Category Archives: Learfield Staff Writer
Bucks Bring Crowd Favorite Portis Back Amid Several Thursday Roster Moves
The "Mayor of Milwaukee" remains in office. The Bucks brought crowd favorite Bobby Portis back Thursday by signing the veteran to a four-year, $49-million contract. The team's front office was busy as...
Jul 01, 2022
City, County Leaders Call For Action In Shooting Of Milwaukee Transgender Woman
City and county leaders are calling for action in the fatal shooting of a Milwaukee transgender woman. Alderwoman JaCasta Zamarripa is among the officials saying they are outraged by the killing of 28...
Jul 01, 2022
Reports: USC, UCLA Migrating To Big Ten
The Big Ten Conference has confirmed that West Coast heavyweights USC and UCLA are coming on board. The move will reportedly start with the 2024 season. It will create a super-conference of 16 teams t...
Jul 01, 2022
Drone Team, Police Dog Help Green Lake County Authorities Make Arrest
A drone team and a police dog were important factors as authorities tracked down a suspect early Thursday morning and took him into custody. A 911 caller reported a disturbance in the Village of Kings...
Jul 01, 2022 Kevin Dooley / CC
Pittsburgh Outslugs Brewers, Wins 8-7
The Milwaukee Brewers fell to the Pittsburgh Pirates Thursday night 8-7 at PNC Park. Milwaukee scored three times in the ninth inning to make it close but still lost to the Pirates for the first time ...
Jul 01, 2022 CC / depositphotos
Wisconsin Football Gets Commitment From IL Offensive Lineman
The Wisconsin football program has received a commitment from a 3-star offensive lineman from Illinois. Christopher Terek of Glen Ellyn will be a member of the recruiting class of 2023. Terek had rece...
Jun 30, 2022
Langlade County Coroner's Office: 73-Year-Old Fisherman Drowned Accidentally
The Langlade County Coroner's Office says it has determined that a 73-year-old fisherman died of accidental drowning Monday night. The name of the victim from Shawano County hasn't been released. A ca...
Jun 30, 2022 Brian / CC
No Uncertainty In Packers QB Room This Year
It hasn't always been clear in recent years but it is this time - Aaron Rodgers is QB-1 for the Green Bay Packers and Jordan Love will be his backup. This is the 15th season in a row for Rodgers to be...
Jun 30, 2022 Phil Roeder / CC
Milwaukee Apartment Fire Leaves 15 People Without A Home
Seven children are among 15 people left without a home after a Wednesday fire in a Milwaukee apartment building. Firefighters say several units were involved as they arrived on the scene shortly after...
Jun 30, 2022 liz west / CC
Johnny Davis, Dana Rettke Named Wisconsin Athletes Of The Year
Badger standouts Johnny Davis and Dana Rettke have been named Wisconsin Athletes of the Year. Davis was honored after receiving multiple national awards for his play for the Wisconsin basketball team ...
Jun 30, 2022
