Category Archives: Learfield Staff Writer
Judge Finds Probable Cause to Charge Ex-Wauwatosa Officer Mensah in Fatal Shooting
A Milwaukee County judge says there is probable cause to charge ex-Wauwatosa officer Joseph Mensah in the 2016 killing of Jay Anderson, Junior. Circuit Judge Glen Yamahiro charged Mensah today (Wednes...
Jul 28, 2021
Wausau East HS Takes A Year Off From Football
The Wausau East High School Lumberjacks won't play varsity football this fall because the program can't field enough players. The decision was made after a meeting with players and parents last week. ...
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Milwaukee Common Council Approves Settlement With Former Police Chief
The Milwaukee Common Council has given its approval to a $627,000 settlement with former Police Chief Alfonso Morales. The agreement comes after a lengthy legal battle dating back to last summer. Mora...
Jul 28, 2021 Paul Downey / CC
Former Badger Reuvers Signs Deal To Play Professional Basketball In Croatia
Former Wisconsin Badgers forward Nate Reuvers has signed a contract to play professional basketball in Croatia. The six-11 Minnesota native reached an agreement with Croatian powerhouse K-K Cibona ove...
Jul 28, 2021 CC Markus Spiske
Governor Says "Kids Deserve Better" After Another Short Special Session
This time the special session lasted a reported 30 seconds. Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers had called lawmakers back to Capitol Tuesday to add funding for education. After Assembly Speaker Robin Vos an...
Jul 28, 2021 Governor Tony Evers Official Portrait
Badgers Basketball To Meet Texas A&M In First Round Of Maui Invitational
The Wisconsin Badgers have been informed they will play Texas A&M in the first round of the Maui Invitational. That game is set for a 1:00 p-m tipoff November 22nd. In the second round, the Badger...
Jul 28, 2021
Wisconsin Judge Rules Today on Whether to Charge Wauwatosa Officer
A Milwaukee County judge is scheduled to rule later today (July 28th) on whether to charge former Wauwatosa Police Officer Joseph Mensah for killing a Black man. This involves a legal process rarely u...
Jul 28, 2021
Packers President Says GB Has "A Ways To Go" On Getting Players Vaccinated
As training camp begins today (July 28th), Green Bay Packers C-E-O Mark Murphy isn't saying how many players on the roster have been vaccinated, but he tells reporters the team has "a ways to go." Mur...
Jul 28, 2021
Retired Jefferson County Firefighter Killed In Home Explosion
Authorities say a retired Jefferson County firefighter has died in a Tuesday afternoon home explosion. The victim's name hasn't been released. Emergency responders were called to the location in the T...
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Brewers Score Big, Score Early In 9-0 Pasting Of Pirates
The best road team in Major League Baseball scored eight times in the first two innings on the way to a 9-0 win at Pittsburgh Tuesday night. The Milwaukee Brewers are 30-and-18 on the road this season...
Jul 28, 2021 CC / depositphotos
