Category Archives: Learfield Staff Writer
Winningest Coach In WIAC History Announces Her Retirement
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point coach Shirley Egner is retiring after 33 years of heading the school's women's basketball program. She expressed her gratitude for those 33 years of "mentoring yo...
Apr 07, 2022
Marathon County Authorities Investigate 2 Deaths In Wednesday House Fire
Firefighters in Marathon County had just arrived at a burning house early Wednesday when they say they noticed signs of foul play. Two bodies were found inside. Local officials say the suspicious natu...
Apr 07, 2022 liz west / CC
Milwaukee Native, Jayhawks Star Agbaji Named Final Four Most Outstanding Player
Milwaukee native and Kansas Jayhawks star Ochai Agbaji was named the Most Outstanding Player in the NCAA Final Four. The first-team All American had a dozen points in the championship game after scori...
Apr 07, 2022
17-Year-Old Boy Shot By Wauwatosa Police Recovering In Hospital
A 17-year-old boy is recovering in a hospital after he was shot by Wauwatosa police Tuesday night. The boy was in a car that had been reported stolen. When he got out of the parked car police say he w...
Apr 07, 2022
Bucks-Celtics Thursday Game Has Playoff Seed Implications
The game between the Bucks and Celtics tonight will impact the seeding for the NBA playoffs. Four teams are bunched at the top of the Eastern Conference standings. The Celtics come into the Milwaukee ...
Apr 07, 2022 CC Markus Spiske
Shawano County Judge Recuses Himself From Criminal Case Against Campground Owner
A Shawano County judge has recused himself from a criminal case against a campground owner. Judge William Kussel won't be hearing the case against Ann Retzlaff, who faces several charges connected to ...
Apr 07, 2022
Brewers Open 2022 MLB Season At Wrigley Field This Afternoon, Acquire Veteran Catcher Victor Caratini
The Brewers will open the Major League Baseball regular season with an afternoon game at Wrigley Field. The contest will be aired on 107.9 FM WOMT at 12:45 p.m. It's the first step toward a defense of...
Apr 07, 2022
Congressional Committee Demands USPS Buy More Electric Vehicles
A congressional committee is demanding the U-S Postal Service buy more electric-powered vehicles. 50,000 trucks will be made by Oshkosh Defense at a plant in South Carolina. At least 10,000 of those v...
Apr 06, 2022 ttarasiuk / CC
Aaron Rodgers To Take Trip To Switzerland In May
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will take a trip to Switzerland in May. He will visit luxury Swiss watchmaker Zenith - the company he has served as brand ambassador for since last year. CEO Julien T...
Apr 06, 2022 Kate / CC
Galesville Man Dies After Falling Into Beaver Creek Sunday Afternoon
A 63-year-old man died after falling into Beaver Creek near the Galesville Mill Dam Sunday afternoon. Police say life-saving measures failed after Robby Sacia of Galesville was pulled out of the water...
Apr 06, 2022 Daniel / CC
