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Update: Concerts on the Square Moving Indoors as DNR Issues Air Quality Advisory for Marathon County
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) - As wildfire smoke spreads over Marathon County, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is urging residents to minimize their time outside for the next 48 hours. According to a press release from the DNR, the agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory through Noon on Thursday, July 16, as Air Q...
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Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Tom Tiffany Announces Campaign Has Raised Over $10 Million
MADISON, WI (WSAU) - Republican Congressman and Wisconsin governor candidate Tom Tiffany has revealed a big campaign treasure trove as the August primary election approaches. In a press release, Tiffany stated, "Our grassroots campaign is reaching all 72 counties because the demand for common-sense leadership has ...
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Marathon County Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Ringle
TOWN OF RINGLE, MN (WSAU) -- Victims of the April tornado and flooding in Marathon County are being offered recovery assistance through a mobile disaster recovery center at the Ringle Town Hall, 223207 Abt Road. According to a news release from Marathon County, federal officials will be posted at the Municipal Center M...
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Update: Brewers Sending Jadyn Fielder To Astros For Pitcher Lance McCullers Jr., Will Take On His Full Salary
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Milwaukee Brewers are acquiring more veteran pitching help as the team prepares to make a playoff push when the All-Star break ends this weekend. According to MLB insider Brian McTaggart, the Brewers and Houston Astros have agreed on a trade that will send starting pitcher and two-time World ...
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LA Galaxy sign Finnish F Robert Taylor through 2026
The Los Angeles Galaxy signed free agent forward Robert Taylor of Finland on Wednesday. The 31-year-old is under contract through the 2026 season with an option through December 2027. Taylor was waived last month by Austin FC after contributing t...
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Canes raising Stanley Cup banner at Sept. 29 opener
The Carolina Hurricanes will raise their second Stanley Cup championship banner ahead of their Sept. 29 season opener against the Florida Panthers. The 5 p.m. ET matchup in Raleigh, N.C., pits the two most recent league champions and kicks off th...
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Reports: MLB wants stiff penalties for players who skip 2028 Olympics
Major League Baseball players who decline to participate in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles without an approved excuse could face a lengthy league suspension, multiple outlets reported. Such players would be placed on a restricted list -- without e...
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Reports: Astros trading RHP Lance McCullers Jr. to Brewers
The Houston Astros are finalizing a trade to send right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. to the Milwaukee Brewers, multiple outlets reported Wednesday. The two-time World Series winner and former American League All-Star has pitched only 39 1/3 innings th...
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Atlanta police prepare for Argentina-England World Cup semi-final
ATLANTA, July 15 (Reuters) - Police in Atlanta were preparing on Wednesday for the World Cup semi-final clash between Argentina and England, a match seen as potentially high risk for trouble given the history of animosity between the two countries. T...
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Update: Brewers Sending Jadyn Fielder To Astros For Pitcher Lance McCullers Jr., Will Take On His Full Salary
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Milwaukee Brewers are acquiring more veteran pitching help as the team prepares to make a playoff push when the All-Star break ends this weekend. According to MLB insider Brian McTaggart, the Brewers and Houston Astros have agreed on a trade that will send starting pitcher and two-time World ...
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Brewers Agree To Trade Reliever Easton McGee To Royals For Cash
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Brewers may be off for the All-Star break, but the front office is continuing to make moves. According to Brewers beat writer Todd Rosiak, Milwaukee is sending relief pitcher Easton McGee to the Kansas City Royals for cash after he appeared in 2 big-league games this season, posting a 0.00 ER...
Jul 14, 2026
Report: Bucks Exploring Pathways To Acquire RFA Peyton Watson From Nuggets
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Milwaukee Bucks are reportedly looking into making an offer for one of the top restricted free agents on the market. According to NBA Insider Marc Stein, Milwaukee has been in talks with the Denver Nuggets about a possible sign-and-trade deal that would send 23-year-old guard Peyton Watson to...
Jul 14, 2026
Brewers on 3-game losing streak
PITTSBURGH, PA (WSAU) The Brewers have reeached the all-star break on a 3-game losing streak. They were blown out by the Pirates, 14-5, on Sunday. Milwaukee arrives at the 4-day break with a 5-game lead over the Cubs in the NL Central. Paul Skenes won his 2nd consecutive start after being no-decisioned in his prior 9 a...
Jul 12, 2026
Woodchucks Defeat Fond du Lac, Ignite Complete Home Sweep
FOND DU LAC, WI (WSAU) - The Woodchucks got back to business after the All-Star break by picking up a gritty 7-6 win in Fond du Lac on Friday night against the Dock Spiders. With the pressure on late, Ben Chuttey (USC-Upstate) put together a five-out save, his second save in the span of a week. The right-hander allowed...
Jul 11, 2026
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The Packers' hidden weapon
(LEARFIELD) - Entering the 2026 NFL season, the Green Bay Packers could have a hidden weapon sitting in plain sight. Running back Marshawn Lloyd has played just one game in his first two seasons. He's been hit by a long list of injuries to his calf, groin, hamstring, and ankle. LombardiAvenue.com reports that this summ...
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Packers extend McDuffie, do deal with Thrivent
(GREEN BAY PACKERS) - The Green Bay Packers have signed LB Isaiah McDuffieto a contract extension. General Manager Brian Gutekunst announced the transaction Monday. McDuffie (6-1, 227), a sixth-year player out of Boston College, was originally selected by the Packers in the sixth round (No. 220 overall) of the 2021 NFL...
Jul 13, 2026
Young talent lacking?
(LEARFIELD) - The story told last year about the Green Bay Packers' roster focused on all the young talented gathered there. One year later, the picture doesn't look as rosy. When NFL.om published a list of the league's 25 top players under the age of 25, there were no Packers included. Taking an honest look, tight end...
Jul 10, 2026
