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Marshfield Man Accused of Child Sex Crimes Scheduled for Plea Hearing
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- A Marshfield man accused of multiple felony counts for repeated sexual assault of a child is expected to reach a plea deal with the state, avoiding a jury trial. Kurtis Holman was facing more than 100 years in prison, including two high-level felonies for repeated sexual assault and first-degree se...
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Bartell Case Dismissed After Stolen Funds Paid Off
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- Charges of theft against a Cedarburg woman have been dismissed after prosecutors say she paid back the stolen funds in full. Ramona Bartell "has paid the amount requested to resolve the case," according to online court records. She was facing two felony counts: theft in a business setting...
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Brewers rally in 9th to end losing streak
LOS ANGELES, CA (WSAU) - The Brewers three-game losing steak is over thanks to a 9th inning rally against the Dodgers, 5-4. Jake Bauers delivered an RBI single with two-oiuts to bring home the winning run. The Dodgers entered the final inning with a 2-run lead, but Edwin Diaz allowed four consecutive hits, including RB...
9h ago
Packers placekicker shines in pre-season loss to Steelers
PITTSBURGH, PA (WSAU) - The Packers offense managed just three field goals in a 28-9 pre-season loss to the Steelers. Rookie placekicker Trey Smack kicked field goals from 58, 38, and 37 yards. "Really, really strong first performance," coach Matt Lafleur said. "Now he's got to stack it." Jordan Lov...
11h ago
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T-wolves to retire Kevin Garnett's No. 21 jersey on Feb. 28
The Minnesota Timberwolves will retire Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett's No. 21 jersey and send it to the rafters at the Target Center on Feb. 28 after a game against the Boston Celtics. Selected by Minnesota directly out of high school with the No. 5 ov...
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Clippers re-sign veteran G Bradley Beal
The Los Angeles Clippers announced the re-signing of veteran guard Bradley Beal on Thursday night. Terms were not disclosed, but ESPN reported it was a two-year, $13.2 million deal for the three-time All-Star. Beal, 33, had declined his $5.6 mi...
34m ago
Noah Gragson agrees to extension with Front Row Motorsports
Noah Gragson signed a contract extension with Front Row Motorsports, keeping him with the organization through at least the 2027 Cup Series season. Front Row Motorsports announced the deal Friday, noting that options exist that extend the contra...
50m ago
49ers QB Kurtis Rourke hospitalized for rib injury
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Kurtis Rourke was taken to the hospital after sustaining a rib injury during Thursday night's preseason opener. The second-year signal-caller experienced difficulty breathing after completing 12 of 14 passes for 101 y...
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Texans fear torn ACL for backup QB Graham Mertz
Texans second-year quarterback Graham Mertz likely tore his ACL during Thursday's preseason opener, ESPN reported. A sixth-round draft pick in 2025, Mertz sustained a knee injury during a scramble late in the second quarter. Before leaving, he c...
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Brewers rally in 9th to end losing streak
LOS ANGELES, CA (WSAU) - The Brewers three-game losing steak is over thanks to a 9th inning rally against the Dodgers, 5-4. Jake Bauers delivered an RBI single with two-oiuts to bring home the winning run. The Dodgers entered the final inning with a 2-run lead, but Edwin Diaz allowed four consecutive hits, including RB...
9h ago
Packers placekicker shines in pre-season loss to Steelers
PITTSBURGH, PA (WSAU) - The Packers offense managed just three field goals in a 28-9 pre-season loss to the Steelers. Rookie placekicker Trey Smack kicked field goals from 58, 38, and 37 yards. "Really, really strong first performance," coach Matt Lafleur said. "Now he's got to stack it." Jordan Lov...
11h ago
Bucks Full 2026-2027 Schedule Released: Will Open Season In D.C. Against AJ Dybantsa's Wizards
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Milwaukee Bucks' complete 2026-2027 schedule is out now and features numerous big-time matchups. The Bucks will play their first home game of the season against the Chicago Bulls on October 23 after traveling to Washington, D.C. on October 21 to play number one pick AJ Dybantsa and the revamp...
21h ago
Packers Roundup: Fans and Coaches Eager To See MarShawn Lloyd & Trey Smack vs. Steelers
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) - The Green Bay Packers' 2026 season begins tonight when they travel to Pittsburgh to face Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers for their first preseason game, and there are a few players that fans and coaches will be watching closely. The first player everyone will be paying attention to will be rookie ...
Aug 13, 2026
Padres sweep Brewers
SAN DIEGO, CA (WSAU) The Padres scored twice in the 11th inning to sweep the Brewers, 4-3. The Brewers couldn't hold 1-run leads in the 8th and 11th innings. Jackson Merrill tied the game with a sacrafice fly in the 11th, and Luis Campusano's two out single won it. The Padres have won five-straight. The Brewers are do...
Aug 13, 2026
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Green Bay Packers drop pre-season opener to Pittsburgh
(LEARFIELD) - Lack of offense is the reason the Packers dropped their preseason opener at Pittsburgh Thursday night, 28-9. Starting quarterback Jordan Love played one series, completed 3-of-5 passes, and led the offense to the first of three field goals kicked by rookie Trey Smack. Love talked about Smack going 3-for-3...
5h ago
Packers players ready for first audition vs Steelers
(LEARFIELD) - Tonight's preseason opener at Pittsburgh presents opportunity for players like Anthony Campbell. The 25-year-old edge rusher wasn't drafted in 2025 after not having much of a college career at Miami. He has been one of the most disruptive defensive players in the first two weeks of training camp for the P...
Aug 13, 2026
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...
Aug 12, 2026
