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Tigers beat Brewers
DETROIT, MI (WSAU) The Brewers struggled against Tigers starter Casey Mize in a 5-2 loss on Wednesday Night. Mize (2-1) struck out 7 and allowed only 1-run in 6-innings of work. He lowered his ERA to 2.51. Spencer Torkelson hit his first home run of the season. William Contreras and Jake Bauers had RBI singles for the...
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Kotovich Pleads Not Guilty by Insanity to Marathon County OWI Charge
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- A Wausau man accused of felony OWI has changed his plea, according to court records. John Kotovich appeared in court on Wednesday and pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity for the October incident. Officers pulled him over for speeding and immediately noticed signs of impairment. The 76-year-old...
14h ago
Midwest Communications, ACE Hardware to Host 'Relief for Ringle' Cookout Fundraiser
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- Midwest Communications of Wausau is teaming up with ACE Hardware in Weston to raise funds for the Ringle tornado relief efforts through a 12-hour community cookout event on Thursday. Everyone is invited to the ACE parking lot in Weston from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM for burgers, brats, bacon, and other co...
18h ago
Routine Traffic Stop Leadds to Chase, Crash, Cocaine Bust in Wood County
TOWN OF HANSEN, WI (WSAU) -- What started as an attempted traffic stop for speeding ended with a crash and a cocaine bust in the Wood County Town of Hansen. Officers attempted to pull over a motorcycle on Tuesday afternoon for speeding, but the operator took off. The driver attempted to negotiate several curves during ...
19h ago
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MLB roundup: Mets eke out win over Twins, end 12-game skid
Mark Vientos redeemed himself for an earlier baserunning miscue by delivering the tiebreaking single in the eighth inning, and the host New York Mets snapped a 12-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. The losing strea...
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NHL roundup: Stars top Wild in double OT to take 2-1 series lead
Wyatt Johnston scored a power-play goal with 7:50 left in double overtime to lift the Dallas Stars to a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild in Game 3 of their Western Conference quarterfinal series on Wednesday in Saint Paul, Minn. Matt Duchene and Jason...
3h ago
Pats coach Mike Vrabel will get counseling, miss end of draft
New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, amid a controversy over his visit to an Arizona resort with then-Athletic reporter Dianna Russini, is headed for counseling that will keep him away from the team for the final day of the NFL draft. Vrabel will b...
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Olympics-Construction begins on cricket stadium for 2028 LA Games
April 23 (Reuters) - Construction has started on the cricket stadium to be used at the 2028 Los Angeles Games, where the sport will make its Olympic return after 128 years, the International Cricket Council said on Wednesday. The temporary venue ...
5h ago
Tennis-Archer steps down as WTA CEO after less than two years in the role
April 23 (Reuters) - Portia Archer has stepped down from her role as chief executive officer of the WTA less than two years after being appointed, the governing body of elite women's tennis said on Wednesday. WTA chair Valerie Camillo informed staff,...
6h ago
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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
Tigers beat Brewers
DETROIT, MI (WSAU) The Brewers struggled against Tigers starter Casey Mize in a 5-2 loss on Wednesday Night. Mize (2-1) struck out 7 and allowed only 1-run in 6-innings of work. He lowered his ERA to 2.51. Spencer Torkelson hit his first home run of the season. William Contreras and Jake Bauers had RBI singles for the...
8h ago
Brewers blow-out Tigers
DETROIT, MI (WSAU) The Brewers opened their series with the Tigers with a 12-4 win on Tuesday night. Milwaukee blew the game open with 7-runs in the 8th inning, sending 11 batters to the plate. Brice Turang had 4 RBI. David Hamilton wenr 4-for-5, his first multi-hit game of the season. The Brewers have won 5 of their ...
Apr 22, 2026
Brewers lose to Marlins
MIAMI, FL (WSAU) - The Brewers fell behind early and could not recover in a 5-3 loss to the Marlins on Sunday. Jacob Misiorowski allowed 3-runs in the 1st inning in a game where the Brewers did not lead. Misiowoski settled in after the poor start, not allowing any more runs and striking out 9. He falls to 1-2 for the s...
Apr 19, 2026
Turang powers Brewers to win
MIAMI, FL (WSAU) Brice Turang hit a two-run home run, powering the Brewers to a 5-2 win over the Miami Marlins. Turang has been on base in 18 consecutive games. Luis Rengifo and William Contreras each had RBI hits. Brandon Woodruff pitched the first 7 innings and allowed 1-run, 3-hits, and struck out four. He improved...
Apr 19, 2026
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Gutekunst previews the Packers draft
(LEARFIELD/WNFL) - The NFL Draft starts Thursday night and runs through Saturday. Without a first-round draft pick this year due to the Micah Parsons trade, what will the Packers do? Packers GM Brian Gutekust explained. Packers round-by-round: So how do the Packers draft? Here's a look at what positions the Packers hav...
20h ago
Back to work for the Packers
(247NEWSSOURCE/LEARFIELD) - The Packers get back to work today. Green Bay is holding its first official day of its offseason program. Phase one of the offseason is limited to meetings, strength and conditioning and rehab by the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Waiving goodbye to a trio: The Packers made some roster spa...
Apr 20, 2026
Packers' McKinney a fraud victim
(LEARFIELD) - Packers safety Xavier McKinney is one of three NFL players allegedly victimized in a financial fraud case. Former Alabama Crimson Tide player Luther Davis and a co-defendant are accused of impersonating the players while obtaining loans worth almost 20 million dollars. The other two alleged victims are Fa...
Apr 17, 2026
