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Tornado seen near Gilman
GILMAN, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - There were multiple tornado warnings on Monday night, including in Taylor County. One WAOW-TV viewer captured video of a tornado near Gilman. There were also reports of quarter-sized hail in and near Marshfield. The largest hail reported in the area was in southern Clark county, 2.00" diam...
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Weston Votes to Close TIF #1
WESTON, WI (WSAU) -- What was once one of the largest Tax Increment Finance Districts in Wisconsin is officially slated for closure. Trustees in Weston voted unanimously to close TIF #1 on Monday, five years ahead of schedule. Village Administrator Jami Gebert says that after looking at the final numbers for the 2026 b...
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Schneider Enters Plea for Stalking, Terroristic Threat Charges
STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) -- An Amherst Junction man accused of making threatening statements towards a Tomorrow River School District employee has entered a not guilty plea to the charges. Richard Schneider faces felony counts for stalking, bail jumping, and making terrorist threats for allegedly sending the unnamed em...
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Portage County Sheriff's Office Warns of Flooding
STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) -- Portage County Sheriff Mike Lucas is encouraging residents to be prepared for flooding, especially in wooded, low-lying areas near the Wisconsin River. Lucas says as of Monday morning, the river below the Stevens Point dam was already above flood stage, and he expects things will only get wo...
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MLB roundup: Orioles storm back from 6-run deficit to beat Diamondbacks
Pete Alonso hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the seventh inning, Jeremiah Jackson smacked two homers and drove in five runs and the Baltimore Orioles rallied from a six-run deficit to stun the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks 9-7 on Monday in the series...
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Quinton Byfield nets pair as Kings beat Kraken to clinch playoff berth
Quinton Byfield tallied twice as the Los Angeles Kings clinched a Western Conference playoff berth with a 5-3 victory against the host Seattle Kraken on Monday night. Trevor Moore and Alex Laferriere each had a goal and an assist, Adrian Kempe also s...
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Justin Wrobleski, Dodgers shut out slumping Mets
Justin Wrobleski pitched eight scoreless innings and Andy Pages hit a three-run homer as the Los Angeles Dodgers opened a three-game home series with a 4-0 victory over the New York Mets on Monday. Wrobleski (2-0) did not allow a hit until Jorge Pol...
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Transfer roundup: Arizona adds Derek Dixon, JJ Mandaquit
By Field Level Media Halfway through college basketball's transfer window, national semifinalist Arizona picked up a pair of portal participants Monday in North Carolina guard Derek Dixon and Washington guard JJ Mandaquit. Dixon and Mandaquit were four...
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Yankees' Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodon close to rehab assignments
By Field Level Media New York Yankees starting pitchers Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon may go out on rehabilitation assignments in the next week, manager Aaron Boone told reporters before Monday's home game against the Los Angeles Angels. The right-hand...
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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
Athletic Director to leave UW-Madison
MADISON (WSAU-WAOW) Wisconsin Athletic Director Chris McIntosh is stepping down to take a job with the Big Ten conference. The Wisconsin State Journal and the Sports Business Journal report that McIntosh will become the deputy commissioner for strategy at the Big Ten. McIntosh had been in his role as athletic director...
Apr 13, 2026
Brewers losing streak reaches 5-games
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Brewers have squandered their good start this season with a 5-game losing streak. Keibert Ruiz singled home two runs in the 8th to lead the Washington Nationals to an 8-6 win Sunday. It's the Nats first swee of the Brewers since 2011. Gary Sanchez had put the Brewers ahead with a 3-run home r...
Apr 12, 2026
Badgers fall short in Frozen Four finals
LAS VEGAS (WSAU) - The Wisconsin hockey team fell short of a national championship, losing to Denver in the Frozen Four finals, 2-1. Wisconsin scored first at 12:36 of the first period on a Vasiulky Zelenoiv goal. Their 1-0 lead held up until 7:31 of the 3rd period. Denver scored the go-ahead goal with 5:52 left in the...
Apr 12, 2026
Brewers bats fall quiet in loss to Nationals
MILWAUKEE , WI (WSAU) The Brewers managed only two hits in a 3-1 loss to the Washington Nationals. The Brewers have lost 4 straight. Nats pitcher Foster Griffin didn't allow a hit through 5-innings. The Brewers only run came on a William Contreras home run in the 9th inning. The Brewers had the winning runs on base in...
Apr 12, 2026
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Packers set offseason workout dates
(LEARFIELD) - Offseason workout programs and practices begin for the Green Bay Packers April 20th. Phase One includes two weeks of meetings, strength and conditioning, and physical rehab. OTAs start the last week of May, and the mandatory minicamp is on the calendar for June 9th through the 11th. More than two dozen Pa...
Apr 08, 2026
New uniforms for the Packers?
(LEARFIELD) - The Packers are set to be one of eight teams wearing the so-called "Rivalries" alternate uniforms during the 2026 NFL season. Team president Ed Policy teased the upcoming announcement, saying those uniforms will represent the team owners and Lambeau Field. He didn't offer details. Packerswire.co...
Apr 07, 2026
Committee work for a pair of Packers
(LEARFIELD) - Packers CEO Ed Policy has tapped head coach Matt LaFleur and general manager Brian Gutekunst to serve on some NFL committees. Policy says he's switching his focus to the business side. LaFleur was appointed to the head coaches committee, and Gutekunst to the GM advisory committee. Policy tells reporters h...
Apr 03, 2026
