Author Archives: Thomas Schumacher
Senate Minority Leader McConnell Calls For Extra Security Measures For Milwaukee's RNC Convention
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has requested that the U.S. Secret Service add more security measures to their Milwaukee RNC Convention plan. Republican leaders expect in...
May 14, 2024 Sharomka / Depositphotos.com
Badgers To Host Alabama Crimson Tide In 2024 For Big Noon Kickoff On Fox
MADISON, WI (WSAU) - The Wisconsin Badgers will kick off their 2024 season national TV schedule early this year. According to the university, the Badgers will host the Crimson Tide at 11:00 a.m. CT fo...
May 14, 2024 Cheer Team Celebrates After A Badgers Touchdown - Photo by Bucky's Fifth Quarter
Wausau Police Data Shows Drop In Crime Rate Since 2023
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - A new report shows traffic citations and warnings have continued to drop significantly since 2019. According to Wausau Police Chief Matt Barnes, while the numbers are importan...
May 14, 2024 Wausau Police Department. Image courtesy: WAOW TV
Bucks Refuse Pistons Request To Interview Jon Horst For President Of Basketball Operations Position
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Milwaukee Bucks have refused a division rival's request to interview their GM Jon Horst. According to NBA Insider Marc Stein, the Bucks denied Detroit's request "this week t...
May 13, 2024 Bucks GM Jon Horst - Photo by The Athletic
Wisconsin Rapids VFW Looking For Volunteers To Help Place Flags At Cemeteries
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI (WSAU) - Volunteers are needed by the Wisconsin Rapids VFW to place flags at over 3,300 cemeteries before Memorial Day. On Saturday, May 18, at 9:45 a.m., volunteers are asked to ...
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President Biden Calls Recent Illegal Immigration Totals An "Influx Of Hispanic Voters" During Interview
WASHINGTON D.C. (WSAU) - During an interview with a Spanish radio program on Thursday, President Joe Biden inadvertently referred to Hispanic immigrants entering the U.S. illegally as "voters" when ta...
May 11, 2024 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
Police Looking For Help From Public To Find Missing Wisconsin Dells Teen
WISCONSIN DELLS, WI (WSAU) - The Wisconsin Dells Police Department said on Friday that it is seeking the public's help to find missing 16-year-old Griffin Clark. Clark was last seen by police on Frida...
May 11, 2024 Griffin Clark
Robert Gasser Earns First Career Major League Win As Brewers Beat Cardinals 11-2
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Milwaukee Brewers continued their winning streak against the St. Louis Cardinals this season after their 11-2 victory on Friday night. Top prospect Robert Gasser was the sta...
May 10, 2024 Milwaukee Brewers
Badgers Receive Commitment From Former Boston College Star Receiver Joseph Griffin Jr.
MADISON, WI (WSAU) - The Wisconsin Badgers will be receiving much-needed help for the upcoming 2024 season after they landed a key transfer portal commitment on Friday night. According to ESPN's Pete ...
May 10, 2024 Badgers Luke Fickell - Photo by Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Portion Of I-94 Closed Near Black River Falls Following Semi Fire
BLACK RIVER FALLS, WI (WSAUWAOW) - I-94 has been closed in Black River Falls after a semi crashed and caught fire early Friday morning. According to the Wisconsin State Patrol, it occurred shortly aft...
May 10, 2024 Crash. MWC file graphic
