Category Archives: Learfield Staff Writer
Convicted Killer Serving Life Sentenced Denied Request For New Trial
A convicted killer serving a life sentence has had his request for a new trial denied. Attorneys for 43-year-old Jonathan Leibzeit argue the original judge erred during jury instructions and that Leib...
May 12, 2021
Bucks Keep Pace With Brooklyn By Beating Magic 114-102
The battle for the number-two seed in the NBA's Eastern Conference playoffs is coming down to the final days. The Milwaukee Bucks kept pace with Brooklyn by beating the Orlando Magic Monday night 114-...
May 12, 2021
Brewers Host Cardinals In 3-Game Series At American Family Field
The Milwaukee Brewers host the Cardinals in a three-game series starting tonight (Tuesday) at American Family Field. The first pitch is at 6:40 PM in a game you can hear on 107.9 FM WOMT and at WOMTRa...
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Badgers Football Goes After Some Top-Rated Talent
After offering a scholarship to the top football player in the Class of 2023 late last week, Badgers football made offers to a pair of high school receivers Monday. Lebbeus Overtorn is a five-star def...
May 11, 2021
Republicans Expected To Appeal Judge's Decision About Hiring Taxpayer-Funded Attorneys
Republican leaders of the Wisconsin Legislature are expected to appeal a decision by a Dane County Circuit Judge that was handed down Monday. Judge Stephen Ehlke refused to put his April ruling on hol...
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Green Bay Packers Seeking Gameday Workers For Lambeau Field
Four months out and the Green Bay Packers are already looking for gameday workers at Lambeau Field. The team is hosting a walk-in job fair Wednesday from 4:30 to 6:30 p-m. The Packers say they need ga...
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State Agrees To Pay Wrongfully Convicted Man $25K For 1995 Case
The state of Wisconsin has agreed to pay a wrongfully convicted man $25,000 for his 1995 case. Sam Hadaway was found guilty of attempted robbery in the death of Jessica Payne in Milwaukee. His friend,...
May 11, 2021 Pictures of Money / CC
Former UW Athletic Director To Take Position With Big Ten
So much for retirement. Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez is reportedly going to take a position with the Big Ten as a liaison between conference decision-makers and coaches. He had announced ...
May 11, 2021
Driver Arrested After Injuring Police Officer In Hit & Run Incident
Mequon police arrested a hit-and-run suspect Sunday night after a police officer suffered minor injuries during a traffic stop. The driver's name hasn't been released. The Thiensville police officer w...
May 11, 2021 Row of police cars, with blue and red flashing sirens, Ukraine. selective focus
Wausau Father Has February Homicide Trial Date Set In Case Involving Son's Death
A 52-year-old Wausau father is scheduled to go to trial on reckless homicide charges in his son's death next February. Robert Glazner is accused of failing to manage his son's Type One diabetes. 17-ye...
May 11, 2021
