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News

37 classes and over 80 drivers made up Saturday’s races. Most drivers brought out rebuilt or...

Pro Vintage Racing series shows fun competition with classic snowmobile rides

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Nolan Bulmahn
37 classes and over 80 drivers made up Saturday’s races. Most drivers brought out rebuilt or authentic vintage rides.

Sports

Brooks Hinson and Marshfield topped Wausau East 73-60 Friday night.

Conference races heat up as boys’ basketball teams take to the floor Friday night

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 10:53 PM CST
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By Noah Manderfeld and Ben Helwig
Friday night was a big one in central Wisconsin for boys’ basketball, featuring huge conference tilts in the Valley, Cloverbelt East and CWC-North.

College

Camp Randall Stadium (Source: UW Madison)

Fickell’s Badgers plan April “Launch” to new season

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 3:21 PM CST
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By Juliana Tornabene
Wisconsin Athletics will welcome fans on Saturday, April 22, to Camp Randall for “The Launch.”

News

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo shoots past Los Angeles Clippers' Ivica Zubac during the...

Culver’s celebrates Giannis’ big night with big diaper gift

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 11:41 AM CST
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By Nick Viviani
A huge night for the Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo will pay off big for some of his littlest fans too.

Basketball

Wisconsin thwarts Ohio State rally with Hepburn’s foul shots

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 11:04 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Connor Essegian scored 17 points, Chucky Hepburn added 15 and Wisconsin held off Ohio State 65-60 on Thursday night for the Buckeyes’ third straight loss.

Girls Basketball

Athens girls basketball’s win over Assumption highlights Thursday night’s action

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 10:41 PM CST
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By Noah Manderfeld
In a busy night of high school hoops, No. 7 Athens girls basketball picked up a big win over No. 4 Assumption on Thursday. Marathon and SPASH also came away with wins, while Pacelli boys basketball won.

High School

Wausau East’s Haugen signs NLI for lacrosse at Drury University

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 6:59 PM CST
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By Noah Manderfeld
Aidan Haugen has put pen-to-paper on his commitment to play Lacrosse at Drury University.

Basketball

UW-Stevens Point women’s basketball outscored by 9 in 4th quarter, fall to No. 23 UW-Whitewater

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 9:51 PM CST
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By Noah Manderfeld
UW-Stevens Point women’s basketball were overmatched by No. 23 UW-Whitewater in a 73-64 loss on Wednesday.

Sports

Area athletes ink National Letters of Intent on Signing Day

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 8:27 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig and Noah Manderfeld
Eight area athletes signed with D1 or D2 schools Wednesday

Podcasts

Hilight Zone Podcast: Chip on the Shoulder

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 8:00 AM CST
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By Noah Manderfeld
Noah Manderfeld talks with Wausau East Boys Basketball about their win over the Evergreens, and what it means for Wausau East Basketball now and in the future.
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Boys Basketball

Tuesday’s highlights feature Wausau boys basketball action, Merrill boys wrestling topping Wausau East

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 10:49 PM CST
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By Noah Manderfeld
Newman Catholic and Mosinee boys basketball emerged victorious, while Merrill boys wrestling topped Wausau East in Tuesday’s action.

Boys Basketball

Crandon girls basketball hands Witt-Birn 3rd loss of season

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 10:42 PM CST
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By Noah Manderfeld
Crandon girls basketball knocked off Wittenberg-Birnamwood on the road, 42-34.

Sports

Hello, My Name Is: Caden Schmirler

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 10:13 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig
The Mosinee senior is leading by example through scoring prowess and building team chemistry

Nfl

Amherst native Tyler Biadasz named to first career NFL Pro Bowl

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 1:28 PM CST
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By Noah Manderfeld
Amherst native Tyler Biadasz has been named to the NFC Pro Bowl team as an alternate, the NFL announced Monday. Biadasz will replace Eagles center Jason Kelce on the offensive line after Kelce’s team made the Super Bowl on Sunday.

