Category Archives: Learfield Staff Writer

Menomonie police say they have the man who skipped his jury trial this week in custody. 23-year-old Jesse D. Nelson was supposed to go on trial Tuesday to face at least five child sex charges. But, wh...

Multiple reports indicate the Bucks are finalizing a three-year deal with Pat Connaughton that would be worth $30 million. The Athletic was the first to report the contract development that would keep...

The Kenosha Fire Department says a five-year-old boy who was pulled out of Lake Michigan Tuesday night has died. Emergency responders were called just before 6:00 p-m to help an 8-year-old who was str...

Brewers closer Josh Hader says his slider "wasn't working" Wednesday afternoon when he gave up a three-run, walk-off home run to Minnesota rookie Jose Miranda. The Twins won the game 4-1. The All-Star...

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin is among two dozen Democrats supporting the Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2022. The bill is set up to make sure people can cross state lines to get an abortion wi...

Republican State Representative Tim Ramthun is renewing his call to decertify the results of Wisconsin's 2020 presidential election. Ramthun wants a special session to be called. He points to last wee...

In the sports world, Green Bay is no longer a sleepy little town in the Upper Midwest. This year has been a big year for the city when it comes to international sports. A soccer match between Man City...

Wisconsin is joining 20 other states calling for federal regulations on so-called "ghost guns." In a news release, Attorney General Josh Kaul says treating those homemade weapons that don't require ba...

What is being called the CR Future Project is on track to be ready for the Badgers' September 3rd opener against Illinois State. Construction began last November. The renovation of Camp Randall Stadiu...

Authorities in Dunn County are searching for 23-year-old Jesse D. Nelson. He failed to show up for his jury trial which was supposed to start Tuesday. Nelson faces two charges of sexual assault of a c...