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Six dead in Indiana after storms and floods, emergency officials say
WASHINGTON, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Powerful storms and floods have killed at least six people in Indiana, including a 4-year-old boy, state officials said on Saturday. • In addition to the boy, three females and two males have died since the storm system started on Tuesday, the Indiana State Em...
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Wausau Man Sentenced for Federal Drug Charges
MADISON, WI (WSAU) -- A federal judge has sentenced a Wausau man to prison time for possessing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine intended for distribution. Sher Khang will serve five years in prison and five years on supervised release after pleading guilty to the charge in May. The 40-year-old sold 27 grams of metha...
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Brewers Can't Overcome Strong Start from Yamamoto, Fall to Dodgers
LOS ANGELES, CA (WSAU) -- The LA Dodgers scored a 3-1 win over Milwaukee on Friday, leveling the four-game series between the two contenders at a game apiece. The Brewers' offense mustered just five hits. Joey Ortiz and Luis Lara led the way, each recording a double. The duo teamed up to score Milwaukee's lone run in t...
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Five killed in Michigan shooting, suspect found dead, police say
NEW YORK, Aug 14 (Reuters) - A man suspected of shooting and killing five people in northern Michigan on Friday was found dead after a manhunt, Michigan State Police said in a statement on social media. One victim remained hospitalized in critical condition, the police said. Troopers were dispatched arou...
Aug 15, 2026
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MLB roundup: Cards' Joshua Baez first to debut with 3-HR game
Joshua Baez became the first player in major league history to hit three home runs in his debut, helping lead the visiting St. Louis Cardinals to an 8-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday afternoon. Baez hit homers to right, center and left fie...
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Amar'e Stoudemire among enshrinees at 2026 Naismith ceremony
Amar'e Stoudemire headlined the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026 as the group was formally enshrined Saturday night at Symphony Hall in Springfield, Mass. Stoudemire, a six-time All-Star during a 14-year NBA career with the Phoenix Suns,...
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Masterful unveiling: Joshua Baez first to hit 3 HRs in MLB debut
Joshua Baez might have made the best first impression in major league history on Saturday. Baez became the first player ever to hit three homers in his big league debut, as he helped the St. Louis Cardinals record an 8-4 victory over the host Chicag...
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Tennis-Djokovic falls in Cincinnati heat in first match since Wimbledon
Aug 15 (Reuters) - Thiago Agustin Tirante rallied past Novak Djokovic 2-6 6-4 6-4 at the Cincinnati Open on Saturday, as the Serbian struggled in the heat and required a medical timeout in a disappointing U.S. Open tune-up. Playing his first match si...
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Swimming-Germany's Liebmann smashes 1500m world record
PARIS, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Germany's Johannes Liebmann smashed the world record for the men's 1500 metres at the European Aquatics Championships on Saturday, knocking almost four seconds off the previous record in a dominant display. The 19-year-old s...
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Brewers Can't Overcome Strong Start from Yamamoto, Fall to Dodgers
LOS ANGELES, CA (WSAU) -- The LA Dodgers scored a 3-1 win over Milwaukee on Friday, leveling the four-game series between the two contenders at a game apiece. The Brewers' offense mustered just five hits. Joey Ortiz and Luis Lara led the way, each recording a double. The duo teamed up to score Milwaukee's lone run in t...
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Brewers rally in 9th to end losing streak
LOS ANGELES, CA (WSAU) - The Brewers three-game losing steak is over thanks to a 9th inning rally against the Dodgers, 5-4. Jake Bauers delivered an RBI single with two-oiuts to bring home the winning run. The Dodgers entered the final inning with a 2-run lead, but Edwin Diaz allowed four consecutive hits, including RB...
Aug 14, 2026
Packers placekicker shines in pre-season loss to Steelers
PITTSBURGH, PA (WSAU) - The Packers offense managed just three field goals in a 28-9 pre-season loss to the Steelers. Rookie placekicker Trey Smack kicked field goals from 58, 38, and 37 yards. "Really, really strong first performance," coach Matt Lafleur said. "Now he's got to stack it." Jordan Lov...
Aug 14, 2026
Bucks Full 2026-2027 Schedule Released: Will Open Season In D.C. Against AJ Dybantsa's Wizards
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Milwaukee Bucks' complete 2026-2027 schedule is out now and features numerous big-time matchups. The Bucks will play their first home game of the season against the Chicago Bulls on October 23 after traveling to Washington, D.C. on October 21 to play number one pick AJ Dybantsa and the revamp...
Aug 13, 2026
Packers Roundup: Fans and Coaches Eager To See MarShawn Lloyd & Trey Smack vs. Steelers
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) - The Green Bay Packers' 2026 season begins tonight when they travel to Pittsburgh to face Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers for their first preseason game, and there are a few players that fans and coaches will be watching closely. The first player everyone will be paying attention to will be rookie ...
Aug 13, 2026
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Green Bay Packers drop pre-season opener to Pittsburgh
(LEARFIELD) - Lack of offense is the reason the Packers dropped their preseason opener at Pittsburgh Thursday night, 28-9. Starting quarterback Jordan Love played one series, completed 3-of-5 passes, and led the offense to the first of three field goals kicked by rookie Trey Smack. Love talked about Smack going 3-for-3...
Aug 14, 2026
Packers players ready for first audition vs Steelers
(LEARFIELD) - Tonight's preseason opener at Pittsburgh presents opportunity for players like Anthony Campbell. The 25-year-old edge rusher wasn't drafted in 2025 after not having much of a college career at Miami. He has been one of the most disruptive defensive players in the first two weeks of training camp for the P...
Aug 13, 2026
LaFleur talks pre-season games, says Love is great at line of scrimmage
(LEARFIELD/GREEN BAY PACKERS) - The Green Bay Packers fly off to Pittsburgh today to take on the Steelers in the pre-season opener for the 2 teams on Thursday. Packers coach Matt LaFleur talked about a number of things on Tuesday including Keisean Nixon not getting all the first-team reps. New uniforms: The Packers are...
Aug 12, 2026
