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With less than 3 weeks left in season, Milwaukee Brewers are on the verge of playoffs

September 16, 2022 - 4:10pm

With 19 games left in the 2022 season, the Milwaukee Brewers are 1.5 games out of a playoff spot as of Friday afternoon.

Nonprofit purchases property to extend Ice Age National Scenic Trail

September 16, 2022 - 6:10am

The Ice Age Trail Alliance has acquired an 80-acre property in southwestern Manitowoc County, marking a decade-long effort to extend the nearly 1,200 mile long trail.

The 'fascinating' story behind the choice of where Lambeau Field was built

September 11, 2022 - 8:00am

The answer to a question asking what municipality Lambeau Field is located in is easily found, but the history behind selecting the site is "fascinating," the Green Bay Packers official historian said.

Questions remain at wide receiver as Packers take on Vikings Sunday

September 9, 2022 - 6:00am

The Packers face the Vikings Sunday in their first game of the NFL season. The biggest question looming over Green Bay is who quarterback Aaron Rodgers' main target will be.

UW athletic director defends Board of Regents' request to state for nearly $300M practice facility

August 30, 2022 - 1:30pm

The head of athletics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison this week defended a proposed $300 million practice facility and backed two West Coast teams joining the Big Ten Conference.

State officials: Burlington school district did not follow policy in response to racial slurs at football game

August 29, 2022 - 5:30pm

The Burlington Area School District did not follow the requirements of its discrimination policy in its response to allegations of racism by high school football players, according to a recent decision by the state Department of Public Instruction.

23-year-old man buys Wisconsin golf course, hopes to attract younger generation to golf

August 20, 2022 - 6:55am

What if Tyler Luedtke, now 23, bought the Sir Lanserlot Golf Course in Plymouth? He's from the area and played that course as a kid. And about a year and a half ago while he was at the UW-Whitewater, he floated the idea to a friend.

Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum set to host Chicago Blackhawks this October

August 4, 2022 - 6:35am

Fiserv Forum is set to host its first ever NHL game when the Chicago Blackhawks square off against the Minnesota Wild on Oct. 2. Tickets for the preseason matchup will go on sale Friday.

Milwaukee Brewers trade all-star closer Josh Hader to Padres

August 1, 2022 - 1:55pm

In a surprising move, the Milwaukee Brewers parted ways with all-star closer Josh Hader Monday. The Brewers traded Hader to the San Diego Padres for four players, including lefty reliever Taylor Rogers.

Leaving her small Wisconsin town, Bayfield County woman targets motorcycle record

July 23, 2022 - 7:05am

Bridget McCutchen is done putting off adventures. Next month, she is setting out to become the youngest woman to circumnavigate the world on a motorcycle — a 2020 Kawasaki Versys-X 300 she named after her late horse, Mab.

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With less than 3 weeks left in season, Milwaukee Brewers are on the verge of playoffs

Nonprofit purchases property to extend Ice Age National Scenic Trail

The 'fascinating' story behind the choice of where Lambeau Field was built

Questions remain at wide receiver as Packers take on Vikings Sunday

UW athletic director defends Board of Regents' request to state for nearly $300M practice facility

State officials: Burlington school district did not follow policy in response to racial slurs at football game

23-year-old man buys Wisconsin golf course, hopes to attract younger generation to golf

Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum set to host Chicago Blackhawks this October

Milwaukee Brewers trade all-star closer Josh Hader to Padres

Leaving her small Wisconsin town, Bayfield County woman targets motorcycle record

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