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WisDOT Reminds Drivers: Don't Crowd the Plow
MERRILL, WI (WSAU-WXPR) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to leave room for working snowplows. The DOT says there have been more than a dozen incidents involving passenger vehicles and snowplows this winter, the most recent occurring in the Lincoln County Town of Skanawan. WXPR Radio in...
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Crandall Reaches Plea Deal for His Role in Christian Schauer Homicide
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- The man who put a hit on 20-year-old Christian Schauer appears to have a plea deal with the state for one count of conspiracy to commit homicide. Steven Crandall appeared in court on Monday for a status conference, where both sides announced that they had reached a deal to avoid a jury trial schedu...
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Arne Trial Scheduled for August
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) - A Schofield woman charged in connection with the overdose death of a Wausau man in June 2025 will go on trial this summer. Police said Marisa Arne sold the victim drugs in the parking lot of the downtown Wausau library. First responders were called to his home later that day to find him unresponsive...
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New Police Chief Takes the Oath of Office in Stevens Point
STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - Edward Orgon Jr. has been sworn in as the 31st Chief of Police in Stevens Point. Orgon takes over from former Chief Bob Kussow, who retired in January after nearly three decades of service. Orgon previously served as the chief of police in Lake Hallie since 2021. His 35-year career began...
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St. Louis City acquire F Sergio Cordova on loan
St. Louis City acquired forward Sergio Cordova on loan from Switzerland's BSC Young Boys on Tuesday. The 28-year-old Venezuelan international returns to MLS through June 30 with a purchase option. Cordova, who played for Real Salt Lake (2022) and t...
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Steelers confirm 'door open' for reunion with Aaron Rodgers
If the Steelers know the options on the table for 42-year-old quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Pittsburgh general manager Omar Khan wasn't ready to reveal any of the cards in play for either side. Khan wouldn't say whether Rodgers is considering retirement...
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Report: TE Zach Ertz (ACL) eyes 14th NFL season
Free agent tight end Zach Ertz intends to play in 2026 and is expected to be cleared from his rehab following a torn ACL around the season opener, NFL Network reported on Tuesday. Ertz, 35, is two months into his rehab after injuring his right k...
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QB Who? Bears claim trade interest high in backup Tyson Bagent
Nobody predicted a quarterback quandary for the Chicago Bears this offseason. With Caleb Williams leading a revival alongside first-year head coach Ben Johnson, the Bears won their first playoff game in 15 years and have the firepower behind their t...
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Justin Thomas to make PGA Tour return at Arnold Palmer Invitational
Justin Thomas is ready to return to competition on the golf course after spending the past three months recovering from back surgery. After competing in the Atlanta Drive's first of two TGL matches on Monday, Thomas quickly turned his attention to t...
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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

Padres Rally Against Brewers Minor Leaguers
PEORIA, AZ (WSAU) -- The Milwaukee Brewers had a 5-1 lead going into the 8th inning but the San Diego Padres plated six runs against a pair of minor-league pitchers to hand the Brewers their 4th loss to start the spring. The final was 7-5. The Brewers did get home runs from Andrew Vaughn and Brandon Lockridge (his 2nd ...
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Monday High School Scoreboard & Tuesday Schedule
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- Here is Monday's scoreboard & today's schedule: Boys Basketball Fox Valley Lutheran 75 Wausau East 72 Edgar 57 Wausau Newman 47 Eau Claire Memorial 73 Medford 59 Northland Pines 49 Hurley 47 Marathon 63 Stratford 44 Tomah 58 Wisconsin Rapids 56 Ashland 73 Lakeland 65 Manawa...
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Brewers Drop Two in Split-Squad Action
MARYVALE, AZ (WSAU) -- The Milwaukee Brewers dropped a pair of games in spring training on Sunday, losing to Kansas City 7-3 and dropping a 5-2 decision to the Chicago White Sox. Robert Gasser, DL Hall and Tate Kuehner tossed scoreless inning vs the Royals. William Contreras had a RBI. Brock Wilken had a two-run homer....
Feb 23, 2026

Boyd Leads Bucky Over Iowa
MADISON, WI (WSAU) -- It was a big day for Badger Nick Boyd as the Wisconsin mens basketball team topped Iowa 84-71 on Sunday at the Kohl Center. The Badgers trailed by one at halftime. They went 14-15 from the free throw line in the second half. Boyd had 27 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds for the Badgers. Nolan W...
Feb 23, 2026
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Packers continue non-renewal exercise on season tickets
(GREEN BAY PACKERS) - With planning for the 2026 NFL season now underway, the Green Bay Packers are continuing the organization's non-renewal exercise, which has taken place in recent years to ensure Packers Season Tickets are being used as intended. "Our Season Ticket Holders are central to Lambeau Field's signif...
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Packers to release Jenkins?
(247NEWSSOURCE/LEARFIELD) - The Green Bay Packers will reportedly part ways with one of their linemen this offseason. According to Sports Illustrated's Bill Huber, Green Bay is likely to release offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins before next season. Jenkins appeared in just nine games this season after suffering a leg in...
Feb 23, 2026

Packers add a college scout
(GREEN BAY PACKERS) - The Green Bay Packers have added Will Redmond as a college scout. The announcement was made Friday by General Manager Brian Gutekunst. Redmond joins the Packers after working as the general manager at Auburn University (2024-25). Prior to Auburn, he worked at Louisiana State University as the dire...
Feb 21, 2026


