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Franklin Trial Begins Monday
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- A Wausau man accused of providing the drugs that led to an overdose death in 2020 will go to trial on Monday. Otha Franklin will face a week-long jury trial for reckless homicide by delivery of drugs and manufacturing or delivering heroin. Investigators say Franklin was snorting pills with the vict...
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Man arrested on child-porn charges
WAUTOMA, WI (WAOW-WSAU) - A Wautoma man was arrested Thursday for possessing child pornography. Wautoma police say the investigation began with a cyber-tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, revealing images of child sexual abuse material. Authorities conducted a search in the 300 block of Mt....
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Man pleads 'not guilty' to animal neglect charges
MERRILL, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - A Merrill man has pleaded not guilty to nearly 50 counts in an animal abuse case. Matthew J. Krautkramer, 34, was charged on January 8 after 16 dead cats were found abandoned in his home. Krautkramer waived his preliminary hearing Friday morning in Lincoln County Court. A judge found probable ...
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Cougar seen on trail-cam found dead
FRIENDSHIP, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - A cougar that was seen on a trail-cam in Weston earlier this month was found dead in Adams County. The animal had been struck by a train, and was reported by railroad crews on February 9th. The DNR plans to conduct a necropsy to gather more information. The young male cougar was collared in...
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Olympics-Ice hockey-Canada showcase depth and talent to reinforce gold medal credentials
By Janina Nuno Rios MILAN, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Canada's firepower spanned the generations in Sunday's 10-2 thrashing of France as Sidney Crosby added to his Olympic scoring legacy, Connor McDavid climbed the assist charts and teenage prodigy Macklin Ce...
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Olympics-Figure skating-U.S. Figure Skating won't appeal Chock and Bates ice dance results
By Rory Carroll MILAN, Feb 15 (Reuters) - U.S. Figure Skating will not appeal Madison Chock and Evan Bates' score from the ice dance final, which drew the ire of some fans and forced the veteran Americans to settle for silver at the Milano Cortina Ga...
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Astros sign Cavan Biggio to minor-league deal
Cavan Biggio is following in his father's footsteps. The son of Astros legend Craig Biggio signed a minor league deal with Houston on Sunday. The contract includes an invitation to spring training as a non-roster player. Biggio spent 2025 with the...
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Olympics-Curling-World body returns to less stringent officiating after talks with NOCs
By Aadi Nair CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 15 (Reuters) - World Curling on Sunday rowed back on its decision to ramp up officiating at the Winter Olympics after allegations of cheating, saying officials would now actively monitor for violations only ...
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Olympics-Longer careers open door for athletes to combine sport and motherhood, says Italy's Lollobrigida
By Giselda Vagnoni MILAN, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Longer competitive careers in winter sports are giving women more opportunities to become mothers without having to hang up their skates, Italian double Olympic champion Francesca Lollobrigida told Reuters o...
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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
Badgers men's hockey falls to Ohio State
COLUMBUS, OH (WSAU) - The Badger's hockey team couldn't hold a 1-goal lead in the third period in a 3-2 loss to Ohio State. Simon Tassy and Vasily Zelenow had power play goals for the Badgers, but Ohio State scored twice in the third period for the come from behind win. The Badgers fall to 11-9 in the Big Ten amd 18-10...
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Badger Hockey: Mean Top OSU, Women Defeat MSU Mankato
COLUMBUS, OH, and MANKATO, MN (WSAU) -- Both Badger hockey teams picked up conference wins on Friday. The men outlasted Ohio State 4-2, with Gavin Morrissy scoring a pair of goals. Grady Deering and Simon Tassy also scored. Eli Pulver and Daniel Hauser split goaltending duties. Hauser started and made 12 saves, nine in...
Feb 14, 2026
Badgers Run Away From Spartans
MADISON, WI (WSAU) -- Wisconsin won the opening tip and quickly drained a pair of three-point buckets, setting the tone for a 92-71 win over #10 Michigan State on Friday at the Kohl Center. Nick Boyd led the way with 29 points, 20 of which came in the first half. John Blackwell added 24 points, and Nolan Winter finishe...
Feb 14, 2026
Thursday High School Scoreboard & Friday Schedule
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- Here is Thursday's scoreboard & today's schedule: Boys Basketball Wausau West 45 Wausau East 40 Mosinee 81 Northland Pines 51 Athens 59 Wausau Newman 51 DC Everest 81 Wisconsin Rapids 45 Bonduel 61 Witt/Birn 37 Marshfield Columbus 84 Colby 65 Pacelli 64 Tri-County 61 Rib La...
Feb 13, 2026
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Packers pick their quarterbacks coach
(LEARFIELD) - The Packers stayed at home when choosing a new quarterbacks coach. Luke Getsy first joined the staff 12 years ago and has left a couple of times for coordinator positions. The Las Vegas Raiders fired him as play caller midway through the 2024 NFL season, and Getsy was brought in as a defensive consultant....
Feb 12, 2026
Packers coaches keep coming and going
(247NEWSSOURCE) - The Green Bay Packers' coaching staff is still in flux. On3 reported that the team will hire Vanderbilt assistant coach Will Smart to a defensive coaching position. Smart spent one season with the Commodores as their pass rush specialist. In other news, multiple outlets report that assistant special t...
Feb 11, 2026
Packers notes
(247NEWSSOURCE/LEARFIELD) - Edge rusher Micah Parsons and quarterback Jordan Love are said to be working together in an effort to convince standout wide receiver George Pickens to move north. Pickens is set to become a free agent after a career year that saw him catch 93 passes for nine touchdowns and more than 14-hund...
Feb 06, 2026
