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Volunteer fire department violations put agreements with area towns in jeopardy
MILADORE, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - The Sherry Volunteer Fire Department faced questions from village leaders and residents about 16 cited violations during a meeting last Thursday. The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services flagged these violations, sparking concerns over the department's future. The fire dep...
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Performers announced for Big Bull Falls blues-fest
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) - The line-up for this summer's Big Bull Falls Blues Fest in Wausau has been announced. The event is August 21st and 2nd at Fern Island Park. Friday's line-up: Howard "Guitar" Luedtke & Blue Max at 5pm, followed by the Raine Stern Band at 7pm and Ally Venable at 9pm. Saturday's line-up T...
Mar 01, 2026

Wisconsin sports roundup: Badgers back on-track with win over Washington
SEATTLE, WA (WSAU) The Badgers bounced back after an ugly loss on Wednesday to Oregon with a 90-73 win at Washington on Saturday. Braeden Carrington had a career high 32-points, including 9 three-pointers. Nick Boyd added 22. Wisconsin pulled away with a 10-0 run in the middle of the second half. The Badgers (20-9.,12...
Mar 01, 2026
Iran's Ali Khamenei, who based iron rule on fiery hostility to US and Israel, dies at 86
By Parisa Hafezi WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 (Reuters) - The 36-year rule of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei built Iran into a powerful anti-U.S. force, spreading its military sway across the Middle East, while using an iron fist to crush repeated unrest at home. He wa...
Mar 01, 2026
Market analysts react to US-Israel strikes on Iran
Feb 28 (Reuters) - The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Saturday that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and plunged the Middle East into a new conflict. The strikes put nearby oil-producing Gulf Arab countries on edge as fear of es...
Feb 28, 2026
Local News

Volunteer fire department violations put agreements with area towns in jeopardy
MILADORE, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - The Sherry Volunteer Fire Department faced questions from village leaders and residents about 16 cited violations during a meeting last Thursday. The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services flagged these violations, sparking concerns over the department's future. The fire dep...
22h ago
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Performers announced for Big Bull Falls blues-fest
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) - The line-up for this summer's Big Bull Falls Blues Fest in Wausau has been announced. The event is August 21st and 2nd at Fern Island Park. Friday's line-up: Howard "Guitar" Luedtke & Blue Max at 5pm, followed by the Raine Stern Band at 7pm and Ally Venable at 9pm. Saturday's line-up T...
Mar 01, 2026

Parents of Jon "Jake" Morgan Speak During Suspect's First Court Appearance
WAUPACA, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - The 31-year-old suspect in the disappearance of Jon "Jake" Morgan, who went missing six years ago, made her first court appearance on Friday. Desiree Osman has been charged with first-degree reckless homicide, party to a crime of hiding a corpse, delivering up to three grams of heroi...
Feb 28, 2026

Competency Hearing Scheduled for Man Accused of Naked Ambulance Theft
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI (WSAU) -- The Stevens Point man accused of stealing a Wisconsin Rapids ambulance during a patient transport, then taking the vehicle on a 40-minute joyride, will return to court next month for a competency hearing. Benjamin Felts faces ten counts, including felony charges for recklessly endangering...
Feb 27, 2026

Two D.C. Everest Band Students Selected to All-American D-Day Band
WESTON, WI (WSAU) -- Two D.C. Everest students have been selected to perform at an event in Normandy, France, marking the 85th anniversary of World War II. Ember Meadows and Emma Danke auditioned for the spots last year and were selected along with 60 other students from across the nation. They will travel to Washingto...
Feb 27, 2026
Sports

Wisconsin sports roundup: Badgers back on-track with win over Washington
SEATTLE, WA (WSAU) The Badgers bounced back after an ugly loss on Wednesday to Oregon with a 90-73 win at Washington on Saturday. Braeden Carrington had a career high 32-points, including 9 three-pointers. Nick Boyd added 22. Wisconsin pulled away with a 10-0 run in the middle of the second half. The Badgers (20-9.,12...
Mar 01, 2026

Knicks Defeat Bucks
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) -- The New York Knicks controlled Friday's contest from start to finish, outlasting the Milwaukee Bucks 127-98. Myles Turner led the way with 19 points. Kyle Kuzma added 17. Kevin Porter Jr. scored a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds. As usual, Bobby Portis was a spark plug off the bench...
Feb 28, 2026

Packers Announce 2026-'27 Preseason and Regular Season Ticket Prices
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) -- Green Bay Packers season ticket holders will be paying more next season. Seats for next season's lone home preseason game will increase betwen $2 and $10, depending on location. Prices for the nine regular-season home games are going up between $4 and $22 per game. Members with the Green package...
Feb 27, 2026

