Author Archives: Thomas Schumacher
Four-Star OLB Anelu Lafaele Officially Commits To Wisconsin
MADISON, WI (WSAU) - Anelu Lafaele, a four-star outside linebacker, has committed to the Wisconsin Badgers, putting an end to the school's recruitment of one of its top targets in the current cycle re...
Jul 11, 2023 Cheer Team Celebrates After A Badgers Touchdown - Photo by Bucky's Fifth Quarter
U.S. students trailing pre-pandemic learning levels, new study shows
By Rachel Nostrant (Reuters) - U.S. students have not caught back up to pre-COVID levels of learning in math and reading, a study released on Tuesday showed. The analysis by the Northwest Evaluation A...
Jul 11, 2023
Portage County Fair of Amherst Set To Begin On Thursday
AMHERST, WI (WSAU) - Families will be able to enjoy all the fun activities the Portage County Fair has to offer starting on Thursday. The doors will open at 5 o'clock. $20 wristbands are valid from 6 ...
Jul 11, 2023 Amherst-Portage County Fair in Amherst, WI. Image courtesy: WAOW TV
'Ukraine will make NATO stronger,' Zelenskiy says in summit city
VILNIUS (Reuters) - President Volodymir Zelenskiy voiced disappointment that Ukraine was not invited to join NATO on Tuesday, telling supporters in the Lithuanian capital: "Is this too big of a wish?"...
Jul 11, 2023
Badgers Reinstate Linebacker Jordan Turner Following OWI
MADISON, WI (WSAU) - According to Athletic Director Chris McIntosh, Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Jordan Turner has been reinstated following an internal investigation by a committee of university pers...
Jul 11, 2023 Wisconsin Badgers
Russia says it may use similar weapons if U.S. supplies cluster bombs to Ukraine
(Reuters) - Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday that Moscow would be forced to use "similar" weapons if the United States supplied cluster bombs to Ukraine, Russian news agencies re...
Jul 11, 2023
Wausau Rocks Green Bay, Scores Most Runs of Season
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) - The Rockers got their world rocked Monday night as Wausau produced 21 hits - 10 of which being for extra bases - en route to an 18-7 win. The game would be called in the seventh du...
Jul 11, 2023 Wausau Woodchucks
Report: Former President Trump Will Skip 2024 GOP Kickoff Event & Tucker Carlson Interview
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) - On Friday, former President Donald Trump will not participate in a series of interviews alongside other presidential candidates, skipping the first event for GOP candidates. Six ca...
Jul 11, 2023
Wood County Sheriff Office Warns Of New Text Scam
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI (WSAU) - A new scam has been reported in central Wisconsin and it involves a local trusted bank used by residents. The text attempts to state that the victim owes Paper City Credi...
Jul 10, 2023
Brewers Draft Recap: Top 3rd Baseman Brock Wilken & RHP Josh Knoth Drafted By Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The 2023 MLB Draft is underway and the Milwaukee Brewers did not waste any time attempting to solve their longtime issue at third base. The Brewers selected Wake Forest third ba...
Jul 10, 2023 Brewers 1st Round Pick Brock Wilken - Photo by Wake Forest Athletics
