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Wausau Man Facing Unemployment Fraud Charges Enters Plea in Separate Retail Theft Case
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- A Wausau man accused of unemployment fraud has entered a not guilty plea to one count of felony retail theft, stemming from a separate criminal complaint. Alex Welke is accused of taking between $5,000 and $10,000 in goods from Walmart in December 2025. The case is one of three that the 32-year-old...
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Concerts on the Square Moved Indoors
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- Tonight's Concert on the Square has moved to the Rothschild Pavilion. Organizers made the announcement earlier this morning, citing expected rain. "Whenever weather may impact the event experience, we closely monitor conditions and look at the best ways to keep the concert safe and enjoyable f...
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Wausau Plan Commission Approves Data Center Ordinance
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- The Wausau City Council has approved a new city ordinance limiting where data centers could operate in city limits. Mayor Doug Diny says he and other city leaders want to ensure the city is prepared when a developer comes forward, because they know the conversation is bound to happen sooner or late...
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Driver charged in fatal crash
WESTON, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - A 20-year-old woman accused of killing an 86-year-old man in a deadly crash last July waived her right to a preliminary hearing today and was bound over for tria Aliya Mae James of Weston is charged with homicide by vehicle while using a controlled substance, second-degree reckless homicide an...
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The World Cup returned to Mexico after 40 years. Many locals feel left out
By Cassandra Garrison and Diego Delgado MEXICO CITY, June 17 (Reuters) - Born in 1986, the last time Mexico hosted a World Cup, Eduardo Marin likes to joke that he's measured his life not in years, but in soccer tournaments. In 1994, as a young kid, he...
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MLB roundup: Dodgers top Rays 1-0 on Shohei Ohtani's homer
Shohei Ohtani hit a leadoff home run in the sixth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers prevailed in a pitchers' duel, earning a 1-0 victory over the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday. Justin Wrobleski (8-2) gave up just three singles over six scoreless ...
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Soccer-Arnautovic decisive as Austria triumph over Jordan on World Cup return
By Martin Petty SANTA CLARA, California, June 16 (Reuters) - Austria celebrated their long-awaited return to the World Cup with a 3-1 win over determined debutants Jordan on Tuesday, with substitute Marko Arnautovic the difference in a gritty, end-to-e...
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Soccer-Austria return from long World Cup absence with nervy 3-1 win over Jordan
SANTA CLARA, California, June 16 (Reuters) - Austria marked their return to the World Cup after ​a 28-year absence with a tense 3-1 win over debutants Jordan in their Group J opener on Tuesday, relying on a second-half own goal and ​a last-gasp penal...
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Soccer-Merlin the duck: From Mexico City streets to World Cup stardom
MEXICO CITY, June 16 (Reuters) - A domesticated duck named Merlin, sporting a miniature Mexico shirt and custom duck socks, has waddled his way into the hearts of football fans, ​becoming an unlikely unofficial mascot for the country's World Cup campa...
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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
Mitchell home run lifts Brewers over Guardians
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - Garrett Mitchell's solo home run in the seventh inning lifted the Brewers over the Guardians, 2-1. Cleveland had just tied the game in the top of the inning. Mitchell hit the first pitch from reliever Hunter Gaddis over the center field wall. The Brewers led 1-0 earlier in the game after Brice Tu...
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Brewers DFA 3rd Baseman Luis Rengifo to Make Room For Cooper Pratt On Big League Roster
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Milwaukee Brewers are clearing the way for top prospect Cooper Pratt to become the team's everyday third baseman. According to Athlon Sports' MLB insider Pat Ragazzo, the Brewers have designated third baseman Luis Rengifo for assignment to make room for Cooper Pratt, who was promoted from AAA...
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Updated NL All-Star Voting Totals: Brewers Shut Out From NL Team As Dodgers & Braves Dominate Ballot
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Milwaukee Brewers are one of the best teams in the National League, but none of their star position players are currently slated to start in July's big game after the first round voting totals were announced on Monday. According to the MLB, Brewers second baseman Brice Turang is closing in on...
Jun 15, 2026
Report: Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to join Heat
(Reuters) June 15 - Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to play for the Miami Heat, ESPN reported on Monday. The ​two-time MVP is under contract with Milwaukee for 2026-27 and has a player option for 2027-28, but trade talks have encircled Antetokounmpo since the ​franchise revealed it would be open â€...
Jun 15, 2026
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Packers Family Night tickets are now on sale
(GREEN BAY PACKERS) - Tickets are now on sale for 'Packers Family Night, presented by UW Health Kids,' which is set for Friday evening, Aug. 7. Now in its 25th year, 'Family Night' will serve as the introduction of the 2026 Green Bay Packers, in person to a capacity crowd in Lambeau Field and on television to a state-w...
Jun 15, 2026
Packers wrapping up OTAs
(LEARFIELD) - The Packers may have found another offensive line contributor on the third day of the 2026 NFL Draft. Head coach Matt LaFleur says rookie Jager Burton will "definitely be in the mix for playing time" after his performance during minicamp. Yahoo Sports reports that Burton could play center or gua...
Jun 15, 2026
Packers' Love talks wide receivers, running backs and improvement
(LEARFIELD) - Packers quarterback Jordan Love held court with the media on Wednesday, covering a lot of topics from wide receivers and running backs to what to do when mini-camp and OTAs are done. (Hint: He has a new baby to care for.) Love talked about having wide receivers Christian Watson and Jayden Reed under contr...
Jun 11, 2026
