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One Dead, One in Custody in Taylor County Shooting
TOWN OF LITTLE BLACK, WI (WSAU) -- One person has died from a shooting incident in the Taylor County Town of Little Black. Officers were called to a home at about 8:45 PM, where they found the victim unresponsive in the front yard. Despite life-saving measures, the victim died at the scene. Dispatchers noted that the c...
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Final defendant sentanced in Marathon County drug ring
MADISON, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - A multi-year federal drug trafficking investigation in central Wisconsin has concluded with the sentencing of the last of 13 defendants. The investigation began in February 2022 when officers with the Central Wisconsin Narcotics Task Force started looking into a methamphetamine and cocaine tra...
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"Relief for Ringle" Fundraiser Raises More Than $46,000
WESTON, WI (WSAU) -- ACE Hardware in Weston and Midwest Communications of Wausau, owners of WSAU, WIFC, WDEZ, 94.7 The Beast, and 93.9 The Game, have announced a $46,082.60 donation to the Town of Ringle's tornado relief fund from last week's "Relief for Ringle" cookout fundraiser. "I am thrilled to shar...
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New Trial Dates Set for Stevens Point Arson Suspect
STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) -- The man suspected of starting multiple fires in a home occupied by members of a UWSP fraternity is now scheduled for trial in early 2027. Eric Blum will face a four-day jury trial from January 19th to the 22nd for charges including arson, recklessly endangering safety, and bail jumping. Inve...
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NHL roundup: Flyers KO Penguins with OT win in Game 6
Cam York scored at 17:32 of overtime, propelling the Philadelphia Flyers into the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with a 1-0 victory over the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 6 on Wednesday. After winning the first three games of ...
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NBA roundup: Rockets, Pistons stay alive with Game 5 wins
Jabari Smith Jr. scored 22 points and Tari Eason added 18 as the Houston Rockets fought off elimination for a second consecutive game and crawled back into their first-round playoff series with a 99-93 road victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game ...
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Tennis-Focused Fils making a statement ahead of French Open
MADRID, April 30 (Reuters) - Coming on the heels of his Barcelona triumph earlier this month, Arthur Fils' run to the Madrid Open semi-finals shows he has fully recovered from a long-term back problem and is ready to make a real statement at the Fren...
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MLB roundup: Braves walk off Tigers in comeback stunner
Matt Olson delivered a long, two-run, walk-off homer in the ninth inning against closer Kenley Jansen to lift the Atlanta Braves to a 4-3 win over the visiting Detroit Tigers on Thursday. Ozzie Albies opened the inning with a walk and Olson followed w...
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Soccer-Watchdog warns World Cup ticket prices increase risk of scams
By Iain Axon VANCOUVER, April 30 (Reuters) - Soaring ticket prices and transport costs at this year's World Cup will expose fans to cyber fraud and scams as supporters are attracted by fakes in the mistaken belief they have bagged a bargain, an industr...
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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

Brewers bats go quiet in late innings in 6-2 loss
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) The Brewers failed to hold an early lead in a 6-2 loss to Arizona. The Diamondbacks slugged 4 home runs. Nolan Areando had a 3-run blast. Ildemaro Vargas extended his hitting streak to 25 games. Brice Turang and Luis Rengifo each had two hits for the Brewers. Jake Bauers and Brice Turang drove in...
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Brewers blow-out D'backs
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) The Brewers were into their 8th game without a home run when Sal Frelick ended the drought in a 13-2 win over the Diamondbacks. It was the Brewers longest stretch without a homer since August of 1999 Tyler Black was 3-for-5 with 3 RBI. The Brewers put the game out of reach with 8 runs in the 6th i...
Apr 29, 2026

Harrison shines in Brewers win
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) Kyle Harrison allowed just 1 hit and struck out 12 in a Brewers 5-0 win over the Pirates on Sunday. The Pirates were trying to sweep the Brewers for the first time since 2016. Jake Bauers had two doubles for Milwaukee, who snapped a 4-game losing streak and stayed above .500 with a 14-13 record. T...
Apr 26, 2026

Packers focus on defense in 2026 draft
PITTSBURGH, PA (WSAU) - The Packers, who did not have a 1st round pick in this year's NFL draft, focused on defense with their available choices. Their 1st round pick was traded to the Cowboys last year as part of the Micah Parsons deal. The Packers top pick in the 2nd round was Brandon Cisse, a defensive back from Sou...
Apr 26, 2026
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The Packers draft 6, extend Reed
(WNFL/LEARFIELD/PACKERS) - It was a busy day 2 of the NFL Draft for the Green Bay Packers with a contract signing and making a couple of picks. The Packers selected a pair of defensive players and made a trade on day 2 o the NFL Draft. Green Bay used the 52nd overall selection in round two on South Carolina defensive b...
Apr 25, 2026

Packers won't go to Munich, drafting starts tonight
(LEARFIELD) - With no picks in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Packers are talking about the fall season. Team president and CEO Ed Policy says a game against the Lions in Munich will be played at Ford Field in Detroit instead. Cheesehead TV reports that Detroit protected the important home game against divi...
Apr 24, 2026

Packers draft notes: Quiet first round, the last 2 drafts
(LEARFIELD/WNFL) - The NFL Draft kicks off tonight and the Packers' role in Round 1. Unless they find a way to trade into, they'll be watching just like fans do. NFL Draft Analyst Sam Bruchaus from Sumer Sports said that the Packers can still get a good player at 52. Gutekunst's last 2 drafts: Green Bay had six picks f...
Apr 23, 2026


