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Chicago Man Accused of ATM Jackpotting in Weston Now Facing Similar Charges in Waupaca County
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- A Chicago man accused of implanting an electronic device into an ATM at Brokaw Credit Union in Weston is now facing a similar charge in Waupaca County. Enhnort Leonardo Araujo Valero is facing one felony count for interfering with an ATM in Marathon County for an incident last December. Investigato...
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Flooding Closes Stevens Point Park, Portion of Green Circle Trail
STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) -- Flooding on the Wisconsin River has closed a portion of the Green Circle Trail and Iverson Park in Stevens Point. City Leaders say the West Side Loop of the Green Circle Trail is closed to all traffic due to flooding. Additionally, Iverson Park is closed to all vehicle traffic. The city has ...
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One Woman Dies in Wood County Rollover Crash
TOWN OF SIGEL, WI (WSAU) -- The Wood County Sheriff's Office has released the name of a 57-year-old Plainfield woman who was killed in a rollover crash on State Highway 73 on Monday. Lori Whitley died after she was ejected from a pickup as it rolled off the highway at about 5:15 PM. Investigators say the vehicle was he...
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Brewers Fall in Extra Innings
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) -- The Brewers bullpen struggled in a 9-7 loss to the Blue Jays. Milwaukee's losing streak is at 6 games, the team's longest since June 2023. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. doubled in the go-ahead run in the 10th after the Brewers rallied in the 9th to force extra-innings. The Brewers had the tying and winn...
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Red Sox OF Jarren Duran flips off fan for crossing line
Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran said his obscene gesture in Minneapolis on Tuesday night was directed at a fan who told him to kill himself. Duran has been open about his mental health, discussing a battle with depression and a suicide attemp...
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Tigers SS Kevin McGonigle agrees to 8-year, $150M deal
The Detroit Tigers agreed to an eight-year, $150 million contract extension with 21-year-old rookie shortstop Kevin McGonigle on Wednesday. The deal begins next season and runs through 2034, which covers his final five seasons of club control and fi...
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Reports: LIV execs summoned to emergency meeting in NYC
Speculation over the future of LIV Golf ran rampant after league executives reportedly were summoned to New York for an emergency summit on Wednesday. One report said to expect a "bombshell announcement" and suggested that the Saudi-backed circuit co...
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NHL-Ovechkin says 'we'll see' on NHL future after Capitals' season finale
April 15 (Reuters) - Alex Ovechkin, the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer, has left the door open on whether he will return for another campaign, saying he will not make a decision on his playing future until the close season. The Washington Capital...
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Report: NBA reviewing LaMelo Ball's trip of Bam Adebayo
Hornets guard LaMelo Ball could face a league punishment for tripping Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo during Charlotte's play-in victory on Tuesday night. NBA insider Chris Haynes reported Wednesday that the league is reviewing the second-quarter incide...
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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 in Extra Innings
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) -- The Brewers bullpen struggled in a 9-7 loss to the Blue Jays. Milwaukee's losing streak is at 6 games, the team's longest since June 2023. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. doubled in the go-ahead run in the 10th after the Brewers rallied in the 9th to force extra-innings. The Brewers had the tying and winn...
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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
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Packers make Wicks trade official
(GREEN BAY PACKERS) - The Green Bay Packers have acquired a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick from the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks. Packers General Manager Brian Gutekunst announced the transaction Monday. Wicks, who was selected by the Packers in the fifth round (...
Apr 14, 2026

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


