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Overnight Fire Reported at Weston Power Plant
KRONENWETTER, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - Firefighters responded to the Weston Power Plant Friday night. WAOW TV reports that multiple crews responded to the east side of the building for a small blaze at the facility. Responding crews included the Kronenwetter Fire Department, Mosinee Fire Department, and Riverside Fire Departme...
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Four-Run Nationals 9th Sinks Brewers
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) -- The Washington Nationals broke open a 3-3 game in the 9th inning to spoil the debut of the Brewers' new "Wisco" City Connect uniforms on Friday, 7-3. Jake Bauers put Milwaukee on top early with a three-run home run in the bottom of the first, one of his two hits on the day. Jacob Young...
7h ago

Wausau West Graduate Signs With Ignite Softball
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- A 2025 Wausau West graduate has signed with Ignite softball for the 2025 Northwoods League season. Taylor Liebelt, an outfielder at Illinois State University, will be coming home to play at Athletic Park this summer after a decorated career with the Warriors. During her sophomore season, Liebelt ea...
20h ago

Two Arrested in Shots Fired Incident in Marshfield
MARSHFIELD, WI (WSAU) -- An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a shooting investigation in Marshfield. Police were called to an area near Hume Avenue and Filmore Street at 7:20 PM on Thursday after someone reported gunfire during an altercation between two groups. A 16-year-old boy was taken from the ...
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F Azura Stevens rejoins Sky on reported 3-year deal
Free agent forward Azura Stevens rejoined the Chicago Sky on Saturday following three seasons with the Los Angeles Sparks. Terms were not disclosed by Chicago but ESPN reported that the 6-foot-6 Stevens, 30, landed a three-year contract. Stevens pr...
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Golf-McIlroy looks to build on six-shot Masters lead
By Rory Carroll AUGUSTA, Georgia, April 11 (Reuters) - Rory McIlroy will look to tighten his grip on the Green Jacket in Saturday's third round of the Masters after taking a commanding six-shot lead nL1N40T0EP into a sun-drenched Augusta National. Th...
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Toronto signs WNBA's first $1M backcourt pairing
The expansion Toronto Tempo signed guards Marina Mabrey and Brittney Sykes to two-year max contracts. Mabrey, 29, reportedly will earn $1.2 million in each of the next two seasons. Sykes, 32, is also eligible for a seven-figure deal, making them the ...
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Cowboys S Markquese Bell facing felony drug charge
Cowboys safety Markquese Bell is facing multiple drug charges following his arrest in a Dallas suburb Friday. Bell, 27, was arrested in Prosper, Texas, on a felony count of possession of a controlled substance and a misdemeanor count of marijuana ...
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Twins place RHP Cody Laweryson, 3B Royce Lewis on IL
The Minnesota Twins placed reliever Cody Laweryson and third baseman Royce Lewis on the injured list Saturday. Laweryson, 27, is on the 15-day IL (retroactive to Thursday) with a right forearm strain. Lewis, 26, is on the 10-day IL (retroactive...
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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

Four-Run Nationals 9th Sinks Brewers
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) -- The Washington Nationals broke open a 3-3 game in the 9th inning to spoil the debut of the Brewers' new "Wisco" City Connect uniforms on Friday, 7-3. Jake Bauers put Milwaukee on top early with a three-run home run in the bottom of the first, one of his two hits on the day. Jacob Young...
7h ago

Wausau West Graduate Signs With Ignite Softball
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- A 2025 Wausau West graduate has signed with Ignite softball for the 2025 Northwoods League season. Taylor Liebelt, an outfielder at Illinois State University, will be coming home to play at Athletic Park this summer after a decorated career with the Warriors. During her sophomore season, Liebelt ea...
20h ago

Badgers beat North Dakota; advance to Frozen Four finals on Saturday
LAS VEGAS, NV (WSAU) The Badgers hockey team won their Frozen Four national semi-final game, 2-1, over North Dakota. They'll play for a national championship on Saturday against Denver. The Badgers scored twice in the 1st period, 27 seconds apart. Simon Tassy scored first at 12:54. Ryan Botterill scored Wisconsin's sec...
Apr 10, 2026

Bucks lose to Pistons
DETROIT, MI (WSAU) - The Bucks were bested on the road. Milwaukee lost 137-111 to the Detroit Pistons. Ryan Rollins scored a game-high 23 points, while Jericho Sims put up a triple-double of 11 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. The Bucks will be back home Friday to host the Brooklyn Nets.
Apr 09, 2026
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Packers set offseason workout dates
(LEARFIELD) - Offseason workout programs and practices begin for the Green Bay Packers April 20th. Phase One includes two weeks of meetings, strength and conditioning, and physical rehab. OTAs start the last week of May, and the mandatory minicamp is on the calendar for June 9th through the 11th. More than two dozen Pa...
Apr 08, 2026

New uniforms for the Packers?
(LEARFIELD) - The Packers are set to be one of eight teams wearing the so-called "Rivalries" alternate uniforms during the 2026 NFL season. Team president Ed Policy teased the upcoming announcement, saying those uniforms will represent the team owners and Lambeau Field. He didn't offer details. Packerswire.co...
Apr 07, 2026

Committee work for a pair of Packers
(LEARFIELD) - Packers CEO Ed Policy has tapped head coach Matt LaFleur and general manager Brian Gutekunst to serve on some NFL committees. Policy says he's switching his focus to the business side. LaFleur was appointed to the head coaches committee, and Gutekunst to the GM advisory committee. Policy tells reporters h...
Apr 03, 2026


