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Possible Plea Deal for Lincoln County Woman Facing Multiple OWIs
MERRILL, WI (WSAU) -- A Lincoln County woman accused of her 3rd and 4th OWI may have a plea deal with prosecutors. Court records show a plea and sentencing hearing has been scheduled for January 15th, 2027, for Connie Jones of Tomahawk, who was pulled over on suspicion of an OWI last October after multiple reports of a...
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Pair of Walk-offs for Wausau Northwoods League Clubs Thursday
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- Both of Wausau's Northwoods League clubs were involved in thrilling finishes on Thursday, but only one was on the right end of it. The Wausau Ignite scored an 8-6 win over Minot. Down 6-4 in the 7th, the Ignite defense got out of the runners-on-the-corners jam. Claire Calmes(UW-Madison), 0-3 on the...
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Weinbrenner opens new manufacturing facility
MARSHFIELD, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - After more than 90 years in Marshfield, Weinbrenner Shoe Company is celebrating a new chapter with the opening of its new manufacturing facility. Community members, employees and city leaders gathered Thursday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tours of the new building, marking a significan...
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Guardians Rally, Top Brewers on Thursday
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) -- The Brewers couldn't hold a 2-1 lead after four innings, falling to Cleveland 4-2 on Thursday. Gary Sanches recorded an RBI single and Cooper Pratt brought home a run on a sac fly to help Milwaukee build the early lead, but the offense sputtered from there. The Brewers recorded just five hits, i...
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Golf-US Open suspended early in first round due to fog
By Amy Tennery SOUTHAMPTON, New York, June 18 (Reuters) - Organisers suspended play at the U.S. Open on Thursday due to fog, as the first round of the major at Shinnecock Hills got off to a slow start in Southampton, New York. A thick blanket of ...
Jun 18, 2026
New York to honor historic Knicks championship with ticker-tape parade
By Maria Tsvetkova NEW YORK, June 18 (Reuters) - Massive crowds are expected in New York on Thursday for a ticker-tape parade celebrating the NBA champion New York Knicks, capping a dream season for one of basketball's most long-suffering franchises. T...
Jun 18, 2026
MLB roundup: Ryan O'Hearn's six-RBI effort powers Pirates past A's
Ryan O'Hearn homered and drove in a career-best six runs while leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to an easy 12-4 victory over the Athletics on Wednesday in West Sacramento, Calif. O'Hearn had a two-run double in the first inning, a two-run blast in the f...
Jun 18, 2026
Kyle Bradish fans career-best 12 as Orioles top Mariners
Gunnar Henderson and Jackson Holliday homered and Kyle Bradish struck out a career-high 12 in 7 2/3 strong innings as the Baltimore Orioles defeated the host Seattle Mariners 5-3 on Wednesday. Dominic Canzone and Cole Young hit back-to-back homers to...
Jun 18, 2026
Athletics-Former Olympic medallist Simpson hospitalised after collapse at track event
June 18 (Reuters) - American Olympic medallist and former world champion Jenny Simpson is receiving medical care at a hospital, the Sir Walter Running team said on Wednesday, a day after she collapsed during an event in Raleigh, North Carolina. The 3...
Jun 18, 2026
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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
Pair of Walk-offs for Wausau Northwoods League Clubs Thursday
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- Both of Wausau's Northwoods League clubs were involved in thrilling finishes on Thursday, but only one was on the right end of it. The Wausau Ignite scored an 8-6 win over Minot. Down 6-4 in the 7th, the Ignite defense got out of the runners-on-the-corners jam. Claire Calmes(UW-Madison), 0-3 on the...
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Guardians Rally, Top Brewers on Thursday
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) -- The Brewers couldn't hold a 2-1 lead after four innings, falling to Cleveland 4-2 on Thursday. Gary Sanches recorded an RBI single and Cooper Pratt brought home a run on a sac fly to help Milwaukee build the early lead, but the offense sputtered from there. The Brewers recorded just five hits, i...
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Brewers Starting Pitcher Quinn Priester To Undergo Season-Ending Rib Surgery
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Milwaukee Brewers will reportedly be without one of their top starting pitchers for the remainder of the season. According to Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Quinn Priester has decided to undergo season-ending first rib removal surgery and expects to miss eight to ten months befo...
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Report: Bucks Expected To Draft Tennessee Forward Nate Ament 10th Overall After Private Workout
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Milwaukee Bucks have reportedly given a promise to one of the 2026 NBA Draft's top prospects. According to Stein Line NBA insider Jake Fischer, the Bucks sent a contingent to New York City, including GM Jon Horst, head coach Taylor Jenkins, and their top scouts, to visit and hold a private wo...
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Packers Hall of Fame to honor 2 more
(LEARFIELD) - The Packers Hall of Fame plans to honor two more special award winners at this year's induction banquet in July. As usual, the event will be held in the Lambeau Field Atrium. Players Tramon Williams and Earl Dotson are being inducted. Additionally, Tom Lovat will receive the Bob Harlan Leadership Award, a...
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Packers Family Night tickets are now on sale
(GREEN BAY PACKERS) - Tickets are now on sale for 'Packers Family Night, presented by UW Health Kids,' which is set for Friday evening, Aug. 7. Now in its 25th year, 'Family Night' will serve as the introduction of the 2026 Green Bay Packers, in person to a capacity crowd in Lambeau Field and on television to a state-w...
Jun 15, 2026
Packers wrapping up OTAs
(LEARFIELD) - The Packers may have found another offensive line contributor on the third day of the 2026 NFL Draft. Head coach Matt LaFleur says rookie Jager Burton will "definitely be in the mix for playing time" after his performance during minicamp. Yahoo Sports reports that Burton could play center or gua...
Jun 15, 2026
