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Crowley Declared Democractic Primary Winner, Will Face Tiffany for Governor
MADISON, WI (WSAU) -- Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is the Democratic nominee for Governor. With nearly 99% of the vote counted, Crowley was leading Madison-area State Representative Francesca Hong by about .5%, or just under 4,000 votes. Crowley held an event in Milwaukee at 9:00 AM to formally accept the n...
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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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Scottie Scheffler 'excited' to start FedExCup Playoffs
Scottie Scheffler has a plan to beat the heat and the competition this week as the PGA Tour playoffs get underway at the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis. The World No. 1 and FedExCup points leader is trending in the right direction after finis...
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Soccer-Canada presses ahead with Under-20 Women's World Cup amid FIFA turmoil
By Lori Ewing Aug 12 (Reuters) - Canada have confirmed they will compete at next month's Under-20 Women's World Cup in Poland, becoming the latest federation to back participation despite an escalating governance dispute that has engulfed world footba...
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'Contract or not,' Seahawks' Devon Witherspoon eyes season ahead
Star cornerback Devon Witherspoon said he plans to focus on the upcoming season despite being unable to reach an agreement on a contract extension with the Seattle Seahawks. A three-time Pro Bowl selection in as many seasons, Witherspoon has been wi...
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Motor racing-Budkowski replaces Lowdon as Cadillac F1 team principal
By Alan Baldwin LONDON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Formula One newcomers Cadillac replaced their team boss after half a season on Wednesday with Marcin Budkowski replacing Graeme Lowdon with immediate effect in what they presented as a planned move. Budkowski...
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Former UNC G Seth Trimble commits to Louisville
Former North Carolina guard Seth Trimble has committed to play for Louisville in the 2026-27 season. Trimble, who entered the transfer portal in April, confirmed his destination to ESPN on Wednesday. He joins the Cardinals after a Colorado cour...
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Packers To Wear Alternative 'Rivalries' Uniforms Week 5 vs Bears
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) - The Packers will be debuting new alternate uniforms this season. According to a post on X from the team, the Packers will wear their new "Rivalries" uniforms in Week 5 vs the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field. The 2026 season will mark the first time the NFC North and AFC South will use th...
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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...
9h ago
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...
Aug 11, 2026
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
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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
