Author Archives: Thomas Schumacher
Update: President Biden Confirms Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Agreement During Rose Garden Speech
WASHINGTON D.C. (WSAU) - President Biden announced Tuesday from the Rose Garden that a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah had been reached, bringing calm to the Middle East for the time...
Nov 26, 2024 Israel and Palestine Fire Missiles As War Rages On - Photo by EYAD BABA/AFP via Getty
Cedarburg Man Wins $1 Million From Bankroll Scratch-Off Ticket
MADISON, WI (WSAU) - A Cedarburg resident will be taking home one of the Wisconsin lottery's biggest prizes. According to a press release, Ethan Tews purchased the winning Bankroll scratch-off ticket ...
Nov 26, 2024 Wisconsin Lottery
Badgers Guard John Tonje Named Big Ten Player of the Week For Second Straight Week
MADISON, WI (WSAU) - The Wisconsin Badgers leading scorer this season has been named the Big Ten Player of the Week once again. According to a press release from the Big Ten Conference, guard John Ton...
Nov 26, 2024 Wisconsin Badgers
Top Democratic National Committee Union Starts GoFundMe After Workers Laid Off Without Severance
WASHINGTON D.C. (WSAU) - One of the Democratic National Committee's top unions is asking for public support after a large portion of their staff was laid off without notice. According to a press relea...
Nov 26, 2024 visuals6x / Depositphotos.com
Wisconsin Rapids Fire Chief Retiring To Focus On And Spend Time With Family
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - For thirty-four years, Todd Eckes has devoted many hours to aiding people in his community when needed. When the sirens went out, Eckes was prepared as the fire chie...
Nov 26, 2024 Wisconsin Rapids Fire Department Logo - Photo by the Wisconsin Rapids Fire Department
Wisconsin State Park System To Switch To 12-Month Admission Pass
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - A 12-month entrance pass concept will be implemented at the Wisconsin State Park System, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said Monday. Sales of the new 12-m...
Nov 25, 2024 Rib Mountain State Park. Image courtesy: WAOW TV
AP Poll: Marquette Enters The Top 10 While The Wisconsin Badgers Move Up To 15th In The Nation
MADISON, WI (WSAU) - The Marquette Golden Eagles and the Wisconsin Badgers are moving up in the latest Associated Press college basketball rankings after extending their undefeated starts to the seaso...
Nov 25, 2024
Special Counsel Jack Smith To File Motion To Dismiss January 6th Charges Against President-Elect Trump
WASHINGTON D.C. (WSAU) - Jack Smith, special counsel, has suggested dropping four charges against Donald Trump, the president-elect, for allegedly taking part in the incident at the US Capitol on Janu...
Nov 25, 2024 Former President Donald J. Trump will have his second court appearance as a criminal defendant on Tuesday. His first was in April in New York.Credit...Dave Sanders for The New York Times
Menendez Brothers To Return To Court On Monday; Defense To Argue For Sentences To Be Downgraded
LOS ANGELES, CA (WSAU) - The Menendez brothers are set to return to court for the first time in almost three decades as they look to convince a judge to downgrade their sentence and allow them to walk...
Nov 25, 2024 Lyle Menendez, left, confers with brother Erik during a court appearance in 1991. (Kevork Djansenzian / Associated Press)
First Presbyterian And Other Local Churches To Offer Free Thanksgiving Meals This Week
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU)-For those looking for a homecooked meal this week, a few local places of worship will be opening their doors to provide free Thanksgiving meals. According to their website, Thanksgiv...
Nov 25, 2024
