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8th inning rally powers Brewers past Rays
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Brewers have owned the late innings in their 5-1 start to the new season. A 6-run rally in the 8th powered the Crew past the Tampa Rays, 8-2 on Wednesday afternoon. Christian Yelich sparked the rally with a go-ahead two run single. Garrett Mitchell tacked on a two-run double. David Hamilton a...
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Antigo Man Facing Homicide Charges in Connection With Fatal Crash Near Wausau Last Fall
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - A 37-year-old Antigo man has been arrested in connection with a fatal crash that killed two people last September in the Town of Wausau. Adam H. Borchardt was taken into custody on Tuesday, according to WAOW TV, and is being held in the Marathon County Jail on two counts of homicide by intoxica...
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Lincoln County Man Arrested on Suspicion of Child Porn
MERRILL, WI (WSAU) -- A 59-year-old man has been arrested after officers found multiple pieces of child pornography in his possession on Wednesday. According to a press release from the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, officers received a tip from the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force about the potential acti...
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Two Local Legislators Announce Re-election Bids
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- Two local lawmakers will run for re-election this fall. Brent Jacobson and Pat Snyder have announced that they will run for another term in the state Assembly. In a press release, Jacobson said, "I am proud of the great work I was able to be a part of this past session both within the Republic...
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US to leave Iran 'pretty quickly' and return if needed, Trump tells Reuters
By Steve Holland WASHINGTON, April 1 (Reuters) - The United States will be "out of Iran pretty quickly" and could return for "spot hits" if needed, President Donald Trump told Reuters on Wednesday, hours before he was scheduled to make a primetime addr...
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Local News

Antigo Man Facing Homicide Charges in Connection With Fatal Crash Near Wausau Last Fall
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - A 37-year-old Antigo man has been arrested in connection with a fatal crash that killed two people last September in the Town of Wausau. Adam H. Borchardt was taken into custody on Tuesday, according to WAOW TV, and is being held in the Marathon County Jail on two counts of homicide by intoxica...
7h ago

Lincoln County Man Arrested on Suspicion of Child Porn
MERRILL, WI (WSAU) -- A 59-year-old man has been arrested after officers found multiple pieces of child pornography in his possession on Wednesday. According to a press release from the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, officers received a tip from the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force about the potential acti...
10h ago

Two Local Legislators Announce Re-election Bids
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- Two local lawmakers will run for re-election this fall. Brent Jacobson and Pat Snyder have announced that they will run for another term in the state Assembly. In a press release, Jacobson said, "I am proud of the great work I was able to be a part of this past session both within the Republic...
13h ago

Woman Pleads Not Guilty in Daughter's Death
MERRILL, WI (WSAU-WAOW) -- Katelyn Nardi pleaded not guilty to first-degree reckless homicide and neglecting a child at a preliminary hearing in Lincoln County court. The charges stem from the drowning of Nardi's 5-year-old daughter in a bathtub at a Merrill residence. Merrill police and fire department ambulance crews...
Mar 31, 2026

Stevens Point Unveils Riverwalk Light in Honor of Hannah Goman
STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) -- The latest artistic light along the Wisconsin River in Stevens Point is much more than a fun piece of public art. Mayor Mike Wiza and other local leaders gathered to dedicate "Tiny Dancer" on Tuesday, a piece dedicated to the memory of 20-year-old Hannah Goman, who was killed in a ...
Mar 31, 2026
Sports

8th inning rally powers Brewers past Rays
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Brewers have owned the late innings in their 5-1 start to the new season. A 6-run rally in the 8th powered the Crew past the Tampa Rays, 8-2 on Wednesday afternoon. Christian Yelich sparked the rally with a go-ahead two run single. Garrett Mitchell tacked on a two-run double. David Hamilton a...
6h ago

Bucks losing streak ends
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Bucks ended their four-game losing streak. Milwaukee beat the Dallas Mavericks 123-99 at home. Ryan Rollins posted 24 points, seven rebounds and nine assists in the win and Kyle Kuzma added 20 points of his own. The Bucks will be on the road to play the Houston Rockets tonight at 6:30pm on WS...
Apr 01, 2026

Brewers back on-track with win
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - One night after their first loss of the season, the Brewers bounced back with a 6-2 win on Tuesday. Trailing 2-0, the Brewers got two RBI from Brice Turang and home runs from Gary Sanches and Jake Bauers. Rays starter Shane McClanahan was making his first major league start since 2023. He lasted ...
Apr 01, 2026

