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New Poll: David Crowley Leads Tom Tiffany As General Election Campaign Begins
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) - The first poll of the 2026 Wisconsin general election cycle is out, and it shows that the race between Democrat David Crowley and Republican Tom Tiffany may be a toss-up come election day. According to the newly released Badger Battleground poll on Sunday, Crowley leads Tom Tiffany 48% to 44% with 5...
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CWD Found in Portage County Deer Farm
MADISON, WI (WSAU) -- The Wisconsin Department of Ag, Trade, and Consumer Protection has announced confirmed cases of Chronic Wasting Disease in two deer farms, including one in Portage County Lab results confirmed CWD in a three-year-old buck. The facility had been quarantined and will be investigated by staff from DA...
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Misiorowski masters Dodgers
LOS ANGELES, CA (WSAU) Jacob Misiorowski mastered the Dodgers on Saturday, pitching the Brewers to a 4-1 win. Misiorowski allowed 1 run and 5 hits in 6-inings of work. He got out of a 1-out, bases-loaded jam in the 5th by striking out Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman. Joey Ortiz put the Brewers into the lead in the 2...
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Large structure fire in Buena Vista
BUENA VISTA, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - Over a dozen fire departments are responding to a large fire near Plover on Saturday afternoon. The call came in around 11:30 am for a report of a fully involved house and garage fire on Shady Drive in the Town of Buena Vista. There have since been reports of the fire spreading west into t...
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Report: Alex Cora expected to be next Phillies manager
Alex Cora turned down an offer to become the manager of the Philadelphia Phillies in April, but if interim manager Don Mattingly does not guide the team to at least a World Series berth, Cora will likely be the team's next skipper, USA Today reported...
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Red Sox put DH Masataka Yoshida, RHP Justin Slaten on IL
The Boston Red Sox placed designated hitter Mastaka Yoshida (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list and right-hander Justin Slaten (elbow) on the 15-day IL on Sunday. Slaten's placement on the IL is retroactive to Thursday. In corresponding moves, the...
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Tommy John, whose pioneering surgery changed baseball, dies
Tommy John, the namesake of a ligament-replacement surgery that paved a path to recovery for injured baseball players, has died. He was 83. TMZ.com cited a statement released by John's agent, Mike Maguire, saying the pitcher passed away at his home i...
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Report: Browns to sign DE Za'Darius Smith
The Browns are expected to sign three-time Pro Bowl defensive end Za'Darius Smith, Cleveland.com reported on Sunday. Per the report, Smith is expected to fly to Cleveland to sign a contract on Sunday, three days after the team hosted him for a try...
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Report: Commanders QB Marcus Mariota (MCL) to miss time
Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota likely will be sidelined for the remainder of the preseason due to a sprained MCL, ESPN reported on Sunday. Mariota sustained the injury on a non-contact play early in the first quarter of Friday's pr...
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Misiorowski masters Dodgers
LOS ANGELES, CA (WSAU) Jacob Misiorowski mastered the Dodgers on Saturday, pitching the Brewers to a 4-1 win. Misiorowski allowed 1 run and 5 hits in 6-inings of work. He got out of a 1-out, bases-loaded jam in the 5th by striking out Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman. Joey Ortiz put the Brewers into the lead in the 2...
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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...
Aug 15, 2026
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
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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
