Category Archives: Learfield Staff Writer
Rittenhouse Attorney Says He Can't Say Who Paid Because He Doesn't Know
The attorney for accused killer Kyle Rittenhouse says he can't say who donated to his client's defense because he doesn't know. Kenosha County prosecutors filed a motion last week seeking a list of pe...
Aug 26, 2021
College Football Analyst Points To UW-Penn State As Important Early Season Game
The 2021 college football season opener at Camp Randall Stadium might be a bigger game than most people thought. Analyst Kirk Herbstreit thinks the winner of the Wisconsin-Pen State game will move int...
Aug 26, 2021
Governor Evers Visits Fort McCoy, Gives Clothing and Diapers to Afghan Refugees
Governor Tony Evers visited Fort McCoy yesterday (August 25th) to learn about the arrival of Afghan refugees in western Wisconsin. The governor received an update on planning, medical processing, and ...
Aug 26, 2021
Brewers Build NL Central Lead Over Cincinnati With 4-1 Win
The Milwaukee Brewers now hold the largest Divisional lead in Major League Baseball. Brandon Woodruff struck out 10 batters in six innings Wednesday as Milwaukee beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-1. The Brew...
Aug 26, 2021
ARPA Grant Programs Aimed At Helping Wisconsin Communities Recover
Two grant programs aimed at helping Wisconsin communities build long-term economic recovery will be funded by the federal American Rescue Plan Act - known as ARPA (AR puh). $200 million will be availa...
Aug 25, 2021 Pictures of Money / CC
Former Badger Hilary Knight Becomes All-Time Scoring Leader In World Hockey History
Former Wisconsin Badger Hilary Knight has become the all-time scoring leader in women's world hockey championship history. Knight scored her 45th goal Tuesday as the U-S routed Russia 6-0 in Canada. S...
Aug 25, 2021 Ryan Dickey / CC
Outagamie County Zoning Committee Approves Big Project - Some Residents Unhappy
Not everybody is happy that an Outagamie County zoning committee has approved plans for a fertilizer blender plant. New Ag Services wants to build the 19,000 square-foot facility in the town of Center...
Aug 25, 2021
Big Ten Commissioner Says Barry Alvarez Will Be Part Of Scheduling For New Alliance
Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren says former Wisconsin athletic director and football coach Barry Alvarez will play a role in the scheduling effort as the conference hammers out its alliance with the...
Aug 25, 2021
Fugitive Sex Offender Jailed In Green County After Hanging Around Schools
A fugitive sex offender wanted in Montana has been jailed in Green County after he was reported to be acting suspiciously. Todd Heitkemper was arrested after Green County officials found his name on t...
Aug 25, 2021
Packers Get Down To 80 Players On Roster, But It's Painful
The Packers made a pair of moves Tuesday to get down to the 80-man roster limit before the deadline, but it involved some pain. Defensive lineman Josh Avery was released and safety Will Redmond was pl...
Aug 25, 2021 Phil Roeder / CC
