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VP JD Vance Visits Plover on Thursday
PLOVER, WI (WSAU) -- Vice President JD Vance spent Thursday morning at a manufacturing facility in Plover, stumping for Republicans, including Derek Van Orden, ahead of the 2026 midterm election. "Do we want to give power back to the people who opened our borders and raised your taxes?" Vance asked the crowd ...
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WIAA Announces Sellout for State Wrestling Tournament
MADISON, WI (WSAU) -- The WIAA Boys and Girls State Wrestling Championships are underway in Madison, and if you don't already have a ticket for one of the sessions, you are out of luck. The Association announced that tickets for all sessions are sold out. They do not expect any tickets to be available for walk-up custo...
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Ahlstrom to Shut Down Portions of Mosinee Mill
MOSINEE, WI (WSAU-WAOW) -- Ahlstrom has announced a plan to shut down some portions of its Mosinee paper mill. WAOW TV reports that the company will close the pulp mill and idle two other machines, the M2 and M3 lines. The changes will impact about 200 workers. The M1 and M4 lines will remain operational. A letter to s...
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Remains ID'ed of World War II airman from Rhinelander
RHINELANDER, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - The remains of a U.S airman from Rhinelander killed during World War II were identified and accounted for, allowing the family John Ginzl to be able to bury him in his hometown. Dick Ginzl, one of John's nephews, was only a year old when his uncle was in the service. Along with his brother...
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NFL-'Are you a dog or a cat?' Welcome to the NFL Scouting Combine
By Frank Pingue Feb 26 (Reuters) - Over the next four days in Indianapolis, 319 elite prospects will sprint, jump, lift weights and field bizarre questions at the NFL Scouting Combine, a televised audition before league decision-makers and a media thr...
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Jazz F Lauri Markkanen (hip, ankle) out vs. Pelicans
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the visiting New Orleans Pelicans due to a right hip impingement and a right ankle sprain. Markkanen initially was listed as questionable after sustaining his injur...
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Bills GM: Owner Terry Pegula acted alone in firing Sean McDermott
Bills general manager Brandon Beane had no input on the coaching change in Buffalo, he said at the NFL Scouting Combine this week. Beane and head coach Sean McDermott were "equals" reporting independently to owners Terry and Kim Pegula, according to ...
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Padres LHP Yuki Matsui (groin) to miss WBC for Japan
San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui will not pitch for Japan in next month's World Baseball Classic due to a groin injury. The 30-year-old left-hander was ruled out Thursday, about a week after experiencing tightness in his left groin in a batting...
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Reports: Colts agree to let QB Anthony Richardson seek trade
The Indianapolis Colts have granted quarterback Anthony Richardson permission to seek a trade, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday. Richardson lost the starting role to Daniel Jones in 2025 before later sustaining a season-ending injury in w...
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Ducks Soar Over Badgers
EUGENE, ORE (WSAU) -- The cold-shooting Wisconsin mens basketball team dropped an 85-71 decision to the Oregon Ducks on Wednesday night in Eugene. The Badgers shot just 33% from the field and 31% from three-point range in the loss. The Ducks struggled as well in the first half but shot over 70% from the field and naile...
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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
Brewers Win Slugfest Over Giants
MARYVALE, AZ (WSAU) -- Brice Turang homered twice and drove in five runs as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the San Francisco Giants 13-12 in spring training action on Wednesday afternoon. One of his homers was a grand slam that traveled 425 feet. Greg Jones drove in the winning run with a sac-fly in the ninth inning. Joey ...
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Bucks Stay Hot, Edge Cavs
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) -- It took awhile to confirm it but the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-116 on Wednesday night at Fiserv Forum. The NBA replay center wiped out a potential tying basket by the Cavs which they said came after the clock expired. The Cavaliers rallied from a 12 point 4th quarter defic...
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Tuesday High School Scoreboard
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- Here is Tuesday's scoreboard: Boys Hockey Sectionals Stevens Point 4 Wausau West 1 Northland Pines 6 Lakeland 0 Mosinee 8 Pacelli 1 Girls Hockey Sectionals Northland Pines 2 CW Storm 1 Girls Basketball Regionals Eau Claire North 59 Wausau West 50 Lakeland 70 Wausau East 51 Marshfi...
Feb 25, 2026
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Jacobs staying, Packers special teams coach hunt continues
(247NEWSSOURCE) - The Green Bay Packers are still searching for a special teams coordinator. ESPN's Rob Demovsky reported Tuesday that the team has interviewed Cam Achord, Tom McMahon, Sam Sewell and Kyle Wilber for the role. Rich Bisaccia resigned from the job earlier this month. Gutekunst talks at NFL Scouting Combin...
Feb 25, 2026
Dogs2DogTags & Guitars for Vets receive grants from the Packers
(GREEN BAY PACKERS) - Green Bay Packers Give Back today announced that the organization has awarded two Veterans Impact Grants to Wisconsin organizations serving Veterans, Dogs2DogTags and Guitars for Vets. Each grant of $125,000 will be used toward the organizations' missions to support Wisconsin Veterans and improve...
Feb 24, 2026
Packers continue non-renewal exercise on season tickets
(GREEN BAY PACKERS) - With planning for the 2026 NFL season now underway, the Green Bay Packers are continuing the organization's non-renewal exercise, which has taken place in recent years to ensure Packers Season Tickets are being used as intended. "Our Season Ticket Holders are central to Lambeau Field's signif...
Feb 23, 2026
