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Lehmann Takes Plea Deal in Portage County Child Neglect Case
STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - A plea deal has been reached for Chelsie Lehmann, the mother of an alleged sexual assault victim who had been reported missing out of Portage County back in the fall. WAOW TV reports the 32-year-old pleaded no contest to child neglect, leading to a sex offense. Charges of harboring a fel...
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Annual Country Cares for St. Jude Kids Radiothon Begins Thursday
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- Two days of non-stop fundraising for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis are on tap for the team at WDEZ. The annual Country Cares for St. Jude Kids Radiothon begins Thursday at 6 AM and will cover 24 hours over two days. Brand Manager Bryan Scott says the event is not just a tradition...
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Evers visits D.C. Everest Idea School
WESTON, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - Governor Tony Evers made a visit to DC Everest Idea School Wednesday to speak with students and staff about the importance of maintaining good mental health in schools. The visit comes less than 24 hour after the Democratic Governor delivered his final State of the State address, Tuesday. Evers...
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Hermening Officially Launches Bid for Congress
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- Wausau Financial Planner, PT Professor at UWSP, and former Marathon County GOP Chair Kevin Hermening has officially launched his campaign for Congress. The move comes some 40 years after he first tried for a spot in the House, and he was told he needed some more experience. "The voters back th...
Feb 18, 2026
National Sports
Hawks convert F Caleb Houstan to standard contract
The Atlanta Hawks converted forward Caleb Houstan's contract from a two-way deal to a standard NBA contract Thursday. Financial terms were not disclosed. Houstan, 23, has played in 10 games for Atlanta this season and averaged 2.3 points and 4.9 m...
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Ex-skipper Bob Melvin rejoins A's as special assistant
Longtime Oakland manager Bob Melvin has rejoined the Athletics as a special assistant in baseball operations. Melvin, 64, "will serve as an adviser to the front office on baseball matters," the team announced on Thursday. Melvin managed the Oak...
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Guardians pitchers plead not guilty in pitch-rigging case
A scheduled spring trial for Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz accused of colluding with sports bettors on an alleged pitch-rigging scheme likely will be postponed until October. U.S. District Court Judge Kiyo A. Matsumoto sa...
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Orlando City extend M Eduard Atuesta through 2028-29
Orlando City signed midfielder Eduard Atuesta to a new contract through 2028-29 with an option for 2029-30 on Thursday. The 28-year-old Colombian international recorded seven assists in 28 regular season matches (25 starts) during his first season w...
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Eagles RT Lane Johnson returning for 2026 season
Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson is returning for his 14th NFL season. Johnson, 35, told the Philadelphia Inquirer of his intentions on Thursday. The two-time first-team All-Pro reportedly was mulling retirement following a 2025 season ...
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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
Tuesday High School Scoreboard
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- Here is Tuesday's scoreboard: Boys Hockey Regionals Eau Claire Memorial 7 Wisconsin Rapids 1 Superior 6 Wausau East/Merrill 2 New Richmond 6 DC Everest 1 Tomahawk 7 Eau Claire North 1 Boys Basketball Wausau East 87 Lakeland 60 New Richmond 89 Wausau West 86 OT Stevens Point 67 ...
Feb 18, 2026
Buckeyes Blow Out Badgers
COLUMBUS, OHIO (WSAU) -- The Ohio State mens basketball team had no problems with the Wisconsin, beating the Badgers 86-69 on Tuesday night in Columbus. Wisconsin struggled on offense in this one and were led by Braeden Carrington with 20 off the bench. John Blackwell had 14, Nick Boyd 12 and Nolan Winter 10. Wisconsin...
Feb 18, 2026
Monday High School Scoreboard & Tuesday Schedule
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- Here is Monday's scoreboard & today's schedule: Boys Basketball Witt/Birn 47 Menominee Nation 41 Cadott 78 Abbotsford 48 Gresham 65 Wild Rose 50 Three Lakes 80 Bowler 46 Spencer 91 Greenwood/Granton 44 New Lisbon 72 Port Edwards 42 Girls Basketball Marshfield 70 Wausau East ...
Feb 17, 2026
Weekend High School Scoreboard & Monday Schedule
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- Here is the weekend scoreboard & today's schedule: Friday Boys Basketball Stevens Point 59 Marshfield 54 Rapids Assumption 77 Phillips 54 Auburndale 82 Abbotsford 38 Marathon 100 Chequamegon 33 Stratford 55 Prentice 50 Medford 71 Antigo 30 Rhinelander 62 Merrill 53 Lakeland...
Feb 16, 2026
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No Mexico City game for Green Bay?
(LEARFIELD) - The full NFL 2026 schedule won't be released until May, but it's looking like the Packers won't be playing in Mexico City. The league announced Wednesday that the San Francisco 49ers will be one of the two teams playing there, and the 49ers don't appear on Green Bay's schedule. The NFL is planning to have...
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Jerry Kramer book signing on Monday, Packers award grant
(GREEN BAY PACKERS) - Green Bay Packers fans are invited to attend a special book signing with Packers and Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Kramer for his book "Run To Win: My Packers Life from Lombardi to Canton" in the Packers Pro Shop on Monday, Feb. 23, from 4-6 p.m. Kramer will only be signing copies of ...
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Murphy headed to Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
(LEARFIELD) - Retired Packers executive Mark Murphy will be inducted into the Wisconsin Athletics Hall of Fame in July. Murphy talked about his selection for induction into the Wisconsin Athletics Hall of Fame
Feb 18, 2026
