial. Ramona Bartell is now scheduled for trial from September 14th through the 23rd, after at least two other attempts were scheduled but later removed from the ca...
Mar 09, 2026
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Mammoth F Nick Schmaltz inks 8-year, $64M extension
Utah Mammoth forward Nick Schmaltz signed an eight-year, $64 million contract extension on Wednesday. Schmaltz was in line to be an unrestricted free agent this summer before agreeing to a deal that runs through 2033-34. "There was never a doubt th...
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Colts signing QB Daniel Jones to 2-year, $88M deal
The Indianapolis Colts agreed to a two-year, $88 million contract with quarterback Daniel Jones on Wednesday. The deal includes $50 million guaranteed at signing, $60 million guaranteed for injury, and carries a maximum value of $100 million -- the ...
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Report: Florida International fires Jeremy Ballard
Florida International fired men's basketball coach Jeremy Ballard on Wednesday after eight seasons and a 113-141 record, ESPN reported. Ballard, 44, guided the Panthers to just one postseason appearance, reaching the CIT second round in his firs...
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Golf-PGA Tour eyes two-track model, promotion-relegation shake-up
March 11 (Reuters) - PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp outlined on Wednesday a potential shake-up of the circuit built around a two-track system, promotion and relegation, and a revamped postseason that could include match play. Under the concept, Rolapp said...
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Report: NFL explores adding game on Thanksgiving Eve
The NFL is considering the addition of a Thanksgiving Eve game to the schedule as soon as the 2026 season, ESPN reported Wednesday. Adding a potential contest on Wednesday, Nov. 25, to the traditional menu of Thursday games would follow the leag...
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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
Suns Topple Bucks
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) -- The Phoenix Suns beat the Milwaukee Bucks 129-114 on Tuesday night at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. The Bucks have dropped six of their last seven and have been outscored in those games by 151 points. Kyle Kuzma led Milwaukee with 33 points. Myles Turner and Giannis had 22 each while Ryan Rollins h...
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Dodgers Edge Brewers
PHOENIX, AZ (WSAU) -- The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in spring ball at American Family Fields of Phoenix on Monday. Jake Bauers had a home run for Milwaukee, his third of the spring. Aaron Ashby gave up one run on four hits over 2 2/3 innings. The Brewers are 8-8 this spring and have an off-day ...
Mar 10, 2026
Changes Coming To Packers Roster
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) -- The first day of free agency was a busy one as far as the Green Bay Packers roster goes. A number of Packer players will be heading elsewhere. Among the players leaving Green Bay are quarterback Malik Willis, DE Kingsley Enagbare, LB Rashan Gary, and LB Quay Walker. They also announced the relea...
Mar 10, 2026
Mosinee, Neillsville and Pacelli Girls Hoops Earn State Tournament Berths
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- Three Central Wisconsin teams earned WIAA Girls Basketball State Tournament trips with sectional wins on Saturday. In D-3, Mosinee advanced with a 69-54 win over St. Croix Central. D-4 saw Neillsville move on with a 42-30 win over Cameron. In D-5 it was Stevens Point Pacelli prevailing with a 75-46...
Mar 09, 2026
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Packers' Doubs signs with Patriots, add kick returner
(WNFL/LEARFIELD) - Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs is a Green Bay Packers player no more. According to various reports, Doubs signing a deal with the New England Patriots for a reported 4 years and $68-million. The Packers are trying to improve their special teams performance by signing free agent receiver ...
21h ago
Packers comings and goings ... mostly goings
(WNFL) - Player movement with the legal tampering period underway has seen a few Packers players going in search of new teams. From various sources, here is what we know. Quarterback Malik Willis is expected to sign a 3-year deal with the Miami Dolphins worth $67.5 million, per Yahoo Sports. The Packers are releasing o...
Mar 09, 2026
Packers bringing back Sean Rhyan
(WNFL) - According to ESPN's Rob Demovsky, offensive lineman Sean Rhyan will be back with the Green Bay Packers next season. Demovsky reports that the two parties have agreed to a 3-year, $33-million deal. Rhyan who was the team's starting center at the end of last season was drafted by the Packers in 2022 in the third...
Mar 09, 2026
