Category Archives: Learfield Staff Writer
Wisconsin Athletics Introduces YouDub Program
Wisconsin Athletics has introduced a specially-designed N-I-L readiness program for its athletes called YouDub. Its goal is to empower the players to capitalize on their own name, image, and likeness,...
Jun 10, 2021
Former Secretary Of State Pompeo Says US Computer Systems Must Be Secured
Former U-S Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says it's not just the big companies that are being hurt by cybercriminals. Pompeo joined a business roundtable discussion in Wausau Wednesday hosted by Congr...
Jun 10, 2021 Marco Verch Professional Photographer and Speaker / CC
American Family Insurance Championship Locked Up For Madison For 7 More Years
Agreement has been reached to keep the American Family Insurance Championship in Madison at University Ridge Golf Course through 2027. The Champions Tour event hosted by pro golfer Steve Stricker tees...
Jun 10, 2021 Chris Urbanowicz / CC
Wisconsin Governor, Attorney General, Department Of Justice Sue Joint Finance Committee
Wisconsin's governor, attorney general, and Department of Justice are suing the Legislature's Joint Finance Committee. The suit filed Tuesday asks that an injunction be placed on a 2018 law that gives...
Jun 10, 2021 CC / depositphotos
Day 2 Of Packers Minicamp: QB Love Locked In, Much More Consistent
On the second day of the Packers mandatory minicamp quarterback Jordan Love was locked in. The 2020 N-F-L Draft first-round pick had some accuracy issues Tuesday, but they were nowhere to be seen Wedn...
Jun 10, 2021 Phil Roeder / CC
Dodge County Sheriff's Office Investigates Car Found Submerged In Rock River
People swimming in the Rock River in the Town of Hustisford found a submerged car Wednesday. The Dodge County Sheriff's Office says the call came in just after 2:30 p-m. A boat was deployed to check i...
Jun 10, 2021
Nets Worried; Want To Make Sure They Head Off Bucks Rebound
The Brooklyn Nets eased up on Boston in game three of their first-round series and the Celtics came back to win. The Nets did win the series, but they don't want to ease up and let Milwaukee do someth...
Jun 10, 2021 Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) releases a shot against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 15, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Legislature Votes To End $300/Week Federal Unemployment Payments
The Wisconsin Legislature has voted to end the $300/week federal bonus payments for people drawing unemployment benefits. 25 other states have already done the same thing. Most Republicans say the ext...
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Rookie Gutierrez Shuts Down Brewers Bats In 7-3 Cincinnati Victory
Rookie Vladimir Gutierrez shut down the Brewers bats in Cincinnati's 7-3 victory Wednesday night. That snapped Milwaukee's winning streak at five games. Gutierrez allowed six hits and two runs in seve...
Jun 10, 2021 CC / depositphotos
Partial Solar Eclipse Coming Thursday Morning
The sun is going to look a little different if you gaze toward the sky Thursday morning. A partial solar eclipse will happen over much of Wisconsin just after sunrise. People living in Milwaukee will ...
Jun 09, 2021 Takeshi Kuboki / CC
