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Evers Proposes New Policing Initiatives

Saturday, June 20

MADISON, WI (MetroSouce-WSAU) A series of legislative proposals have been put forward by Governor Tony Evers in an effort to reduce confron…

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  Former Governor Will Head UW-System Friday, June 19

  MADISON, WI (WSAU-WAOW) -- The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents announced today that former Wisconsin governor Tommy Thompson will …

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  Man Charged In Waupaca County Death Thursday, June 18

  WAUPACA, WI (WSAU) -- A driver who allegedly intentionally caused a traffic crash in Waupaca County hoping to kill himself but instead kill…

Music

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  Listen to new AWOLNATION song, "Jet Pack (Capala)" Friday, June 19

  AWOLNATION has premiered a new song, "Jet Pack (Capala)." The track is available exclusively through Bandcamp , which is dona…

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  System of a Down's John Dolmayan: "Whatever your politics, you are all welcome" Friday, June 19

  System of a Down drummer John Dolmayan has declared that the band's music is for everyone, no matter their political opinions. "You…

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  Low on energy? Watch Lamb of God's "Gears" video Friday, June 19

  Lamb of God has premiered the video for "Gears," a track off the band's just-released self-titled album. The clip follows a pair of o…

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  Kid Rock's Nashville bar issued temporary beer permit suspension for violating COVID-19 restrictions Friday, June 19

  You won't be able to grab a beer at Kid Rock 's Big Honky Tonk and Steakhouse for the next few days. According to the Tennes…

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  Dave Grohl, Robert Plant, Billie Eilish & more sign letter to Congress in support of independent venues Friday, June 19

  D ave Grohl , Robert Plant and Billie Eilish are among hundreds of artists who've signed an open letter to Congress in support of i…

Local

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  Kayakers pulled under along Eau Claire river Sunday, June 21

  WESTON, WI (WSAU) -- The South Area Fire District is warning watersports enthusiasts to beware of currents on the Eau Claire River in Westo…

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  Marshfield police looking for missing man Sunday, June 21

  MARSHFIELD, WI (WSAU) -- The Marshfield Police Department is asking for the public's help to locate a missing man. Friends and family say …

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  Marathon County surpasses 100 COVID-19 cases Friday, June 19

  WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- The Marathon County Department of Health confirmed 6 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, bringing the county-wide total to…

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  Man who berated Hmong shoppers charged with hate crime Friday, June 19

  STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU)  A man who yelled racial slurs at Hmong shoppers in a grocery store is charged with a hate crime. Robert E. …

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  Suspect sought in baseball bat attack Friday, June 19

  STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) - Two women were assaulted by a man with a baseball bat early Friday morning in Stevens Point. The suspect is stil…

State

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  One injured after truck drive into downtown Madison crowd Sunday, June 21

  MADISON, WI (WSAU) -- Madison Police are investigating what caused a man in a pickup to drive into a downtown crowd early Sunday morning. …

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  Trump to visit Marinette next week Friday, June 19

  MARINETTE, WI (WSAU) - President Trump is coming to Wisconsin next week. He'll tour the Fincantieri Marinette shipyard on Thursday. The W…

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  School districts await guidance on reopening Friday, June 19

  MADISON, WI (Wisconsin Radio Network) - The picture for the next school year in Wisconsin should be more clear soon. The Department of Pub…

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  CDC: COVID-19 Causing Vaccination Rates to Drop Friday, June 19

  DARBOY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Doctors say staying at home during the pandemic doesn’t mean ignoring your kid's check-ups. They’re r…

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  Fmr. Governor Tommy Thompson Appointed as Interim UW System President Friday, June 19

  MADISON, WI (WTAQ) -- Former Governor Tommy Thompson has been appointed as the interim President of the University of Wisconsin system.&nbs…

Local Sports

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  Rough COVID-19 Day In Sports Saturday, June 20

  CLEARWATER, FL (MetroSource-WSAU) -- All MLB training camps will temporarily close for COVID-19 cleaning after several teams were forc…

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  Will There Be Badger Football? Friday, June 19

  MADISON, WI (MetroSource-WSAU) -- The Badger faithful are going to have to wait a bit to see what home football games will be like this yea…

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  Woodchucks, Rafters Release First Two Weeks of Schedule Wednesday, June 17

  WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- The Northwoods League has released the first two weeks of the schedule in their truncated season. The two area teams s…

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  MLB Season Hangs In Limbo Tuesday, June 16

