Category Archives: Learfield Staff Writer
Backers Of Legalizing Medical Marijuana Urge Lawmakers To Approve It
People pushing for the legalization of medical marijuana in Wisconsin had a chance to urge state lawmakers to move forward during a Wednesday hearing. That hearing was the latest sign that the state's...
Apr 21, 2022 Tomas de Aquino / CC
Packers WR Randall Cobb Puts Family First, Takes $5M Pay Cut To Remain
Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb says he and his family had moved five times since he left Green Bay in 2018. Cobb says he decided he wants to have some stability for his kids and that's why he agre...
Apr 21, 2022 Kyle Engman / CC
Two Eau Claire Police Officers Injured When Responding To Domestic Disturbance
Two Eau Claire police officers were injured while they were taking an intoxicated man into custody Monday night. One of the officers suffered a broken nose, a concussion, and an eye injury while 34-ye...
Apr 21, 2022 Tony Webster / CC
Brewers Complete 3-Game Sweep Of Series Against Pirates With 4-2 Win
Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff looks like himself again. Woodruff had a bad spring training, but the two-time All-Star has recaptured the magic, carrying a no-hitter into the sixth inning o...
Apr 21, 2022 Bryce Edwards / CC
West Allis Man Faces Federal Charges For Racist Threats, Vandalism
A West Allis man is accused of breaking windows, slashing tires, and leaving racist notes for at least nine victims over the last two months. 54-year-old William McDonald is facing federal hate crime ...
Apr 21, 2022
114-110 Loss To Bulls Bad Enough, But Two Important Bucks Are Hurt
A 114-110 loss to the Chicago Bulls is bad enough, but two important players for the Bucks are dealing with injuries. DeMar DeRozan led the Bulls with 41 points as the underdog led most of the way at ...
Apr 21, 2022 Daniel X. O'Neil / CC
Report: Wisconsin Got Less Federal Pandemic Aid Than Most States
A report shows that Wisconsin got less federal pandemic aid than most other states. That report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum points out that research measuring federal revenue per capita - dating b...
Apr 20, 2022 CC Dmitry Demidko
Annual End-Of-Season Banquet For Basketball Badgers Set For April 27th
The annual end-of-season banquet for the basketball Badgers is set for April 27th. The men's team will be celebrating a season that included a Big Ten regular-season championship and an appearance in ...
Apr 20, 2022
Milwaukee City Government Makes History - Again - With Perez Election
Just a week after Cavalier Johnson was sworn in as Milwaukee's first elected Black mayor, Jose Perez became the first Latino to be elected president of the Common Council. Tuesday's vote for Perez was...
Apr 20, 2022
Former Badger Micah Potter Named To G League All-Rookie Team
Former Badger forward Micah Potter was taken in the NBA Draft, but he's doing all he can to convince teams he could help them next season. Potter was named to the G-League All-Rookie Team announced Mo...
Apr 20, 2022
