Category Archives: Learfield Staff Writer
Homes Evacuated, Road Closed To Traffic, Following Ethanol Spill
Several homes were evacuated and a road was closed to traffic following an ethanol spill in the township of Beaver Dam Wednesday morning. The spill was caused by a crash involving a tractor-trailer tr...
May 12, 2022
Former Bucks Center, NBA Legend Bob Lanier Dies At 73
Former Bucks center and NBA legend Bob Lanier has died in Phoenix. He was 73 years old. Lanier played for Milwaukee for 4.5 seasons near the end of his career. Lanier retired in 1984 at the age of 35....
May 12, 2022
Milwaukee Police Investigate Fatal Shooting Of Another Teenager
Milwaukee police are investigating the fatal shooting of another teenager Investigators say the 14-year-old victim showed up at a hospital seeking treatment and he died of his injuries. Police say the...
May 12, 2022
No Lead Is Safe (For Either Team) - Bucks Come From Behind 110-107
Just days after the Boston Celtics came from behind to beat the Bucks, Milwaukee has returned the favor. Giannis Antetokounmpo put up 40 points and 11 rebounds in Wednesday's come-from-behind 110-107 ...
May 12, 2022
Iowa County Mother, Daughter Found Not Guilty Of Causing Teen's Death
An Iowa County jury has found a mother and daughter not guilty of causing the death of a teenager who was in their care. Laurie and Alexis Barry had been charged with one count each of first-degree re...
May 12, 2022 CC / depositphotos
Stumbling Reds Become Slugging Reds, Take Series By Outscoring Brewers 14-11
It was an ugly day for pitchers. The stumbling Cincinnati Reds - with the worst record in Major League Baseball - became the slugging Reds while taking two out of three from the Brewers. Cincinnati wo...
May 12, 2022 Mike Bowman / Unsplash
NHL Hockey Comes To Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum Next Season For A Game
NHL hockey is expected to come to Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum for a game next season. The Chicago Blackhawks are expected to play an October game in Cream City. The opponents are expected to be either th...
May 11, 2022
Shoplifting Suspect Killed When Hit By Car While Running Away
Oak Creek police say a shoplifting suspect was killed when he was hit by a car while he was running from the scene. Officers were called to a Menards home improvement store at about 12:45 p.m. Tuesday...
May 11, 2022
"For The Win" News Service Predicts Johnny Davis Will Go 9th In NBA Draft
The "For the Win" news service predicts Wisconsin Badgers sophomore star Johnny Davis will go ninth in the 2022 NBA Draft. The NBA teams will make their picks at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Jun...
May 11, 2022
Group Claiming Credit For Madison Fire Bombing Says More Attacks Could Be Coming
A group claiming credit for the fire-bombing at an anti-abortion group's office in Madison is warning that more attacks could be coming. The group calling itself "Jane's Revenge" has demanded the disb...
May 11, 2022
