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UPDATED: Missing Man Found
MARSHFIELD, WI (WSAU) -- Marshfield Police have canceled a Silver Alert for a 74-year-old man. Joseph Rathburn went missing from Marshfield Medical Center on Tuesday, and officers say there was concern for his well-being. A be on the lookout, or BOLO, was issued at about 5:45 PM. He was found about 45 minutes later. Of...
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Packers Announce Several Top Player Personnel Promotions Ahead of OTAs
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) - The Green Bay Packers officially announced nearly a dozen promotions on Tuesday as the team's front office continues to adjust under new CEO Ed Policy. According to a press release from GM Brian Gutekunst's office, the organization has named Milt Hendrickson, the former director of football opera...
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Former Riverside Fire Chief Reaches Plea Deal for Sexual Assault, Child Enticement
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- Two days before a jury trial was scheduled to begin, the former Riverside Fire District Chief accused of child sex crimes has reached a plea deal with the state. Court records show Robert Bowen entered a guilty plea for two counts of misdemeanor child sexual assault and a no contest plea to one cou...
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Wisconsin Rapids Woman Dies in Portage County Crash
TOWN OF PLOVER, WI (WSAU) -- A two-vehicle crash in the Portage County Town of Plover has turned fatal, according to the Portage County Sheriff's Office. Officers were called to State Highway 54 and County Road F at about 3:15 PM on Friday, where they found two vehicles in the ditch. An investigation determined that th...
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Avs star D Cale Makar misses practice ahead of Game 1 vs. Vegas
The status of Cale Makar for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals is up in the air after the Colorado Avalanche's star defenseman missed practice Tuesday for the third time since the end of the previous round. The Avalanche haven't disclosed a pa...
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Ronda Rousey's MMA return drew nearly 17M viewers for Netflix
The MMA bout between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano peaked at nearly 17 million global viewers and the three-fight main card averaged 12.4 million in its Netflix debut, according to the network and Most Valuable Promotions, it was announced on Tuesday....
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Mavericks fire head coach Jason Kidd
The Dallas Mavericks announced a mutual agreement to part ways with head coach Jason Kidd on Tuesday, ending his five-year tenure as Dallas' top man. That run was hot and cold, as Kidd twice led his squad to 50 wins or more, including a Western Confe...
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Report: Sheldon Keefe to return as Devils coach
ANew Jersey Devils coach Sheldon Keefe will remain behind the bench, according to multiple reports on Tuesday. The club announced that goaltending coach Dave Rogalski was relieved of his duties and they will re-assign assistant coach Sergei Brylin w...
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NBA playoffs scoring highest ratings in nearly three decades
The NBA continues to tout its resurgent TV ratings two rounds into the playoffs. The first two rounds of the playoffs have averaged 4.5 million viewers per game, NBA PR said Tuesday, with games across ABC, ESPN and new broadcast partners NBC/Pea...
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Local Sports
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
Packers Announce Several Top Player Personnel Promotions Ahead of OTAs
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) - The Green Bay Packers officially announced nearly a dozen promotions on Tuesday as the team's front office continues to adjust under new CEO Ed Policy. According to a press release from GM Brian Gutekunst's office, the organization has named Milt Hendrickson, the former director of football opera...
10h ago
Brewers get blow-out win in Chicago
CHICAGO, IL (WSAU) - Jake Bauers had a home run and 4 RBI to lead the Brewers to a 9-3 win over the Cubd on Monday night. Christian Yelich had a home run in back-to-back games. The 13-hit win brings the Brewers within 1/2 game of 1st place. Chicago lost for the 7th time in their last 9-games. Jacob Misiorowski (3-2, 2....
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Anonymous Player Poll: Giannis Antetokounmpo Expected To Return To Bucks Next Season
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - A new poll of NBA players is weighing in on where Giannis Antetokounmpo will play to start the 2026-2027 season. According to the poll, which was conducted by The Athletic, 45.7% of respondents stated that they believe Giannis will still be with the Bucks this fall, and 23.2% said he will be trad...
May 18, 2026
Brewers rally falls short
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (WSAU) - The Brewers, trailing 5-3 in the 9th, got an RBI single from Jake Bauers to get within 1-run. But Sal Ferlick popped out to the catcher to end the game with the tying run on 3rd base. The Twins' 5-4 win avoided a sweep. Garrett Mitchell and Christian Yelich had home runs for the Brewers, who'd ...
May 18, 2026
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Packers announce promotions
(GREEN BAY PACKERS) - The Green Bay Packers announced promotions in the player personnel department. The announcements were made Tuesday by General Manager Brian Gutekunst. Milt Hendrickson is entering his 22nd season in the NFL and eighth with the Packers. After seven seasons as the director - football operations, he ...
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Packers sign a cornerback, OTAs start next week
(247NEWSSOURCE) - The Green Bay Packers added an undrafted free agent to their roster. Green Bay signed former Vanderbilt cornerback Marlon Jones on Monday. Jones recorded nine total tackles in his one season with the Commodores. OTAs start next week: The Packers are closing in on the next phase of their offseason prog...
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2026 Packers schedule unveiled
(WNFL/PACKERS ) - After much speculation and leaks, the Green Bay Packers' 2026 schedule has been officially released. In the pre-season, the Packers will play at Pittsburgh against the Steelers between Aug. 13-16, at Denver against the Broncos between Aug. 20-23 and finally at Lambeau Field against the Arizona Cardina...
May 15, 2026
