Author Archives: Thomas Schumacher

Merrill Man Receives $250k Bond After Being Charged In Father's Death
MERRILL, WI (WSAU) - A $250,000 cash bond has been issued for a Merrill man identified as Austin Stevenson, 25, who is suspected of killing his father. On Friday, Stevenson was charged with first-degr...
Thomas Schumacher Mar 21, 2025 zolnierek / Depositphotos.com

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Analysis: Schimel Tougher On Sexual Assault Defendants Than Susan Crawford
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) - As college basketball fans huddle around the TV this week to watch their favorite team compete for a national championship, Wisconsinites are seeing a bevy of political ads claimin...
Thomas Schumacher Mar 21, 2025 This combination of file photos shows Brad Schimel, former Republican attorney general Brad Schimel, in Madison, Wis., Jan. 5, 2015, and Susan Crawford in June 2024. (AP Photo/Andy Manis, Susan Crawford for Wisconsin)

Department of Justice Announces The Arrests Of Three Domestic Terrorism Suspects Following Tesla Attacks
WASHINGTON D.C. (WSAU) - Charges have been brought against three people by the U.S. Department of Justice for "domestic terrorism" following alleged politically motivated attacks against electric vehi...
Thomas Schumacher Mar 21, 2025 JureDivich / Depositphotos.com

Report: Packers' Brian Gutekunst Only GM To Attend Tetairoa McMillan's Private Workout
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) - Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst was reportedly the only NFL GM to attend Arizona star wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan's private workout on Monday. According to...
Thomas Schumacher Mar 21, 2025 Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst during the NFL combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Lincoln County House Fire Leaves One Dead
LINCOLN COUNTY, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - A house in Lincoln County caught fire on Thursday, killing one person. According to a release, shortly after six in the morning, the sheriff's office received a call r...
Thomas Schumacher Mar 20, 2025 IgorVetushko / Depositphotos.com
US, Israel to hold high-level talks on Iran at White House next week
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and Israel will hold high-level talks on Iran's nuclear program at the White House early next week, a person familiar with the matter said on Thursday. The pla...
Thomas Schumacher Mar 20, 2025

Badgers Defeat Montana 85-66 To Advance To Next Round In March Madness Tournament
MADISON, WI (WSAU) - The three-seed Wisconsin Badgers are moving on to round two of the 2025 March Madness tournament following their 85-66 win over thirteen-seed Montana Grizzlies. Four out of five o...
Thomas Schumacher Mar 20, 2025 Wisconsin Badgers

New York City law allowing non-citizens to vote struck down by court
(Reuters) -New York State's top court on Thursday struck down a New York City law that would have permitted more than 800,000 non-citizens to vote in municipal elections. In a 6-1 decision, the Court ...
Thomas Schumacher Mar 20, 2025 SSilver / Depositphotos.com

Packers Host Texas A&M Star Pass Rusher Shemar Stewart For Top 30 Visit
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) - The Green Bay Packers hosted their first 2025 NFL Draft prospect on Wednesday morning as they begin to slim down their big board. According to a post on his Instagram, Texas A&a...
Thomas Schumacher Mar 19, 2025 Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst speaks to the press at the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Gov. Evers Proposes Raising New Vehicle Title Fees By $120 To Pay For Infrastructure Projects
MADISON, WI (WSAU) - Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has proposed raising fees on the one-time new vehicle title fee to pay for the state's upcoming road and bridge repair projects. According to the FDL Rep...
Thomas Schumacher Mar 19, 2025 Fahroni / Depositphotos.com
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