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Rays thwart Brewers' ninth-inning comeback attempt and win 1-0
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Ryan Pepiot and three relievers combined on a three-hit shutout and the Tampa Bay Rays withstood a ninth-inning comeback attempt to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 1-0 on Monday night.
Brewers manager Pat Murphy was ejected in the ninth inning after arguing a call that prevented Milwaukee from scoring the apparent tying run.
The Brewers had runners on second and third with one out…
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Wausau weather for Tuesday and Wednesday
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Today
Scattered sprinkles before 9am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 64. West wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3am and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am. Low around 48. Southeast wind 5 to 13 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. Winds could…
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Midwest tornadoes: What a decaying El Niño has to do with violent storms in the central US
Jana Lesak Houser, The Ohio State University
Dozens of tornadoes hit the central U.S. April 26-28, 2024, tearing through suburbs and small towns and damaging hundreds of homes from Oklahoma to Nebraska and Iowa.
Spring is tornado season in the U.S., but the tornadoes in Nebraska and Iowa were quite a bit farther north and east of what would be typical for tornadoes in late April, when tornado…
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Coalition pushes for closure of Wisconsin’s Green Bay prison
A 2020 report detailed numerous problems at the 126-year-old maximum-security facility in Allouez, including security concerns, leaky plumbing and noncompliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
By Sarah Lehr | Wisconsin Public Radio
A coalition of politicians, members of law enforcement and formerly incarcerated people took to the state Capitol last week to urge the governor and state lawmakers to shut down one of Wisconsin’s oldest prisons.
The group’s goal is to get Democratic Gov. Tony Evers to commit to closing the Green Bay Correctional Institution, or GBCI, in Wisconsin’s next…
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After northern hunters bag fewer deer, some seek closer look at herd management
While the deer population has been steadily growing to a high of roughly 1.6 million statewide, their numbers have been falling in northern counties.
By Danielle Kaeding | Wisconsin Public Radio
Some county officials, conservation groups and lawmakers say the state should take a closer look at deer management after Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a Republican bill that would have temporarily banned hunting does up north.
Republican lawmakers introduced the bill in an effort to boost the deer population after a dramatic drop in the gun deer harvest…
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Letters: Monk Gardens family member sounds off on renaming decision
The son of Robert Monk III has sharp words for garden leadership - and the decision to change the name.
To the editor:I want to express my gratitude for the outpouring of community support our family has received in our efforts to restore my father’s name to the botanical garden he so generously donated in 2004.
The current Board of Directors, and the current garden professional leadership, has been a profound disappointment. Not one person from garden leadership, board or staff, has ever…
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Wausau area obituaries April 29, 2024
Brent A. Bell
Brent A. Bell, age 49, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday April 21, 2024 of a heart condition, at his home in Wausau, WI.
Brent was born September 6, 1974, in Racine, WI to Gerald and Betty Bell, and graduated from D. C. Everest High School. He was a window mill worker at Kolbe & Doors Wausau, WI.
Brent is survived by his son Logan and daughter Jordann Bell, and his parents…
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Your letters: In Monk Gardens dispute, it's tempting to say "what goes around, comes around"
A Wausau reader weighs in on the Monk Gardens debate.
Editor’s note: Wausau Pilot & Review gladly publishes commentary from readers, residents and candidates for local offices. The views of readers and columnists are independent of this newspaper and do not necessarily reflect the views of Wausau Pilot & Review. To submit, email [email protected] or mail to 500 N. Third St., Suite 208-8, Wausau, Wis. 54403.
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Could this be…
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Just in: Wausau property values to rise 50 percent, impact on taxes uncertain
Property values are increasing. But what that means to your taxes? We’ll see.
By Shereen Siewert | Wausau Pilot and Review
Residents in Wausau already shocked by high water and sewer bills are bracing for yet another shock to their wallets after city officials on Monday announced property values would increase as much as 50 percent.
“The city assessor has completed revaluations of the city commercial and residential properties, and the report was waiting on my desk,”…
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What to stream this week: Dua Lipa, Seinfeld's 'Unfrosted' 'Hacks' and 'Welcome to Wrexham'
By The Associated Press
The return of “Hacks” and a new Jerry Seinfeld movie are some of the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you.
Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: New episodes of “Behind the Music,” Selena Gomez taking her cooking skills to restaurants and a video game for political…
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On abortion, advocates and opponents unite on policies to address root causes
This story is the third in a series about a group of people from Wisconsin trying to come up with policies to address abortion and its root causes that could be applied nationwide. Their larger goal is to find common ground.
by Sofia Resnick, Wisconsin Examiner April 29, 2024
Can a group of strangers find common ground on one of the most divisive issues in America?
Editor’s note: This story is the third in a series about a group of people from Wisconsin trying to come up with policies to address abortion and its root causes that could be applied nationwide. Their larger goal is to find common ground on one of the…
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Today in History: Today is Monday, April 29, the 120th day of 2023.
By The Associated Press
Today’s Highlight in History:
On April 29, 1429, Joan of Arc entered the besieged city of Orleans to lead a French victory over the English.
On this date:
In 1916, the Easter Rising in Dublin collapsed as Irish nationalists surrendered to British authorities.
In 1945, during World War II, American soldiers liberated the Dachau (DAH’-khow) concentration camp. Adolf…
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Central Wisconsin farmers: Immigration crackdown, trade war affect our business
By Rob Mentzer– Wisconsin Public Radio
Central Wisconsin farmers said a trade war with China and potential immigration crackdowns make it harder for them to stay afloat.
A group of farmers came together Thursday for a discussion at Miltrim Farms in Marathon County. The discussion, part of a series of listening sessions by the Council on Foreign Relations, a Washington, D.C.-based think tank,…
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The fast-growing food allergy you don't know about, but should
By: Sage Scott
Imagine a bite of a familiar food that you’ve enjoyed your whole life suddenly becoming a medical emergency. This isn’t science fiction – it’s a fast-growing food allergy that you’ve likely never heard of. One tiny bug bite can unleash an allergy you never knew existed, requiring you to redefine your relationship with food, cosmetics, medications and more.
The tick bite that…
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Pacers hit franchise playoff best 22 3-pointers to beat Bucks 126-113 and take 3-1 lead in series
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana center Myles Turner found a simple lesson from last week’s Game 1 loss.
When you find the openings, take shots without hesitating.
Turner effectively put his new strategy to use Sunday night and it worked perfectly, again. He had his second straight 29-point game, finished with nine rebounds and four assists and made seven 3-pointers as the Pacers broke the…
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Monk Gardens director defends name change, admission fees, as controversy continues
The executive director of Monk Botanical Gardens is defending a decision to rename the space and start charging admission, as public outcry continues to reverberate.
By Shereen Siewert | Wausau Pilot & Review
The executive director of Monk Botanical Gardens is defending a decision to rename the space and start charging admission, as public outcry continues to reverberate.
Reaction to an announcement Friday that the park would be renamed Wausau Botanic Gardens has been overwhelming. A petition to reverse that decision has so far been signed more than 1,700…
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Wausau weather for Monday and Tuesday
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Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Areas of fog before 11am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 60. East wind 7 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy,…
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