Category Archives: Learfield Staff Writer
Packers Go Defense First, Pick A Pair Of Georgia Bulldogs
The Packers went defense first as the 2022 NFL Draft got underway, picking a pair of Georgia Bulldogs in the first round in linebacker Quay Walker and defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt. Despite all the ...
Apr 29, 2022 Chad Davis / CC
Pandemic Causes Money Woes For WIAA - But It's Coming Back
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association reports a $2.3 million operating loss for the 2020-2021 school year. That follows a $609,000 loss for the previous year. WIAA Executive Director Step...
Apr 28, 2022
Taylor County Deputy Welcomed Back To Duty After 5 Years On Administrative Leave
A Taylor County deputy can return to duty after spending five years on paid administrative leave. Steve Bowers was charged with misconduct in office for handing over cold case files to producers of th...
Apr 28, 2022 Row of police cars, with blue and red flashing sirens. selective focus
Milwaukee Admirals Begin Pursuit Of Calder Cup Next Week
The Milwaukee Admirals will begin pursuit of the American Hockey League's Calder Cup next week. The first game at U-W-Milwaukee Panther Arena will be Friday at 7:00 p.m. against either the Texas Stars...
Apr 28, 2022 Ryan Dickey / CC
Board Of Regents Releases Names Of Five Finalists For UW-Madison Chancellor
The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents has released the names of the five finalists to become chancellor of the Madison campus. Interim President Michael Falbo says a regents committee ha...
Apr 28, 2022 Jason Dean / CC
Packers Are Loaded As 2022 NFL Draft Kicks Off
The first pick of the 2022 NFL Draft will be announced a couple of minutes after 7:00 tonight in Las Vegas. The Green Bay Packers are loaded with what they call "draft capital" this year. The Packers ...
Apr 28, 2022 Ryan Afflerbaugh / CC
Three Women Arrested, Accused Of Harboring Man Who Shot Mother Of Six To Death
Three women have been arrested and accused of harboring a suspect in the fatal shooting of a mother of six. Brittany Booker was killed Sunday and authorities are still looking for the suspect, Terry J...
Apr 28, 2022
Brewers Hold Pittsburgh To 1 Hit, Beat Pirates 3-1
Lefty Aaron Ashby and four Brewers relievers held Pittsburgh to one hit in Wednesday's 3-1 victory at PNC Park. Ashby gave up the only run and the only hit after pitching no-hit ball for the first fiv...
Apr 28, 2022 CC / depositphotos
Man Who Shot 16-Year-Old Burger King Worker Accepts Plea Deal
The man who shot a 16-year-old worker at a Milwaukee Burger King restaurant has pleaded guilty to a charge of illegal possession of a firearm. A homicide charge was dropped as part of a plea agreement...
Apr 28, 2022
Bucks Knock Bulls Out Of The Playoffs, 116-100
It was a 16-point win that wasn't as close as the score sounds. Led by Giannis Antetokounmpo's 33 points, the Bucks eliminated Chicago from the postseason Wednesday night with a 116-100 win at home. T...
Apr 28, 2022
