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Tiffany Talks Data Centers, Tours Marathon City Dairy Farm
MARATHON, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - Congressman Tom Tiffany is touring the state on his Protecting Wisconsin Farmland Tour as part of his campaign for governor. Today, he stopped at a family-owned farm in Marathon surrounded by farmland that is right in the heart of three different wind farm proposals. Tiffany addressed all typ...
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Woman charged with planning ISIS-inspired attack on New York State Capitol building
WASHINGTON, Aug 20 (Reuters) - U.S. authorities arrested and charged a New York woman with planning to carry out an Islamic State-inspired attack on the state's capitol building in Albany, the Justice Department said on Thursday. Jessica Bowie, 35, of Albany, was charged with planning to deploy an explosive de...
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UPDATED: Another Status Conference Scheduled Ahead of Hurd Trial
MERRILL, WI (WSAU) -- The reckless homicide trial against Javarius Hurd appears poised to stay in Lincoln County, as both sides spent Thursday whittling down a potential jury pool. According to court records, about one-third of the potential jurors were not available for various reasons, including age and disability. T...
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Department of Education Opens Investigation Into Milwaukee Public Schools Over Disciplinary Policies
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The federal government has opened an investigation into Wisconsin's largest public school system after reports surfaced that the district considers race when disciplining students. According to WISN, Milwaukee Public Schools was notified of the investigation earlier this week by the Department of...
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U.S. Open tickets remain steep ahead of year's final Grand Slam
Fans hoping to catch some of the opening matches at the 2026 U.S. Open continue to face steep prices on the reseller market. The get-in price for the first round at Flushing Meadows in New York, which gets underway on Aug. 30, sits at $197, accordin...
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NFL transactions roundup: Falcons add DT depth
The Atlanta Falcons signed defensive tackle Eric Johnson II on Friday. A fifth-round pick by Indianapolis in 2022, Johnson has appeared in 51 games (no starts) and recorded 41 tackles, one sack and one fumble recovery with the Colts (2022-23, 20...
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Report: Private equity firm Arctos buying 10% of Falcons
Arctos Partners is adding a fourth NFL franchise to its portfolio by purchasing a 10% stake in the Atlanta Falcons, Front Office Sports and CNBC reported. The private equity firm already owns stakes in the Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns and Los ...
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Tennis-Sinner withdraws from US open due to knee injury
Aug 21 (Reuters) - World number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the U.S. Open due to a persistent right knee injury, the Italian said on Friday, depriving the season's final Grand Slam of one of its biggest contenders. The 24-year-old, who captu...
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Olympics-LA28 Olympic ticket sales top 6 million; next public sale set for 2027
By Rory Carroll LOS ANGELES, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Ticket sales for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, which have been dubbed the "biggest sporting event in history," have topped 6 million, organizers said on Friday, with the next public sale planned for 20...
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Dolphins Cut Former Badgers Star Edge Rusher Mason Reiger
MADISON, WI (WSAU) - A former Badgers pass rusher is now an NFL free agent. According to a post on X from the team, the Miami Dolphins have cut former Badgers pass rusher Mason Reiger under an injury designation. Reiger is one of 12 former Wisconsin Badgers who are competing for a spot on an NFL roster this upcoming se...
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Mariners bounce back to beat Brewers
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Mariners bounced back on Tuesday night to beat the Brewers, 7-5. The win came after a historic 22-0 loss on Monday. Seattle jumped out to a 7-0 lead after two innings and never loocked back. Dominic Canzone, Josh Naylor and Taylor Ward each had 2-RBI for the Ms. The Brewer's Joey Ortiz hit a...
Aug 20, 2026
Report: Former Badgers Tight End Jack Pugh Died Of Acute Bronchopneumonia
MADISON, WI (WSAU) - An official cause of death has been revealed for a former Badgers tight end. According to a report from the Franklin County (Ohio) Coroner's Office obtained by People, former University of Wisconsin tight end Jack Pugh, who died at the age of 24 in March, died of acute bronchopneumonia, which is kn...
Aug 19, 2026
Packers Claim Pass Rusher Arden Walker From Vikings
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) - The Green Bay Packers are adding another player to their defensive line platoon. According to the team's transaction wire, the Packers have claimed former Vikings rookie pass rusher Arden Walker off waivers as the team looks to add extra depth to their new-look defense. Walker, who went undrafted...
Aug 19, 2026
Brewers blast Mariners
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) The Brewers tied a team record for most runs in a single game with a 22-0 rout of the Mariners. Christian Yelich, David Hamilton and Luis Lara hit 3-run homers. Jake Bauers added a 2-run blast. The one-sided win tied a major league record for the most-lopsided shutout. The Brewers improved to 78-...
Aug 19, 2026
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Green Bay Packers faces Denver with cuts looming
(LEARFIELD) - The Green Bay Packers have scheduled a "Season Kickoff Watch Party" for their 2026 NFL season opener. With the game played on the road against the Minnesota Vikings, the free event will be offered for fans at Titletown September 13th. Registration is required at packers.com. There are still two ...
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Packers make a roster moves, LaFleur talks final roster
(247NEWSSOURCE/LEARFIELD) - The Green Bay Packers continued training camp with another practice yesterday. Green Bay also added to its front seven after claiming edge rusher Arden Walker off waivers from the Minnesota Vikings. The Packers continue the preseason when they visit the Denver Broncos tomorrow. Looking good:...
Aug 20, 2026
Packers' Jacobs returns to practice
(247NEWSSOURCE/LEARFIELD) - Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is back on the practice field after nursing a groin strain. The 28-year-old returned to work yesterday, less than a week after suffering the injury. There was no word from head coach Matt LaFleur on whether Jacobs will be among the starters who will...
Aug 19, 2026