State

Wausau Tennis Center gears up to host pickleball for Badger State Games

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 1:09 PM CST
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By Erinn Taylor and Tony Langfellow
The Wausau Tennis Center will host pickleball for the Badger State Games on Feb. 10-12

Sports

REPORT: Offseason trade of Aaron Rodgers remains an option for Packers

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 11:41 AM CST
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By Leah Doherty
According to NFL Insider Adam Schefter, an offseason trade of Aaron Rodgers remains an option for the Green Bay Packers.

News

USSA completes action-packed weekend with inaugural ‘Sprint World Cup’ in Wausau

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 11:08 PM CST
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By Nolan Bulmahn
Greenbush, MN native Tom Olson won the inaugural championship race after 20 hard-fought laps.

Sports

Storm have hopes set on back-to-back state titles

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 7:31 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig
The reigning girls’ state champs are currently 15-3 on the season

Sports

Saturday presents full day of GNC basketball and hockey

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 11:09 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig
Lakeland girls basketball, Mosinee and Rhinelander hockey pick up wins Saturday

Sports

SPASH, Pacelli and Mosinee girls snag wins Friday

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:36 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig
For SPASH, their win over Wausau West moves them to 8-0 in Valley play

eSports

Minnesota Rokkr to host esports event in Wisconsin

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 2:03 PM CST
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By Sean White
Following its initial event announcement, Version1 provided new details about the upcoming Minnesota Røkkr Home Series, a first-of-its-kind regional esports event concept taking place in April and May.

Sports

Central Wisconsin Storm blank Northern Edge on ‘Pink the Rink’ night

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 10:57 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig
The Storm added their 15th win in the 6-0 contest

Sports

Rhinelander, Auburndale girls’ hoops, Northland Lutheran boys pick up wins Thursday

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 10:52 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig
Auburndale’s Annamarie Aue recorded reached 1,000th points in the Eagles’ win over Newman

Sports

UW-Stevens Point men’s hockey drops contest to UW-Eau Claire

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 10:58 PM CST
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By Noah Manderfeld
UW-Stevens Point men’s hockey fell 2-1 to UW-Eau Claire on Wednesday.

Basketball

UW-Stevens Point mens hoops picks up conference win over UW-Stout

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 10:57 PM CST
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By Noah Manderfeld
UW-Stevens Point basketball ended their losing ways with a 14-point win over UW-Stout on Wednesday.

Basketball

Young, Scott lift Maryland over Wisconsin 73-55

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 10:11 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Jahmir Young scored 22 points and Donta Scott recorded a double-double and Maryland distanced itself in the second half en route to a 73-55 win over Wisconsin on Wednesday night.

Basketball

Antetokounmpo helps Bucks beat short-handed Nuggets 107-99

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 10:10 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 33 points and 14 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the short-handed Denver Nuggets 107-99 on Wednesday night.

Podcasts

Hilight Zone Podcast: Pass First, Shoot Second

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 7:00 AM CST
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By Noah Manderfeld
Noah Manderfeld speaks with Almond-Bancroft boys basketball’s TJ Lamb along with his dad and coach, Curt Lamb, about the junior’s vision on the floor, and the relationship between father and son, as well as coach and player.

Boys Basketball

Wausau East tops D.C. Everest in OT thriller, Wittenberg-Birnamwood beats Amherst in boys hoops action

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 10:56 PM CST
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By Noah Manderfeld
Wausau East and D.C. Everest boys basketball went down to the wire, with the Lumberjacks winning in overtime fashion Tuesday night. Wittenberg-Birnamwood also topped Amherst, 60-51.

Boys Basketball

Alcohol-related incident involving members of Wausau West Boys Basketball coaching staff under investigation

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 3:44 PM CST
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By Noah Manderfeld
An alcohol-related incident involving members of the Wausau West boys basketball coaching staff is under investigation by the Wausau School District, the school district tells NewsChannel 7.

Sports

Hello, My Name Is: Logan Baumgartner

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 9:35 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig
The Medford senior set the school’s all-time scoring record last week.

Nba

Antetokounmpo scores 29 in return, Bucks top Pistons 150-130

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 8:49 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 20 of his 29 points in the first quarter, returning to the lineup after a five-game absence to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 150-130 win over the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.

