Author Archives: Thomas Schumacher
Packers Sign All-XFL Punter Daniel Whelan
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) - Daniel Whelan, a punter who most recently played for the D.C. Defenders of the XFL, has been signed by the Green Bay Packers. After playing for UC Davis in college, Whelan signe...
May 18, 2023 Green Bay Packers
Kwik Trip Ranked #1 U.S. Gas Stations
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) - USA Today named a Wisconsin cultural institution the nation's top chain of gas stations. That's right, Kwik Trip. The closest Kwik Trip contains everything you need, including chee...
May 18, 2023 The Kwik Trip location on Rhinelander's east side. Image courtesy: Ben Meyer/WXPR Radio in Rhinelander
US weekly jobless claims fall; labor market still tight
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The number of Americans filing new claims for jobs benefits fell more than expected last week, with applications in Massachusetts decreasing sharply, suggesting...
May 18, 2023
Bucks Add Houston Cougars Head Coach Kalvin Simpson To Interview List
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Bucks' head coach search is raging on as they've added two more candidates to their list. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Bucks have had interviews with Washing...
May 17, 2023 Milwaukee Bucks
Wisconsin Ranked First In U.S. For Medications Surrendered During Drug Take Back Events
MADISON, WI (WSAU) - The spring 2023 Drug Take Back saw Wisconsin gather the most prescription drugs nationwide, according to a statement from the Wisconsin Department of Justice. Since this past fall...
May 17, 2023
Idaho Quadruple Homicide Suspect Bryan Kohberger Indicted By Grand Jury
MOSCOW, ID (WSAU) - A grand jury in Latah County has indicted the 28-year-old man who is suspected of killing four University of Idaho students. According to ABC News, Bryan Kohberger has been formall...
May 17, 2023 Alleged Idaho murder suspect Bryan Kohberger - Photo by Inside Edition
Badger Football 100 Days To Kickoff Scavenger Hunt Coming To Wausau
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) - Everyone in Wisconsin seems to be anticipating fall and a new era for Badger football. That moment is getting closer with each passing day. Thursday, May 25 marks the 100th day unt...
May 17, 2023 Cheer Team Celebrates After A Badgers Touchdown - Photo by Bucky's Fifth Quarter
Badgers Land D-2 All American DB
MADISON, WI (WSAU) - Grand Valley State Rapids' D-II All-American defensive back Nyzier Fourqurean is becoming the latest addition to the Wisconsin Badgers' 2023 squad. Fourqurean originally committed...
May 17, 2023 Wisconsin Badgers
Florida Will Send 800 Soldiers, 300 Law Enforcement Officers To U.S. Border
BROWNSVILLE, TX (WSAU) - On Tuesday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he will be deploying more than 1,100 resources to Texas to help Governor Greg Abbott deal with the issue of illegal im...
May 17, 2023 A young migrant, traveling alone from Guatemala, stands near the Rio Bravo river after crossing the border, to request asylum in the United States, as members of the Texas Army National Guard extend razor wire to inhibit migrants crossing, as seen from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico May 13, 2023. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez
Two Professional Sports Teams Coming To Madison
MADISON, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - Madison is experiencing a boom in professional sports teams. The city said in April that it would host a League One Volleyball team in 2024. The owners of Forward Madison ann...
May 17, 2023