Thursday High School Scoreboard & Friday Schedule
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- Here is Thursday's scoreboard & today's schedule: Thursday Boys Basketball (Regular Season) Rapids Assumption 49 Wausau Newman 48 Stevens Point 72 DC Everest 63 Wausau West 55 Wisconsin Rapids 52 Edgar 64 Marathon 52 Marshfield 75 Wausau East 38 Medford 80 Tomahawk 28 Merrill ...
Feb 27, 2026

Black Stays Hot As Brewers Top Rangers
SURPRISE, AZ (WSAU) -- The Milwaukee Brewers won their 3rd spring game in a row as they dumped the Texas Rangers 5-1 on Thursday. Tyler Black stayed hot with a 3-4 performamce which included a single, double and triple with two RBIs. He is 8-12 so far in spring training as he tries to earn a spot on the Opening Day Ros...
Feb 27, 2026
State News

Apostle Islands one step closer to becoming a national park
WASHINGTON DC (WSAU-WAOW) - The Apostle Islands National Park and Preserve Act, introduced by Rep. Tom Tiffany of Wisconsin, has advanced out of the House Committee on Natural Resources with a narrow 20-17 vote. This legislation aims to designate the Apostle Islands as Wisconsin's first National Park. "The Apostl...
Feb 11, 2026

Hannah Dugan Resigns
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - Hannah Dugan, the Milwaukee County judge convicted of obstructing ICE agents last month, has resigned. In a letter to Governor Tony Evers, she wrote: "As you know, I am the subject of unprecedented federal legal proceedings, which are far from concluded but which present immense and complex ...
Jan 04, 2026
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If felony conviction stands, Hannah Dugan cannot serve as Milwaukee County judge
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - Hannah Dugan's felony conviction on Thursday disqualifies her from serving as a Milwaukee County judge, unless it is overturned on appeal. Dugan was convicted of obstructing ICE agents who arrived at the Milwaukee County courthouse to arrest an illegal immigrant who was appearing in her courtroom...
Dec 20, 2025

