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Plea, Sentencing Hearing Scheduled for Vernon County Man Accused of Arson, Attempted Homicide in Wisconsin Rapids
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI (WSAU) -- A La Farge man accused of attempted homicide and arson in connection with a house fire in Wisconsin Rapids appears to have a plea deal with the state. Court records show a plea and sentencing hearing is scheduled for Michael Vandenberg, who is accused of setting fire to a home on 17th Ave...
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Iran Places $10 Million Bounty On Barron Trump, Attempted To Assassinate Israel PM Netanyahu's Son
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WSAU) - The Iranian government has reportedly targeted both President Trump's and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's families' lives for assassination as the war in the Middle East continues. According to a graphic Iranian state media video titled "Where to Kill Barron Trump" that w...
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Cash Bond Set for Former Madison Priest Accused of Grooming in Marathon County
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- A former Priest with the Catholic Diocese of Madison is being held on a $15,000 cash bond, accused of attempting to groom an underage girl for sexual activity. Andrew Showers faces one felony count of grooming and two counts of bail jumping after he was caught communicating with an undercover offic...
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Garrett Mitchell (Forearm) Expected To Avoid Injured List After Getting Hit By Pitch vs. Braves
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Milwaukee Brewers got good news after outfielder Garrett Mitchell left Sunday's game at the Little League World Series against the Braves. According to Mitchell, who spoke to the media on Sunday night after he was hit by a pitch in his forearm, confirmed that he's not expecting a stint on the...
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Autopsy finds cocaine, heroin contributed to Brandon Clarke's death
By Field Level Media Aug 25 (Field Level Media) - Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke had heroin, cocaine, morphine andmultiple prescription drugs in his system when he died, according to theautopsy results released by the Los Angeles County Med...
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D-backs target early next week for Ketel Marte's return from IL
By Field Level Media Aug 25 (Field Level Media) - Ketel Marte could be back in the Arizona lineup early next week, Diamondbacksmanager Torey Lovullo said Monday. Marte hasn't played since failing to show up for the team's game in Boston onAug. 17. Lo...
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Daniel Cormier calls Nevada cage rule 'ridiculous' after UFC 329
By Field Level Media Aug 25 (Field Level Media) - UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier believes Max Holloway, Paddy Pimblett andGable Steveson should be able to celebrate their victories without riskingpart of their fight purses. The three UFC 329 winner...
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Veteran WR Allen Robinson announces retirement
By Field Level Media Aug 25 (Field Level Media) - Former Jacksonville Jaguars and Chicago Bears star wide receiver AllenRobinson announced his retirement from football on Monday, his 33rd birthday. Robinson did not play in the NFL last season. Most r...
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Tiger Woods set for first in-person court appearance on DUI charge
By Field Level Media Aug 24 (Field Level Media) - After several postponements, Tiger Woods is scheduled to appear before a judgein person for the first time since his car accident on March 27. Woods will appear in court at 8:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday, ...
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Garrett Mitchell (Forearm) Expected To Avoid Injured List After Getting Hit By Pitch vs. Braves
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Milwaukee Brewers got good news after outfielder Garrett Mitchell left Sunday's game at the Little League World Series against the Braves. According to Mitchell, who spoke to the media on Sunday night after he was hit by a pitch in his forearm, confirmed that he's not expecting a stint on the...
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Packers Corner Brandon Cisse Returns To Practice, Expects To Play vs Cardinals
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) - The Green Bay Packers got good news on Monday about one of their top 2026 draft picks. According to head coach Matt LaFleur, who spoke about cornerback Brandon Cisse's knee injury before practice on Monday, saying, "He should be fine; he should be good to go." When the Packers opened pr...
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Brewers fall in Williamsport
WILLIAMSPORT, PA (WSAU) The Brewers fell to the Braves, 4-2, in the annual Little League Classic on Sunday night in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Michael Harris II his a solo home run and Mauricio Dubon had an RBI double as the Braves avoided a sweep. Trailing by 2 in the 9th inning, William Contreras just missed a walk...
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Packers Outlast Broncos in Preseason Tuneup
DENVER, CO (WSAU) -- A big second quarter lifted the Green Bay Packers to a 33-13 win over the Denver Broncos on Friday. Jordan Love hit MarShawn Lloyd from 11 yards out to cap a first-quarter scoring drive, the only significant action of the game for Green Bay's starting QB. From there, Kyle McCord got the bulk of the...
Aug 22, 2026
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Week 1 - Marshfield, Stratford, Edgar open with wins
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) - Marshfield opened its 2026 football campaign with a convincing road win over Rice Lake, 44-6. Edgar beat Cadott, 21-0. Stratford topped Mosinee, 31-0. In other Week 1 games: Wausau East 28 - Shawano 0 Assumption 49 - Rosholt 0 Neillsville 35 - New London 0 Marathon 24 - Loyal Greenwood 16 Spencer 7...
Aug 22, 2026
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Smack talk from the Packers special teams co-ordinator
(LEARFIELD) - The Green Bay Packers will play their final pre-season game this Friday against the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field. Coming off of Friday's impressive win over Denver, Packers co-ordinators Cam Achord and Adam Stenovich met with reporter. Special teams co-ordinator Achord talked about kicker Trey Smack...
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Green Bay Packers blow out Broncos in pre-season contest
(LEARFIELD) - The Packers knocked off the Denver Broncos 33-13 in preseason game number two. Jordan Love drove Green Bay on a 12-play, 63-yard touchdown drive in his only series, which he capped with an 11-yard touchdown throw to MarShawn Lloyd for a 7-0 lead. Love talked about scoring that first touchdown in the pre-s...
Aug 22, 2026
Green Bay Packers faces Denver with cuts looming
(LEARFIELD) - The Green Bay Packers have scheduled a "Season Kickoff Watch Party" for their 2026 NFL season opener. With the game played on the road against the Minnesota Vikings, the free event will be offered for fans at Titletown September 13th. Registration is required at packers.com. There are still two ...
Aug 21, 2026
