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Vehicle Crashes Into Wisconsin Rapids Convenience Store
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI (WSAU) -- One person suffered minor injuries in a car versus building crash in Wisconsin Rapids this morning. According to the Wisconsin Rapids Fire Department, a Mercury SUV drove through the front door of the BP on Baker Street at about 7:30 AM. One person suffered minor injuries. The store and v...
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Iran and Israel say they have halted strikes, but leave door open to resume
Iran's military has announced that its first wave of attacks on Israel since a ceasefire in April is now over. But it threatened to resume the strikes if Israel continued attacks on Lebanon. Israel's Channel 12, citing a senior Israeli official, said Israel was halting strikes on Iran at Trump's request. The official a...
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New Trial Dates Scheduled for Portage County Man Suspected of Child Abuse
STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) -- A Portage County man suspected of causing significant injuries to a child will go to trial in late August. David Schmies is accused of abusing a three-month-old child, who showed significant brain and bone injuries. Those included broken bones in various stages of healing and poor color. Tha...
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Marshfield Alder Resigns
MARSHFIELD, WI (WSAU) -- A member of the Marshfield City Council has announced her resignation. District 3 Alder Natasha Tompkins and her family will be moving out of the area, according to a news release from the City. "We thank Natasha for her service to the residents of District 3 and the City of Marshfield,&qu...
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Ruling restores Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby's eligibility
A local judge granted Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's request for a temporary injunction against the NCAA on Monday, making him eligible to play for the Red Raiders this season. He was ruled ineligible by the NCAA after admitting to gambling ...
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Hawks coach Quin Snyder gets multi-year extension
The Atlanta Hawks and head coach Quin Snyder have agreed to a multi-year contract extension. The team announced the deal on Monday but did not release the contract terms. The Hawks (46-36) finished first in the Southeast Division this season for th...
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Plane headed to transport Yadier Molina crashes
A plane that crashed and erupted into a fireball was on its way to pick up former St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina and his family in Texas, Molina confirmed on social media. The crash occurred Sunday at the airport in La Romana, Dominican R...
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U.S. Open to honor Roger Federer with exhibition event
The U.S. Open will honor five-time champion Roger Federer with an exhibition event at this summer's tournament. "Roger Federer: An Icon Returns to New York" will take place on Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. ET at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York. Federer, 44, wi...
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Report: Red Wings' Dylan Larkin has 3 teams on trade radar
Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has a short list of three teams where he would accept a trade, the Detroit Free Press reported Monday. He would be willing to waive his full no-trade clause to make a deal with the Florida Panthers, Minnesota Wild or...
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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
Report: Toronto Maple Leafs Interested In Hiring Joe Pavelski As Next HC
STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) - A central Wisconsin native is reportedly on the short list to become the head coach of one of the NHL's most historic franchises. According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, former Wisconsin Badger and SPASH graduate Joe Pavelski, 41, is being described as a "Martin St. Louis-style candi...
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Brewers sweep Rockies
DENVER, CO (WSAU) The Brewers completed a sweep of the Rockies with a 12-4 win on Sunday. Rookie pitcher Shane Drohan worked into the 7th inning to earn the win. Gary Sanchez hit his first home run since April, as the Brewers tallied 10 extra-base hits. The Brewers put the game out of reach with a 7-run 6th inning. Th...
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Misiorowski shows record-breaking velocity in Brewers win
DENVER, CO (WSAU) Jacob Misiorowski threw a 103.7 mph pitch, a new record, while striking out eight in a Brewers 7-1 win over the Rockies. The Muz allowed just one unearned run through 7 innings and improved his record to 7-2 and lowered his ERA to 1.50. His record-breaking velocity was on a fastball in the 3rd inning;...
Jun 07, 2026
Brewers Defeat Rockies in 10
DENVER, CO (WSAU) -- Jake Bauers, Garrett Mitchell, and Sal Frelick provided some 10th-inning fireworks as the Milwaukee Brewers turned a 5-5 tie into a 9-7 victory on Friday. Bauers went 3-5 with a pair of doubles and three RBI. Frelick went 2-3 with two RBI and a run scored. Mitchell recorded one hit but made it coun...
Jun 06, 2026
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Packers extend Christian Watson
(GREEN BAY PACKERS) - The Green Bay Packers have signed wide receiver Christian Watson to a contract extension. General Manager Brian Gutekunst announced the transaction Thursday. Watson, who was selected by the Packers in the second round (No. 34 overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft, has played in 48 games with 45 starts in...
Jun 05, 2026
Packers' Parson to PUP list?
(LEARFIELD) - Edge rusher Micah Parsons will apparently wind up on the physically unable to perform list as he comes back from knee surgery. Putting him on the PUP list means the All-Pro defender will miss at least the first four games of the season. Parsons talked about where he is with his rehab.
Jun 04, 2026
Packers' Jacobs back at practice
(247NEWSSOURCE) - Packers running back Josh Jacobs returned to the practice field on Tuesday. Jacobs was arrested last week on charges of battery, domestic abuse, disorderly conduct and intimidation of a victim following an incident after which police were called. Coach Matt LaFleur said Jacobs' return was "busine...
Jun 03, 2026
