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MATHWIG, Thomas, 97, of Fall Creek, died August 29, 2026, in Altoona. Smith Funeral Chapel in Eau Claire is handling arrangements. GOFF, Richard A., 84, of Altoona, died August 26, 2026, in Altoona. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is handling arrangements. DAHL, Robert, 94, of Eau Claire, died August 23, 2026, at his residence. Chippewa Valley Cremation Services & Celebration of Life Center is handling arrangements. GILBERTSON, Ralph C., 89, of Altoona, died August 30, 2026, in Altoona.

Clara Kongshaug is off to a blazing start for the Colfax-Elk Mound girls golf team this season. The sophomore recently won three events while excelling in her second year on the varsity team. Kongshaug had a superb freshman season that culminated with a fifth place finish at the WIAA state tournament. She had an outstanding summer playing at the junior level while winning numerous events in Wisconsin.

NEW YORK (AP) — Alexander Zverev rallied just in time to avoid becoming the first men's No. 1 seed to lose in the first round of a Grand Slam tournament since 2003, edging Lorenzo Sonego 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (7), 7-5, 6-4 in a U.S. Open match that ended Wednesday morning.

5 years ago — 2021 Former co-op partners Lake Holcombe and Cornell start their journeys in eight-main prep football. 10 years ago — 2016 A proposed new Marshfield Clinic Health System hospital and cancer treatment center in Eau Claire is moving forward, a spokesman says, but no timeline for the project has been announced. 15 years ago — 2011 A jury trial nears for Randolph Melsness, who is accused of killing his girlfriend, Renee Maki.

MILAN (AP) — A victory for Serie B club Cremonese at Serie A side Parma wasn’t enough to save Marco Giampaolo’s job. The coach was fired immediately after guiding Cremonese to a 2-0 win in the second round of the Italian Cup on Tuesday. The moves comes after Cremonese lost its opening two matches in the second division without scoring a goal, and conceding four. But it had also won its Italian Cup opener, beating Sampdoria 2-0 in the first round.

ARIZONA CARDINALS (3-14) Expectations First-year coach Mike LaFleur gets his chance to turn around the Cardinals, who have made the playoffs just once over the past decade and haven't won a playoff game since 2015. The 39-year-old LaFleur spent the past three seasons leading the Los Angeles Rams' high-powered offense and is expected to bring some innovation to a team that's moved on from former No. 1 pick Kyler Murray and now has veteran journeyman Jacoby Brissett under center.

DENVER BRONCOS (15-4) Expectations In two words, Super Bowl. That's where the Broncos figured they were headed until Bo Nix broke his right ankle while leading Denver to a game-winning drive in overtime against Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills during the playoffs in January. Nix underwent surgery the next day and backup Jarrett Stidham had an awful game a week later in Denver's 10-7 loss to New England in the AFC championship. Now Nix is embarking on a comeback.

CAIRO (AP) — At least 22 people have been killed in a bus crash in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, authorities say. Now, more than ever, the world needs trustworthy reporting—but good journalism isn’t free. Please support us by making a contribution.

India’s power demand is surging, but some solar energy is going to waste BENGALURU, India (AP) — As extreme heat and poor monsoon rains result in more demand for power in India for cooling and pumping out groundwater for agriculture, India is managing to meet its power needs. It is, however, unable to use all the clean power it has installed.

Ball State at No. 1 Ohio State, Saturday, 12:30 p.m. ET How to watch: Big Ten Network Key stats Ball State (2025) Overall offense: 271.7 yards per game (132nd in FBS) Passing: 139.9 yards per game (128th) Rushing: 131.8 yards per game (98th) Scoring: 15.8 points per game (130th) Overall defense: 405.7 yards allowed per game (102nd) Passing: 226.8 yards allowed per game (83rd) Rushing: 178.8 yards allowed per game (106th) Scoring: 29.8 points allowed per game (102nd) Ohio State (2025): Overall...