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Wausau Mayor, City Council to Honor Public Works Crews for Storm Cleanup Efforts
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- Wausau Mayor Doug Diny will present the city's Public Works Department with a Recognition of Exemplary Service following last week's record-breaking snowfall. According to Tuesday's agenda, Mayor Doug Diny will recognize "plow operators, mechanics, supervisors, dispatchers, and support personn...
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City of Stevens Point Warns of Email Scam
STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) -- The City of Stevens Point is warning of a new email scam that appears to use publicly available application and permit information to create fake invoices. Mayor Mike Wiza says at first glance, the message appears to come directly from the city and requests payment for planning and zoning in...
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Former Waushara County Fire Chief Accused of Stealing Public Funds
WAUTOMA, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - A former Plainfield fire chief is facing felony charges, as state investigators allege he stole more than $100,000 from the village over nearly two years. Jeffrey M. Kessenich, 29, faces three counts of theft in a business setting. According to the criminal complaint, Kessenich took $112,157 f...
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Woman charged in daughter's death
MERRILL, WI (WSAU) - A woman is in the Lincoln County jail, charged with child neglect resulting in death. Katelyn Nardi, 27, is being held on $150,000 cash bond. Nardi's 5-year-old daughter died in a bathtub after complaining that she wasn't feeling well. A criminal complaint said the child was left unattended for abo...
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NBA roundup: Pistons halt Lakers' 9-game winning streak
Daniss Jenkins poured in a career-high 30 points, including four in the final 25 seconds, and the host Detroit Pistons ended the Los Angeles Lakers' nine-game winning streak with a 113-110 victory on Monday. Jenkins added eight assists while Jalen Dur...
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Tiger Woods set to return to action in TGL finals
Tiger Woods will return to competitive golf, minus most of the walking, when he tees it up for Jupiter Links Golf Club on the last night of the TGL finals on Tuesday in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Sahith Theegala birdied the final hole, giving Los Angel...
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Spring training roundup: Rays' Steven Matz finishes strong spring vs. Phillies
Southpaw Steven Matz put a punctuation mark on his excellent spring training by tossing five scoreless innings Monday as the Tampa Bay Rays blanked the Philadelphia Phillies, 7-0, in Clearwater, Fla. Matz, 34, who is transitioning back to the starting...
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Tennis-Mboko reaches Miami quarters, earns Roddick's Grand Slam backing
By Rory Carroll March 23 (Reuters) - Victoria Mboko's rapid rise has the Canadian teenager poised for Grand Slam success, former U.S. Open champion Andy Roddick said after she beat fellow teenager Mirra Andreeva 7-6(4) 4-6 6-0 on Monday to reach the ...
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VCU extends coach Phil Martelli Jr. through 2031-32 season
VCU rewarded Phil Martelli Jr. with a two-year contract extension on Monday after he coached the Rams to an NCAA Tournament victory over North Carolina. Martell's contract now runs through the 2031-32 season. VCU went 28-8 this season in Martelli'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
Bucks routed by Clippers
LOS ANGELES, CA (WSAU) Kahwi Leonard had 28 points while playing only 25 minutes as the LA Clippers routed the Bucks, 129-96. At one point, LA led by 46. Former Buck Brook Lopez added 19. The Clippers have now won back-to-back games after snapping a four game losing streak, The Bucks are 1-and-2 on their current road ...
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UW Women's hockey captures national championship
UNIVERSITY PARK, MD (WSAU) - The University of Wisconsin women's hockey team won its 9th national championship on Sunday afternoon. The Badgers defeated Ohio State, 3-2. The game winning goal came 7-minutes into the third period, when senior Claire Enright scored from close range. The Badgers had jumped out to a 2-0 le...
Mar 23, 2026
Bucks get win in Phoenix
PHOENIX, AZ (WSAU) - The Bucks, playing without Giannis Antetokounmpo, rallied in the 4th quarter to beat the Suns, 108-105. The Bucks took the lead with 2:21 to play. Ryan Rollins, 26 points, hit a key shot with 23-seconds remaining, and added a free throw to secure the win. Kyle Kyzma, 20 points, left the game with t...
Mar 22, 2026
Misiorowski Named Opening Day Starter
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) -- The Milwaukee Brewers have announced that Jacob Misiorowski will be the Opening Day starter. A former top prospect in Milwaukee's system, the Miz made his Major League debut in June 2025, going 5-3 with an ERA of 4.36 in 66 innings. He was named to the National League All-Star team after just fi...
Mar 21, 2026
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Packers to honor Bob Harlan
(PACKERS) - In recognition of the late Bob Harlan's contributions to the Green Bay Packers, the organization announced today they will install Harlan's name in a place of honor on Lambeau Field's northeast façade. "I had the opportunity to share with the Harlan family last week that we will be adding Bob's ...
Mar 18, 2026
Contract tinkering
(247NEWSSOURCE) - The Packers have reportedly altered the contract of a new addition. According to Ken Ingalls, Green Bay added $2 million to linebacker Zaire Franklin's deal for the upcoming season without changing his salary for the 2027 season. Franklin had 125 total tackles and two sacks this season. The Packers ac...
Mar 17, 2026
Hargrave signs up, Walker now a Panther
(PACKERS/VARIOUS) - The Green Bay Packers have signed defensive lineman Javon Hargrave. The transaction was announced Friday by General Manager Brian Gutekunst. Hargrave (JAY-von, 6-2, 307), an 11th-year player out of South Carolina State, was selected in the third round (No. 89 overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft by the St...
Mar 14, 2026
