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Mayors Monday: Wisconsin Rapids' Matt Zacher
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI (WSAU) -- Wisconsin Rapids Mayor Matt Zacher joined us this week to discuss the following: Start of video- 2026 street projects 5:50- New ambulance service contracts
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Badgers Earn #5 Seed in NCAA Men's Tournament
MADISON, WI (WSAU) -- Despite a loss in the Big Ten Tournament Semifinals, the Wisconsin Badgers earned a #5 seed in the NCAA tournament. Wisconsin will meet the Panthers of High Point University from North Carolina in the first round of the West Regional in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday. The winner will meet either Ar...
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No Travel Advised in Wisconsin
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has issued a no-travel advisory for much of the state, a sentiment being echoed by many local officials as well. Highways across Central Wisconsin are "completely snow covered and impassable," according to an afternoon update from the Wisconsin D...
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Marathon, Portage Counties Announce Facility Closures
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- Marathon and Portage Counties have announced all non-essential offices will be closed on Monday as Central Wisconsin continues to deal with a generational winter storm. In Portage County, residents who need services are encouraged to call 715-345-5350. Virtual appointments will also be available th...
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Butler coach Thad Matta announces retirement
Butler men's basketball coach Thad Matta announced his retirement Monday after winning more than 500 games at three schools and earning four conference Coach of the Year honors. Butler announced that Matta, 58, will remain at his alma mater as a speci...
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USMNT unveils 2026 World Cup kit
Nike and U.S. Soccer released images Monday of the new kits the U.S. men's national team will debut in a friendly this month before sporting them at this summer's FIFA World Cup. It will become the new look for all U.S. soccer national teams upon it...
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Report: Jets trading QB Justin Fields to Chiefs
The New York Jets are finalizing a trade to send quarterback Justin Fields to the Kansas City Chiefs, multiple outlets reported Monday. The Jets will acquire a 2027 sixth-round draft pick in exchange, with the Chiefs taking on $3 million of the guar...
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Report: Uniqlo buys naming rights at Dodger Stadium
For the first time since the ballpark opened in 1962, the Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly have sold the naming rights to their field at Dodger Stadium. The team has reached a deal with the Japanese fast-fashion retailer Uniqlo as the field's offi...
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Reports: Rashan Gary agreed to pay cut in trade to Cowboys
Rashan Gary took less money to be traded to the Dallas Cowboys rather than being released by the Packers earlier this month, according to multiple reports. Gary will be paid $16 million for the 2026 and 2027 season and he receives a signing bonus...
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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
Badgers Earn #5 Seed in NCAA Men's Tournament
MADISON, WI (WSAU) -- Despite a loss in the Big Ten Tournament Semifinals, the Wisconsin Badgers earned a #5 seed in the NCAA tournament. Wisconsin will meet the Panthers of High Point University from North Carolina in the first round of the West Regional in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday. The winner will meet either Ar...
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Badger Women's Hockey Knocks Off Quinnipiac, Advances to Frozen Four
MADISON, WI (WSAU) -- The Badger women's hockey team is once again heading to the NCAA Frozen Four after a 6-0 win over Quinnipiac on Saturday. Kelly Gorbatenko recorded three goals on eight shots. Kirsten Simms added a power play goal. Lacey Eden and Adéla Šapovalivová also scored. Cassie Hall rec...
Mar 15, 2026
Badgers Fall in B1G Tournament Semifinals, Selection Sunday up Next
CHICAGO, IL (WSAU) -- Wisconsin and Michigan went down to the wire in the Big Ten Conference Tournament Semifinals on Saturday, with the Wolverines coming out on top 68-65. Austin Rapp led a balanced scoring effort with 18 points on 6-10 shooting from three-point range. Nick Boyd scored 14, John Blackwell added 13. Wis...
Mar 15, 2026
High School Scoreboard & Schedule
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- Here is Thursday's scoreboard & today's schedule: State Girls Basketball Tournament D-3 Oostburg 63 Mosinee 50 Wisconsin Dells 77 Kettle Moraine Lutheran 71 D-4 Neillsville 58 Lomira 31 Albany/Monticello 45 St. Mary Catholic 31 Boys Basketball Sectionals Tigerton 54 Wabeno/Laona ...
Mar 13, 2026
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Hargrave signs up, Walker now a Panther
(PACKERS/VARIOUS) - The Green Bay Packers have signed defensive lineman Javon Hargrave. The transaction was announced Friday by General Manager Brian Gutekunst. Hargrave (JAY-von, 6-2, 307), an 11th-year player out of South Carolina State, was selected in the third round (No. 89 overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft by the St...
Mar 14, 2026
Packers lose one, add one
(LEARFIELD/247NEWSSOURCE) - The Packers' running back room is getting thin with the departure of Emanuel Wilson. The 26-year-old free agent has signed a one-year deal with the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. Wilson became a free agent after Green Bay failed to make a qualifying offer. He was popular with the team...
Mar 13, 2026
Packers sign a Vikings defensive lineman
(LEARFIELD) - The Packers' latest free-agent signing reunites defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon with a defensive lineman he coached in Philadelphia. ESPN reports Javon Hargrave signed a two-year deal Wednesday, good for 23 million dollars. He had been released by the Vikings just hours earlier. Making it official: ...
Mar 12, 2026
