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Underdog Packers Will Face Tough Test Against 49ers In NFC Championship

January 17, 2020 - 11:30am

The Green Bay Packers are just one win away from playing for a Super Bowl, but it won't be easy when they face the top-seeded San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.

Wisconsin's 2 Power Soccer Teams Compete This Weekend

January 17, 2020 - 6:45am

Power soccer is played on a regulation-sized basketball court. Each team has four players: three forwards and a goalie who play two periods lasting about 20 minutes each. The ball used is made of the same material as a soccer ball but is about three times its size.

Packers Stop Seahawks, Will Play For NFC Championship

January 12, 2020 - 9:00pm

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers won their 14th game of the season Sunday to secure their spot in the NFC Championship. The team will face the top-seeded San Francisco 49ers after holding on against a tough Seattle Seahawks team.

Poor Weather Takes A Toll On Ice Fishing Conditions Across Wisconsin

January 10, 2020 - 2:35pm

High waters on the Mississippi River and a heavy snowpack in northern Wisconsin has kept ice thinner than normal.

This Wisconsin Native Grew Up A Packers Fan. Now She's A Vikings Scout

January 10, 2020 - 2:10pm

Kelly Kleine grew up in Sheboygan, just an hour down the road from Lambeau Field. But she'll be cheering for the Minnesota Vikings during this weekend's divisional-round playoff games. After all, she works in the team's scouting department.

As Heavy Snow Heads For Parts Of Wisconsin, Packers Put Out Call For Snow Shovelers

January 10, 2020 - 12:30pm

A winter storm will drop snow and freezing rain on southeast Wisconsin beginning Friday evening. In Green Bay, the Packers are hiring 700 people to clear out Lambeau Field before Sunday night's playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks.

Eau Claire Teen To Represent US In Youth Olympic Curling

January 9, 2020 - 2:20pm

Eau Claire high school junior Charlie Thompson is in Switzerland competing as a curler in the 2020 Winter Youth Olympic Games.

Sources: Dallas Cowboys Pick Former Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy To Lead Team

January 6, 2020 - 9:30am

The Dallas Cowboys and Mike McCarthy have reached a deal for the former Green Bay coach to succeed Jason Garrett, according to a source. Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reports that the Cowboys will make an official announcement later this week.

Wisconsin Badgers Come Up Short In Rose Bowl

January 1, 2020 - 7:55pm

The University of Wisconsin Badgers fought hard in the 106th Rose Bowl, but they were edged out by the Oregon Ducks. Wisconsin hasn't won the game since its back-to-back titles in 1999 and 2000.

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Underdog Packers Will Face Tough Test Against 49ers In NFC Championship

Wisconsin's 2 Power Soccer Teams Compete This Weekend

Packers Stop Seahawks, Will Play For NFC Championship

Poor Weather Takes A Toll On Ice Fishing Conditions Across Wisconsin

This Wisconsin Native Grew Up A Packers Fan. Now She's A Vikings Scout

As Heavy Snow Heads For Parts Of Wisconsin, Packers Put Out Call For Snow Shovelers

Eau Claire Teen To Represent US In Youth Olympic Curling

Sources: Dallas Cowboys Pick Former Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy To Lead Team

Wisconsin Badgers Come Up Short In Rose Bowl

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