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Homicide Investigation Underway in Portage County
TOWN OF CARSON, WI (WSAU) -- The Portage County Sheriff's Office is investigating a suspicious death in the Town of Carson. Officers were called to the 1700 block of County Road M at about 11 AM on Tuesday for a report of a person suffering from "severe, traumatic injuries." When law enforcement and EMS crews...
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Taylor County Motorcycle Crash Kills One
TOWN OF HAMMEL, WI (WSAU) -- A Medford man is dead after a motorcycle crash on County Road M in the Town of Hammel. According to the Taylor County Sheriff's Office, Scott Williams was found dead after co-workers reported that he hadn't shown up for work Monday morning. A few minutes later, they received a call regardin...
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Wisconsin Rapids Facing Multiple Charges After Police Chase
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI (WSAU) -- A 47-year-old Wisconsin Rapids man is facing multiple felony charges after an attempted traffic stop turned into a high-speed chase Monday evening. It started at about 11:15 PM when officers attempted to pull over a GMC pickup for speeding in Grand Rapids. The driver, who was later identi...
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Wisconsin Elections Commission: Don't Bet on Your Ballot
MADISON, WI (WSAU) -- The Wisconsin Elections Commission is reminding voters that it is against state law to place a bet on any election and then cast a vote. "We want voters to understand that they cannot legally make a bet on an election and cast a ballot in that same election," said WEC Administrator Meaga...
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Braves reinstate OF Mike Yastrzemski (elbow) from 10-day IL
The Atlanta Braves activated outfielder Mike Yastrzemski from the 10-day injured list after a minimal-day absence due to left elbow soreness. Infielder Kyle Farmer was released from the roster in a corresponding move. Yastrzemski, 35, is hitting ...
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Reports: Karl Ravech, Tom Pelissero among ESPN cuts
Longtime baseball broadcaster Karl Ravech and NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero are among the ESPN employees being laid off in a wave of cuts, according to multiple media reports on Tuesday. These layoffs are linked to ESPN's acquisition of NFL Netwo...
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Kirby Smart challenges Georgia to make like Thunder, be 'uncommon'
Kirby Smart borrows strategy, philosophy and teaching tools from many walks of life to maintain an edge at Georgia. In the past he's studied corporate success stories, the Chicago Bulls' dynasty and crossover elite athletes. So it's not abundantly sur...
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Knicks' Jalen Brunson says players have not discussed White House visit
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson said the NBA champions have not yet discussed visiting the White House to celebrate their title, according to an interview conducted by Variety. Brunson's admission comes after Knicks owner James Dolan said the fr...
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Rookies for 5 teams report as training camps officially begin
Fifty days before the NFL regular season begins, five teams opened training camp on Tuesday with rookies reporting for the Bills, Texans, Patriots, Panthers and Dolphins. Carolina kicks off the preseason with the Pro Football Hall of Fame game in Ca...
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Local Sports
Bucks Rookie Guard Brayden Burries Named To All-Summer League First Team
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - One of the Milwaukee Bucks' first-round picks has been named one of the best players during the 2026 Summer League tournament. According to a post on X from the NBA, point guard Brayden Burries has been named to the All-Summer League First Team alongside Grizzlies forward and 3rd overall pick Cam...
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Misiorowski outpitches Peralta in Brewers win
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) The Brewers' bats ruined Freddy Peralta's return to Milwaukee. Cooper Pratt hit his first major league homer and went 3-for-4 in a Brewers 8-3 win over the Mets. The Brewers improved to 63-37 this season, now with the best record in Major League Baseball. Joey Ortiz added a 3-run home run, and And...
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Packers & Defensive Lineman Devonte Wyatt Agree To Three-Year $57 Million Extension
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) - The Green Bay Packers and a former 1st round pick have reportedly agreed to a long-term extension. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Packers and defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt have agreed to a new three-year contract worth $57 million that would pay out $20 million at signing. Since th...
Jul 20, 2026
Brewers walk-off Marlins
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) Willian Contreras blasted a three-run homer in the bottom of the 9th inning to lift the Brewers to a 3-1 sweep of the Marlins. The Brewers had been shut-out and managed only two hits before the final frame. Milwaukee came from behind in all three games to complete a sweep of the Marlins. Tne 9th b...
Jul 19, 2026
Ignite Topple Madison
MADISON, WI (WSAU) -- The Wausau Ignite snapped Madison's home winning streak with a 2-1 victory on Friday. Pitcher Zoie Mills tossed her 6th complete game of the season, relying on her defense to limit the Night Mares to just one run from four hits and five walks. She recorded just one strikeout. Wausau's seven hits w...
Jul 18, 2026
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Packers hot topics: what are people writing about
(WNFL) - With the off-season just about over and training camps around the league starting to open, it's time to take a look around and see what other people are writing about the Green Bay Packers. Bill Huber of Sports Illustrated puts out 7 names who should not be ignored as training camp gets underway. Packers lineb...
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Packers' Wyatt gets an extension
(WNFL) - Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt won't be going anywhere for a while if various reports are true. Word is that the Packers and Wyatt have reached agreement on a deal on an extension that will net him $57-million over 3 years. This includes a $20-million signing bonus. Wyatt who was drafted in ...
Jul 20, 2026
NFL Training Camps are opening
(247NEWSSOURCE/GREEN BAY PACKERS) - The return of football is on the horizon. All 32 NFL teams get back to work over the next two weeks with the arrival of training camp. Rookies for the Seahawks and 49ers have already reported to their team's facility. Elsewhere, rookies for the Bills, Panthers, Texans, Dolphins and P...
Jul 20, 2026
