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Democrat primary too close to call; Crowley leads by about 3,000 votes
MADISON, WI (WSAU) A very close primary for governor is too close to call. With more than 98% of the vote counted, Milwaukee County executive David Crowley leads Francesca Hong by about 3,000 votes. The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has sent out a press release congratulating Crowley as the winner. Hong sent supports ...
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Padres rout Brewers
SAN DIEGO, CA (WSAU) - The Padres routed the Brewers, 11-2, on Tuesday night. Milwaukee's lead in the NL Central against the Cubs is down to 4 games. The Cubs beat the Nationals on Tuesday, 8-6. Former Brewers Luis Rengifo hit a grand-slam in the 2nd inning against his old team He had been released by Milwaukee last mo...
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As Expected, Tiffany Wins Republican Primary
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- It took about 25 minutes after the polls closed at 8:00 PM for the call, but Tom Tiffany has officially been declared the winner of the GOP primary for Governor. The 7th Congressional District Representative jumped out to an early 92-point lead with about 10 percent of the vote in, prompting major ...
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Milkey Charges to be Dismissed
STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) -- The Stevens Point man facing hit-and-run and OWI charges has died. According to an obituary published earlier this week, Samuel Milkey died on August 8th, "[losing] his lifelong battle with mental illness," according to his family. The 30-year-old had been accused of striking a ped...
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MLB roundup: Rays match team record with 6 homers in rout of A's
Taylor Walls smacked his first two homers of the season and drove in three runs and the Tampa Bay Rays tied a team record with six home runs while rolling to a 12-4 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday night in West Sacramento, Calif. Junior Caminero...
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Astros 2B Jose Altuve headed for more tests on injured foot
The Houston Astros, fighting to maintain their lead in the American League West, could be facing a key absence after Jose Altuve sustained a foot injury on Tuesday in San Francisco. The star second baseman was plunked by an 82 mph curveball from Gia...
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Tennis-Rybakina fights back to beat Osaka at Canadian Open, will meet Gauff in semis
Aug 11 (Reuters) - Second seed Elena Rybakina fought back from a set and a break down to prevail 4-6 7-6(5) 6-4 in her Canadian Open quarter-final against Naomi Osaka in Toronto on Tuesday. Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon and 2026 Australian Open champio...
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Velo, workload concerns add up as Pirates pull Paul Skenes after 65 pitches
Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes lasted only 65 pitches against the Marlins on Tuesday and an acute drop in fastball velocity was evident on a home run pulled to left field by Esteury Ruiz in the third inning. Ruiz crushed a chest-high fastball that ...
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Fever coach: 'We are united,' and 'everybody else can go to hell'
Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White took a stand amidst those critical of her reaction after Sophie Cunningham was flagrantly fouled by Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington on Saturday. The second-year Fever coach briefly addressed the media on Tues...
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Padres rout Brewers
SAN DIEGO, CA (WSAU) - The Padres routed the Brewers, 11-2, on Tuesday night. Milwaukee's lead in the NL Central against the Cubs is down to 4 games. The Cubs beat the Nationals on Tuesday, 8-6. Former Brewers Luis Rengifo hit a grand-slam in the 2nd inning against his old team He had been released by Milwaukee last mo...
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LaFleur: Josh Jacobs To Miss "At Least This Week" Due To Groin Injury
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) - The Green Bay Packers are without their starting running back this week as he continues to rehab an injury. According to Packers head coach Matt LaFleur, who spoke to team reporter Wes Hodkiewicz on Tuesday morning before practice, Josh Jacobs is rehabbing from a groin injury that will keep him o...
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Brewers open road-trip with loss to Padres
SAN DIEGO, CA (WSAU) The Brewers opened their second west coast road trip this month with a 3-2 loss to the Padres. Trailing by a run in the 7th, San Diego's Jackson Merrill hit a two-run homer to center to put the Padres up for good. The Padres have won 13 of their last 17 games, and are 1 game out of the final wildc...
Aug 11, 2026
Start the Countdown: Badger Hockey Returns October 2nd
MADISON, WI (WSAU) -- The Wisconsin Badgers unleashed the 2026-'27 men's hockey schedule on Monday. The season begins Friday, October 2nd, with a two-game series against Robert Morris University (PA). The first road games of the season come one week later when Coach Mike Hastings takes the team back to where it all sta...
Aug 10, 2026
Packers Claim Former LSU Receiver Chris Hilton Jr. After Being Waived By Commanders
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) - The Green Bay Packers are adding another receiver to their preseason roster. According to NFL reporter Aaron Wilson, the Washington Commanders claimed rookie receiver Chris Hilton Jr. off waivers while also waiving cornerback Marlon Jones and defensive back Johnathan Baldwin. Hilton joined the Wa...
Aug 10, 2026
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LaFleur talks pre-season games, says Love is great at line of scrimmage
(LEARFIELD/GREEN BAY PACKERS) - The Green Bay Packers fly off to Pittsburgh today to take on the Steelers in the pre-season opener for the 2 teams on Thursday. Packers coach Matt LaFleur talked about a number of things on Tuesday including Keisean Nixon not getting all the first-team reps. New uniforms: The Packers are...
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Packers get ready for Pittsburgh on Thursday
(LEARFIELD) - The Green Bay Packers get set to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in the pre-season opener for both teams on Thursday. How ready will the Packers be? For starters, Packers coach Matt LaFleur said that they are thin at tight end. The Packers and Steelers kick off Thursday night at 6.
Aug 11, 2026
Packers activate 2 from PUP list, LaFleur and Monk talk
(LEARFIELD) - The Packers' are trimming their physically unable play (PUP) list as the 2026 NFL season approaches. Sunday's practice was closed to the public, but the media was present at the indoor facility. Defensive lineman Javon Hargrave and running back Chris Brooks were activated before practice. Four players rem...
Aug 10, 2026