Dugan found guilty of obstructing ICE agents
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) A federal jury in Milwaukee deliberated for six hours before finding judge Hannah Dugan of obstructing ICE agents. Dugan helped an illegal immigrant leave her courtroom through a private hallway to avoid arrest. She was aquitted on a misdemeanor concealment charge. The conviction is a felony, puni...
Dec 19, 2025
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State settles with Menards over rebate policies
MADISON, WI (WSAU-WAOW) A $4.25 million multistate settlement has been reached with Menards, over allegations of deceptive marketing practices. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection and Attorney General Josh Kaul announced the settlement, which resolves claims related to Menards' mercha...
Dec 18, 2025
National News
Pentagon tells Congress no sign that Iran was going to attack US first, sources say
By Phil Stewart and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, March 1 (Reuters) - Trump administration officials acknowledged in closed-door briefings with congressional staff on Sunday that there was no intelligence suggesting Iran planned to attack U.S. forces first...
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Vampire tale 'Sinners' wins top Actor Award and sets up Oscars battle
By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES, March 1 (Reuters) - Supernatural thriller "Sinners" claimed the Actor Award for best movie cast on Sunday, a victory that sets up a face-off with "One Battle After Another" for the prestigious Best Picture prize at the upc...
6h ago
US gasoline prices to rise after attack on Iran, analysts warn
By Shariq Khan and Jarrett Renshaw NEW YORK, March 1 (Reuters) - U.S. average retail gasoline prices are set to break above $3 a gallon on Monday for the first time in more than three months as the conflict between the United States and major oil produ...
10h ago
Olympics-Medal from first modern Olympics fetches three times estimate at auction
March 1 (Reuters) - A medal awarded at the first modern Olympic Games smashed auction estimates, selling for about four times its expected high price at a Danish auction house on Sunday. The silver medal from the 1896 Athens Olympics was hammered d...
11h ago
Just one in four Americans supports US strikes on Iran, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
By Jason Lange WASHINGTON, March 1 (Reuters) - Only one in four Americans approves of the U.S. strikes that killed Iran's leader, while about half - including one in four Republicans - believe President Donald Trump is too willing to use military forc...
15h ago
World News
Greenland vote in Danish election to test sentiment on independence and Denmark ties
COPENHAGEN, March 2 (Reuters) - Greenland's vote in Denmark's parliamentary election on March 24 will serve as a barometer of Greenlanders' appetite for independence, as competing visions for the Arctic island's future relationship with Copenhagen expo...
1h ago
Australian far-right senator censured over 'inflammatory' Muslim comments
SYDNEY, March 2 (Reuters) - Australia's Senate on Monday censured far-right lawmaker Pauline Hanson over "inflammatory and divisive" comments she made about Muslim people during a discussion about the possible return of Australian relatives of Islami...
1h ago
Kuwait intercepts hostile drones on third day of Iran retaliatory strikes
March 2 (Reuters) - Kuwait intercepted hostile drones on Monday, the third consecutive day of Iranian retaliatory strikes on neighbouring Gulf states in response to U.S. and Israeli attacks on the Islamic Republic. No injuries were reported after ...
4h ago
Pentagon tells Congress no sign that Iran was going to attack US first, sources say
By Phil Stewart and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, March 1 (Reuters) - Trump administration officials acknowledged in closed-door briefings with congressional staff on Sunday that there was no intelligence suggesting Iran planned to attack U.S. forces first...
4h ago
Iran conflict widens as Israel strikes Lebanon following Hezbollah attacks
By Laila Bassam, Alexander Cornwell, Andrew Mills and Maha El Dahan BEIRUT/TEL AVIV/DOHA/DUBAI, March 2 (Reuters) - Israel launched new air strikes targeting Iran and expanded its assault to include attacks on Iran-backed Hezbollah militants in Lebanon...
4h ago
Business News
JPMorgan trims GCC non-oil growth forecasts on Middle East conflict
LONDON, March 2 (Reuters) - JPMorgan trimmed its outlook for non-oil growth for economies across the Gulf region this year following the widening Iran conflict over the weekend, warning that there was a risk of bigger revisions ahead. The Wall Street...
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Orange partners with AST SpaceMobile, Vodafone on satellite connectivity
March 2 (Reuters) - French telecommunications leader Orange on Monday announced a partnership with AST SpaceMobile and Satellite Connect Europe, a joint venture between AST and Vodafone, to boost direct-to-cell connectivity. Demonstrations covering...
57m ago
Prediction markets scrutinised over Iran bets
SINGAPORE, March 2 (Reuters) - Betting payouts following U.S. attacks on Iran have thrown new scrutiny on prediction markets, which took wagers on the timing of bombing and removal of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei from power. Khamenei was killed in Israeli st...
1h ago
China's annual parliament meet to unveil roadmap for tech race with the West
By Eduardo Baptista and Laurie Chen BEIJING, March 2 (Reuters) - China will outline this week how it plans to push the next phase of its technology race with the West, and convert a wave of high-profile breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, space a...
1h ago
German retail sales fall more than expected in January
March 2 (Reuters) - German retail sales fell more than expected in January, decreasing by 0.9% compared to the previous month, data showed on Monday. Analysts polled by Reuters had predicted a 0.2% decrease. The federal statistics office ...
1h ago
Health News
UK medical products maker Smith & Nephew expects 8% profit boost in 2026
March 2 (Reuters) - Medical products maker Smith & Nephew forecast its 2026 trading profit to grow around 8% organically, with revenue leverage and cost cuts offsetting pressures from inventory revaluation, tariffs, and a challenging Chinese market...
1h ago
Ascendis wins U.S. approval for therapy for children with dwarfism
