Category Archives: Learfield Staff Writer

COVID-19 complications are now blamed for more than 10,000 deaths in Wisconsin. State health officials report ten-thousand-14 people have died from the coronavirus since the pandemic began. The Depart...

The Wisconsin men's basketball team wrapped up non-conference play with an 89-85 win over Illinois State Wednesday night at the Kohl Center. It was the first game in two weeks for the 10-and-2 Badgers...

The Wisconsin Lottery is enjoying a record yet and one place that will show up is the credit homeowners see on their property tax bills. The estimated credit is 229 dollars - 38 % higher than last yea...

Legislative leaders are asking Governor Tony Evers to speak about the state's employment issues when he delivers the State of the State address February 15th. Evers will speak in person inside the Ass...

Authorities say three juveniles have been arrested for a stabbing at an apartment complex in Rice Lake last Thursday. Emergency responders were called to the apartment at about 7:05 pm. When they arri...

After serving as Merrill's city clerk for nearly 24 years, Bill Heideman says it's time for him to step aside. Heideman says he thinks the city is going in the wrong direction when it comes to civilit...

As the Badgers prepare for Thursday's Las Vegas Bowl against Arizona State they are working under a temporary running backs coach. Former Badger Garrett Groshek is filling in while permanent coach Gar...

Criminal charges have been filed against a Grand Marsh man who's accused of causing a fatal car crash last year. Authorities say 35-year-old Shannon Maron lost control of his car while he was driving ...

Packers offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett may have a chance at his first N-F-L head coaching gig. The N-F-L Network is reporting the Jacksonville Jaguars have asked Green Bay for permission to i...

Milwaukee firefighters say a Tuesday morning apartment fire has left a man with severe burns and 20 residents displaced. Emergency responders were called to the apartment building at about 7:45 a-m. T...