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Packers & Defensive Lineman Devonte Wyatt Agree To Three-Year $57 Million Extension
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) - The Green Bay Packers and a former 1st round pick have reportedly agreed to a long-term extension. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Packers and defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt have agreed to a new three-year contract worth $57 million that would pay out $20 million at signing. Since th...
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Local Clerks Encourage Early Absentee Ballot Return
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- Local clerks are encouraging absentee voters to return their ballots as early as possible before the August 11th partisan primary, especially if you plan to return them by mail. "We continue to see ballots take up to two weeks to be returned to the municipality once they are mailed by the vote...
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Sentry Announces $1.5 Million Investment in Tech Ed for Stevens Point Schools
STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) -- The Sentry Foundation has given a combined $1.5 million to four Stevens Point Schools to boost AI and STEM learning centers. "For 18 years, we've partnered with local schools to expand access to innovative technology that enhances teaching and learning," said Sentry Insurance Found...
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Mayors Monday: Wisconsin Rapids' Matt Zacher
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI (WSAU) -- Plans for a potential data center have consumed much of Mayor Matt Zacher's time in the last few months. Zacher says the developers have submitted some development plans to the city, but the documents are by no means ready for primetime. "It's not complete yet, so we are not sure wh...
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Golf-Begay named recipient of PGA Tour's Payne Stewart Award
July 20 (Reuters) - Notah Begay III, a four-time winner on the PGA Tour whose foundation supports Native American youth and their communities, was named the 2026 recipient of the Payne Stewart Award on Monday. The honour is given annually to a player...
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Soccer-Messi says Argentina's defeat by Spain left immense pain
July 20 (Reuters) - Lionel Messi said Argentina's World Cup final defeat by Spain had left "immense" pain but praised his team for reaching a second successive final and thanked supporters for uniting behind the national side. Spain beat Argentina 1-...
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Report: LIV Golf sued for $1.13M by technology company
Mobii Systems Group Ltd., which provided the "Any Shot, Any Time" live features during LIV Golf's broadcasts, sued golf league for $1.13 million last week, referencing unpaid invoices and lost revenue, ESPN reported. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. Distri...
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Reports: Dodgers acquire RHP Seth Halvorsen from Rockies
The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to acquire right-handed reliever Seth Halvorsen in a trade with the Colorado Rockies, multiple outlets reported Monday. According to the New York Post, the Rockies will receive a pair of minor leaguers in right-hander...
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Wings' Paige Bueckers out vs. Liberty
Dallas Wings star guard Paige Bueckers has been ruled out for Monday's game against the New York Liberty in Arlington, Texas. The Wings (17-8) announced the decision was based on "rest" for Bueckers, who was involved in a scary fall during the fourt...
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Packers & Defensive Lineman Devonte Wyatt Agree To Three-Year $57 Million Extension
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) - The Green Bay Packers and a former 1st round pick have reportedly agreed to a long-term extension. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Packers and defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt have agreed to a new three-year contract worth $57 million that would pay out $20 million at signing. Since th...
12m ago

Brewers walk-off Marlins
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) Willian Contreras blasted a three-run homer in the bottom of the 9th inning to lift the Brewers to a 3-1 sweep of the Marlins. The Brewers had been shut-out and managed only two hits before the final frame. Milwaukee came from behind in all three games to complete a sweep of the Marlins. Tne 9th b...
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Ignite Topple Madison
MADISON, WI (WSAU) -- The Wausau Ignite snapped Madison's home winning streak with a 2-1 victory on Friday. Pitcher Zoie Mills tossed her 6th complete game of the season, relying on her defense to limit the Night Mares to just one run from four hits and five walks. She recorded just one strikeout. Wausau's seven hits w...
Jul 18, 2026

Brewers Walk Off Marlins in Extras
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) -- A 10th inning RBI single from Garrett Mitchell gave Milwaukee a 2-1 victory over Miami to open the ceremonial second half of the baseball season on Friday. Mitchell and Joey Ortiz both finished the game 2-4 and accounted for the run-scoring hits. Ortiz added a solo home run in the bottom of the ...
Jul 18, 2026

Woodchucks, Border Cats Smoked Out for a Second Night
THUNDER BAY, ONT (WSAU) -- The Wausau Woodchucks and Thunder Bay Border Cats will not play tonight. The teams announced that their two-game series in Ontario has been canceled as Canadian wildfire smoke continues to blanket North America, meaning the Woodchucks have now lost their last three games due to the conditions...
Jul 17, 2026
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Packers' Wyatt gets an extension
(WNFL) - Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt won't be going anywhere for a while if various reports are true. Word is that the Packers and Wyatt have reached agreement on a deal on an extension that will net him $57-million over 3 years. This includes a $20-million signing bonus. Wyatt who was drafted in ...
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NFL Training Camps are opening
(247NEWSSOURCE/GREEN BAY PACKERS) - The return of football is on the horizon. All 32 NFL teams get back to work over the next two weeks with the arrival of training camp. Rookies for the Seahawks and 49ers have already reported to their team's facility. Elsewhere, rookies for the Bills, Panthers, Texans, Dolphins and P...
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Green Bay Packers to recognize mental health advocates on Aug. 28
(GREEN BAY PACKERS) - The Green Bay Packers announced they will recognize Wisconsin mental health advocates with NAMI Wisconsin during the Packers Give Back Game on Friday, Aug. 28. The preseason matchup between Green Bay and Arizona will mark the sixth annual Packers Give Back Game, which supports a benefiting nonprof...
Jul 18, 2026


