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New Pentagon UFO file reveals glowing orbs in US Northeast
WASHINGTON, June 12 (Reuters) - The Pentagon released a third tranche of previously classified files, opens new tab on alleged UFO sightings on Friday, which include reports of glowing, sometimes red, orbs seen by people in the northeastern United States. The first two batches were made public on May 8 and May...
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Strawberry Harvest Underway
MOSINEE, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - Strawberry season is underway across Wisconsin, but local growers say getting to harvest time has not been easy due to late spring frosts to recent rainfall. At Stroik's Lake Dubay Berry Farm near Mosinee, owner Tim Stroik said this year's growing season started with several consecutive days o...
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Department of Revenue Seizes Minocqua Brewing Company Beers Amid Tax, Permit Investigation
MINOCQUA, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - Wisconsin Department of Revenue agents seized about $25,000 worth of canned beer from Minocqua Brewing Company taprooms in Minocqua and Madison. The Lakeland Times first reported that much of the canned beer from the Minocqua taproom was confiscated by DOR agents and Minocqua police. Owner Ki...
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US judge declines to block Sunday's White House UFC event
WASHINGTON, June 12 (Reuters) - A federal judge declined on Friday to block President Donald Trump from hosting a special Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts event on the White House grounds, letting the fights set to be held on Sunday inside a towering new structure proceed. U.S. District Judge ...
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Soccer-Pochettino's attacking blueprint takes shape in US rout of Paraguay
By Hatem Maher INGLEWOOD, California June 12 (Reuters) - Mauricio Pochettino's gameplan worked a treat in the United States' 4-1 win over Paraguay in their World Cup opener on Friday, with the hosts showcasing an attacking fluidity and positional inter...
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Soccer-US thrash Paraguay 4-1 for dream World Cup start
By Rory Carroll INGLEWOOD, California, June 12 (Reuters) - The United States dominated Paraguay 4-1 in their opening match of the World Cup on Friday in Los Angeles with a first-half brace by striker Folarin Balogun for a dream start to their home camp...
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Astros' Yordan Alvarez hits 2-run homer, slam in first inning
Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez enjoyed a huge night on Friday at Kansas City -- in the first inning alone. Alvarez hit a two-run homer two batters into the game, then added a grand slam to cap Houston's nine-run inning against th...
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Soccer-Turkey's long World Cup wait set to end with Australia showdown
By Philip O'Connor VANCOUVER, June 12 (Reuters) - Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella want his players to keep their emotions in check and make the country proud when they play their first World Cup match in 24 years against Australia in Vancouver on Satur...
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Soccer-Australia look to defy expectations against Turkey in their World Cup opener
By Pearl Josephine Nazare VANCOUVER, June 12 (Reuters) - Australia are confident they can prove people wrong when they take on Turkey in their World Cup opener in Vancouver on Saturday, coach Tony Popovic said. Turkey start as favourites for the Group...
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Tuesday High School Scoreboard
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- Here is Tuesday's scoreboard: Boys Basketball Roncalli 49 Wausau West 36 DC Everest 74 Chippewa Falls 54 Marshfield 74 Eau Claire Memorial 53 Eau Claire North 71 Wisconsin Rapids 62 Bonduel 79 Wausau East 49 Merrill 50 Antigo 49 Marathon 72 Stratford 20 Wausau Newman 62 Edgar...
Jan 14, 2026

Ignite Drop Slugfest to La Crosse
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- After waiting out a 30-minute rain delay, the Wausau Ignite and La Crosse Steam played a slugfest, combining for 30 runs and 32 hits in a 16-14 victory for the visitors. The Ignite would trail early, going down 4-0 in the first inning, with the top of the first getting closed out with a Claire Calm...
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Brewers' Matt Arnold On When Luis Lara & Cooper Pratt May Be Called up: "It's conversations we're having internally"
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Milwaukee Brewers have been busy in recent weeks ensuring their young rising stars are under long-term contracts, and fans are now getting some clarity on when they may see Cooper Pratt and Luis Lara in the Brewers' uniform. According to Brewers president of baseball operations Matt Arnold, w...
Jun 11, 2026

Brewers Trade Minor League RP Jacob Waguespack to Tigers For Cash and Future Player
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Milwaukee Brewers made a stunning trade on Wednesday night, sending one of their best minor league pitchers to the American League. According to a post on X by team insider Adam McCalvy, the Brewers are trading relief pitcher Jacob Waguespack to the Detroit Tigers for a player to be named lat...
Jun 11, 2026

Brewers can't hold lead in loss to A's
LAS VEGAS, NV (WSAU) - The Brewers couldn't hold a 3-0 lead in a Wednesday night loss to the A's in Las Vegas. Carlos Cortes and Lawrence Butler hit home runs in the 7tg inning to lead a 4-3 victory. The A's took 2-of-3 games in the series. The Brewers didn't score in the final 5-innings. Milwaukee still leads St. Loui...
Jun 11, 2026
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Packers' Love talks wide receivers, running backs and improvement
(LEARFIELD) - Packers quarterback Jordan Love held court with the media on Wednesday, covering a lot of topics from wide receivers and running backs to what to do when mini-camp and OTAs are done. (Hint: He has a new baby to care for.) Love talked about having wide receivers Christian Watson and Jayden Reed under contr...
Jun 11, 2026

Packers tight end Tucker Kraft's knee rehab going well
(LEARFIELD) - Packers tight end Tucker Kraft is telling reporters he will play for the team in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season - with no limitations. Kraft says he is "doing better than expected" in his recovery from knee surgery last year. Kraft said that he accepted the injury right away, got right after his ...
Jun 11, 2026

Packers' mandatory minicamp underway
(LEARFIELD) - The Green Bay Packers' manadatory mini-camp is underway. Packers coach Matt LaFleur talked about about a variety of things including Christian Watson, who just got a big contract extension. LaFLeur said that he's very deserving.
Jun 10, 2026


