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With less than 24 hours until kickoff, it's safe to say the Packers and their fans are in the zone.Sports director Lauren Magiera talked with ESPN reporter Rob Demovsky about what the Packers will be up against during Sunday's NFC Championship.

Scores, highlights and results from Saturday's local sports action. 

Already without No. 2 overall pick Jabari Parker and center Larry Sanders, the surprising Bucks suffered another blow Saturday when it was announced that reserve point guard Kendall Marshall would be lost for the season with a torn ACL.

SEATTLE (WAOW) - Thousands of miles away from Green Bay, it felt like Lambeau Field for hundreds of Packers fans.Packers faithful flocked to the Mustard Seed Grill and Pub in Seattle for a NFC Championship pep rally."I'm just stoked I came up here this weekend just for this," said Kimberly Krist of Westfield.It was packed wall to wall with cheeseheads showing off their green and gold pride.Hundreds more lined up outside in the rain waiting to get in because the pub was at capacity."They get a...

The green and gold faithful packed the Mustard Seed Pub Grill in Seattle to show their support for the team ahead of Sunday's NFC Championship game.

According to Wisconsin Public Service, there are almost 5,000 customers without power in the Wausau area right now.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- One of the nine Republican debates for the 2016 presidential candidates will be held in Wisconsin.

Remy Abell scored 15 points, Myles Davis had 14 and freshman Trevon Bluiett hit three clutch free throws in the closing seconds as Xavier edged Marquette 62-58 on Saturday.

MELBOURNE, Fla. (AP) -- Police say one person is dead and two are injured after a shooting at a mall in central Florida.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is warning winter sports enthusiasts to watch out for unstable ice with warmer weather heading in to some parts.

PARIS (AP) -- Officials in a city east of Paris say one of the brothers who carried out the massacre at the office of a satirical weekly has been buried in their town over their objections.

BELOIT, Wis. (AP) -- Beloit police say they've arrested a 22-year-old man for stealing a vehicle with a baby inside.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) -- Now that's a special delivery!

Scores, results and highlights from Friday's local sports action.

EAGLE RIVER (WAOW) -- Hundreds of snowmobilers gathered in Eagle River for the 52nd World Championship Snowmobile Derby.

Friday was the perfect night to hit the ice.

The Green Bay Packers have arrived in Seattle ahead of Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Seahawks.

Seattle Seahawks starting right tackle Justin Britt is questionable for Sunday's NFC championship game against Green Bay with a sore knee. Britt was a limited participant in practice Friday.

The Seahawks man have the twelfth man, but they have nothing on what may be the Packers loudest fan.

(WAOW)-- Every Packers win extends the teams season adding up to a boost in business for some.Green and gold cupcakes, decorations and don't forget that cheese.