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Wausau investment scammer sentenced to 8 years
MADISON, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - Stanley Pophal, 65, was sentenced by a federal judge to 8 years in prison for wire fraud and money laundering. He was also ordered to pay restitution for the millions he stole. Pophal told investors they would get returns of at least 20 percent on investments like cryptocurrency, real estate ...
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Brewers sweep Cubs
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Brewers completed a sweep of the Cubs on Wednesday night, 8-6. Starter Logan Henderson pitched five innings, allowing only one run on two hits. He struck out 6. The Brewers built an early lead on a 3-run homer from Christian Yelich. Jackson Churio and William Contreras also hit home runs. Chi...
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One Last Time: Governor Evers Concludes Back-to-School Tour in Wausau
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- A staple of Tony Evers' time as Governor has been the yearly back-to-school tour. On Wednesday, the former teacher made his last two stops in Wausau and Superior. The Democrat said the tour has always been about supporting education and those in the classroom. "I've done this for several reaso...
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Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Tom Tiffany Declined WBA Debate, Says 'One Debate will be Sufficient'
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) - Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany is explaining why his campaign declined to participate in this cycle's Wisconsin Broadcasters Association debate. In an interview with "The Dan O'Donnell Show" on Tuesday, Tiffany said, "I think one debate will be sufficient to cover the ...
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MLB roundup: Mets blow 8-0 lead, emerge with 15-14 win over Marlins
By Field Level Media Sep 10 (Field Level Media) - Francisco Lindor slugged a three-run homer in a critical seventh inning and Christopher Morel went 3-for-4 with three RBIs against his former team as the New York Mets completed a three-game sweep of th...
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Dodgers demolish Reds to complete sweep, run winning streak to 7 games
By Field Level Media Sep 10 (Field Level Media) - Mookie Betts hit an early two-run home run and Yoshinobu Yamamoto fanned 10 in seven strong innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to a season-high seven games with a 14-1 vic...
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NFL-Rams bet on body clocks in first test of Super Bowl ambitions in Australia
By Ian Ransom MELBOURNE, Sept 10 (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Rams are banking on their body clocks to cope with a 13,000-km journey to Melbourne, the first stop on a long road they hope will end with Super Bowl triumph in their backyard at SoFi Stadium...
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Patriots WR A.J. Brown exits in third quarter with right ankle injury
By Field Level Media Sep 10 (Field Level Media) - Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown walked off the field with a right ankle injury on New England's opening possession of the second half Wednesday night at Seattle. The Patriots announced Brown was que...
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Tennis-Zverev passes Van de Zandschulp test to reach US Open semis
By Shrivathsa Sridhar NEW YORK, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Alexander Zverev took another big step towards a second Grand Slam title by beating Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2 7-5 6-1 to reach the U.S. Open semi-finals, where the German will take on Karen...
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Local Sports
Brewers sweep Cubs
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Brewers completed a sweep of the Cubs on Wednesday night, 8-6. Starter Logan Henderson pitched five innings, allowing only one run on two hits. He struck out 6. The Brewers built an early lead on a 3-run homer from Christian Yelich. Jackson Churio and William Contreras also hit home runs. Chi...
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NFL Executives Predict That Packers Receiver Matthew Golden Will Be This Season's Breakout Player
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) - A new poll of NFL executives predicts that one of the Packers' top receivers will be this season's breakout player. According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden is highly regarded among league executives, with one AFC executive saying, "I'm not really sure why they...
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Report: Packers Pass Rusher Micah Parsons Could Return Week 5 vs Bears
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) - The Green Bay Packers are hoping one of their biggest stars returns to the field against one of their biggest rivals. According to a report from The Ringer's Tom Pelissero, "Green Bay is known as one of the most conservative teams medically in the NFL. But there is optimism that he'll be bac...
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Brewers rally for improbable win
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Brewers broke the hearts of Cubs fans with an improbable 4-3 comeback win. Trailing by 2 and down to their final our, Christian Yelich singled and Jackson Churio hit a 1-0 pitch over the left field wall to tie the game in the 9th. It was his 4th hit of the game and his 22nd homer of the seaso...
Sep 09, 2026
Packers Offensive Linemen Zach Bako-Bewele & Aaron Banks Considered Questionable vs Vikings
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) - The Green Bay Packers may be without two of their starting offensive linemen against the Vikings. Head coach Matt LaFleur told the media on Monday afternoon that "we'll see" about offensive linemen Zach Bako-Bewele and Aaron Banks, who have knee injuries and are questionable for Sunday....
Sep 08, 2026
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Packers' Cisse ready for the season opener
(LEARFIELD) - Green Bay Packers rookie cornerback Brandon Cisse will face quite the task come Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings when he lines up against one of the NFL's better receivers in Justin Jefferson. Cisse was asked if he anticipates any butterflies in his first NFL game. The Packers and Vikings kick off at ...
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Packers captains named, Kraft talks going home, Lloyd ready to run
(LEARFIELD) - The Packers have announced their captains for the 2026 NFL season. Four of them are returners and one is new. The announcement was made Monday. The team leaders will be quarterback Jordan Love, tight end Tucker Kraft, safety Xavier McKinney, linebacker Zaire Franklin and special teams member Isaiah McDuff...
Sep 08, 2026
Packers' LaFleur talks prepping for Minnesota
(WNFL/LEARFIELD) - The Green Bay Packers open the NFL season this Sunday afternoon at Minnesota against the Vikings. Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur talked about the biggest news coming out of Minnesota the past few days with Harrison Smith signed a new deal to return for his 15th season. The Packers and Vikings w...
Sep 08, 2026
