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Jenks Pleads Not Guilty by Mental Disease or Defect in Homicide Case
WAUTOMA, WI (WSAU) -- The man accused of killing his grandmother in Wisconsin, then fleeing to Utah, was in court on Monday. Randy Jenks was bound over for trial during the appearance. An attorney also entered a plea of not guilty by mental disease or defect on his behalf. The judge then ordered a mental health evaluat...
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Fallen firefighters remembered
PLOVER, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is leading a nationwide tribute called "Light Up the Night for Fallen Firefighters", to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The Plover Fire Department is just one department taking part in the event. Encouraging residents to switch ...
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Two Eagle River Men Facing Charges for Cocaine Trafficking
MERRILL, WI (WSAU) -- The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office has arrested two men from Eagle River in a "directed patrol effort targeting the trafficking of illegal drugs." According to a news release, officers stopped a vehicle for speeding on Thursday, April 23rd. After identifying the driver and passenger, Er...
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Brother Arrested After Fatal Stabbing
TOWN OF NORRIE, WI (WSAU) - A 57-year-old man was found dead from a stab wound, leading to the arrest of his brother for first-degree reckless homicide last weekend. Deputies arrived at the scene in the Town of Norrie at 12:30 AM Sunday after receiving a 911 call reporting a stabbing. They found Thomas Anker with a sta...
Apr 27, 2026
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NBA roundup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder close out sweep of Suns
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 31 points and eight assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder finished off a four-game first-round playoff sweep with a 131-122 victory over the host Phoenix Suns on Monday night. Chet Holmgren added 24 points and 12 rebou...
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Eagles exercise fifth-year options on Jalen Carter, Nolan Smith
The Philadelphia Eagles locked up a pair of defensive starters through the 2027 season, picking up the fifth-year options of defensive tackle Jalen Carter and outside linebacker Nolan Smith on Monday. The team faced a Friday deadline on the options ...
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Soccer-Australia's Irvine says Trump peace prize makes a mockery of FIFA Human Rights Policy
By Ian Ransom MELBOURNE, April 28 (Reuters) - Australia midfielder Jackson Irvine says soccer's credibility as a force for good has been undermined by the game's global governing body, accusing FIFA of making a mockery of its Human Rights Policy. In an...
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Padres' Manny Machado leaves game; reason unclear
Padres third baseman Manny Machado left San Diego's Monday game against the visiting Chicago Cubs after the sixth inning in a precautionary move due to a left leg injury. Machado grounded out to third to end the bottom of the sixth and didn't return...
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Lawyer: Lawrence Taylor still hospitalized with stomach-related issue
A week after Lawrence Taylor was first hospitalized, the Pro Football Hall of Famer is still being treated for "a stomach-related issue," his attorney said Monday. The announcement was the first official news about the condition of Taylor, 67, since...
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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
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
Brewers fall in extra-innings
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) The Pirates scored three-runs in the 10th inning to beat the Brewers, 6-3. Bryan Reynolds had the go-ahead hit. Nick Gonzales followed with a 2-RBI hiut to put the game out of reach. Milwaukee had an opportunity in the 8th inning. They left wo in base in a 3-3 tie when Greg Jones struck out. Brewe...
Apr 26, 2026
Packers Make Two Selections on Day Two of NFL Draft
PITTSBURGH, PA (WSAU) -- The Green Bay Packers went defense with their first two picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Packers selected South Carolina Defensive Back Brandon Cisse with the 20th pick in the second round, #52 overall. A trade with Tampa Bay saw the Packers move up to take Missouri DT Chris McClellan with the ...
Apr 25, 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
