Local News
Farmer Sentenced for Deadly Drunk Driving Crash in Waupaca County
WAUPACA, WI (WSAU) -- The drunk driver who killed four siblings in a wrong-way crash on US Highway 10 in Waupaca County will serve 37.5 years in a state prison for homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle. Scott Farmer was sentenced on Friday after numerous impact statements, including letters from unidentified individ...
Nov 22, 2024
Ingold Trial Canceled Again After Attorney Drops Out
SHAWANO, WI (WSAU) -- The Shawano County man accused of strangling a woman did not go to trial this week as scheduled. Court records show the attorney for Michael Ingold dropped out on Thursday, leaving the 60-year-old without legal representation as he faces one count of intentional homicide. Investigators say Ingold ...
Nov 22, 2024
$10 Million Bond for Marshfield Man Accused of Homicide
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI (WSAU) -- A Wood County man accused of killing a 28-year-old woman then taking her body some 70 miles away and dumping it along the side of a highway is now facing a count of intentional homicide. Deyvin Castro Gutierrez was formally charged during a court appearance on Thursday. Investigators beli...
Nov 21, 2024
Plainfield Man Accused of 4th OWI After Rollover Crash on I39
STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) -- A rollover crash on Interstate 39 led to an OWI charge for a Plainfield man Thursday morning. Officers were called to an area near the US Highway 10 Eastbound ramp at 10:30 AM where they found a Chrysler Pacifica resting on its roof in the ditch. While making contact with the driver, officer...
Nov 21, 2024
Wisconsin AG Josh Kaul Visits Wausau West To Discuss School Safety Issues With Staff And Students
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) - Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul was back in central Wisconsin on Thursday morning to discuss the issue of school safety with staff and students as concerns continue to mount nationwide. Kaul, who was joined by two Wausau West students as well as interim superintendent Cale Bushman, spoke about ...
Nov 21, 2024
National News
Donald Trump Jr is helping his father pick the most controversial cabinet of modern times
By Alexandra Ulmer (Reuters) - Donald Trump Jr. has emerged as the most influential Trump family member in the transition as the president-elect builds the most controversial cabinet in modern U.S. history, according to a half dozen sources with kn...
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Factbox-Takeaways from the COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan
By Katy Daigle BAKU, Azerbaijan (Reuters) - This year's U.N. climate summit delivered a deal on climate finance two days past deadline, after two weeks of tense negotiations. Here are some of the takeaways from the COP29 summit held in Azerbaijan's...
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TikTok CEO sought Musk's input ahead of Trump administration, WSJ reports
(Reuters) - ByteDance-owned TikTok has sought input on U.S. matters from Elon Musk, a close adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday citing people familiar with the matter. (Reporting by Surbhi Misra in...
11h ago
Trump expected to pick Brooke Rollins to be agriculture secretary, WSJ reports
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is expected to pick Brooke Rollins, president of the America First Policy Institute, to be agriculture secretary, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday. If confirmed, Rollins would lead a 1...
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Chinese films about COVID, gay romance win big at Taiwan awards
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Films from China about the COVID pandemic and a gay romance won major prizes on Saturday in Taiwan at the Golden Horse awards, the Chinese-speaking world's version of the Oscars. Unencumbered by the strict censorship of China, Ta...
18h ago
World News
Factbox-Takeaways from the COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan
By Katy Daigle BAKU, Azerbaijan (Reuters) - This year's U.N. climate summit delivered a deal on climate finance two days past deadline, after two weeks of tense negotiations. Here are some of the takeaways from the COP29 summit held in Azerbaijan's...
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Chinese films about COVID, gay romance win big at Taiwan awards
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Films from China about the COVID pandemic and a gay romance won major prizes on Saturday in Taiwan at the Golden Horse awards, the Chinese-speaking world's version of the Oscars. Unencumbered by the strict censorship of China, Ta...
18h ago
How big fossil-fuel-producing countries export emissions abroad
By Mohamed Ezz and Valerie Volcovici ALEXANDRIA, Egypt/BAKU (Reuters) - Black dust coats streets and collects on rooftops in the neighbourhood adjoining a sprawling cement factory in the Egyptian city of Alexandria. Activists and local residents ac...
Nov 23, 2024
At least four missiles fired in strike that rocked Beirut, security sources say
BEIRUT (Reuters) - At least four missiles were fired in an airstrike towards Lebanon's central Beirut early on Saturday, security sources told Reuters, as Israel pushed on with its intense military campaign against the Lebanese armed group Hezbolla...
Nov 23, 2024
Trump's attorney general pick Bondi questioned his 2020 election defeat
By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON (Reuters) - As he sought to overturn his 2020 election loss, Donald Trump considered firing the leadership of the Justice Department and installing a loyalist who would echo his false claims of fraud. As he prepares to ...
Nov 22, 2024
Local Sports
Bucks Top Pacers, Remain Unbeaten in NBA Cup Group Play
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) -- The Milwaukee Bucks got a triple-double from Giannis in a 129-117 victory over the Indiana Pacers in NBA Cup group play. Antetokounmpo scored 37 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds. It's his second triple-double of the season. Damian Lillard added 24 points and 12 assists. Gary Trent Jr. added 1...