Brewers lose to Rays
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Brewers have lost for the first time this season, falling 3-2 to the Tampa Bay Rays. Nick Fortes doubled in the winning run in the 9th off Trevor Meginn to bring in the winning run. The Brewers had a baserunner in the bottom of the 9th, but failed to get a game-tying hit. William Contrares ga...
Mar 31, 2026

Bucks lose again
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Milwaukee Bucks, eliminated from playoff contention earlier this weekend, lost to the LA Clippers, 127-113, on Sunday. Bennedict Mathurin scored 28 points, John Collins 22 and Kawhi Leonard 20.. Gary Trent Jr. had a season-high 36 points for the Bucks, who had only 8 players available. The Bu...
Mar 29, 2026
State News

Evers signs anti-grooming bill
MADISON, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - Governor Tony Evers took action on a bill Friday that addresses the crime of grooming a child for sexual activity. Evers signed Assembly Bill 677, now known as the 2025 Wisconsin Act 88, into law. The bill, introduced in November 2025, received bipartisan support. The new law establishes the ...
Mar 08, 2026

Apostle Islands one step closer to becoming a national park
WASHINGTON DC (WSAU-WAOW) - The Apostle Islands National Park and Preserve Act, introduced by Rep. Tom Tiffany of Wisconsin, has advanced out of the House Committee on Natural Resources with a narrow 20-17 vote. This legislation aims to designate the Apostle Islands as Wisconsin's first National Park. "The Apostl...
Feb 11, 2026

Hannah Dugan Resigns
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - Hannah Dugan, the Milwaukee County judge convicted of obstructing ICE agents last month, has resigned. In a letter to Governor Tony Evers, she wrote: "As you know, I am the subject of unprecedented federal legal proceedings, which are far from concluded but which present immense and complex ...
Jan 04, 2026
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If felony conviction stands, Hannah Dugan cannot serve as Milwaukee County judge
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - Hannah Dugan's felony conviction on Thursday disqualifies her from serving as a Milwaukee County judge, unless it is overturned on appeal. Dugan was convicted of obstructing ICE agents who arrived at the Milwaukee County courthouse to arrest an illegal immigrant who was appearing in her courtroom...
Dec 20, 2025

