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Former Mosinee Mayor Dies
MOSINEE, WI (WSAU) -- The former Mayor of Mosinee has died, roughly one month after he resigned the position. According to an obituary published by the Beste Funeral Home, Pete Nievinski died on Friday, March 13th. Nievinski resigned as Mayor in mid-February, citing health concerns that would keep him from giving the p...
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Marathon County Sheriff's Office Warns of Scam
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- The Marathon County Sheriff's Office is warning of another scam. In a Facebook post last weekend, officers said they've received several reports of callers posing as officers and telling residents they need to clear up "legal matters from the Sheriff's Office." "These scam calls are ...
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Stevens Point Stabbing Suspect Named, Victim Remains Hospitalized
STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) -- Police in Stevens Point have identified the suspect in Sunday's stabbing incident. Nathan E. Williams is accused of aggravated battery and is being held in the Portage County jail. Investigators say he stabbed the victim during a house party, which became violent. The unidentified victim rem...
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WAOW Meteorologist Justin Loew: Multiple Snowfall Records Shattered in Two-Day Blizzard
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- WAOW TV Meteorologist Justin Loew has confirmed that multiple weather records were set over the last two days. He joined the WSAU Wisconsin Morning News with guest-host Mike Leischner on Tuesday to run down the list: Single-day snowfall record for March 15th: 23.4 inches (Previous: six inches, 195...
Mar 17, 2026
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PWHL lands first national TV deal for Walter Cup Finals
The PWHL announced its first-ever nationwide U.S. television deal for the Walter Cup Finals on Wednesday. Partnering with Scripps Sports, the best-of-five championship series this May will be carried on ION and accessible to 126 million U.S. househo...
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Report: Dolphins' purge won't include RB De'Von Achane
The Miami Dolphins have informed suitors that running back De'Von Achane is not on the trading block, ESPN reported Wednesday. The Dolphins have overhauled their offense this offseason under new coach Jeff Hafley and new general manager Jon-Eric Sul...
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WNBA, players' union reach agreement on new CBA terms
The WNBA and Women's National Basketball Players Association reached a verbal agreement on the terms for a new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning. WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert stood side-by-side with WNBPA president Nneka Ogw...
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NHL roundup: Nikita Kucherov (3 G, 2 A) steers Lightning past Kraken
Nikita Kucherov scored three goals and added two assists as the Tampa Bay Lightning routed the host Seattle Kraken 6-2 on Tuesday. Brandon Hagel had a goal and three assists, Anthony Cirelli posted a goal and two assists and Gage Goncalves added one o...
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NBA roundup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander nets 40 as Thunder clinch playoff spot
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points to lead the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder to a 113-108 win over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday. The Thunder clinched their third consecutive playoff appearance with the victory, becoming the first team this seas...
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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
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 ...
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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
Badgers Earn #5 Seed in NCAA Men's Tournament
MADISON, WI (WSAU) -- Despite a loss in the Big Ten Tournament Semifinals, the Wisconsin Badgers earned a #5 seed in the NCAA tournament. Wisconsin will meet the Panthers of High Point University from North Carolina in the first round of the West Regional in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday. The winner will meet either Ar...
Mar 16, 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 ...
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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