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Badgers Defeat Knights at Greenbrier Tip-Off
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV (WSAU) -- Wisconsin got out to a fast start in the semifinals of the inaugural Greenbrier Tip-Off, defeating Central Florida 86-70 to earn a spot in the championship game. John Blackwell led all scorers with 17 and John Tonje added 15. Nolan Winter scored 13 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. The...
Nov 23, 2024
Report: Bucks Targeting Bulls Forward Torrey Craig In Trade Talks
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Milwaukee Bucks are hoping to bring back a familiar face who now plays for a rival team as they look to revamp their roster. According to Brett Siegel of Clutch Points, the Bucks have "shown interest" in acquiring forward Torrey Craig from the Chicago Bulls and are willing to includ...
Nov 22, 2024
Packers Cornerback Jaire Alexander To Miss Time Due To Knee Injury; Edgerrin Cooper Ruled Out vs 49ers
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) - The Green Bay Packers are expecting to be without two of their better defenders during Sunday's pivotal matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. According to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic, Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander re-aggravated an injury to his PCL (post cruciate ligament) in his knee...
Nov 22, 2024
Edgar, Stratford Bring Home State Football Championships
MADISON, WI (WSAU) -- Both Edgar and Stratford won their WIAA Championship games on Thursdfay at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison. Edgar brought home the D-7 title for the 2nd year in a row with a 19-0 win over Potosi/Cassville. Stratford, who moved up to D-5 this season, won a championship for the 3rd year in a row top...
Nov 22, 2024
National Sports
Motor racing-Verstappen takes fourth F1 title, can he make it five in a row?
By Alan Baldwin (Reuters) - Max Verstappen joined a select group of Formula One greats with his fourth title in Las Vegas on Saturday but stretching the run to five in a row next year could be an even bigger, and more thrilling, battle. Just six dr...
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Alyssa Nakken, first female coach, departs Giants for Guardians
Alyssa Nakken, the first full-time female coach in major league history, is departing the San Francisco Giants for a player development role with the Cleveland Guardians. The Guardians haven't announced her hiring or revealed what her duties will be. ...
Nov 23, 2024
Giants' Malik Nabers (groin) questionable after missing practice
New York Giants rookie receiver Malik Nabers missed practice Friday with a groin injury and is questionable for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay. Nabers ranks second among NFL rookies in receptions (61) and is fourth in receiving yards (607) in eight g...
Nov 22, 2024
Broncos-Chargers in, Browns-Bengals out in 'TNF' flex
The Week 16 contest between the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers is moving game days and into prime time, the first-ever flex on the "Thursday Night Football" schedule on Amazon Prime Video. Making way for the AFC West clash, which could have a...
Nov 22, 2024
'Tata' Martino steps down as head coach of Inter Miami
Departing head coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino said Friday that he is leaving Inter Miami CF with "nothing but gratitude." Martino confirmed reports that he was voluntarily leaving his position due to personal reasons and said he is returning to his nati...
Nov 22, 2024
Business News
TikTok CEO sought Musk's input ahead of Trump administration, WSJ reports
(Reuters) - ByteDance-owned TikTok has sought input on U.S. matters from Elon Musk, a close adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday citing people familiar with the matter. (Reporting by Surbhi Misra in...
11h ago
Goldman funds to take $900 million hit on Northvolt, FT reports
(Reuters) - Funds managed by Goldman Sachs will write off nearly $900 million after Swedish lithium-ion battery producer Northvolt filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this week, Britain's Financial Times reported on Saturday. The Goldman privat...
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Britain's Asda brings back industry veteran Leighton to lead business
By James Davey and Muvija M LONDON (Reuters) - Struggling British supermarket Asda said on Saturday veteran retailer Allan Leighton would return as executive chairman, more than two decades after he served as CEO when he turned around the business ...
Nov 23, 2024
China's Huawei aims 100,000 apps on Harmony OS in 6-12 months
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China's Huawei, blacklisted by the U.S., said on Saturday it is targeting 100,000 applications for its Harmony operating system in coming months as it seeks widespread help to achieve self-reliance. The tech giant has more than...
Nov 23, 2024
US alleges car parts factory in Mexico violates North America trade pact
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. has alleged workers at a French-owned auto parts plant in Mexico were denied the right to collective bargaining in violation of a North America trade agreement and asked Mexico to investigate. The U.S. Trade Represen...
Nov 23, 2024
Health News
Trump's FDA pick is surgeon and writer Martin Makary
By Michael Erman (Reuters) - U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has nominated surgeon and writer Martin Makary to lead the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the world's most influential drug regulator with a more than $7 billion budget. The FDA reg...
Nov 23, 2024
Canada confirms first case of clade I mpox in Canada
(Reuters) -Canada's public health agency on Friday confirmed the first case of clade I mpox in Canada, in an person in Manitoba. The Public Health Agency of Canada said this travel-related case was associated with an ongoing outbreak of clade I mpox in...