Dugan found guilty of obstructing ICE agents
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) A federal jury in Milwaukee deliberated for six hours before finding judge Hannah Dugan of obstructing ICE agents. Dugan helped an illegal immigrant leave her courtroom through a private hallway to avoid arrest. She was aquitted on a misdemeanor concealment charge. The conviction is a felony, puni...
Dec 19, 2025
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National News
US judge says border officials violated her previous order on warrantless arrests
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, April 1 (Reuters) - A federal judge in California said on Wednesday that U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials had violated a previous order from her on warrantless arrests when they carried out an immigration swee...
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Takeaways from Trump's speech on Iran
By Matt Spetalnick and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, April 1 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump staunchly defended his handling of the month-old U.S.-Israeli war on Iran in a prime-time address on Wednesday, saying the U.S. military was nearing completion ...
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DHS cancels policy requiring secretary to review contracts over $100,000
By Jasper Ward WASHINGTON, April 1 (Reuters) - U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Wednesday rescinded a policy requiring the secretary to approve contracts over $100,000, the Department of Homeland Security said. The news followed a...
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Indonesia earthquake damages buildings, but tsunami alerts have been lifted
JAKARTA, April 2 (Reuters) - A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck in Indonesia's Northern Molucca Sea on Thursday, killing one person, damaging buildings and triggering tsunami waves, authorities and witnesses said, though monitoring agencies said the lik...
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Florida vice mayor shot dead, husband jailed as suspect
By Daniel Trotta April 1 (Reuters) - The vice mayor of Coral Springs, Florida, was shot and killed on Wednesday and her husband was taken into custody as the lone suspect in what police called a case of domestic violence, officials said. Nancy Metaye...
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World News
Fire hits LPG station near residential area of Indonesia's Bekasi regency, 12 injured, agency says
JAKARTA, April 2 (Reuters) - A fire broke out at a liquefied petroleum gas filling station near a residential area in Indonesia's Bekasi regency, east of the capital Jakarta, injuring at least 12, state news agency Antara said on Thursday, citing...
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Taiwan military says budget delay threatens $2.4 billion in weapons buying, training
TAIPEI, April 2 (Reuters) - A delay in approving Taiwan's budget this year threatens T$78 billion ($2.44 billion) in weapons procurement, maintenance and training, a senior defence ministry official said on Thursday. Defence spending is set to increase...
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Takeaways from Trump's speech on Iran
By Matt Spetalnick and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, April 1 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump staunchly defended his handling of the month-old U.S.-Israeli war on Iran in a prime-time address on Wednesday, saying the U.S. military was nearing completion ...
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UN appoints former Haiti PM Conille to Kenya role
PORT-AU-PRINCE, April 1 (Reuters) - Former Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille has been appointed U.N. resident coordinator in Kenya, the U.N. said on Wednesday, adding he would take up his post that same day. Conille's second term as prime ministe...
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Australia cracks down on gambling advertising, bans celebrity promotions
SYDNEY, April 2 (Reuters) - Australia is introducing a raft of measures to curb gambling advertising, including banning promotions by celebrities and sports stars, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday. Albanese called the changes "the mos...
3h ago
Business News
Vietnam's infrastructure push to boost growth and deficit, S&P Ratings says
HANOI, April 2 (Reuters) - Vietnam is forecast to remain Asia's fastest-growing nation after India through 2028, supported by exports and infrastructure investments, although heavy public spending may lead to larger fiscal deficits, a senior S&P Ratin...
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Investor reactions to Trump's speech on Iran war
April 2 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump told the nation in a televised speech on Wednesday night that the U.S. military had nearly completed the goals it had set out to accomplish in its war with Iran and that the conflict would soon be ending....
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Australian job vacancies rise 2.7% in February quarter
SYDNEY, April 2 (Reuters) - Job vacancies in Australia rebounded to their highest in more than a year in the February quarter, data showed on Thursday, led by gains in the construction, retail and accommodation sectors. Figures from the Australian...
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Dollar gains as Trump sets no clear Iran ceasefire timeline in speech
By Jiaxing Li HONG KONG, April 2 (Reuters) - The dollar advanced against major currencies on Thursday, reversing two days of losses, after U.S. President Donald Trump's address on Iran shattered hopes for a possible ceasefire in the Middle East confli...
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Oil jumps over 4% after Trump says U.S. to keep up attacks on Iran
SINGAPORE, April 2 (Reuters) - Oil prices climbed more than $4 on Thursday after President Donald Trump said the United States would continue to attack Iran, including energy and oil targets over the next few weeks, and did not commit to a specific t...
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Health News
US FDA clarifies policies on compounding of GLP-1 medicines
April 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday clarified its policies on compounded versions of popular GLP-1 drugs, signaling tighter limits on their production as national supply conditions improve. The agency said compounde...
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Factbox-Pricing and availability of Novo, Lilly's weight-loss drugs
April 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Eli Lilly's oral weight-loss drug, orforglipron, branded as Foundayo, making it the second pill to enter the fast-growing obesity treatment market. Danish rival Novo Nordisk launche...
