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SAFER holds informational meetings on hiring more firefighters
WESTON, WI (WSAU-WAOW) The Village of Weston held its first informational meeting regarding the April 2026 referendum, which aims to fund six additional firefighters and paramedics for South Area Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER). "All fire departments have maximum and minimum staffing levels, currently our maxi...
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Winning Badger 5 Ticket Sold in Rothschild
ROTHSCHILD, WI (WSAU) -- A Badger 5 lottery ticket sold at the R Store on County Road XX in Rothschild is worth $167,000. It's the third time in two weeks that someone has won the jackpot in the Wisconsin-only lottery game, matching all five numbers for Monday's drawing: 8-11-15-21-23. The winner has until September 5...
Mar 04, 2026
Dumais Pleads Not Guilty to Animal Abuse
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- The man accused of failing to provide food, water, and clean living conditions for multiple dogs under his care has entered a plea to more than 40 counts related to animal abuse and theft. Sean Dumais entered a not guilty plea to charges including felony counts of theft in a business setting and mi...
Mar 04, 2026
Developer Proposes New Townhomes in Stevens Point
STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - Stevens Point is looking at a proposal to build a new 63-unit townhouse building near the new City Hall site. "This is preliminary. The site has been vacant since we tore down the Edgewater Manor building with the intention of rebuilding that area," Mayor Mike Wiza told WAOW TV...
Mar 03, 2026
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Dash sign former Georgia standout D Cate Hardin
The Houston Dash signed former University of Georgia standout defender Cate Hardin to a one-year contract on Thursday. Hardin, 22, was a non-roster invitee and made the initial preseason roster on Jan. 26. As a senior at Georgia in 2025, Hard...
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Reports: Blues D Colton Parayko rejects trade to Sabres
St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko exercised his no-trade clause to shut down a move to the Buffalo Sabres, multiple outlets reported Thursday. The deal reported Wednesday would have sent the 32-year-old Parayko to Buffalo in exchange for 1...
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Report: DE Cameron Jordan to be free agent after 15 seasons with Saints
Cameron Jordan, an eight-time Pro Bowl defensive end who has spent his 15-year career with New Orleans, will not have a new contract with the Saints by next week and will become a free agent, ESPN reported Thursday. Jordan, who turns 37 in July, c...
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Celtics' Jayson Tatum questionable to make season debut vs. Mavs
Boston Celtics standout forward Jayson Tatum could make his season debut against the visiting Dallas Mavericks on Friday, less than 10 months after surgery for a ruptured right Achilles. The Celtics upgraded Tatum to questionable for the game i...
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Ice hockey-PWHL continues to rise with sold-out Madison Square Garden
March 5 (Reuters) - The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) continues its impressive growth with a sold-out game at Madison Square Garden, having already broken attendance records multiple times since its launch in 2024. New York Sirens host Sea...
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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 Fall To Cubs Despite Yelich Homer
MARYVALE, AZ- (WSAU) -- The Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-1 on Wednesday in spring training action at Maryvale. Christian Yelich made his Cactus League debut with a homer, a single and a walk in three at-bats. Shane Drohan threw three scoreless innings. The Brewers will take on the Colorado Rockies today.
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Badgers Roll On Senior Night
MADISON, WI (WSAU) -- The Wisconsin mens basketball team rolled over Maryland 78-45 on Wednesday night at the Kohl Center. Braeden Carrington had 18 points to lead the Badgers. John Blackwell had 14 and Nick Boyd added 13. Nolan Winter left the game with an injury. He will be evaluated today. Wisconsin improves to 21-9...
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Bucks Skid Continues In Loss To Hawks
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) -- The Milwaukee Bucks dropped their fourth game in a row in a 131-113 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night at Fiserv Forum. With only 21 games remaining the Bucks are four back in the playoff chase to both Atlanta and Charlotte. As in some previous games the Bucks came out hot and took a 1...
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Tuesday High School Scoreboard
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- Here is Tuesday's scoreboard: Boys Basketball Regionals Wausau Newman 75 Gresham 39 Wausau East 85 Antigo 60 Wisconsin Rapids 66 Chippewa Falls 60 Wrightstown 50 Northland Pines 40 Pacelli 58 Almond-Bancroft 37 Peshtigo 81 Tomahawk 43 Rice Lake 61 Lakeland 60 Rapids Assumption ...
Mar 04, 2026
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Packers re-sign Chris Brooks
(247NEWSSOURCE) - The Green Bay Packers are bringing back a member of their backfield. Green Bay signed running back Chris Brooks to a two-year, $4.85 million deal. Brooks appeared in all 17 games this season, rushing for 106 yards. The 26-year-old has spent the past two seasons with the franchise.
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Packers notes: Willis to Arizona, no international game?
(LEARFIELD) - Packers backup quarterback Malik Willis could be headed to the Arizona Cardinals. NFL Network reports the Cardinals have told their starting quarterback, Kyler Murray, that he will be officially released when the new NFL year starts a week from today. The move means Arizona will take a one-time cap hit of...
Mar 04, 2026
Ex-Packers special teams coach Bisaccia headed to Clemson
(247NEWSSOURCE) - A former Packers coach is reportedly going back to school. According to multiple outlets, Rich Bisaccia will join Clemson as its special teams coordinator. He previously worked for the school from 1994 to 1998 as its running backs and special teams coach. Bisaccia resigned from his job with Green Bay ...
Mar 03, 2026
