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Bucks Formally Introduce Brayden Burries & Nate Ament As Team Officially Enters Post-Giannis Era
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - On Thursday afternoon, the Milwaukee Bucks welcomed their 2026 first-round draft picks to Milwaukee and provided media members the opportunity to meet the franchise's future stars. Former Arizona guard Brayden Burriess and Tennessee forward Nate Ament stated that they were excited to be drafted b...
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Bat tests positive for rabies
SHAWANO, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - A bat in Shawano County has tested positive for rabies. The Shawano-Menominee Counties Health Department says this is the first confirmed case of rabies in a bat in the county this year. The department says while it's not uncommon for Shawano County to have at least one rabid bat a year, the p...
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Concerns over wind farm proposal
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - Marathon County residents confronted leaders of the proposed Hub City Wind Farm project during a meeting, Thursday, expressing concerns about farmland use and property values. Alliant Energy officials attended the meeting, hosted by the Marathon County Alternative Energy Project's Local Impact ...
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Saukville Kwik Trip sells Wisconsin's largest winning lottery ticket of 2026 worth $3.8M
MADISON, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - A winning $3.8 million Megabucks ticket was purchased at the Saukville Kwik Trip on 750 East Green Bay Avenue for the Jun. 24 drawing. It is the largest winning Lottery ticket sold in Wisconsin in 2026 so far. The winning numbers were 1-8-12-24-26-27. This is not the first time the Saukville K...
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Reds place RHP Tony Santillan (oblique) on injured list
The Cincinnati Reds placed right-hander Tony Santillan on the 15-day injured list Friday with a left oblique strain. The move is retroactive to Tuesday for the 29-year-old reliever, who is 1-4 with five saves and a 5.23 ERA in 34 games out of t...
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Drug charges dropped against Olympic champ Bode Miller
An Idaho prosecutor has dropped drug charges against Olympic gold medalist Bode Miller. The retired skier was charged on June 6 with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to court records obtained by Peo...
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Canadiens acquire F Brett Berard from Rangers
The Montreal Canadiens acquired forward Brett Berard from the New York Rangers on Friday in exchange for defenseman prospect William Trudeau. Berard, 23, was held off the scoresheet in 13 games last season and has recorded 10 points (six goals,...
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Soccer-Atlanta Stadium bucks World Cup pricing trend with Southern hospitality
By Trevor Stynes ATLANTA, June 26 (Reuters) - In a World Cup beset by criticism over pricing, Atlanta Stadium, and the city as a whole, are providing relief to the wallets of soccer supporters, with fan-friendly food options, a free Fan Fest and cheap...
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Soccer-Schweinsteiger rejects racism claims, broadcaster ARD backs pundit
By Karolos Grohmann FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts, June 26 (Reuters) - World Cup winner and TV pundit Bastian Schweinsteiger on Friday rejected claims his comments on African football were racist, saying he was merely delivering an analysis of a playing st...
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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 Formally Introduce Brayden Burries & Nate Ament As Team Officially Enters Post-Giannis Era
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - On Thursday afternoon, the Milwaukee Bucks welcomed their 2026 first-round draft picks to Milwaukee and provided media members the opportunity to meet the franchise's future stars. Former Arizona guard Brayden Burriess and Tennessee forward Nate Ament stated that they were excited to be drafted b...
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Brewers hold on to sweep Reds
CINCINNATI, OH (WSAU) The Reds scrored three runs in the 8th, but the Brewers held on for a 6-5 win. Williams Connreras (3-for-3) and Jake Bauers (2-for-4) hit back-to-back home runs in the third inning to complete a three-game sweep for Milwaukee. The Brewers have won 18 of their last 21 series against the Reds, and ...
Jun 25, 2026
2026 NBA Draft Roundup: Bucks Receive High Grades After Selecting Bryaden Burries & Nate Ament
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Milwaukee Bucks received some top grades after they selected both Arizona guard Brayden Burries and Tennessee forward Nate Ament during Tuesday night's NBA Draft. According to CBS Sports, the Bucks' picks deserve a B+, saying, "By picking Burries at No. 10, the Bucks are adding one of th...
Jun 24, 2026
Brewers shut out Reds
CINCINNATI, OH (WSAU) - Brandon Sproat had the best start of his big league career, allowing just 1 hit and striking out 10, as the Brewers beat the Reds 2-0. The Reds managed just two hits for the game, and left the field to a smattering of boos at Great American Ballpark. Hank Bauers and Andrew Vaughn drove in Milwau...
Jun 24, 2026
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Only 1 joint practice for Packers?
(LEARFIELD) - The Packers are down to just one joint practice in training camp. ACMEPackingCompany.com reports that head coach Matt LaFleur typically schedules multiple opportunities to work his veterans in controlled situations, then plays the rookies and other new players in preseason games. The Denver Broncos and Pi...
Jun 23, 2026
LaFleur on the hot seat?
(LEARFIELD) - Packers head coach Matt LaFleur is on a list of six NFL coaches said to be at risk of losing their jobs as the NFL season opens. Pro Football Focus predicts that the Bengals' Zac Taylor, the Buccaneers' Todd Bowles, the Colts' Shane Steichen, and the Jets' Aaron Glenn could be fired during the season. LaF...
Jun 22, 2026
Packers set training camp dates
(GREEN BAY PACKERS) - The Green Bay Packers today announced the dates of practices that are open to the public for the 2026 Packers Training Camp, presented by UW Health Kids. This marks Green Bay's 81st training camp, a tradition that began in 1946 under Curly Lambeau. As in the past, practices are scheduled to take p...
Jun 19, 2026