Nov 23, 2024
Health Rounds: Features of cancer found in healthy breast cells
By Nancy Lapid (Reuters) - Healthy women's breasts contain small numbers of cells with genetic changes characteristic of invasive breast cancer, two separate papers reported on Wednesday, potentially increasing the risk of incorrect diagnoses. With...
Nov 22, 2024
US CDC confirms H5N1 bird flu in a child in California
(Reuters) -The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday confirmed the country's first case of H5N1 bird flu infection in a child, who experienced mild symptoms and is recovering from their illness. California's public health department...
Nov 22, 2024
Mpox still a health emergency, says WHO
LONDON (Reuters) -The Mpox outbreak continues to represent a public health emergency, the World Health Organization said on Friday. The WHO first declared the emergency in August, when an outbreak of a new form of mpox spread from the badly-hit Democra...
Nov 22, 2024
Science News
Fast-forming alien planet has astronomers intrigued
By Will Dunham WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Astronomers have spotted orbiting around a young star a newborn planet that took only 3 million years to form - quite swift in cosmic terms - in a discovery that challenges the current understanding of the spee...
Nov 22, 2024
Scientists obtain image of a star on the precipice of disaster
By Will Dunham WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Scientists have taken a close-up picture of a star apparently in its death throes, surrounded by gas and dust as it heads toward its demise in a huge explosion called a supernova - the first time the events of ...
Nov 21, 2024
Russian scientists hail discovery of 32,000-year-old sabre-toothed cat cub
YAKUTSK, RUSSIA (Reuters) - The sabre-toothed cat cub is almost small enough to hold in one hand, but its discovery after 32,000 years is a momentous event for palaeontologists. It was around three weeks old when it died in what is now northeastern...
Nov 21, 2024
Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial
(Reuters) - Elon Musk's Neuralink said on Wednesday it has received approval to launch its first clinical trial in Canada for a device designed to give paralysed individuals the ability to use digital devices simply by thinking. The brain chip star...
Nov 21, 2024
Scientists announce progress toward ambitious atlas of human cells
By Will Dunham WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Scientists unveiled on Wednesday the first blueprint of human skeletal development as they make progress toward the goal of completing a biological atlas of every cell type in the body to better understand huma...
Nov 20, 2024
Technology News
TikTok CEO sought Musk's input ahead of Trump administration, WSJ reports
(Reuters) - ByteDance-owned TikTok has sought input on U.S. matters from Elon Musk, a close adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday citing people familiar with the matter. (Reporting by Surbhi Misra in...
11h ago
Australia dumps plan for fines for social media giants enabling misinformation
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's government said on Sunday it had dropped plans to fine internet platforms up to 5% of their global revenue for failing to prevent the spread of misinformation online. The bill was part of a wide-ranging regulatory cra...
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China's Huawei aims 100,000 apps on Harmony OS in 6-12 months
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China's Huawei, blacklisted by the U.S., said on Saturday it is targeting 100,000 applications for its Harmony operating system in coming months as it seeks widespread help to achieve self-reliance. The tech giant has more than...
Nov 23, 2024
Nvidia CEO Huang says 'the age of AI has started'
By Jessie Pang HONG KONG (Reuters) - Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told graduates and academics that "the age of AI has started" in a speech on Saturday, after receiving an honorary doctorate degree in engineering from the Hong Kong University of Science...
Nov 23, 2024
US judge rejects SEC bid to sanction Elon Musk
By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) -A federal judge on Friday rejected the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's request to sanction Elon Musk after he failed to appear for court-ordered testimony for the regulator's probe into his $44 billion takeover ...
Nov 23, 2024
Entertainment News
Chinese films about COVID, gay romance win big at Taiwan awards
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Films from China about the COVID pandemic and a gay romance won major prizes on Saturday in Taiwan at the Golden Horse awards, the Chinese-speaking world's version of the Oscars. Unencumbered by the strict censorship of China, Ta...
18h ago
Rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs due in court seeking bail before sex-trafficking trial
By Luc Cohen NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sean 'Diddy' Combs is due to return to court on Friday for a hearing over his bid to be released on $50-million bail from the Brooklyn jail where the music mogul has been held for 10 weeks ahead of his May 5, 2025 ...
Nov 22, 2024
Netflix set for biggest weekly gain since January after Paul-Tyson fight
By Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK (Reuters) - Netflix shares were on track for a fifth consecutive gain on Friday and set for their biggest weekly percentage rise since January, after the streaming media company's popular boxing match between Mike ...
Nov 22, 2024
Italy frets over fate of porn actor arrested in Egypt
By Claudia Cristoferi MILAN (Reuters) - The arrest of an Italian-Egyptian pornographic actor in Cairo is raising concern among officials in Italy, where feelings are still running high over the unresolved killing of student Giulio Regeni who was a...
Nov 22, 2024
'Wicked,' 'Gladiator 2' kick off box-office battle
By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -"Wicked," the first installment in a two-part movie adaptation of a beloved Broadway musical, generated $19.2 million in U.S. and Canadian ticket sales from early screenings this week, distributor Universal Pictu...
Nov 22, 2024