Former Green Bay Packers RB Benson dies in motorcycle accident
By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Former NFL running back Cedric Benson, one of the most prolific rushers in NCAA and University of Texas history, has… Keep Reading
Nationals match team HR record with 8, rout Brewers 16-8
By BOBBY BANCROFT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington manager Dave Martinez wanted his team to shake off any ill effects from Saturday’s marathon loss to Milwaukee by getting out… Keep Reading
Wausau Conservatory offers piano class, even to those without a piano
WAUSAU — Having a piano to practice on at home is a requirement to take piano lessons — or is it? The Piano Fun for Kids classes at Wausau Conservatory… Keep Reading
Road Construction Update: Week of Aug. 18
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) provides weekly road construction updates for counties in North Central Wisconsin: Adams, Green Lake, Florence, Forest, Iron, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Marquette, Menominee, Oneida, Portage,… Keep Reading
Marathon County volunteer opportunities: Week of Aug. 19
Friendly Visitors: In-Person or Phone. Friendly visiting is part of Faith in Action of Marathon County’s mission to keep seniors connected. Enjoy developing a new friendship. Contact Jamie at 715-848-8783… Keep Reading
Wrongfully convicted man seeks $5.7 million in compensation
By TODD RICHMOND Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A man who spent 25 years in prison in connection with a 1992 homicide wants the state to pay him nearly… Keep Reading
Fifty years ago, Jimi Hendrix’s Woodstock anthem expressed the hopes and fears of a nation
Hendrix’s version of the National Anthem combined reverence and revolution. nelag0/pixabay, CC BY Mark Clague, University of Michigan One of the most powerful, searing renditions of the national anthem ever… Keep Reading
Today in History: Aug. 18, 2019
Today in History Today is Sunday, Aug. 18, the 230th day of 2019. There are 135 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On August 18, 1963, James… Keep Reading
Thames’ HR in 14th, Yelich’s 2 help Brewers beat Nats 15-14
WASHINGTON (AP) — After witnessing two dozen runs and multiple comebacks over nine innings, Milwaukee manager Craig Counsell knew he had never seen something quite like the Brewers’ game against… Keep Reading
Remains of Wisconsin soldier killed in Korea return home
ASHLAND, Wis. (AP) — A 19-year-old Wisconsin soldier killed during the Korean War nearly 70 years ago will be buried in his hometown. The remains of U.S. Army Pvt. Edward… Keep Reading
Marathon County Public Library programs: Week of Aug. 18
Kids can visit the library to create their own aliens using cardboard tubes and other craft supplies from Aug. 19-23 at the Mosinee Branch, 123 Main St., Mosinee. Drop in… Keep Reading
MCDEVCO to launch second pop-up with local businesses
WAUSAU — MCDEVCOo’s GEAR Center will host is second pop-up shops event from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 28 at 1415 Merrill Ave, Suite 140, Wausau. Pop-up shops give… Keep Reading
Peoples promotes one of its own at Wausau location
WAUSAU — Peoples State Bank has promoted Seth Wage to commercial banker, the community bank announced in mid August. Wage will work with current and new commercial customers to provide… Keep Reading
Among hurdles for those with opioid addictions: Getting the drug to treat it
By: Nina Feldman, WHYY Louis Morano knew what he needed, and he knew where to get it. He made his way to a mobile medical clinic parked on a corner… Keep Reading
Fond du Lac man pleads guilty to grisly shooting death
JUNEAU, Wis. (AP) — A Fond du Lac man has pleaded guilty in a grisly homicide, and prosecutors are seeking life without parole. Twenty-one-year-old Nigel Schultz pleaded guilty Friday to… Keep Reading
Who is responsible when an inmate commits suicide?
Austin Sarat, Amherst College Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged suicide in New York’s Metropolitan Correction Center on Aug. 10 has brought new attention to the troubling reality of inmates who kill themselves… Keep Reading
Woodstock generation looks back, from varied vantage points
NEW YORK (AP) — It was the weekend that shaped the image of a “Woodstock Generation.” And that image would echo, appeal and provoke for generations to come. To many… Keep Reading
Today in History: Aug. 16, 2019
Today in History Today is Saturday, Aug. 17, the 229th day of 2019. There are 136 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On August 17, 1987, Rudolf… Keep Reading
