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Public hearing on Wisconsin Rapids data center postponed
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - An informational session on a proposed data center in Wisconsin Rapids has been postponed. "People are motivated, angered, and become emotional about these large data center projects. It is a learning opportunity to think about the electricity system, how our rates are set, how w...
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Contreras Powers Brewers Over Diamondbacks
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) -- William Contreras recorded four hits and finished a triple shy of the cycle in Milwaukee's 13-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday. The Brewers' Catcher went 4-4 with two singles, a double, and a two-run home run. He also recorded four RBI, three runs scored, and one walk. Brice Turan...
11h ago
HAZMAT Teams Respond to Wood County Crash
WOOD COUNTY, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - A Marshfield Fire Department HAZMAT crew is responding to a two-vehicle crash involving a pickup and a box truck at County Road H and M near Auburndale. WAOW TV reports that the driver of the box truck was stopped at a stop sign and didn't see the oncoming pickup. The vehicles collided an...
15h ago
Local Students Organize Fundraising Run/Walk for Tornado Relief
WESTON, WI (WSAU) -- Students from three local school districts are teaming up to host a fundraising run/walk with proceeds going towards tornado relief efforts. The Raise Your Voice Run/Walk will be held on Sunday, May 3rd, at Stiehm Stadium in Weston. Gates will open at 9:00 AM with the race starting at 10:00 AM. All...
17h ago
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Tennis-Blockx converts late Madrid call-up into breakthrough semi-final run
MADRID, May 1 (Reuters) - Alexander Blockx arrived at the Madrid Open expecting to play the qualifying rounds, but the Belgian has made the most of his late promotion to the main draw after a string of withdrawals, riding a wave of confidence to the ...
4h ago
Golf-Australian state backing LIV event in the rough over golf course upgrade
By Ian Ransom MELBOURNE, May 1 (Reuters) - An Australian state hosting one of LIV Golf's most successful events has been left in a bind over a A$45 million ($32 million) golf course upgrade as uncertainty swirls over the future of the breakaway tour. S...
4h ago
NBA roundup: Knicks advance with 51-point rout; Wolves move on, too
OG Anunoby scored 26 of his 29 points in the first half to lead visiting New York to a historic 140-89 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday as the Knicks won their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series 4-2. It was the most points scored...
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Promoter: Tyson Fury wants another fight before facing Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua already has a tune-up bout scheduled ahead of his all-English heavyweight matchup with Tyson Fury later this year. Fury wants an interim fight, promoter Frank Warren said Thursday. "I think he will probably want to be doing something...
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MLB roundup: Phillies sweep DH vs. Giants with pair of walk-offs
Bryson Stott delivered a game-tying triple in the ninth inning and scored on Justin Crawford's infield single as the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to nip the visiting San Francisco Giants 3-2 in the opener of a day-night doubleheader. Kyle Schwarber h...
6h ago
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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
Contreras Powers Brewers Over Diamondbacks
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) -- William Contreras recorded four hits and finished a triple shy of the cycle in Milwaukee's 13-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday. The Brewers' Catcher went 4-4 with two singles, a double, and a two-run home run. He also recorded four RBI, three runs scored, and one walk. Brice Turan...
11h ago
Brewers bats go quiet in late innings in 6-2 loss
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) The Brewers failed to hold an early lead in a 6-2 loss to Arizona. The Diamondbacks slugged 4 home runs. Nolan Areando had a 3-run blast. Ildemaro Vargas extended his hitting streak to 25 games. Brice Turang and Luis Rengifo each had two hits for the Brewers. Jake Bauers and Brice Turang drove in...
Apr 30, 2026
Brewers blow-out D'backs
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) The Brewers were into their 8th game without a home run when Sal Frelick ended the drought in a 13-2 win over the Diamondbacks. It was the Brewers longest stretch without a homer since August of 1999 Tyler Black was 3-for-5 with 3 RBI. The Brewers put the game out of reach with 8 runs in the 6th i...
Apr 29, 2026
Harrison shines in Brewers win
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) Kyle Harrison allowed just 1 hit and struck out 12 in a Brewers 5-0 win over the Pirates on Sunday. The Pirates were trying to sweep the Brewers for the first time since 2016. Jake Bauers had two doubles for Milwaukee, who snapped a 4-game losing streak and stayed above .500 with a 14-13 record. T...
Apr 26, 2026
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The Packers draft 6, extend Reed
(WNFL/LEARFIELD/PACKERS) - It was a busy day 2 of the NFL Draft for the Green Bay Packers with a contract signing and making a couple of picks. The Packers selected a pair of defensive players and made a trade on day 2 o the NFL Draft. Green Bay used the 52nd overall selection in round two on South Carolina defensive b...
Apr 25, 2026
Packers won't go to Munich, drafting starts tonight
(LEARFIELD) - With no picks in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Packers are talking about the fall season. Team president and CEO Ed Policy says a game against the Lions in Munich will be played at Ford Field in Detroit instead. Cheesehead TV reports that Detroit protected the important home game against divi...
Apr 24, 2026
Packers draft notes: Quiet first round, the last 2 drafts
(LEARFIELD/WNFL) - The NFL Draft kicks off tonight and the Packers' role in Round 1. Unless they find a way to trade into, they'll be watching just like fans do. NFL Draft Analyst Sam Bruchaus from Sumer Sports said that the Packers can still get a good player at 52. Gutekunst's last 2 drafts: Green Bay had six picks f...
Apr 23, 2026
