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Brewers blow-out D'backs
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) The Brewers were into their 8th game without a home run when Sal Frelick ended the drought in a 13-2 win over the Diamondbacks. It was the Brewers longest stretch without a homer since August of 1999 Tyler Black was 3-for-5 with 3 RBI. The Brewers put the game out of reach with 8 runs in the 6th i...
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Wausau City Council Fails to Pass 2026-'28 Rules
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- After nearly two hours of discussion and debate, the Wausau City Council has failed to implement its 2026-'28 rules, including a list of standing committees. Much of the discussion centered on Mayor Doug Diny's proposal to trim the committee structure from six to four, combining Finance and Human R...
7h ago
Grand Rapids man convicted of child sexual assault
STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - A Grand Rapids man was convicted of second degree sexual assault of a child and incest following a two-day trial that concluded April 16. A Portage County jury found Cory Wille, 46, guilty on both counts after deliberating for about 45 minutes. Wille faces a mandatory sentence of life in...
13h ago
New Information Released on Friday's Incident Near Tomahawk
TOMAHAWK, WI (WSAU) -- The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office has released new details regarding the death of a driver near Tomahawk. Officers had just initiated a traffic stop for an equipment violation on a vehicle driven by 36-year-old Wade Johnson of Minocqua. After he pulled over, Johnson took off. His vehicle crashe...
14h ago
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MLB roundup: Phillies trounce Giants after making managerial change
Jesus Luzardo allowed just two hits over seven innings as the Philadelphia Phillies topped the visiting San Francisco Giants 7-0 on Tuesday, hours after firing manager Rob Thomson. With a 9-19 record entering Tuesday that was tied for the worst mark i...
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Golf-Pavan hopeful of playing again within a year after horror elevator accident
April 29 (Reuters) - Italian golfer Andrea Pavan said he hopes to be able to make a full swing within a year as he continues his recovery from serious back and shoulder injuries sustained when he fell three stories down an open elevator shaft in Sout...
2h ago
Boxing-World Boxing allows Russian, Belarusian boxers to compete as neutrals
April 29 (Reuters) - Russian and Belarusian boxers will be allowed to compete as neutral athletes, World Boxing said on Tuesday, aligning with the International Olympic Committee's stance adopted after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022....
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Janson Junk outduels Shohei Ohtani as Marlins edge Dodgers
Janson Junk pitched six scoreless innings, Otto Lopez had three hits and the visiting Miami Marlins held on for a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday to even a three-game series. Owen Caissie and Kyle Stowers each drove in a run as t...
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Sixers stun Celtics to stay alive in series, force Game 6
Joel Embiid tossed in 33 points and added eight assists as the visiting Philadelphia 76ers avoided elimination by beating the Boston Celtics 113-97 on Tuesday in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series. Embiid, who missed the fir...
3h ago
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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 blow-out D'backs
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) The Brewers were into their 8th game without a home run when Sal Frelick ended the drought in a 13-2 win over the Diamondbacks. It was the Brewers longest stretch without a homer since August of 1999 Tyler Black was 3-for-5 with 3 RBI. The Brewers put the game out of reach with 8 runs in the 6th i...
6h ago
Harrison shines in Brewers win
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) Kyle Harrison allowed just 1 hit and struck out 12 in a Brewers 5-0 win over the Pirates on Sunday. The Pirates were trying to sweep the Brewers for the first time since 2016. Jake Bauers had two doubles for Milwaukee, who snapped a 4-game losing streak and stayed above .500 with a 14-13 record. T...
Apr 26, 2026
Packers focus on defense in 2026 draft
PITTSBURGH, PA (WSAU) - The Packers, who did not have a 1st round pick in this year's NFL draft, focused on defense with their available choices. Their 1st round pick was traded to the Cowboys last year as part of the Micah Parsons deal. The Packers top pick in the 2nd round was Brandon Cisse, a defensive back from Sou...
Apr 26, 2026
Brewers fall in extra-innings
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) The Pirates scored three-runs in the 10th inning to beat the Brewers, 6-3. Bryan Reynolds had the go-ahead hit. Nick Gonzales followed with a 2-RBI hiut to put the game out of reach. Milwaukee had an opportunity in the 8th inning. They left wo in base in a 3-3 tie when Greg Jones struck out. Brewe...
Apr 26, 2026
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The Packers draft 6, extend Reed
(WNFL/LEARFIELD/PACKERS) - It was a busy day 2 of the NFL Draft for the Green Bay Packers with a contract signing and making a couple of picks. The Packers selected a pair of defensive players and made a trade on day 2 o the NFL Draft. Green Bay used the 52nd overall selection in round two on South Carolina defensive b...
Apr 25, 2026
Packers won't go to Munich, drafting starts tonight
(LEARFIELD) - With no picks in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Packers are talking about the fall season. Team president and CEO Ed Policy says a game against the Lions in Munich will be played at Ford Field in Detroit instead. Cheesehead TV reports that Detroit protected the important home game against divi...
Apr 24, 2026
Packers draft notes: Quiet first round, the last 2 drafts
(LEARFIELD/WNFL) - The NFL Draft kicks off tonight and the Packers' role in Round 1. Unless they find a way to trade into, they'll be watching just like fans do. NFL Draft Analyst Sam Bruchaus from Sumer Sports said that the Packers can still get a good player at 52. Gutekunst's last 2 drafts: Green Bay had six picks f...
Apr 23, 2026