  NEW YORK, NY (MetroSource-WSAU) -- Major League Baseball has reportedly told the MLBPA that there will not be a 2020 season unless the…

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  Brewers Sign Two College Free Agents Monday, June 15

  MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) -- The Milwaukee Brewers signed two undrafted college players as free agents on Sunday. It was the first day MLB teams…

National Sports

• Confederate flags pop up in sky, on roads, outside Talladega Sunday, June 21
• Adria Tour final cancelled after Dimitrov tests positive for COVID-19 Sunday, June 21
• Report: 40 COVID-19 positives behind delayed players vote Sunday, June 21
• Djokovic wins compliment from James for basketball skills Sunday, June 21
• Reports: MLBPA to delay vote while seeking COVID-19 info Saturday, June 20

National

• Trump says he held off Xinjiang sanctions due to trade talks: Axios interview Sunday, June 21
• EU and China to seek to cool tensions at video summit Sunday, June 21
• U.S. stock futures fall as infections spike hits confidence Sunday, June 21
• Tearful Mexican cartel chief threatens government after mother's detention Sunday, June 21
• Trump administration aims to end Dreamers immigration program in six months Sunday, June 21

World

• Trump says he would consider meeting Venezuela's Maduro but has 'turned them down': Axios Sunday, June 21
• Iran ship reaches Venezuelan waters with cargo of food Sunday, June 21
• WHO reports record daily increase in coronavirus cases Sunday, June 21
• Brazil passes 50,000 coronavirus deaths as outbreak worsens Sunday, June 21
• Police clash with music festival attendees in Paris and Nantes Sunday, June 21

Business

• New Zealand central bank to stand pat but keep dovish view, as pandemic rages: Reuters poll Sunday, June 21
• Soft underbelly in China's steel sector boom points to bumpier economic recovery Sunday, June 21
• Oil edges up on tighter supply, but demand concerns check gains Sunday, June 21
• U.S. housing set to ride out the pandemic's economic storm: Reuters poll Sunday, June 21
• Argentina's Buenos Aires Province extends debt revamp deadline to July 31 Sunday, June 21

Politics

• TikTok users, K-pop fans say they helped sabotage Trump rally with false registrations Sunday, June 21
• White House's Navarro 'never heard' Trump ask China's Xi for help winning election Sunday, June 21
• Acting DHS head says U.S. doing 'great job' getting economy back up Sunday, June 21
• Impeaching AG Barr a 'waste of time' says top Democrat probing political meddling Sunday, June 21
• Trump urges slowdown in COVID-19 testing, calling it a 'double-edge sword' Sunday, June 21

Health

• Beijing reports nine new COVID-19 cases for June 21 vs 22 day earlier Sunday, June 21
• Mexico reports 5,343 new coronavirus infections and 1,044 deaths Sunday, June 21
• Coronavirus spreading faster in French Guyana, says French PM Sunday, June 21
• French coronavirus deaths rise by seven to 29,640 Sunday, June 21
• U.S. CDC reports 2,248,029 coronavirus cases Sunday, June 21

Science

• Rare 'ring of fire' solar eclipse on the longest day of the year Sunday, June 21
• Fossils from Mongolia, Argentina show some dinosaurs laid soft-shelled eggs Wednesday, June 17
• Antarctica's 'deflated football' fossil is world's second-biggest egg Wednesday, June 17
• China postpones Beidou satellite launch over technical problem Monday, June 15
• KBR wins $570 million contract for NASA spaceflight operations Monday, June 15

Technology

• Toshiba: Plan to monetise Kioxio stake, return majority proceeds to shareholders Sunday, June 21
• Wirecard's missing money didn't enter Philippine financial system, central bank says Saturday, June 20
• Huawei to receive planning permission to build 400-million-pound facility in UK: The Times Saturday, June 20
• Elon Musk tweets Tesla postpones annual shareholder meeting Friday, June 19
• Exclusive: Amazon signals entry into alcohol delivery in India with nod in key state - document Friday, June 19

Entertainment

• Tom Petty family tells Trump not to use late rock star's songs for 'campaign of hate' Sunday, June 21
• Dutch soccer players boycott TV show over Black Pete remarks Friday, June 19
• Live gigs in Britain are back - but you'll need a car Friday, June 19
• British actor Ian Holm dies at 88 Friday, June 19
• 'Into the Wild' bus removed from Alaska trail for safety concerns Thursday, June 18