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Representative Jacboson Releases Statement Following Death of Former Mayor Nievinski
MOSINEE, WI (WSAU) -- One former Mosinee Mayor is honoring another. Representative Brent Jacobson has released a statement following the death of his successor, Pete Nievinski, last week. "I am greatly saddened by the news of Mayor Nievinski's passing," said Rep. Jacobson. "As a lifelong resident of Mosi...
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Man clears snow from 50 neighbors' homes
MOSINEE, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - With record breaking snowfall this past weekend, thousands found themselves physically blocked into their own homes. And when Goskowicz's snow machine broke down and left over 30 inches of snow on his drive way, he didn't know what to do. But with a call to Ryder Ress, Owner and Operator of Re...
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Another injury; Bucks may shut Giannis down for the rest of the season
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Bucks could have their two-time MVP forward back this season. According to multiple outlets, Milwaukee wants to shut Giannis Antetokounmpo down for the rest of the season, but was rebuffed by the 10-time All-Star. Antetokounmpo has played in just 36 of the team's 68 games this season due to v...
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Malarkey's Pub to close and "re-brand"
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - Malarkey's Pub, a beloved Wausau establishment, will close its doors at the end of this week, after serving patrons for nearly 20 years. Owner Jesse Bartnik says this year for St. Patrick's Day will be a little different, as the pub will host a final day party this Friday, March 20. "We've...
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Report: Ball State targeting SMU's Chris Capko as next coach
Ball State is targeting SMU associate coach Chris Capko to be its next head coach, according to multiple reports. Capko, the top assistant to Andy Enfield with the Mustangs, would replace Michael Lewis, who was fired by the Cardinals on March...
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Golf-Emotions run high as LIV Golf tees off on the African continent
JOHANNESBURG, March 19 (Reuters) - Bryson DeChambeau and Charles Howell III hold a one-shot lead at eight under-par after the opening round of LIV Golf's debut event in Africa at Steyn City in Johannesburg on Thursday, but for the South Africans in th...
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Pistons star Cade Cunningham out with collapsed lung
Detroit Pistons star guard Cade Cunningham has been diagnosed with a collapsed lung and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, the team announced Thursday. The two-week window means Cunningham will sit out at least eight games for the Eastern Conference...
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Vikings agree to terms with Carson Wentz, adding depth to QB room
The Minnesota Vikings on Thursday agreed to terms with quarterback Carson Wentz on a one-year contract, keeping him for the second season in a row. Financial terms were not disclosed. The Vikings' quarterback room consists of three former top-10 dr...
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Soccer-Messi scores 900th career goal, joins Ronaldo in elite club
March 19 (Reuters) - Lionel Messi scored his 900th career goal on Wednesday to become the second player to reach the mark in elite men's football after Cristiano Ronaldo. The 38-year-old Argentine World Cup winner brought up the milestone with a left...
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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
Another injury; Bucks may shut Giannis down for the rest of the season
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Bucks could have their two-time MVP forward back this season. According to multiple outlets, Milwaukee wants to shut Giannis Antetokounmpo down for the rest of the season, but was rebuffed by the 10-time All-Star. Antetokounmpo has played in just 36 of the team's 68 games this season due to v...
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Short-Handed Bucks Fall To Cleveland
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) -- The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 123-116 on Tuesday night at Fiserv Forum. The Bucks played without Giannis Antetokounmpo and Myles Turner who sat out with injuries. Kevin Porter Jr. led the Bucks with 25 points and 10 assists. Bobby Portis, Ryan Rollins and Ousmane Dieng had 19 ...
Mar 18, 2026
Brewers Steamroll Dodgers
GLENDALE, AZ (WSAU) -- The Milwaukee Brewers rolled over the LA Dodgers 24-9 on Monday afternoon spring training baseball. The two teams combined to throw 466 pitches, 250 from the Dodgers, the second most since the pitch tracking era began. The Brewers fell behind 7-0 before scoring 10 runs in the fifth innings and ni...
Mar 17, 2026
State Boys Basketball Tournament Begins Thursday
MADISON, WI (WSAU) -- The WIAA State Boys Basketball Tournament begins on Thursday at the Kohl Center in Madison. Here are the details: 2026 State Boys Basketball Tournament Thursday-Saturday, March 19-21, 2026 Kohl Center, Madison, Wis. DIVISION 1 Semifinals - Friday, March 20 - 6:35 p.m. Game 1: #1 Wisconsin Luthera...
Mar 17, 2026
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Packers to honor Bob Harlan
(PACKERS) - In recognition of the late Bob Harlan's contributions to the Green Bay Packers, the organization announced today they will install Harlan's name in a place of honor on Lambeau Field's northeast façade. "I had the opportunity to share with the Harlan family last week that we will be adding Bob's ...
Mar 18, 2026
Contract tinkering
(247NEWSSOURCE) - The Packers have reportedly altered the contract of a new addition. According to Ken Ingalls, Green Bay added $2 million to linebacker Zaire Franklin's deal for the upcoming season without changing his salary for the 2027 season. Franklin had 125 total tackles and two sacks this season. The Packers ac...
Mar 17, 2026
Hargrave signs up, Walker now a Panther
(PACKERS/VARIOUS) - The Green Bay Packers have signed defensive lineman Javon Hargrave. The transaction was announced Friday by General Manager Brian Gutekunst. Hargrave (JAY-von, 6-2, 307), an 11th-year player out of South Carolina State, was selected in the third round (No. 89 overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft by the St...
Mar 14, 2026
