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Five killed in Michigan shooting, suspect found dead, police say
NEW YORK, Aug 14 (Reuters) - A man suspected of shooting and killing five people in northern Michigan on Friday was found dead after a manhunt, Michigan State Police said in a statement on social media. One victim remained hospitalized in critical condition, the police said. Troopers were dispatched arou...
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Portage County Home Destroyed by Fire
TOWN OF BUENA VISTA, WI (WSAU-WAOW) -- A home in rural Portage County was destroyed by fire on Friday. WAOW TV reports that crews were called to the home on Shady Lane in the Town of Buena Vista at about 11:30 AM. When they arrived, the home and a garage were already fully engulfed in flames. Over a dozen departments r...
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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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Edwin Diaz struggles again, but Dodgers hold off Brewers
Andy Pages hit a go-ahead home run in the fifth inning, right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto had nine strikeouts over six innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers earned a 3-1 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. Yamamoto (12-7) gave up on...
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Jets QB Geno Smith day-to-day after missing start
New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith was scratched from the team's preseason opener on Friday due to an injury, but the ailment isn't believed to be serious. ESPN reported that Smith was dealing with an ankle injury, while NFL.com reported that the ...
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NFL preseason roundup: New-look Dolphins offense finds stride
The Miami Dolphins showed exactly why coaches and players typically don't care about final scores or wins and losses in the preseason. Though the host Washington Commanders won the game 20-7 on Friday, the biggest moments of the game may have come on...
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Athletics' Jacob Wilson listed as day-to-day with bruised hand
Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson, hit by a pitch on his left hand on Friday, is listed as day-to-day after X-rays were negative. Wilson exited the game against the Texas Rangers in West Sacramento, Calif., in the bottom of the second inning with wha...
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Hot-putting Arpichaya Yubol nabs lead at Standard Portland Classic
Arpichaya Yubol, in search of her first LPGA tournament win, holds a one-shot lead midway through the Standard Portland (Ore.) Classic. The 24-year-old Thai player shot a second consecutive 6-under-par 66 on Friday at Columbia Edgewater Country Club....
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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...
Aug 14, 2026
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...
Aug 14, 2026
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...
Aug 13, 2026
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...
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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
