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Mosinee Alders Select New Mayor
MOSINEE, WI (WSAU) -- The Mosinee City Council has selected a new Mayor after Pete Nievinski stepped down due to health concerns. According to a Facebook post, Alders unanimously voted Ward 4 Representative Tom Helbach into the seat, noting that he brings more than 20 years of experience as an Alder and "valuable ...
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New Trial Dates Scheduled for Woman Accused of Swindling Thousands From an Elderly Person
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- The woman accused of swindling thousands from an elderly person over whom she had power of attorney has once again been scheduled for trial. Ramona Bartell is now scheduled for trial from September 14th through the 23rd, after at least two other attempts were scheduled but later removed from the ca...
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Thompson Handed Withheld Sentence for Stealing Pain Medication from Wausau Fire Department
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- A former Wausau Fire Department Division Chief has been given a withheld sentence after pleading guilty to a pair of felony counts for misconduct in office. Jared Thompson entered the plea on Monday morning and was given three years of probation. If he completes the terms of the probation, he will ...
Mar 09, 2026
Mayors Monday: Wausau's Doug Diny
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- The City of Wausau is going to cast a wide net in the search for the next permanent City Clerk after Kaitlyn Bernarde announced she would be leaving for a new opportunity after the April election. Mayor Doug Diny says she leaves a staff that has seen little turnover in the last few years and will b...
Mar 09, 2026
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Report: Lions signing ex-Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco
The Detroit Lions are signing former Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco to a one-year deal, according to multiple reports on Tuesday. Pacheco, 27, gives the Lions a new backfield partner for Jahmyr Gibbs after they traded David Montgo...
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Reports: Bears signing ex-Lions WR/PR Kalif Raymond
The Chicago Bears are signing receiver/return specialist Kalif Raymond to a one-year, $5.1 million deal, NFL Network reported Tuesday. Raymond, 31, spent the past five seasons with NFC North rival Detroit and will be reunited with Bears head coac...
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Reports: Packers releasing CB Nate Hobbs after 1 season
The Green Bay Packers are releasing cornerback Nate Hobbs after one expensive, injury-shortened season, multiple outlets reported Tuesday. Hobbs, 26, signed a four-year, $48 million contract last March that included a $16 million roster bonus and a ...
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Reports: Jaguars could deal WR Brian Thomas Jr.
Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. could be traded this offseason if general manager James Gladstone hears an offer to his liking, according to reports. Jacksonville selected Thomas No. 23 overall out of LSU before Gladstone and head coach Liam ...
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Report: Bills, TE Dawson Knox agree to 3-year contract
Tight end Dawson Knox is staying in Buffalo, agreeing to a three-year contract extension with the Bills, according to multiple reports Tuesday. While contract details were not immediately available, the contract is believed to restructure his curren...
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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
Dodgers Edge Brewers
PHOENIX, AZ (WSAU) -- The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in spring ball at American Family Fields of Phoenix on Monday. Jake Bauers had a home run for Milwaukee, his third of the spring. Aaron Ashby gave up one run on four hits over 2 2/3 innings. The Brewers are 8-8 this spring and have an off-day ...
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Changes Coming To Packers Roster
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) -- The first day of free agency was a busy one as far as the Green Bay Packers roster goes. A number of Packer players will be heading elsewhere. Among the players leaving Green Bay are quarterback Malik Willis, DE Kingsley Enagbare, LB Rashan Gary, and LB Quay Walker. They also announced the relea...
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Mosinee, Neillsville and Pacelli Girls Hoops Earn State Tournament Berths
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- Three Central Wisconsin teams earned WIAA Girls Basketball State Tournament trips with sectional wins on Saturday. In D-3, Mosinee advanced with a 69-54 win over St. Croix Central. D-4 saw Neillsville move on with a 42-30 win over Cameron. In D-5 it was Stevens Point Pacelli prevailing with a 75-46...
Mar 09, 2026
Bucks Split Weekend Pair
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) -- The Milwaukee Bucks split a pair of weekend games as they beat the Utah Jazz 113-99 on Saturday and lost to the Orlando Magic 130-91 on Sunday in Milwaukee. Saturday Giannis logged 27 points, nine rebounds and eight assists in the victory. Kyle Kuzma had 18 and Ryan Rollins had 13 with 11 reboun...
Mar 09, 2026
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Packers comings and goings ... mostly goings
(WNFL) - Player movement with the legal tampering period underway has seen a few Packers players going in search of new teams. From various sources, here is what we know. Quarterback Malik Willis is expected to sign a 3-year deal with the Miami Dolphins worth $67.5 million, per Yahoo Sports. The Packers are releasing o...
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Packers bringing back Sean Rhyan
(WNFL) - According to ESPN's Rob Demovsky, offensive lineman Sean Rhyan will be back with the Green Bay Packers next season. Demovsky reports that the two parties have agreed to a 3-year, $33-million deal. Rhyan who was the team's starting center at the end of last season was drafted by the Packers in 2022 in the third...
Mar 09, 2026
Packers and Colts swap defensive players
(WNFL) - Your Colby Wooden Packers jersey is now a collector's item. The Green Bay Packers traded the defensive tackle to the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday for linebacker Zaire Franklin, per NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero. Franklin has made 82 starts for the Colts. In 2204, he made the Pro Bowl af...
Mar 08, 2026
