Category Archives: Learfield Staff Writer
Badgers Softball NCAA Run Ends in Regional Final
The Wisconsin Badgers softball team stormed back from a four-run deficit in an elimination game Sunday afternoon to beat Georgia Tech 7-6 but fell in the regional final against the host Florida Gators...
May 23, 2022
Outbreak of Avian Influenza Now Infecting Wild Foxes
The outbreak of avian influenza is reaching unexpected victims: baby foxes. Jane Sandberg from the Dane County Humane Society says those fox kits were likely coming into contact with the flu after eat...
May 23, 2022 jans canon / CC
Peralta Headed to IL with Shoulder Tightness, MRI Today
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta is headed to the injured list after leaving his start Sunday with shoulder tightness. Manager Craig Counsell says Peralta will undergo an M.R.I. today...
May 23, 2022
Taylor County Couple Survives Bear Attack
A Taylor County couple survived a bear attack in their home near Medford. The bear was eating from their backyard bird feeder Friday night -- and when they opened the window to tell her off, she charg...
May 23, 2022 Pete Nuij / Unsplash
Washington Six Run Fourth Sinks Crew Sunday
The Washington Nationals scored six runs in the top of the fourth inning and cruised to an 8-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday afternoon at American Family Field. Starter Freddy Peralta allo...
May 23, 2022 CC / depositphotos
Fourth Of July Festivities Return To Milwaukee For First Time Since 2019
Organizers say Milwaukee's Fourth of July festivities will return this summer for the first time since 2019. They had been called off the last two years during the COVID-19 pandemic. The celebrations ...
May 20, 2022
Division-Leading Brewers Return To Action With Home Series Against Nationals
The National League Central Division-leading Brewers return to action tonight by starting a weekend home series against the Washington Nationals. Milwaukee brings a 24- 14 record into the contest, wit...
May 20, 2022 Bryce Edwards / CC
Dane County Judge Gives Assembly Speaker One Last Chance To Avoid Contempt Ruling
A Dane County Judge has given Assembly Speaker Robin Vos one last chance to avoid a contempt ruling. Attorneys representing Vos told Judge Valerie Bailey-Rihn they couldn't compel special counsel Mich...
May 20, 2022
The Physical Fight Is Long Over; The Court Fight Is Still On for St. Thomas More
The physical fight is long over for St. Thomas More High School - the court fight is still on. A Milwaukee County judge has scheduled a status hearing for August 19th. Following a fight on the basketb...
May 20, 2022
Oregon Man Given 5-Year Sentence For Amtrak Train Incident
A federal judge has given an Oregon man a five-year prison sentence for an incident on an Amtrak train. 32-year-old Timothy Thomas of Portland pleaded guilty to a charge of intentionally interfering w...
May 20, 2022 CC / depositphotos
