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Marathon County Sheriff's Office Searching for Suspect Wanted in Vehicle Pursuit
ROTHSCHILD, WI (WSAU) -- The Marathon County Sheriff's Office is looking for a 38-year-old man wanted in connection with a vehicle pursuit that ended when the suspect evaded arrest in Rothschild. It started on Interstate 39 when officers spotted a vehicle driven by Christopher Connors, who was wanted on felony charges ...
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Last-Minute Plea Deal Struck for 2023 US 51 Shooting Incident
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- The man accused of attempted homicide and recklessly endangering safety after a shooting incident on US 51 in October 2023 reached a plea deal in late August, according to court records. Bennie Green pleaded guilty to five counts of recklessly endangering safety, one count of OWI causing injury, an...
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9-11 memorial events planned across Central Wisconsin
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - Communities across the region will hold ceremonies Friday to mark 25 years since the 9/11 attacks. Merrill In Merrill, the city will hold a ceremony Friday morning at 7:30 a.m., leading up to a bell ringing at 7:46 a.m.. The same time the first plane hit the World Trade Center. Jesse Boyd, Linc...
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Marathon County Woman Accused of Soliciting Homicide Scheduled for Trial
MERRILL, WI (WSAU) -- A Marathon City woman accused of trying to have a man killed will go to trial for soliciting first-degree homicide. Angela Volm was scheduled for a two-day trial on February 17th and 18th in a Lincoln County courtroom on Thursday. She's accused of reaching out to a third party, asking them to make...
Sep 10, 2026
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BC LB Bodie Kahoun has movement in extremities after serious injury
By Field Level Media Sep 12 (Field Level Media) - Boston College linebacker Bodie Kahoun had to be taken off on a stretcher during the second quarter of the Eagles' game against Rutgers on Friday night in Chestnut Hill, Mass. Kahoun made a tackle...
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After losing her father on 9/11, a young Yankees fan built an unbreakable bond with Derek Jeter
By Amy Tennery NEW YORK, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Brielle Saracini came full circle at her cherished Yankee Stadium on Friday, throwing out the first ceremonial pitch 25 years after her father's death on September 11, a tragedy that sparked an unlikely frie...
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Pirates activate 1B/OF Ryan O'Hearn from IL
By Field Level Media Sep 12 (Field Level Media) - The Pittsburgh Pirates brought back veteran first baseman and outfielder Ryan O'Hearn from the 10-day injured list Friday. The Pirates activated O'Hearn and optioned outfielder Ronny Simon to Triple-A...
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Tennis-Zverev goes from 'pointless' start to US Open final
By Janina Nuno Rios NEW YORK, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Alexander Zverev went from wondering whether his U.S. Open campaign was "pointless" to preparing for a second final at Flushing Meadows on Friday, as his dramatic turnaround had given him a chance to w...
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Chris Johnson's Titans Ring of Honor induction postponed
By Field Level Media Sep 11 (Field Level Media) - The Tennessee Titans postponed Chris Johnson's induction into their Ring of Honor because he and his family are no longer able to attend Sunday's season opener in person. Johnson, who starred for the ...
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Josh Jacobs Pleads No Contest To Misdemeanor Battery & Property Damage Charges, No Jail Time Requested
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) - Josh Jacobs, the star starting running back of the Green Bay Packers, appeared in Brown County court on Thursday morning to plead no contest to misdemeanor battery and property damage charges stemming from a May domestic altercation with his now-ex-girlfriend. According to ESPN's Rob Demovsky, th...
Sep 10, 2026
Brewers Option Brandon Sproat Back To AAA-Nashville As Struggles Continue
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Milwaukee Brewers are sending one of their top young pitchers back to the minors as his struggles in the big league continued on Wednesday night. According to Brewers insider Adam McCalvy, Milwaukee has optioned Brandon Sproat back to AAA Nashville after he walked four and gave up four runs i...
Sep 10, 2026
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...
Sep 10, 2026
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...
Sep 09, 2026
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...
Sep 09, 2026
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Love, McKinney and the Packers are ready to go
(LEARFIELD/WNFL) Ready or not, the regular season is upon the Green Bay Packers when they face the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday at boisterous U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Packers quarterback Jordan Love talked about dealing with the noise in that place. Jacobs in court: Packers running back Josh Jacobs has entered ...
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Packers' LaFleur, Vikings' O'Connell talk season opener
(LEARFIELD/PACKERS) - In prepping for this Sunday's game between the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings, the Packers have to get ready for 2 somewhat unexpected things. First is the Vikings re-signing safety Harrison Smith which is something Packers coach Matt LaFleur talked about on Wednesday. And the injury repo...
Sep 10, 2026
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 ...
Sep 09, 2026