Feb 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved Ascendis Pharma's once-weekly therapy for children with a rare genetic disorder that causes dwarfism, the company said. The treatment, branded Yuviwel, is a once-weekly inje...
Feb 27, 2026
Bird flu devastates 7.4 million Pennsylvania chickens in a month
By Tom Polansek CHICAGO, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Bird flu has wiped out 7.4 million chickens in Pennsylvania in the past month, a swift and devastating loss that veterinarians and industry members suspect may be linked to an unusually cold winter. Infection...
Feb 27, 2026
Aardvark pauses late-stage trial testing rare disease treatment
Feb 27 (Reuters) - Aardvark Therapeutics is voluntarily pausing its late-stage trial testing its experimental treatment for a type of rare genetic disease after it found heart-related side effects in healthy volunteers, the company said on Friday. Th...
Feb 27, 2026
Chile denies onboard care by Chinese medical ship as US pressure mounts
SANTIAGO, Chile, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Chile denied permission for a Chinese hospital ship to provide medical services onboard, saying the vessel lacked authorization to treat local residents, a decision that came amid heightened pressure from the U.S. ...
Feb 27, 2026
Science News
Vodafone teams up with Amazon's satellites to connect masts in Europe and Africa
LONDON, March 2 (Reuters) - Mobile company Vodafone said on Monday it had signed a deal with Amazon Leo, the U.S. company's low Earth orbit satellite network, to connect 4G and 5G mobile masts in remote areas in Europe and Africa. Amazon Leo will ...
1h ago
Dramatic changes observed in one of universe's biggest stars
By Will Dunham WASHINGTON, Feb 28 (Reuters) - The largest stars in the universe live the life of a rock star - they are born brilliant, live fast and die young. If that is the case, the one named WOH G64 might be considered the stellar equivalent of Ji...
Feb 28, 2026
NASA shakes up moon program with new test mission before astronaut lunar landing
By Joey Roulette WASHINGTON, Feb 27 (Reuters) - NASA is adding a spacecraft docking test to its Artemis moon program before landing its first astronauts on the moon in over half a century, overhauling the flagship U.S. moon effort amid mounting delays ...
Feb 27, 2026
Vast web of cold gas observed at the heart of the Milky Way
By Will Dunham WASHINGTON, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Astronomers have produced the largest and most detailed map ever made of the vast web of cold cosmic gas stretching across the heart of our galaxy, showing thread-like filaments resembling rivers of materia...
Feb 27, 2026
In prehistoric interbreeding, it was Neanderthal men and Homo sapiens women
WASHINGTON, Feb 26 (Reuters) - When Homo sapiens trekked out of Africa, our species encountered Neanderthal populations already inhabiting the vast expanses of Europe, Asia and the Middle East. As the presence of Neanderthal DNA in most present-day peo...
Feb 26, 2026
Technology News
China's annual parliament meet to unveil roadmap for tech race with the West
By Eduardo Baptista and Laurie Chen BEIJING, March 2 (Reuters) - China will outline this week how it plans to push the next phase of its technology race with the West, and convert a wave of high-profile breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, space a...
1h ago
EU can sharply cut local battery prices with Made in Europe plan, T&E report says
By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS, March 2 (Reuters) - Scaling up production in Europe could cut the cost gap between EU-made batteries and those coming from China to around 30% from a current 90%, transport and environment campaign group T&E said in a r...
2h ago
South Korea's Lee holds summit with Singapore's Wong on AI, tech cooperation
SEOUL, March 2 (Reuters) - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Monday for a summit aimed at expanding cooperation in fields such as artificial intelligence and nuclear energy, during a state visit to t...
6h ago
AI disruption looms over markets with US jobs data on tap
By Lewis Krauskopf NEW YORK, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Prospects for artificial intelligence to disrupt business sectors should keep the U.S. stock market on edge in the coming week, as Wall Street looks for more insight into how the emerging technology will ...
7h ago
Britain asks parents: Should social media be banned for under-16s?
LONDON, March 1 (Reuters) - Britain is seeking the views of parents and children on whether to ban access to social media for under-16s, as well as possible restrictions on gaming platforms and artificial intelligence chatbots. Governments worldwide ...
10h ago
Entertainment News
Vampire tale 'Sinners' wins top Actor Award and sets up Oscars battle
By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES, March 1 (Reuters) - Supernatural thriller "Sinners" claimed the Actor Award for best movie cast on Sunday, a victory that sets up a face-off with "One Battle After Another" for the prestigious Best Picture prize at the upc...
6h ago
Giorgio Armani shows soft, elegant looks under direction of late founder's niece
By Elisa Anzolin MILAN, March 1 (Reuters) - Silvana Armani, the niece of the late designer, unveiled a collection of soft yet elegant looks for the Giorgio Armani brand, in her first line conceived solely under her direction. Presented on the final d...
17h ago
Michael B. Jordan wins entertainer of the year at NAACP Image Awards
By Danielle Broadway LOS ANGELES, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Michael B. Jordan took home entertainer of the year at the 57th NAACP Image Awards, winning for his dual role as twin brothers Smoke and Stack in the blues‑soaked vampire tale "Sinners". Hosted by co...
Mar 01, 2026
Factbox-Winners at the 2026 BRIT Awards
MANCHESTER, England, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Singer Olivia Dean was the big winner at Saturday's BRIT Awards, Britain's pop music honours, taking four prizes. Below is a list of the winners following the awards ceremony held in the northern English ci...
Feb 28, 2026
Olivia Dean's 'The Art Of Loving' wins album of the year at BRITs
LONDON, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Singer Olivia Dean's record "The Art Of Loving" won album of the year at the BRIT Awards, Britain's pop music honours, on Saturday. (Reporting by Marie-Louise Gumuchian; Editing by Cynthia Osterman)...
Feb 28, 2026