Basketball

Wisconsin falls to Northwestern after COVID-19 pause

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 8:32 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Boo Buie had 20 points, seven rebounds and five assists, Chase Audige added 16 points and Northwestern returned from an eight-day COVID-19 pause to beat Wisconsin 66-63 on Monday night.

Sports

Wisconsin-Northwestern game rescheduled for Monday

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 7:30 AM CST
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By The Associated Press
The Wisconsin-Northwestern basketball game that didn’t take place as scheduled Saturday due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols will happen on Monday instead.

Sports

Wausau West continues to grow girls wrestling

Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 8:51 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig
This year’s roster of 15 girls represents a growing trend in the sport throughout Wisconsin

Basketball

UWSP Men’s Basketball falls just short to UW-Platteville in 66-63 defeat

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 11:23 PM CST
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By Nolan Bulmahn
UWSP couldn't secure a lead throughout the game, resulting in a mere three-point loss.

Boys Basketball

Newman Catholic ends Immanuel Lutheran’s five-game winning streak with 72-50 victory

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 11:06 PM CST
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By Nolan Bulmahn
Newman Catholic builds to their dominant season by moving their record to 12-2.

Sports

CW-Storm fight their way to a 3-2 overtime victory over the St. Croix Valley Fusion

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 10:53 PM CST
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By Nolan Bulmahn
The Storm secure their sixth-straight win in OT victory..

Nhl

Cole Caufield out for remainder of season with a shoulder injury

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 10:38 AM CST
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By Nolan Bulmahn
The Stevens Point native will undergo surgery on his right shoulder.

Sports

Friday features a dose of top Marawood girls teams and wins for Wausau West, Marshfield boys

Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 11:15 PM CST
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By Noah Manderfeld and Ben Helwig
Athens and Phillips girls also nabbed wins Friday basketball action

Sports

Wausau West set to host Wisconsin Challenge Series Finals Saturday

Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 3:48 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig
Over 700 boys and girls wrestlers from around the state will descend on Wausau

High School

Thursday delivers Valley action in wrestling and hockey

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 10:42 PM CST
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By Noah Manderfeld and Ben Helwig
Wausau West and D.C. Everest hockey pick up wins while Marshfield wrestling wins a dual

Basketball

Wisconsin-Northwestern game postponed due to COVID-19 in Wildcats’ program

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 8:22 PM CST
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By Noah Manderfeld
Wisconsin and Northwestern men’s basketball have postponed their game on Saturday due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols within the Northwestern program.

Boys Basketball

Marshfield Boys Basketball returning to championship form after 2-4 start

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 6:34 PM CST
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By Nolan Bulmahn
The Tigers have won seven-straight and sit atop the Wisconsin Valley with an undefeated conference record.

Basketball

UW-Stevens Point women’s hoops falls to UW-Oshkosh

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 9:41 PM CST
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By Noah Manderfeld
The UW-Stevens Point women’s basketball team lost to UW-Oshkosh, 58-38 on Wednesday. The loss is the Pointers’ fifth in six games.

High School

Marathon boys, Wausau West girls victorious in non-conference basketball action

Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 11:06 PM CST
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By Noah Manderfeld
Marathon boys basketball took home a big win over ranked Mosinee on Tuesday, while the Wausau West girls knocked off Eau Claire Memorial.

Packers

‘I’m either all-in or I’m out’: Rodgers reiterates he’s not ready to make decision on future

Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 1:44 PM CST
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By Noah Manderfeld
Speaking on the Pat McAfee Show for his weekly appearance Tuesday, Aaron Rodgers said he had meetings with the Packers organization last week and will take time away from football while he makes his decision.

Sports

Hello, My Name Is: Alex Willfahrt

Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 9:40 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig
The Auburndale senior’s constant pursuit of improvement have the Eagles flying high.

Sports

Pacelli co-op grabs win over Chequamegon, Mosinee boys hoops drops to Kaukauna

Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 10:54 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig
Pacelli outscored Chequamegon 9-0 in the win.

Sports

UWSP women’s hockey falls to #2 River Falls

Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 8:59 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig
The Pointers dropped both games of the two-game weekend series to the Falcons
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