Category Archives: Learfield Staff Writer
Green Bay Packers Hand Arizona Cardinals 1st Loss
The Green Bay Packers knocked off the previously undefeated Cardinals 24-21 on Thursday Night Football in Arizona. Cornerback Rasul Douglas intercepted a Kyler Murray pass in the end zone to seal the ...
Oct 29, 2021 Phil Roeder / CC
Madison EMT Acquitted of Alleged Sexual Assault in Ambulance
A Madison paramedic accused of assaulting a woman in an ambulance in May of 2019 is found not guilty. A Dane County jury acquitted 39-year-old Tim Ovadal on second- and fourth-degree assault charges W...
Oct 28, 2021
Assembly Approves Bill Allowing Pharmacists to Administer Oral Contraception
A bill passed by the Wisconsin Assembly would allow pharmacists in the state to administer oral contraception. Republican Representative Joel Kitchens of Sturgeon Bay said, "what this bill does really...
Oct 28, 2021 Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition / Unsplash
Wisconsin DNR Not Issuing Licenses For Fall Wolf Hunting
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is putting the fall wolf hunt on hold. The DNR said Wednesday that it is not issuing licenses to hunters and trappers due to a court ruling blocking the w...
Oct 28, 2021 M. Zonderling / Unsplash
Thompson Says UW System Will Be Following Federal COVID Mandate
The University of Wisconsin System plans to follow the Biden administration's executive order on COVID-19 vaccinations. It requires federal contractors to comply with the vaccine mandate. UW System Pr...
Oct 28, 2021 Zach Vessels / Unsplash
UW Men's Hockey Opens Big Ten Play at #2 Michigan
The Wisconsin men's hockey team opens Big Ten play tonight in Michigan. The Badgers won The regular-season title last season, but have lost several key players from the squad, including Hobey Baker Aw...
Oct 28, 2021 Markus Spiske / Unsplash
La Crosse Bishop Callahan Tests Positive For COVID-19
The Diocese of La Crosse says that Bishop William Patrick Callahan has tested positive for COVID-19 74year-old Callihan is experiencing mild symptoms and is in good spirits and being monitored by a me...
Oct 28, 2021 sergio santos / CC
#3 Wisconsin Volleyball Sweeps Road Match at #6 Nebraska
The Wisconsin volleyball team swept previously unbeaten Nebraska in three sets (26-24, 25-19, and 25-23) last night for their tenth straight victory. The #3 Badgers and #6 Huskers are now tied for fir...
Oct 28, 2021
Governor Evers Expected To Veto Anti-Abortion Legislation
Governor Tony Evers is expected to veto several anti-abortion bills passed by the Wisconsin Senate and Assembly. Democratic Minority Leader Gordon Hintz said. "Republicans know these extreme bills won...
Oct 28, 2021
Packers Play Thursday Night Road Game at Arizona Cardinals Without D-Coordinator Joe Barry
The 6-1 Green Bay Packers battle the 7-0 Arizona Cardinals on the road tonight. The Pack may be without wideout Davante Adams due to COVID-19 protocols, but will for sure be without defensive coordina...
Oct 28, 2021
