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"Active situation" in Marshfield
MARSHFIELD, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - Marshfield Police posted to social media around 10pm Tuesday night that they are investigating an "active situation" in the 1000 block of South Oak Avenue. They say residents in the 1000 block of South Oak and South Severns Avenue are asked to shelter in place and lock their doors...
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Governor promotes tourism during Athens bike ride
ATHENS, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - Governor Tony Evers, together with Anne Sayers from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, stopped in Athens today as part of a statewide tour celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week. Both took part in biking along the gravel trails in Athens. The visit highlights a third record-breaking yea...
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UPDATED: Central Wisconsin Woman Sentenced for Chronic Child Neglect
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- A Central Wisconsin woman will serve prison time for chronic child neglect. Brittany Hull will serve seven years in prison and four years on extended supervision for limiting the victim's food and water intake. Hull reportedly told the victim it was part of a special diet to help the girl deal with...
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WPS Extends "Name The Falcon" Voting Contest
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) -- Wisconsin Public Service has extended this year's "Name The Falcons" voting contest and announced the top nine contenders. Voting was scheduled to end today, May 5th, but organizers say the contest has been so successful that they are extending the deadline to Sunday, May 10th. "T...
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Basketball-From dream to debut: Resch reflects as Canada's first WNBA team tips off
By Lori Ewing May 6 (Reuters) - When Teresa Resch first spotted a Toronto Tempo jersey "in the wild" she stopped in her tracks. "To see a random person wearing your jersey, that was pretty cool," the team president said. "So I went up and said hello an...
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Bryson DeChambeau planning YouTube focus if LIV Golf folds
Amid the uncertainty surrounding LIV Golf's future, one of its stars, Bryson DeChambeau, is contemplating his next move if the circuit shuts down after this season, including a possible return to the PGA Tour. PIF announced last week that it will no...
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Nathan MacKinnon stars as Avs grab 2-0 lead over Wild
Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and two assists and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal series in Denver on Tuesday night. Colorado swept the first two games at home and has won six straight ...
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MLB roundup: Mike Trout ascends HR list with No. 415 in Angels' win
Mike Trout hit his 415th career homer, singled, walked twice and scored two runs to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 4-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night in Anaheim, Calif. Zach Neto went 2-for-4 with a home run and Jorge Soler also...
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Astros SS Carlos Correa (ankle) scratched; C Yainer Diaz placed on IL
The Houston Astros pulled shortstop Carlos Correa from the lineup about an hour before their home game Tuesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers because of a left ankle injury. The injury reportedly occurred during batting practice, making it the secon...
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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

Brewers, Cardinals Rained Out
ST. LOUIS, MO (WSAU) -- Tuesday's scheduled game between the Milwaukee Brewers and St. Louis Cardinals has been postponed due to rain. The decision came down at 4:30 PM, about two hours before the scheduled first pitch. Tuesday's game will be made up as part of a day-night doubleheader on July 7th. Game one will begin ...
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Churio returns in Brewers loss
ST LOUIS, MO (WSAU) - Jackson Churio was in the Brewers line-up for the first time this season in a 6-3 loss to the Cardinals. Churio went 4-for-4 with two doublles and a walk. He'd been injuried since spring training when he was hit on the hand in a World Baseball Classic game, Klyle Leahy pitched 5 1/3 innings for th...
May 05, 2026

Brewers fall short of sweep
WASHINGTON DC (WSAU) - The Brewers came up a run short in their bid to sweep the Washington Nationals. The Nats managed a 3-2 win on Sunday. Nasim Nunez has 2 RBI singles in Washington's win. The Brewers got within 1-run in the 9th when outfielder James Wood lost a pop fly in the sun. Then Richard Lovelady got the fina...
May 03, 2026

Brewers win in Washington
WASHINGTON DC (WSAU) The suddenly-hot Brewers beat the Nationals, 4-1 on Saturday. The Crew has won 4 of their last 5 games. Kyle Harrison scattered 7 hits but allowed only 1 run. He struck our 5 and lost one, improving to 3-1 this season. His ERA was lowered to 2.21. Brandon Lockridge had 2 RBI for the Brewers. Before...
May 03, 2026
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20 (almost) questions with Packers defensive co-ordinator Jonathan Gannon
(LEARFIELD) - The Packers new defensive co-ordinator Jonathan Gannon met with the media Monday and face a whole barrage of questions. Gannon talked about his system defensively and how it depends on his players ability to execute. Gannon comes to the Packers after serving as the head coach for the Arizona Cardinals for...
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Packers add to coaching staff
(GREEN BAY PACKERS) - The Green Bay Packers have hired Jake Flint as a strength & conditioning assistant. Head Coach Matt LaFleur made the announcement on Monday. Flint joins Green Bay after spending the past four seasons (2022-25) as the director of athletic development at Louisiana State University. Prior to join...
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Packers add a quarterback and get rid of one
(GREEN BAY PACKERS) - The Green Bay Packers have signed QB Tyrod Taylor and released QB Desmond Ridder. The transactions were announced Monday by General Manager Brian Gutekunst. (TIE-rod) Taylor (6-1, 217), a 16th-year player out of Virginia Tech, was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth round (No. 180 overal...
May 04, 2026


