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Reflecting Pool to be under surveillance after vandals arrested for damaging new liner
WASHINGTON, DC, WSAU - U.S. security officials will now be keeping watch at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after a string of arrests in recent weeks for vandalism at the popular landmark. The nearly 2,000-foot-long basin on Washington's National Mall will be patrolled by National Guard soldiers in groups of three...
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US Supreme Court sides with Trump in case allowing migrants to be turned away at boarder
WASHINGTON, June 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court handed President Donald Trump a victory on Thursday by backing the federal government's authority to turn away migrants when officials deem U.S.-Mexico border crossings too overburdened to handle additional claims. The court, in a 6-3 ruling powered by its conse...
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Wausau PD therapy dog dies
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) - Badge, a therapy dog for the Wausau police department, has died. Badge was Wausau PD's first therapy dog, dating back to 2017. Badge served with school resource officer Nick Stetzer, who retired in 2025. Stetzer was one of the first resource officers to bring a therapy dog to school. It's now common...
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Priest can no longer serve in ministry amid child-sex allegations
MADISON, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - The Vatican has stripped Andrew Showers of his priesthood following his arrest for child sex crimes. The Diocese of Madison announced it received notification that Showers, 38, petitioned for and received a dispensation from priestly obligations from Pope Leo XIV. The change became effective J...
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Dash sign Serbian F Miljana Ivanovic through 2028
The Houston Dash signed Serbian forward Miljana Ivanovic through the 2028 NWSL season on Thursday. Ivanovic, 26, arrived on a transfer from Swedish side Malmo FF after scoring nine goals in 23 matches. Prior to her move to Sweden in July 2025, ...
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Victoire captain Marie-Philip Poulin to have ACL surgery
Montreal Victoire captain and reigning PWHL playoff MVP Marie-Philip Poulin will have surgery next month to repair a torn right ACL and meniscus, the team announced Thursday. General manager Daniele Sauvageau did not provide a specific timeline for ...
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Sabres sign F Zach Benson to $54.5M deal through 2032-33
The Buffalo Sabres signed 21-year-old forward Zach Benson to a seven-year, $52.5 million deal, keeping him from becoming a restricted free agent. Instead, Benson now is under contract through the 2032-33 season, the club announced Wednesday night. ...
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Soccer-Fans roll into RV parks as World Cup prices bite in Texas
By Małgorzata Wojtunik ARLINGTON, TX, June 25 (Reuters) - With barbecue smoke drifting between rows of camper vans and Argentina flags fluttering above rooftop air conditioners, World Cup supporters are discovering that the hottest ticket in Texas migh...
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Reports: Wolves acquire LaMelo Ball, send big man Naz Reid to Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets are sending guards LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves, acquiring forward/center Naz Reid and a bevy of draft picks, multiple outlets reported Thursday. According to ESPN, the Hornets will receive a 2033 unp...
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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 hold on to sweep Reds
CINCINNATI, OH (WSAU) The Reds scrored three runs in the 8th, but the Brewers held on for a 6-5 win. Williams Connreras (3-for-3) and Jake Bauers (2-for-4) hit back-to-back home runs in the third inning to complete a three-game sweep for Milwaukee. The Brewers have won 18 of their last 21 series against the Reds, and ...
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2026 NBA Draft Roundup: Bucks Receive High Grades After Selecting Bryaden Burries & Nate Ament
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Milwaukee Bucks received some top grades after they selected both Arizona guard Brayden Burries and Tennessee forward Nate Ament during Tuesday night's NBA Draft. According to CBS Sports, the Bucks' picks deserve a B+, saying, "By picking Burries at No. 10, the Bucks are adding one of th...
Jun 24, 2026
Brewers shut out Reds
CINCINNATI, OH (WSAU) - Brandon Sproat had the best start of his big league career, allowing just 1 hit and striking out 10, as the Brewers beat the Reds 2-0. The Reds managed just two hits for the game, and left the field to a smattering of boos at Great American Ballpark. Hank Bauers and Andrew Vaughn drove in Milwau...
Jun 24, 2026
Bucks Select Arizona Guard Brayden Burries 10th Overall & Tennessee's Nate Ament 13th Overall in 2026 NBA Draft
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Milwaukee Bucks made two important additions to their roster on Tuesday night by selecting one of the top guards and forwards in the 2026 NBA Draft. The Bucks selected former Arizona point guard Brayden Burries, 20, at 10th overall to provide head coach Taylor Jenkins more versatility behind ...
Jun 24, 2026
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Only 1 joint practice for Packers?
(LEARFIELD) - The Packers are down to just one joint practice in training camp. ACMEPackingCompany.com reports that head coach Matt LaFleur typically schedules multiple opportunities to work his veterans in controlled situations, then plays the rookies and other new players in preseason games. The Denver Broncos and Pi...
Jun 23, 2026
LaFleur on the hot seat?
(LEARFIELD) - Packers head coach Matt LaFleur is on a list of six NFL coaches said to be at risk of losing their jobs as the NFL season opens. Pro Football Focus predicts that the Bengals' Zac Taylor, the Buccaneers' Todd Bowles, the Colts' Shane Steichen, and the Jets' Aaron Glenn could be fired during the season. LaF...
Jun 22, 2026
Packers set training camp dates
(GREEN BAY PACKERS) - The Green Bay Packers today announced the dates of practices that are open to the public for the 2026 Packers Training Camp, presented by UW Health Kids. This marks Green Bay's 81st training camp, a tradition that began in 1946 under Curly Lambeau. As in the past, practices are scheduled to take p...
Jun 19, 2026
