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Competency Hearing Scheduled for Man Accused of Naked Ambulance Theft
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI (WSAU) -- The Stevens Point man accused of stealing a Wisconsin Rapids ambulance during a patient transport, then taking the vehicle on a 40-minute joyride, will return to court next month for a competency hearing. Benjamin Felts faces ten counts, including felony charges for recklessly endangering...
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Two D.C. Everest Band Students Selected to All-American D-Day Band
WESTON, WI (WSAU) -- Two D.C. Everest students have been selected to perform at an event in Normandy, France, marking the 85th anniversary of World War II. Ember Meadows and Emma Danke auditioned for the spots last year and were selected along with 60 other students from across the nation. They will travel to Washingto...
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Suspect Apprehended in Jon Morgan Disappearance
WAUPACA, WI (WSAU-WAOW) -- Law enforcement in Waupaca County has announced a break in the disappearance of 23-year-old Jon "Jake" Morgan. Officers announced the arrest of an unnamed suspect on Facebook, providing "deepest sympathies to the Morgan family and respectfully ask that their privacy be honored ...
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VP JD Vance Visits Plover on Thursday
PLOVER, WI (WSAU) -- Vice President JD Vance spent Thursday morning at a manufacturing facility in Plover, stumping for Republicans, including Derek Van Orden, ahead of the 2026 midterm election. "Do we want to give power back to the people who opened our borders and raised your taxes?" Vance asked the crowd ...
Feb 26, 2026
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USMNT M Malik Tillman avoids serious injury ahead of World Cup
After initial fears of a serious ankle injury, United States men's national team midfielder Malik Tillman is expected to be back on the field soon. Tillman was injured in a game last Saturday as he played for his club team, Bayer Leverkusen in Germa...
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Report: WNBA players divided in CBA approach during 'spirited' meeting
The approach to a potential strike was a point of contention among WNBA union members at a sometimes "tough" meeting where the state of labor negotiations was discussed, Front Office Sports reported. At a virtual meeting held Tuesday by the WNBPA, s...
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Report: Drew Brees, Joe Lacob among interested Padres buyers
Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees and Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob are among the parties pursuing a purchase of the San Diego Padres, Front Office Sports reported Friday. Five bidding groups are involved in a quick-moving process that cou...
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Toronto FC complete acquisition of USMNT striker Josh Sargent
Toronto FC completed the acquisition of U.S. Men's National Team striker Josh Sargent on Friday. Sargent, 26, arrives from EFL Championship side Norwich City for a transfer fee of up to $27 million, one of the highest in MLS history. He will occupy...
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Motor racing-New Cadillac F1 team honours Mario Andretti with chassis name
Feb 27 (Reuters) - Cadillac's first Formula One car will be named MAC-26 in honour of U.S. motor racing great and 1978 world champion Mario Andretti, the team said on Friday. Andretti, who celebrates his 86th birthday on Saturday, is on the board 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

Thursday High School Scoreboard & Friday Schedule
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- Here is Thursday's scoreboard & today's schedule: Thursday Boys Basketball (Regular Season) Rapids Assumption 49 Wausau Newman 48 Stevens Point 72 DC Everest 63 Wausau West 55 Wisconsin Rapids 52 Edgar 64 Marathon 52 Marshfield 75 Wausau East 38 Medford 80 Tomahawk 28 Merrill ...
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Black Stays Hot As Brewers Top Rangers
SURPRISE, AZ (WSAU) -- The Milwaukee Brewers won their 3rd spring game in a row as they dumped the Texas Rangers 5-1 on Thursday. Tyler Black stayed hot with a 3-4 performamce which included a single, double and triple with two RBIs. He is 8-12 so far in spring training as he tries to earn a spot on the Opening Day Ros...
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Brewers Win Slugfest Over Giants
MARYVALE, AZ (WSAU) -- Brice Turang homered twice and drove in five runs as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the San Francisco Giants 13-12 in spring training action on Wednesday afternoon. One of his homers was a grand slam that traveled 425 feet. Greg Jones drove in the winning run with a sac-fly in the ninth inning. Joey ...
Feb 26, 2026

Bucks Stay Hot, Edge Cavs
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) -- It took awhile to confirm it but the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-116 on Wednesday night at Fiserv Forum. The NBA replay center wiped out a potential tying basket by the Cavs which they said came after the clock expired. The Cavaliers rallied from a 12 point 4th quarter defic...
Feb 26, 2026
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Packers' report card: not good
(247NEWSSOURCE) - The Green Bay Packers suffered a major dropoff in the latest NFLPA report cards. Green Bay fell 14 spots to 21st overall in the league. The drop is driven largely by the decline in ratings for the training room and training staff. Players also reported the team does not provide gameday childcare, a po...
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Jacobs staying, Packers special teams coach hunt continues
(247NEWSSOURCE) - The Green Bay Packers are still searching for a special teams coordinator. ESPN's Rob Demovsky reported Tuesday that the team has interviewed Cam Achord, Tom McMahon, Sam Sewell and Kyle Wilber for the role. Rich Bisaccia resigned from the job earlier this month. Gutekunst talks at NFL Scouting Combin...
Feb 25, 2026

Dogs2DogTags & Guitars for Vets receive grants from the Packers
(GREEN BAY PACKERS) - Green Bay Packers Give Back today announced that the organization has awarded two Veterans Impact Grants to Wisconsin organizations serving Veterans, Dogs2DogTags and Guitars for Vets. Each grant of $125,000 will be used toward the organizations' missions to support Wisconsin Veterans and improve...
Feb 24, 2026