10h ago
Lilly gains after FDA approves weight-loss pill, sizing down investor doubts
By Mrinalika Roy April 1 (Reuters) - Eli Lilly shares jumped nearly 6% on Wednesday after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved its weight-loss pill, Foundayo, marking a significant milestone in the drugmaker's efforts to expand its foothold ...
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Lilly gets FDA nod for oral obesity pill, analysts see strong uptake potential
April 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Eli Lilly's weight-loss pill, bringing another oral alternatives to a market dominated by injectables and intensifying competition with Novo Nordisk, which sells oral Wegovy. Lilly...
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Lilly's weight-loss pill wins US approval, sets up next battle with rival Novo Nordisk
By Leah Douglas and Christy Santhosh April 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. FDA on Wednesday approved Eli Lilly's weight-loss pill, setting up its next battle with rival Novo Nordisk for the millions of Americans seeking highly effective GLP-1 medicines. The Lil...
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Science News
Reactions as Artemis II astronauts lift off on historic lunar mission
April 1 (Reuters) - Four astronauts blasted off from Florida on Wednesday on NASA's Artemis II mission, a 10-day trip around the moon that would be the farthest humans have ever traveled and a major step toward returning people to the lunar surface th...
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Factbox-Artemis II crew includes first woman, Black astronaut and Canadian ever flown to moon
April 1 (Reuters) - All three NASA astronauts on the Artemis II lunar mission are veterans of Earth-orbit science expeditions to the International Space Station, while the lone Canadian joining them on a voyage around the moon and back is a spacefligh...
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NASA launches first crewed lunar mission in half a century
By Joey Roulette CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida, April 1 (Reuters) - Four astronauts blasted off from Florida on Wednesday on NASA's Artemis II mission, a high‑stakes 10-day trip around the moon that marks the United States' boldest step yet towa...
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Analysis-NASA's moon mission tests aerospace old guard as SpaceX, Blue Origin hover
By Akash Sriram and Joey Roulette April 1 (Reuters) - NASA's Artemis II mission is shaping up to be more than just the next step in returning humans to the moon - it is a key test of whether the agency's traditional contractor-built systems can remain ...
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Argentina joins NASA's moon return with microsatellite testing GPS beyond Earth
By Lucila Sigal BUENOS AIRES, April 1 (Reuters) - An Argentine-built microsatellite, the only one from Latin America selected for NASA's return to the moon, will test experimental navigation systems and measure radiation far beyond Earth's orbit when ...
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Technology News
Amazon eyes $9 billion Globalstar deal to rival SpaceX's Starlink, FT reports
April 1 (Reuters) - Amazon is in talks to buy satellite telecom group Globalstar as it ramps up efforts to build its own low-earth-orbit satellite business to rival SpaceX's Starlink, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar ...
6h ago
Exclusive-Intel looks to put millions more into SambaNova startup chaired by CEO Tan
By Jeffrey Dastin and Max A. Cherney SAN FRANCISCO, April 1 (Reuters) - Chipmaker Intel has planned to invest another $15 million in SambaNova, a chip startup chaired by Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, a Reuters review of corporate records showed. The investment...
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US trade panel to probe Roku, Hisense streaming and display imports for patent violations
WASHINGTON, April 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. International Trade Commission said on Wednesday that it has opened a Section 337 patent violation investigation into certain Roku and Hisense brand display devices, streaming players and components. The U...
8h ago
WhatsApp says Italian surveillance company tricked around 200 users into downloading spyware
By Raphael Satter WASHINGTON, April 1 (Reuters) - Messaging service WhatsApp said an Italian surveillance company tricked some 200 users into downloading a bogus version of its popular app that was rigged to spy on its victims. In a statement, the Me...
9h ago
Analysis-SpaceX's orbital data centers could face same hurdles as Microsoft's abandoned undersea project
By Joe Brock LOS ANGELES, April 1 (Reuters) - SpaceX on Wednesday filed for an IPO that Elon Musk says will bankroll an effort to turn the rocket maker into an AI powerhouse, launching up to 1 million data‑center satellites into orbit to bypass power a...
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Entertainment News
Megan Thee Stallion to return to Broadway after recovery from exhaustion
By Danielle Broadway LOS ANGELES, April 1 (Reuters) - American rapper and songwriter Megan Thee Stallion shared an update with fans on Instagram on Wednesday after being hospitalized the night before, saying she fell ill during her performance in the ...
6h ago
Jazz singer Laufey reimagines Miles Davis classic 'Blue in Green' for a new generation
By Rollo Ross and Danielle Broadway LOS ANGELES, March 31 (Reuters) - Icelandic-Chinese jazz singer-songwriter Laufey says her mission is simple: get young people to fall in love with jazz. "It's literally all I care about as an artist - having people...
Mar 31, 2026
Consequences come calling for Cooper in Season 2 of 'Your Friends and Neighbors'
By Danielle Broadway LOS ANGELES, March 31 (Reuters) - American actor Jon Hamm said Season 2 of the Apple TV+ dark comedy "Your Friends and Neighbors" will focus on the consequences facing his character after beginning a life of crime in Season 1. "S...
Mar 31, 2026
Celine Dion announces comeback with 10 concerts in Paris this fall
PARIS, March 30 (Reuters) - Canadian singer Celine Dion announced on Monday, her birthday, that she will return to the stage this fall with 10 concerts scheduled in Paris, spread out over September and October. The much‑anticipated announcement follow...
Mar 30, 2026
Taylor Swift sued for trademark infringement over 'Life of a Showgirl'
By Blake Brittain March 30 (Reuters) - Pop megastar Taylor Swift was sued by a Las Vegas performer on Monday who said Swift's latest hit album "The Life of a Showgirl" violates her trademark rights. Maren Wade said in the complaint that marketing for...
Mar 30, 2026


