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Iran, US agree to halt war and reopen Hormuz
DUBAI/BEIRUT, June 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. and Iran said they have agreed terms to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, news that brought relief to markets worldwide. However, the pact may ​hinge on events in Lebanon and defer tricky talks on Tehran's nuclear programme. The framework deal marks the biggest ...
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Grand Theater Announces Matching Challenge for Second Century Campaign
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- An anonymous donor has contributed $1 million to the Grand Theater's Second Century campaign, representing about half of the remaining $2 million funding gap. According to a press release from the Performing Arts Foundation, the money has been put in a challenge fund. Meaning all donations between ...
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Pophal Sentenced for Money Laundering, Fraud Charges
MADISON, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - A Wausau man pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering after defrauding investors out of $14.25 million, using their money to fund his lifestyle. Stanley Pophal, 64, admitted in U.S. District Court in Madison that he ran the scheme through his business Bright with Silver, Inc., accordi...
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Mayors Monday: Wisconsin Rapids' Matt Zacher
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI (WSAU) -- There's been little movement on plans for a potential data center in Wisconsin Rapids. Mayor Matt Zacher says at this time, there are no final plans for PCH WI Holdings to purchase the former mill site. All they've submitted is a 100-day due diligence notice. "There is nothing in pla...
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Golf-Scheffler hunts for history at tricky Shinnecock Hills
By Amy Tennery NEW YORK, June 15 (Reuters) - American Scottie Scheffler faces plenty of opposition on his hunt for a career Grand Slam when the U.S. Open begins on Thursday in Southampton, New York, the genteel slice of Long Island that ​the rough and ...
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Golf-Five storylines to follow at the U.S. Open
NEW YORK, June 15 (Reuters) - Five storylines to follow as the world's best players descend on Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York, this week for the June 18-21 U.S. Open: SCHEFFLER'S GRAND SLAM BID World number one Scottie Scheffler, a...
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Mixed Martial Arts-Gaethje shocks Topuria to win UFC lightweight crown at White House event
WASHINGTON, June 14 (Reuters) - American Justin Gaethje turned the tables on Ilia Topuria to claim a shock win and take the ​lightweight UFC crown at Sunday's "UFC Freedom 250" event on the lawns of the White House. After Topuria edged a thrilling fir...
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Reports: Brewers prepared to promote SS Cooper Pratt
The Milwaukee Brewers are planning to promote Triple-A shortstop Cooper Pratt to the big leagues prior to Tuesday's home game ​against the Cleveland Guardians, according to multiple reports. Pratt, 21, signed an eight-year contract with the Brewers i...
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MLB roundup: Rockies batter Athletics with 23 runs on 24 hits
Willi Castro hit two home runs and drove in seven runs to lead the visiting Colorado Rockies, who set a franchise records for runs in a game in routing the Athletics 23-9 on Sunday in Las Vegas. Castro hit a two-run homer in the second and a grand sla...
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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
Report: Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to join Heat
(Reuters) June 15 - Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to play for the Miami Heat, ESPN reported on Monday. The ​two-time MVP is under contract with Milwaukee for 2026-27 and has a player option for 2027-28, but trade talks have encircled Antetokounmpo since the ​franchise revealed it would be open â€...
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Brewers To Call Up Top Prospect Cooper Pratt To Majors, Andrew Fischer To AA-Biloxi
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Milwaukee Brewers are officially calling up one of their top prospects to the big leagues. According to a Brewers post on X, Cooper Pratt, the franchise's fourth-ranked prospect, will join the team during their upcoming series against the Cleveland Guardians after signing an eight-year, $50 m...
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Kyle Harrison bests Cristopher Sanchez as Brewers blank Phillies
(Reuters) June 14 - Light-hitting Blake Perkins had a three-run homer, and Kyle Harrison bounced back from his worst career start to toss six innings of three-hit ball to ​pace the Milwaukee Brewers over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies 4-0 on Sunday in the deciding game of the three-game series. Perkins, who...
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Report: Bucks Are "Largely Ok" With Heat's Giannis Trade Offer, Looking To Get Third Team Involved
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Milwaukee Bucks may be nearing a deal to send two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo to South Beach. According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Jim Owczarski, the Bucks are "largely ok" with Miami's offer for Giannis but could be looking for 3rd team to take Heat guard and Wisconsin ...
Jun 14, 2026
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Packers wrapping up OTAs
(LEARFIELD) - The Packers may have found another offensive line contributor on the third day of the 2026 NFL Draft. Head coach Matt LaFleur says rookie Jager Burton will "definitely be in the mix for playing time" after his performance during minicamp. Yahoo Sports reports that Burton could play center or gua...
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Packers' Love talks wide receivers, running backs and improvement
(LEARFIELD) - Packers quarterback Jordan Love held court with the media on Wednesday, covering a lot of topics from wide receivers and running backs to what to do when mini-camp and OTAs are done. (Hint: He has a new baby to care for.) Love talked about having wide receivers Christian Watson and Jayden Reed under contr...
Jun 11, 2026
Packers tight end Tucker Kraft's knee rehab going well
(LEARFIELD) - Packers tight end Tucker Kraft is telling reporters he will play for the team in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season - with no limitations. Kraft says he is "doing better than expected" in his recovery from knee surgery last year. Kraft said that he accepted the injury right away, got right after his ...
Jun 11, 2026
