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US military uses laser to down three Mexican cartel drones near border
WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. military used a laser in southern Texas' Rio Grande Valley to shoot down three Mexican drug cartel drones this week near the U.S.-Mexico border, U.S. officials said on Thursday. The North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command said in a statement th...
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Candidate Crowley Visits Bridge Community Health Clinic in Wausau
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- Milwaukee County Executive and Democratic candidate for Governor David Crowley toured Bridge Community Health Clinic on Thursday, promoting his plan to expand access to health care if elected. "It was a great opportunity to learn about the work they are doing around behavioral health, physical...
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Packers Running Back Josh Jacobs Formally Charged With Two Misdemeanors Over Domestic Dispute
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) - The Green Bay Packers, as well as the NFL, now know what charges running back Josh Jacobs will face following his arrest back in May. According to Wisconsin Court Records, Jacobs has been charged with misdemeanor battery and misdemeanor criminal damage to property after he and his now ex-girlfrie...
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New Marquette Law Poll: Governor Race Between Tom Tiffany & David Crowley Is Tied
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) - The governor's race between Republican Tom Tiffany and Democrat David Crowley remains close with 70 days remaining until Election Day. According to the latest Marquette Law poll, Tiffany and Crowley are tied at 44%, while 12% of respondents said they're still undecided about whom they will support o...
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Soccer-Inter Miami appoint 'Kily' Gonzalez as new manager
Aug 28 (Reuters) - Inter Miami have appointed Cristian "Kily" Gonzalez as manager, with interim boss Guillermo Hoyos remaining in charge until the Argentine secures the necessary U.S. work permits, the Major League Soccer (MLS) club said on Thursday....
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Aces starter NaLyssa Smith to miss remainder of season
By Field Level Media Aug 28 (Field Level Media) - The Las Vegas Aces announced on Thursday that forward NaLyssa Smith will miss the remainder of the 2026 season. Smith crumpled to the floor late in the third quarter of the Aces' game vs. Toronto on S...
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Judge's order prohibits SEC from blocking pro athletes' return
By Field Level Media Aug 28 (Field Level Media) - A group of 41 athletes can't be blocked by the NCAA, the Southeastern Conference or SEC commissioner Greg Sankey from going back to college for one more season thanks to a restraining order signed Thur...
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Twins call up top prospect OF Walker Jenkins
By Field Level Media Aug 28 (Field Level Media) - The Minnesota Twins are calling up top prospect Walker Jenkins ahead of Friday's home series opener against the Chicago White Sox. The center fielder, ranked as the No. 15 overall prospect in baseball...
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ACC joins other power conferences in banning ex-pros
By Field Level Media Aug 27 (Field Level Media) - The ACC Board of Directors adopted a resolution with unanimous approval Thursday that curtails the possibility of players with NFL, NBA or WNBA ties returning to college at one of their member institut...
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Packers Running Back Josh Jacobs Formally Charged With Two Misdemeanors Over Domestic Dispute
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) - The Green Bay Packers, as well as the NFL, now know what charges running back Josh Jacobs will face following his arrest back in May. According to Wisconsin Court Records, Jacobs has been charged with misdemeanor battery and misdemeanor criminal damage to property after he and his now ex-girlfrie...
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Packers & Former Steelers Tight End Jonnu Smith Agree To Deal
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) - The Green Bay Packers have signed another tight end to their roster. According to NFL Insider Jordan Schultz, the Packers and former Pro Bowl tight end Jonnu Smith have agreed to a one-year deal after playing for the Steelers and Dolphins the last two seasons. Smith, 31, was a 3rd-round pick in t...
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May injured in Brewers win
NEW YORK, NY (WSAU) - Brewers pitcher Dustin May left the game in the 1st inning of an 8-1 win over the Mets. May's first pitch was a line drive by A.J. Ewing that hit May in the shoulder. Robert Gasser came into the game and pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing only 1 run. Brice Turano hit a 3-run home run. David Hamilton,...
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Report: Packers Preparing For Possibility That The NFL Will Suspend Josh Jacobs Until Legal Issues Resolved
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) - The Green Bay Packers may be without one of their top offensive stars to start the season. According to Packers GM Brian Gutekunst, who spoke to the media ahead of Wednesday's practice, he and his staff have been preparing for the league office to place running back Josh Jacobs on the Commissione...
Aug 26, 2026
NFL Top 100: Micah Parsons Named 8th Best Player In League
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) - Micah Parsons, the Packers' premier pass rusher, was named to the NFL's annual Top 100 list by his peers as a top-10 player in the league. Parsons, 27, was ranked No. 36 last season but has risen to 8th overall this year after recording 12.5 sacks and leading the league in QB pressures in his fir...
Aug 26, 2026
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Packers' Kraft looks ready to rumble
(247NEWSSOURCE/LEARFIELD) - Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft is taking another step toward being ready for Week One. The 25-year-old took part in 11-on-11 drills during yesterday's joint practice with the Arizona Cardinals as he ramps up from the torn ACL suffered last season. Kraft was asked how things went vs...
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Packers' new look, no starters on Friday
(247NEWSSOURCE/LEARFIELD) - The Packers will sport a new look during one game this season. Green Bay revealed its new NFL Rivalries alternate uniform, which will debut on October 11th against the Chicago Bears. The uniform features a desaturated vintage green jersey with delicate alabaster and gold stripes, paired with...
Aug 26, 2026
Feisty Packers
(247NEWSSOURCE/LEARFIELD) - Tempers flared at the Packers' final open session before tomorrow's joint practice with the Arizona Cardinals. Wide receiver Matthew Golden and edge rusher Barryn Sorrell got into a scuffle with linebacker Zaire Franklin and edge Lukas Van Ness also involved. Safety Trey Dean the Third was s...
Aug 25, 2026
