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Marshfield Awarded $800K Grant for New Police Station
MARSHFIELD, WI (WSAU) -- The City of Marshfield has won an $800,000 grant for its new police station. Police Chief Jody Geurink says they have been planning this long-awaited project on a tight $10 million budget, so any outside funding will help. "This $800,000 will help keep the project on track. [Right now] we ...
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This is it': Rodgers says he will retire after 2026 NFL season
May 20 (Reuters) - Four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers will retire after the 2026 season, drawing a curtain on a glittering 22-year career, he said on Wednesday. The 42-year-old quarterback inked a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers this week that reunited him with coach Mike McCarthy. Rodgers...
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Pabst Brewing Company To Discontinue Schlitz Beer After More Than A Century of Production
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Pabst Brewing Company announced on Tuesday evening that it is discontinuing one of its most historic products. According to an article in Milwaukee Magazine, the company is ending production of Schlitz beer, a longtime favorite among Midwest beer drinkers for nearly two centuries, citing risi...
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Stevens Point Resident Arrested on Suspicion of 4th OWI
STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) -- A Stevens Point man was arrested for a 4th OWI following a traffic stop on Interstate 39 on Tuesday. Kasey Richardson was pulled over at about 3:45 PM for a seat belt violation. As officers were interacting with the 37-year-old, they noticed signs of impairment. He then failed a field sobrie...
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WTA roundup: Camila Osorio knocks off No. 1 seed Janice Tjen in Rabat
Yasmine Kabbaj continued her run through her home tournament with a 6-2, 6-4 upset of third-seeded German Tatjana Maria in the Grand Prix SAR La Princesse Lalla Meryem Round of 16 on Wednesday at Rabat, Morocco. Kabbaj is just the second Moroccan to...
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Scottie Scheffler eyes repeat at new-look CJ Cup Byron Nelson
Scottie Scheffler bolted out of the blocks and didn't look back last year at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. Scheffler recorded a scintillating 61 during the first round and a 63 in the second and fourth rounds as part of his eight-stroke, wire-to-wire vict...
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NFL-'This is it': Steelers quarterback Rodgers will retire after 2026 season
May 20 (Reuters) - Four-times NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers will retire after the 2026 season, drawing a curtain on a glittering 22-year career, he said on Wednesday. The 42-year-old quarterback inked a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers this week ...
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Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers says 2026 will be final season
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers confirmed in a press conference Wednesday that the 2026 season, his 22nd in the NFL, will be his last. "Yes. This is it," the four-time NFL MVP said when asked if this would be his final season. Rodgers...
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Trail Blazers lay off 'significant' number of employees
The Portland Trail Blazers laid off an unspecified number of employees on the business side of the organization as part of a restructuring by new ownership. The Blazers confirmed the job cuts in a statement to The Oregonian on Wednesday but did not s...
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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
How Dominate Has Jacob Misiorowski Been This Season? Breakdown of the Brewers' Ace Strong Start
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Milwaukee Brewers have been one of baseball's hottest teams over the previous two weeks, and much of their success can be attributed to their ace's dominance against opposing batters. Jacob Misiorowski has put up historic numbers during the first month of the season, going 4-2 with a 1.89 ERA...
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Brewers move into first place
CHICAGO, IL (WSAU) The Brewers climbed into 1st place in the NL Central with a 5-2 win over the Cubs on Tuesday night. Jacob Misiorowski (4-2) struck out eight and pitched six scoreless innings. He hasn't been scored on over the last 24 1/3 innings he's worked. Brice Turang was 3 for 4 with a two-run home rum. Jake Ba...
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Packers Announce Several Top Player Personnel Promotions Ahead of OTAs
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) - The Green Bay Packers officially announced nearly a dozen promotions on Tuesday as the team's front office continues to adjust under new CEO Ed Policy. According to a press release from GM Brian Gutekunst's office, the organization has named Milt Hendrickson, the former director of football opera...
May 19, 2026
Brewers get blow-out win in Chicago
CHICAGO, IL (WSAU) - Jake Bauers had a home run and 4 RBI to lead the Brewers to a 9-3 win over the Cubd on Monday night. Christian Yelich had a home run in back-to-back games. The 13-hit win brings the Brewers within 1/2 game of 1st place. Chicago lost for the 7th time in their last 9-games. Jacob Misiorowski (3-2, 2....
May 19, 2026
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Promising defensive lineman
(LEARFIELD) - Undrafted free agent edge rusher Nyjalik Kelly shows promise, but he'll need to work to make the Packers' opening roster. The 6-foot-5, 265-pound defensive lineman put pressure on the quarterback on more than 12 percent of his snaps as a senior at Central Florida. Sports Illustrated reports that he also l...
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Packers announce promotions
(GREEN BAY PACKERS) - The Green Bay Packers announced promotions in the player personnel department. The announcements were made Tuesday by General Manager Brian Gutekunst. Milt Hendrickson is entering his 22nd season in the NFL and eighth with the Packers. After seven seasons as the director - football operations, he ...
May 19, 2026
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Packers sign a cornerback, OTAs start next week
(247NEWSSOURCE) - The Green Bay Packers added an undrafted free agent to their roster. Green Bay signed former Vanderbilt cornerback Marlon Jones on Monday. Jones recorded nine total tackles in his one season with the Commodores. OTAs start next week: The Packers are closing in on the next phase of their offseason prog...
May 19, 2026
