Category Archives: Learfield Staff Writer
Lakeshore Area Lawmaker Returns to Work After Being Sickened by COVID-19
Republican state Senator Andre Jacque was finally back on the job Thursday when he chaired a meeting of the Wisconsin Senate's human services committee. He also attended a hearing of the Senate judici...
Oct 15, 2021
New York Mets Might Want to "Trade" for David Stearns
He has put together a Milwaukee Brewers team that has made the postseason four straight times. As president of baseball operations, the 36-year-old Stearns is building quite a resume - and it has caug...
Oct 15, 2021 CC / depositphotos
"Eviction Free MKE" Dedicated to Keeping Milwaukee Families in Their Homes
The "Eviction Free M-K-E" initiative has been launched to keep families in their homes and stopping evictions. Housing advocates say the program will provide families facing eviction with access to le...
Oct 15, 2021 David Jackmanson / CC
Army Head Coach Impressed By Badgers' Size, Athleticism
The head coach of the Army Black Knights is impressed by the Badgers' size and athleticism. It's not just that Wisconsin players are bigger at just about every position, it's also their strength and q...
Oct 15, 2021 Phil Roeder / CC
Milwaukee Police Think Baby Was Alone Next to his Dead Mother for Days
Milwaukee police think a three-month-old baby was alone, next to his dead mother's body, for several days. Family members have identified the dead woman as 19-year-old Audrey Davis. Her body was found...
Oct 15, 2021
Packers Defense Stopping Big Plays, But Not So Good In Red Zone
The Packers defense has allowed only 11 plays of more than 20 yards this N-F-L season, the second-best performance in the league after five games. Only Buffalo has done better, only allowing eight big...
Oct 15, 2021
No Election Officials Will be Interviewed Today as Part of Investigation
Election officials in Wisconsin's five biggest cities say they are working to provide documents instead of coming to Madison for interviews today (October 15th). The documents are part of former Wisco...
Oct 15, 2021
UW Men's Hockey Explodes For 3 Goals In Final Period, Wins 4-1
The Wisconsin men's hockey team exploded for three goals in the final period against Army Thursday night, claiming the first Badgers win of the season 4-1. San Stange put Wisconsin up by a goal in the...
Oct 15, 2021 Ryan Dickey / CC
Wausau Woman Sentenced To 7 Years For Distributing Child Porn
A federal judge is sentencing a Wausau woman to 7.5 years in prison for distributing child porn. Twenty-five-year-old Natalie J. Ticho pleaded guilty to the charges. Investigators told the court Ticho...
Oct 14, 2021 Jhaymesisviphotography / CC
Graduation Rates Rise at UW-Madison, Students Are Getting Degrees Faster
More students are graduating from the University of Wisconsin in Madison. UW Madison reports six- and four-year graduation rates at record highs. Freshmen who entered in 2015 had a six-year graduation...
Oct 14, 2021
