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What to stream: Childish Gambino, Daisy Ridley, Natalie Portman, some gladiators and Kristen Stewart
Natalie Portman starring in her first TV series in “Lady in the Lake” for Apple TV+ and Roland Emmerich’s gladiator series “Those About to Die” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming...
Wisconsin law enforcement agencies underutilize gun tracking tools, study finds
A new study finds that law enforcement agencies in Wisconsin are under-utilizing federal tools for tracking guns. Law enforcement agencies can sign up for a free online platform called e-trace, which enables the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to track the path of guns involved in suspected crimes. An e-trace request can turn up valuable information, including the firearm’s manufacturer, its importer and its first retail purchaser.
Wisconsin cities want presidential candidates to pay for pricey campaign stops
Editor’s note: This story was reported and written before the July 13 shooting at a rally for former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, which is being investigated as an assassination attempt. With President Joe Biden and Donald Trump again eying Wisconsin as a crucial presidential election battleground, some...
Trump is expected to pick his vice presidential nominee on Monday, first day of the GOP convention
The Republican National Convention kicks off this week, with delegates and officials descending on Wisconsin amid the tumult that follows a Saturday assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump as he prepares to become the GOP’s official nominee. The quadrennial event takes place not only as Trump leads a...
Today in History: Today is Monday, July 15, the 197th day of 2024.
On July 15, 1799, the Rosetta Stone, a key to deciphering ancient Egyptian scripts, was found at Fort Julien in the Nile Delta during the Napoleonic campaign in Egypt. In 1834, the Spanish Inquisition was abolished more than 350 years after its creation. In 1870, Georgia became the last Confederate...
Wausau Post 10 Legion baseball drops final two games at Gopher Classic
MAPLE GROVE, Minn. – The Wausau Post 10 Legion baseball team dropped its final two games at the three-team Gopher Classic, losing to Lincoln (Neb.) Carpet Land 14-8 and Rock Island (Ill.) Post 200 8-4. Wausau led 7-0 after two innings against Lincoln but couldn’t hold on, as the Bulldogs gave up 14 unanswered runs from the third through seventh innings.
Wausau Woodchucks’ comeback attempt falls short in loss to Green Bay
GREEN BAY – The Wausau Woodchucks had their six-game winning streak snapped, falling to the Green Bay Rockets 8-6 on Sunday afternoon at Capital Credit Union Park. The Woodchucks, who finish their six-game road trip with a 5-1 mark, fall to 35-10 overall and 9-2 in the second half of the Northwoods League season.
Domino Bar loses liquor license
Despite the owner’s pledge to reopen by July 1, a once-popular Wausau bar remains shuttered and the tavern’s liquor license has expired, city officials confirmed last week. That means two regular licenses, which are typically in high demand, are now available in Wausau. The Domino Bar, 740 Washington...
UPDATE: Victims identified in fatal Hwy. 51 crash
Police have identified the two people who died Friday in a multi-vehicle crash on Hwy. 51 as Gregory R. Bohn, 70, and Audrey J. Bohn, age 70, both of Hazelhurst. The crash was reported at about 2:30 p.m. near South Blue Lake Road in the town of Hazelhurst. Witnesses say the driver of a northbound 2017 Toyota Camry stopped in the lane of traffic to make a turn when the car was struck from behind, pushing it into an oncoming southbound vehicle.
The Latest: RNC set to begin in the aftermath of Trump assassination attempt
The Republican National Convention kicks off this week, with delegates and officials descending on Wisconsin amid the tumult that follows a Saturday assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump as he prepares to become the GOP’s official nominee. The quadrennial event takes place not only as Trump leads a...
Willy Adames hits homer, drives in 4 runs as Brewers beat Nationals 9-3
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Willy Adames had a homer and four RBIs, Garrett Mitchell homered for the first time in more than a year and the Milwaukee Brewers avoided a series sweep with a 9-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on Sunday. Adames hit his 15th homer off Amos Willingham...
Wausau weather for Monday and Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Areas of fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Outdoors: Two guys in a boat
Summer in Wisconsin presents many wonderful fishing opportunities. From my experience, most of those involve an average inland lake and two guys in a boat. Sometimes we’re after one species. Other times, we’re just after whatever is biting. Typically, I pack three rods; one for panfish, one for...
Marathon County volunteer opportunities: Week of July 15
Find More Donation + Volunteer Opportunities! Go to the United Way Volunteer Connection volunteer website at unitedwaymc.galaxydigital.com. Volunteer From Your Workplace! We can help relieve a financial burden from households across Marathon County by organizing and providing for people’s basic needs – including adult and children’s hygiene items, snack packs, winter care kits, welcome home kits, and calm kits. Learn how to get started at unitedwaymc.org/volunteer.
Extreme heat can be dangerous for runners, cyclists and anyone spending time outdoors: 6 tips for staying safe
When summer starts with a stifling heat wave, as many places are seeing in 2024, it can pose risks for just about anyone who spends time outside, whether they’re runners, people who walk or cycle to work, outdoor workers or kids playing sports. Susan Yeargin, an expert on heat-related...
1 dead in Portage County rollover
A 50-year-old man is dead after a single-vehicle crash Saturday in the Portage County town of Buena Vista, officials said. The crash was reported at 5:15 p.m. on Hwy. JJ about 600 feet south of Coddington Road. The victim has been identified as William C. Scarce, of Bancroft. Police say...
JUST IN: Train derailment reported near Wausau
Cleanup is underway after a train derailment west of Wausau, witnesses say. Photos submitted to Wausau Pilot show several cars off the tracks next to a trestle over the Little Rib River in the town of Stettin. There’s no immediate word on injuries. Marathon County Communications Coordinator Sarah Severson...
Today in History: Today is Sunday, July 14, the 196th day of 2024.
Today’s Highlight in History: On July 14, 1789, in an event symbolizing the start of the French Revolution, citizens of Paris stormed the Bastille prison and released the seven prisoners inside. Also on this date:. In 1798, Congress passed the Sedition Act, making it a federal crime to publish...
Behind Upper Midwest tribal spearfishing is a long and violent history of denied treaty rights
HAYWARD, Wisc. (AP) — On a twilight so calm the red and white pines are reflected in the waters of northern Wisconsin’s Chippewa Flowage, John Baker plans to go spearfishing — a traditional Ojibwe method of harvesting walleye. But before he sets out, he detours his boat to land on a sandy shore, hops out and crosses the tree line, crunching through dead leaves. “This is my sanctuary,” he says, recalling childhood visits in his dad’s rowboat.
Wausau Legion baseball shut out by Mankato at Gopher Classic
MAPLE GROVE, Minn. – Mankato held Wausau to just four hits and shut out the Bulldogs 9-0 on Saturday on the second day of the Gopher Legion Baseball Classic. Mankato scored single runs in the third and fourth innings, then blew the game open with a seven-run sixth. Jack...
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