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UPDATE: Oneida County UTV Accident Victim Dies
TOWN OF HAZELHURST, WI (WSAU) -- The Oneida County Sheriff's Office has announced the death of last month's UTV crash victim. Paul Vedder has died almost two weeks after he was found pinned beneath a UTV near Lake Kaubashine in the Town of Hazelhurst, according to an update from the Sheriff's Department. No further inf...
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Wausau Names New Transit Director
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- Wausau Mayor Doug Diny has named the city's next MetroRide Director. Ron Schuenke has taken the role, effective March 29th. Mayor Doug Diny says Schuenke is already making an impact on the system. "Although relatively new to the Metro Ride system, Schuenke has rapidly advanced due to his stron...
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Portage County Sheriff Won't Seek Re-election
STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) -- Portage County Sheriff Mike Lucas has announced that he won't run for another four-year term. The longtime Sheriff made the announcement on Monday in a letter to the public, saying, "With careful consideration and gratitude for the trust you have shown in me, I am announcing that I won'...
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Mayors Monday: Stevens Point's Mike Wiza
STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) -- The city of Stevens Point will be busy from April 17th-19th when Trivia Weekend takes over. Mayor Mike Wiza says for many businesses, this weekend is another holiday. That includes local grocery stores and restaurants. Wiza says in the past, those managers have told him that trivia weekend i...
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Golf-Gnome more? Masters' most coveted souvenir may be on its way out
By Frank Pingue AUGUSTA, Georgia, April 6 (Reuters) - Masters gnomes, one of the most wildly popular and highly sought-after collectibles in sports, may be going out on top and the faithful are lining up before dawn at Augusta National Golf Club to mak...
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Charge coach Carla MacLeod resumes cancer treatment
By Field Level Media Ottawa Charge head coach Carla MacLeod is stepping away from the team to continue her cancer treatment, the PWHL team announced Monday. MacLeod, 43, shared her breast cancer diagnosis in November. The length of her absence is und...
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Orioles recall RHP Brandon Young to start Monday vs. White Sox
By Field Level Media The Baltimore Orioles recalled right-hander Brandon Young from Triple-A Norfolk to start Monday's series opener against the host Chicago White Sox. To make room on the roster, the Orioles sent southpaw reliever Dietrich Enns (foo...
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Reports: Giants DT Dexter Lawrence requesting a trade
By Field Level Media New York Giants star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence is requesting a trade, multiple outlets reported Monday. The three-time Pro Bowl selection is not expected to report Tuesday when the offseason program gets underway. Lawr...
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Angels OF Mike Trout (hand) avoids serious injury
By Field Level Media Los Angeles Angels star outfielder Mike Trout is considered day-to-day after X-rays on his left hand were negative. Trout left Sunday's eventual 8-7 victory in extra innings against the Seattle Mariners when he was hit on the han...
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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

Bucks beat Memphis
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Bucks got back in the win column. Milwaukee beat the Memphis Grizzlies 131-115 at home. Ryan Rollins led the team with 24 points, while Cormac Ryan added 21 more off the bench. The Bucks will be back on the road Tuesday to play the Brooklyn Nets.
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Brewers take two-of-three from Royals
KANSAS CITY, MO (WSAU) The Brewers continued their hot start to the young season with an 8-5 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. The Brewers took 2-out-of-3 games from the Royals and improved to 7-2 this year. Milwaukee got off to a hot start with a Christian Yelich RBI triple, followed by a 2-run home run by G...
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Brewers split doubleheader with Royals
KANSAS CITY, MO (WSAU) - The Brewers split a doubleheader on Saturday against the Royals. The Brewers won the first game, 5-2, and lost the second game 8-2. In game one, Garrett Mitchell had 5 RBI with a 2-run double and a 3-run homer run. Chad Patrick got his first win of the season, allowing four hits while not givin...
Apr 05, 2026

Bucks Fall to Boston
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) -- The Boston Celtics handled the depleted Bucks with ease on Friday, coasting to a 133-101 victory. Taurean Prince led Milwaukee with 18 points off the bench. AJ Green added 15 points and five assists, Pete Nance and Kyle Kuzma both scored 14. Jaylen Brown netted the game-high with 26. SPASH gradu...
Apr 04, 2026
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Committee work for a pair of Packers
(LEARFIELD) - Packers CEO Ed Policy has tapped head coach Matt LaFleur and general manager Brian Gutekunst to serve on some NFL committees. Policy says he's switching his focus to the business side. LaFleur was appointed to the head coaches committee, and Gutekunst to the GM advisory committee. Policy tells reporters h...
Apr 03, 2026

Titletown Field gets a new name
(GREEN BAY PACKERS) - Emplify Health and Titletown today announced a new partnership that deepens their commitment to health, well-being and community spirit, with Titletown's field becoming Emplify Health Field, a central gathering place at the heart of the vibrant community development. The new Titletown partnership ...
Apr 02, 2026

Good grades for Gutekunst
(LEARFIELD) - The Packers' record of successful draft picks becomes obvious in a study conducted by StickToTheModel-dot-com. Green Bay ranks third in the NFL for what is being called "draft value added. Only the Bills and 49ers ranked higher. Packers Wire-dot-com reports that general manager Brian Gutekunst has ex...
Apr 02, 2026


