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Department of Education Opens Investigation Into Milwaukee Public Schools Over Disciplinary Policies
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The federal government has opened an investigation into Wisconsin's largest public school system after reports surfaced that the district considers race when disciplining students. According to WISN, Milwaukee Public Schools was notified of the investigation earlier this week by the Department of...
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Hurd Defense Makes Last-Minute Effort to Move Reckless Homicide Trial
MERRILL, WI (WSAU) -- Lawyers for the Madison teen accused of reckless homicide in the death of Corey Proulx are asking the court to move the case out of Lincoln County. Javarius Hurd will return to court at 2:30 PM for a status conference ahead of a two-week trial in October. Court records show his defense team has fi...
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Woman dies after crash on private property
TOWN OF EAU PLEINE, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - A 62-year-old woman died after suffering injuries from a low-speed vehicle on private property near Dubay Colony Road in the Town of Eau Pleine on Thursday. The Portage County Sheriff's Office was notified of the incident around 4:30pm. Multiple agencies responded and attempted to p...
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City of Wausau Officially Posts for HR Director
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- The City of Wausau has officially posted the HR Director position after Lisa Nowak resigned earlier this summer. Mayor Doug Diny says the posting will stay up through mid-September. After closing, a committee will review all qualified applicants. "We have a selection board that will conduct in...
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Lions TE Sam LaPorta nursing hip injury, Week 1 status uncertain
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta's availability for the team's season opener is in question, coach Dan Campbell announced Thursday. Campbell said the team is being cautious after LaPorta recently suffered an injury following a hit to his hip. ...
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Motor racing-IndyCar takes to Washington streets for landmark Freedom 250
Aug 20 (Reuters) - IndyCar will race through the heart of the U.S. capital this weekend, bringing open-wheel cars to a temporary circuit around the National Mall in a first-of-its-kind event tied to America's 250th anniversary celebrations. The Freedo...
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Fencing-USA Fencing bets on LA 2028 Games to break into mainstream American sports
By Janina Nuno Rios Aug 20 (Reuters) - USA Fencing CEO Phil Andrews is betting the run-up to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics can make the traditionally niche sport more widely popular in America, hoping that growth can reach beyond its affluent base. A r...
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Blue Jackets G Elvis Merzlikins undergoes shoulder surgery
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins is sidelined indefinitely after undergoing surgery earlier this week to repair an injured shoulder, the team announced Thursday. "Elvis informed us a few weeks ago that he was experiencing some disco...
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Tennis-Alcaraz confirms US Open return after four-month injury layoff
Aug 20 (Reuters) - Carlos Alcaraz will return to competitive tennis at the U.S. Open, ending a more than four-month absence caused by a wrist injury, in a bid to defend his title in New York. The seven-times Grand Slam champion confirmed on Thursday ...
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Dolphins Cut Former Badgers Star Edge Rusher Mason Reiger
MADISON, WI (WSAU) - A former Badgers pass rusher is now an NFL free agent. According to a post on X from the team, the Miami Dolphins have cut former Badgers pass rusher Mason Reiger under an injury designation. Reiger is one of 12 former Wisconsin Badgers who are competing for a spot on an NFL roster this upcoming se...
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Mariners bounce back to beat Brewers
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Mariners bounced back on Tuesday night to beat the Brewers, 7-5. The win came after a historic 22-0 loss on Monday. Seattle jumped out to a 7-0 lead after two innings and never loocked back. Dominic Canzone, Josh Naylor and Taylor Ward each had 2-RBI for the Ms. The Brewer's Joey Ortiz hit a...
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Report: Former Badgers Tight End Jack Pugh Died Of Acute Bronchopneumonia
MADISON, WI (WSAU) - An official cause of death has been revealed for a former Badgers tight end. According to a report from the Franklin County (Ohio) Coroner's Office obtained by People, former University of Wisconsin tight end Jack Pugh, who died at the age of 24 in March, died of acute bronchopneumonia, which is kn...
Aug 19, 2026
Packers Claim Pass Rusher Arden Walker From Vikings
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) - The Green Bay Packers are adding another player to their defensive line platoon. According to the team's transaction wire, the Packers have claimed former Vikings rookie pass rusher Arden Walker off waivers as the team looks to add extra depth to their new-look defense. Walker, who went undrafted...
Aug 19, 2026
Brewers blast Mariners
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) The Brewers tied a team record for most runs in a single game with a 22-0 rout of the Mariners. Christian Yelich, David Hamilton and Luis Lara hit 3-run homers. Jake Bauers added a 2-run blast. The one-sided win tied a major league record for the most-lopsided shutout. The Brewers improved to 78-...
Aug 19, 2026
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Packers make a roster moves, LaFleur talks final roster
(247NEWSSOURCE/LEARFIELD) - The Green Bay Packers continued training camp with another practice yesterday. Green Bay also added to its front seven after claiming edge rusher Arden Walker off waivers from the Minnesota Vikings. The Packers continue the preseason when they visit the Denver Broncos tomorrow. Looking good:...
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Packers' Jacobs returns to practice
(247NEWSSOURCE/LEARFIELD) - Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is back on the practice field after nursing a groin strain. The 28-year-old returned to work yesterday, less than a week after suffering the injury. There was no word from head coach Matt LaFleur on whether Jacobs will be among the starters who will...
Aug 19, 2026
Packers GM Gutekunst talks Kraft negotiations, all okay with Nixon
(LEARFIELD) - Packers General Manager Brian Gutekunst spent considerable time talking with the media Tuesday morning and covered a number of topics. For starters, he said that he didn't need to see Tucker Kraft return to 11-on-11 drills to advance contract negotiations.
Aug 18, 2026
