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Portage County Hires New Planning Director
STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) -- Portage County has hired a new Planning Director. Supervisors approved the hire of Scott Allen in mid-May after the previous Director was let go in March. Allen will oversee all aspects of Planning, Zoning, Land and Water Conservation, Geographic Information Services, On-Site Sanitary Waste,...
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Schmies Trial Rescheduled
STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) -- A man suspected of serious physical abuse of a child will not go to trial next week as previously scheduled. Court records show that a week-long trial for David Schmies was wiped from the calendar in mid-May when his defense team noted they were having difficulty finding an expert witness. P...
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One dead after high-speed chase and crash
GRAND RAPIDS, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - At least one person has died after a crash in Wood County. Grand Rapids Police say the incident started when they tried to pull someone over for speeding and driving erratically, but the person drove off leading to a pursuit. That chase ended because of the danger from high speeds. A shor...
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Woodchucks win season opener
MADISON, WI (WSAU-Woodchucks) The Wisconsin Woodchucks opened their 2026 season with a road win over the Madison Mallards, 8-3. Madison held an early 2-0 lead when the Woodchucks tallied 7-times in the 4th innig. Madison loaded the bases in the 9th but could not break through, The teams play again at Warner Park on Tu...
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Fever's Caitlin Clark isn't too concerned about back issues
Indiana Fever star guard Caitlin Clark acknowledged Tuesday that she is aware of her back issues. Concerned, though? She says no. "I don't think (the back issues) necessarily started at a certain point. I think it's just been over the course of the...
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Ice hockey-Hockey Canada parts ways with coach and GM of women's national team
May 26 (Reuters) - Hockey Canada announced on Tuesday that women's national team general manager Gina Kingsbury and head coach Troy Ryan have mutually agreed that the pair will not return for the 2026-27 season. • Kingsbury and Ryan were under co...
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A's promote top prospect, LHP Gage Jump, with Aaron Civale hurt
Top prospect Gage Jump is set to join the Athletics' roster when starter Aaron Civale is placed on the injured list, according to multiple reports Tuesday. A left-handed strikeout pitcher, Jump has fanned 56 batters in 38 innings over nine starts at...
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Tennis-Teenager Kouame becomes youngest male Grand Slam match-winner in 17 years
By Vincent Daheron PARIS, May 26 (Reuters) - French teenager Moise Kouame announced himself on the Grand Slam stage in emphatic fashion on Tuesday, beating former U.S. Open champion Marin Cilic 7-6(4) 6-2 6-1 at the French Open to become the youngest ...
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Don Rea Jr. removed as PGA of America president
Don Rea Jr. is out as president of the PGA of America, effective immediately. Tuesday's news came on the heels of the PGA of America's board of directors suspending Rea for the remainder of his two-year team, which ends in November. PGA of America ...
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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
Woodchucks win season opener
MADISON, WI (WSAU-Woodchucks) The Wisconsin Woodchucks opened their 2026 season with a road win over the Madison Mallards, 8-3. Madison held an early 2-0 lead when the Woodchucks tallied 7-times in the 4th innig. Madison loaded the bases in the 9th but could not break through, The teams play again at Warner Park on Tu...
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Jacob Magnificent: Misorowski Dazzles in Memorial Day Win over St. Louis
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) -- Jacob Misorowski allowed just two hits and one earned run over seven innings and once again topped 103 MPH on the gun as Milwaukee defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 on Monday afternoon. Misorowski (5-2) recorded 12 strikeouts on 96 pitches and lowered his ERA to 1.83. He also became the first...
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Brewers beat Dodgers
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) The Brewers scored early and beat the Dodgers, 5-1. William Contreras had a 3-run home run in the 1st inning, as the Brewers jumped out to a 4-0 lead. Pitcher Logan Henderson and three relievers combined for a 3-hitter. The Brewers are on a 9-game winning streak against the Dodgers in regular-seas...
May 23, 2026
Former Badger MBB Standout to Transfer to Duke
MADISON, WI (WSAU) -- A centerpiece of last year's Badger MBB team is returning to college after testing the NBA Draft waters. John Blackwell has announced he plans to enroll at Duke University this fall. The Michigan native spent three years in Madison, averaging 14.3 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. But his biggest ...
May 22, 2026
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Who gets the green dot?
(LEARFIELD) - We should find out more about where the Packers' roster stands when organized team activities start next week. This is some of the prep work for minicamp starting June 9th. Yahoo Sports speculates that the most important thing to come out of the OTAs will be who the green dot is going to be for the defens...
May 22, 2026
Promising defensive lineman
(LEARFIELD) - Undrafted free agent edge rusher Nyjalik Kelly shows promise, but he'll need to work to make the Packers' opening roster. The 6-foot-5, 265-pound defensive lineman put pressure on the quarterback on more than 12 percent of his snaps as a senior at Central Florida. Sports Illustrated reports that he also l...
May 20, 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 ...
May 19, 2026
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