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Fatal crash on Hwy 45
ANTIGO, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - A 45-year-old woman died in a head-on crash on U.S. Highway 45 near County Highway X in the Town of Antigo on Wednesday. The Langlade County Dispatch Center received a report of the crash around 10:24pm on April 22nd. Sheriff's deputies arrived and found two vehicles with one person in each. Th...
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Tigers Walk Off Brewers
DETROIT, MI (WSAU) -- A 9th inning home run from Spencer Torkelson lifted Detroit to a 5-4 win over Milwaukee on Thursday. Torkelson's shot broke a 4-4 tie and came one inning after Jahmai Jones tied the game in the 8th with a solo shot of his own, his second of the season. Gary Sanchez and David Hamilton each recorded...
12h ago
Gas Leak Shuts Down Part of Highway 97 in Marathon County
TOWN OF McMILLAN, WI (WSAU-WAOW) -- Fire crews shut down part of Highway 97 on Thursday morning due to a natural gas leak, according to the Marathon County Sheriff's Office. The closure is in place in both directions between County Road C and Kraus Street in the Town of McMillan. Crews working in the area ruptured a na...
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Community Shelter Dedicated at Bridge Street Mission
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- A formal dedication was held for the new Community Shelter at the Bridge Street Mission on Thursday. Police Chief Matthew Barnes says it's a weight off his shoulders after a year of running the temporary Wausau and Marathon County Shelter out of the basement of First United Methodist Church. "...
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MLB roundup: Dodgers blank Giants on 1 hit to avoid series sweep
Tyler Glasnow allowed just one hit in eight shutout innings, Tanner Scott threw a scoreless ninth and the Los Angeles Dodgers avoided a three-game series sweep with a 3-0 victory over the host San Francisco Giants. Max Muncy scored twice, while Dalton ...
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NHL roundup: Alex Tuch's goal gives Sabres 2-1 series lead over Bruins
By Field Level Media Alex Tuch scored the tiebreaking goal 4:03 into the third period, propelling the visiting Buffalo Sabres to a 3-1 win over the Boston Bruins in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series on Thursday night. The ...
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2026 NFL Draft: Best available on Day 2
By Field Level Media Round 1 of the NFL Draft came and went on Friday, starting the slide for prospects who were once viewed as first-rounders. Here's a look at the best players still available as we head into Round 2 of the draft: Jermod McCoy, CB, T...
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NBA roundup: Hawks get by Knicks again to take 2-1 series lead
By Field Level Media CJ McCollum scored 23 points and sank the game-winning basket with 12.7 seconds left, lifting Atlanta to a 109-108 win over the visiting New York Knicks on Thursday and giving the Hawks a 2-1 lead in their first-round Eastern Conf...
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New Rams QB Ty Simpson among biggest NFL draft surprises
The biggest surprises in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft: Titans select Ohio State WR Carnell Tate at No. 4 If you had a bet out on Tate being the first Ohio State player taken, you probably made some money. The Titans had many needs and commit...
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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
Tigers Walk Off Brewers
DETROIT, MI (WSAU) -- A 9th inning home run from Spencer Torkelson lifted Detroit to a 5-4 win over Milwaukee on Thursday. Torkelson's shot broke a 4-4 tie and came one inning after Jahmai Jones tied the game in the 8th with a solo shot of his own, his second of the season. Gary Sanchez and David Hamilton each recorded...
12h ago
Tigers beat Brewers
DETROIT, MI (WSAU) The Brewers struggled against Tigers starter Casey Mize in a 5-2 loss on Wednesday Night. Mize (2-1) struck out 7 and allowed only 1-run in 6-innings of work. He lowered his ERA to 2.51. Spencer Torkelson hit his first home run of the season. William Contreras and Jake Bauers had RBI singles for the...
Apr 23, 2026
Brewers blow-out Tigers
DETROIT, MI (WSAU) The Brewers opened their series with the Tigers with a 12-4 win on Tuesday night. Milwaukee blew the game open with 7-runs in the 8th inning, sending 11 batters to the plate. Brice Turang had 4 RBI. David Hamilton wenr 4-for-5, his first multi-hit game of the season. The Brewers have won 5 of their ...
Apr 22, 2026
Brewers lose to Marlins
MIAMI, FL (WSAU) - The Brewers fell behind early and could not recover in a 5-3 loss to the Marlins on Sunday. Jacob Misiorowski allowed 3-runs in the 1st inning in a game where the Brewers did not lead. Misiowoski settled in after the poor start, not allowing any more runs and striking out 9. He falls to 1-2 for the s...
Apr 19, 2026
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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...
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Gutekunst previews the Packers draft
(LEARFIELD/WNFL) - The NFL Draft starts Thursday night and runs through Saturday. Without a first-round draft pick this year due to the Micah Parsons trade, what will the Packers do? Packers GM Brian Gutekust explained. Packers round-by-round: So how do the Packers draft? Here's a look at what positions the Packers hav...
Apr 22, 2026
Back to work for the Packers
(247NEWSSOURCE/LEARFIELD) - The Packers get back to work today. Green Bay is holding its first official day of its offseason program. Phase one of the offseason is limited to meetings, strength and conditioning and rehab by the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Waiving goodbye to a trio: The Packers made some roster spa...
Apr 20, 2026
