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Wausau Parks and Rec Committee Hears Proposed Budget Changes for 2027
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- The Wausau Parks and Recreation Committee heard a handful of proposed budget changes for 2027 as city leaders look to tighten up the proposed spending plan. The list provided by City and County Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Director Jamie Polley included rotating single-day closures for city pool...
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Tom Tiffany Lays Out 8-Point Economic Plan With A Focus On Job Creation And Reducing Taxes
MOSINEE, WI (WSAU) - Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany made a campaign stop at Gorski's restaurant in Mosinee on Monday to discuss his job creation and affordability policies. Tiffany's plan, titled "Keep More of Your Hard-Earned Money," emphasizes the need to end the 400-year property ...
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One Dead, One Injured in Marathon County Crash on Friday
TOWN OF FRANZEN, WI (WSAU) -- One person died in a two-vehicle crash in the Marathon County Town of Franzen on Friday afternoon. First responders were called to the intersection of County Roads C and I at about 1:00 PM. They found 53-year-old Jennifer C. Lemmer of Iola trapped inside one of the vehicles. She was extrac...
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Mayors Monday: Marathon County Administrator Lance Leonhard
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- Marathon County is moving forward with plans to relocate the Wausau Highway Department facility to land in Kronenwetter along Interstate 39. Administrator Lance Leonhard says while it's a much-needed move for an aging facility, the County Board hasn't rushed the decision, putting away $30 million o...
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Jerry Stovall, LSU great and Heisman runner-up, dies at 85
By Field Level Media Sep 01 (Field Level Media) - Jerry Stovall, who was "Mr. Everything" at LSU as a player and a Walter Camp award winner as a coach, died Monday in Baton Rouge, La. He was 85. After growing up in West Monroe, La., Stovall played fo...
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Tennis-Shelton advances at US Open after shaky start against Griekspoor
By Janina Nuno Rios NEW YORK, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Eighth seed Ben Shelton recovered from a shaky start to beat Tallon Griekspoor 1-6 6-1 7-6(3) 6-2 in the first round of the U.S. Open on Monday. Shelton, who is looking to become the first American man...
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UCLA fires athletic director Martin Jarmond amid financial strain
By Field Level Media Sep 01 (Field Level Media) - UCLA fired athletic director Martin Jarmond on Monday as the university looks to overhaul the athletics department's business model amid mounting financial pressure. Chancellor Julio Frenk announced Ja...
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Soccer-Key player Kushner regrets the way FIFA private investment proposal played out
Aug 31 (Reuters) - Venture capitalist Josh Kushner said his company Thrive would not have become involved in FIFA President Gianni Infantino's proposal to sell part of the commercial rights of the World Cup to private investors if they had known how i...
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Ketel Marte back in D-backs' lineup, sorry for disappearance
By Field Level Media Sep 01 (Field Level Media) - Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte told reporters he has apologized to his manager and will address his teammates after his bizarre disappearance earlier this month. Having rejoined the tea...
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Rangers avoid sweep vs Brewers
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Texas Rangers, fighting for an American League wildcard spot, avoided a sweep against the Brewers Sunday, 7-4. Ezequiel Durán was the big-bat for Texas, with a home run, a double, and 3 RBI. Joe Pederson added a solo home run, as Texas snapped a four game losing streak. Dustin May (6-9...
Aug 30, 2026
Packers 53-Man Roster Tracker: Kaleb Johnson Traded To Green Bay As League Suspends Josh Jacobs
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) - The Green Bay Packers have begun trimming their roster to 53 players as countless players anxiously await word on whether they did enough to stay with the team during the preseason. According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Tom Silverstein, the Packers' first cut is long snapper Cal Adomitis,...
Aug 30, 2026
Brewers Down Rangers
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) -- Five Brewers had multiple hits in a 6-1 win over the Texas Rangers on Friday. William Contreras led the way, going 2-4 with three RBI. Christian Yelich went 3-5 with one RBI, and Jake Bauers went 2-2 with three walks and two runs scored. Sal Frelick and David Hamilton each added two hits. Jackso...
Aug 29, 2026
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Week 2 - Wausau West off to a 2-0 start
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) - Wausau West has opened the football season with two wins. They defeated Rice Lake, 26-21. The Warriors will play D.C. Everest next week. The Evergreens were 30-21 come-from-behind winners over Menomonie. Other week two scores: Marshfield 37 - River Falls 19 Stratford 6 - Edgar 3 Spencer 41 - Pittsvi...
Aug 29, 2026
Miz masters the Mets
NEW YORK, NY (WSAU) Jacob Misiorowki got his first career win against the New York Mets on Thursday night. He worked 6 innings and allowed 2 earned runs on two hits, striking out 6. He is now 14-5 for the season. Jackson Chourio went 4-for-5 with two home runs and 4 rbi, raising his batting average to .283. Andrew Vau...
Aug 28, 2026
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Packers set roster, begin regular season prep
(GREEN BAY PACKERS) - The Green Bay Packers have agreed to terms on a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers (pending physical). The Packers will acquire RB Kaleb Johnson in exchange for a 2028 sixth-round pick. Johnson (6-1, 224), a second-year player out of the University of Iowa, was originally selected by the Steelers ...
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Green Bay Packers rally to defeat Arizona in pre-season finale
(WNFL) - Kyle McCord completed 22-of-35 passes for 226 yards and rallied the Green Bay Packers to a 42-38 win over the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field in Green Bay Friday night. McCord also threw 4 touchdown passes. McCord said that he wanted to put out a good tape and play football. Jaden Nixon led the Packers in r...
Aug 29, 2026
Packers' Kraft looks ready to rumble
(247NEWSSOURCE/LEARFIELD) - Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft is taking another step toward being ready for Week One. The 25-year-old took part in 11-on-11 drills during yesterday's joint practice with the Arizona Cardinals as he ramps up from the torn ACL suffered last season. Kraft was asked how things went vs...
Aug 27, 2026
