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The Green Bay Packers Kicking Battle Just Took Another Strange Twist
The Green Bay Packers kicking battle has been a tricky situation since the start of OTAs. The team has signed various kickers and has had three kickers on the roster nearly all the time. Incumbent kicker Anders Carlson suffered through an inconsistent rookie season, so GM Brian Gutekunst has brought in players to challenge the former sixth-round pick out of Auburn. Now the Packers kicking battle just took another strange twist.
Northeastern Wisconsin Republicans react to the DNC, calling it 'bizarre' and 'it makes me want to puke'
GREEN BAY — The sea of 23,500 "Harris" signs. the Obamas and Clintons and Bidens. The cheese wedges atop the 95 Wisconsin delegates' heads. Beyoncé's "Freedom" thundering at the biggest party in the Midwest this week. Republicans three and a half hours north couldn't turn away from the music fast enough. "I can't...
Wisconsin men's hockey team captain signs with minor league team in Idaho
Former Wisconsin men’s hockey team captain Mike Vorlicky signed with the Idaho Steelheads on Thursday. Based in Boise, Idaho, the Steelheads have been a member of the East Coast Hockey League’s Western Conference since 2016-17. The league includes professional minor hockey squads in the United States and Canada and serves as a farm system to the American Hockey League and National Hockey League.
Wisconsin Football's Five Breakout Players For 2024
MADISON, Wis. -- Game week is almost officially here. On Aug. 30, Wisconsin football will kick off its 2024 season against Western Michigan under the lights at Camp Randall Stadium as the Badgers embark on year two of the Luke Fickell era. Following three weeks of fall camp observations and...
How younger players could gain experience on Wisconsin football's experienced offensive line
BadgerExtra beat reporter Colten Bartholomew is breaking down the University of Wisconsin football team heading into the season. After watching each of the Badgers’ training camp practices open to reporters and speaking to players and coaches, he analyzed strengths and weaknesses of each player expected to be on the two-deep depth chart to open the season.
Packers finally make the quarterback move fans have been desperate for
The Green Bay Packers' backup quarterback competition has been underwhelming, to say the least. Second-year Sean Clifford has struggled to protect the ball. Seventh-round rookie Michael Pratt is far from perfect and has a lot to learn, but he has outplayed Clifford throughout the summer, showing the potential to become a solid backup.
Two people killed after truck hits motorcycle from behind in Stoughton
STOUGHTON, Wis. (WMTV) - Two people are dead after the motorcycle they were riding was hit from behind by a truck. The Stoughton Police Department says they, along with the Dane County Sheriff’s Office, were called out to the scene just before 9:30 p.m. Friday night to reports of the crash. This was on County Highway B near Apollo Circle.
Football: Big plays help Stoughton hold off rival Oregon in opener
Despite some frustration, Jay Johnson trusted the process. The senior wide receiver made big play after big play in the second half to help the Stoughton football team to a season-opening 25-22 win over Oregon on Friday, Aug. 23, at Oregon High School. Johnson caught an 18-yard touchdown with 3...
A Beloved Racetrack in Wisconsin is Cancelling Weekly Races
A beloved racetrack in Wisconsin, less than an hour outside of Madison, has announced they will not be continuing their weekly races following the conclusion of this season. The announcement was made on their Facebook page, and has been met with shock and sadness from drivers and spectators alike. Beaver...
Scorching Temperatures On The Way
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Today is the day that we begin to see big changes in our temperatures. High pressure is moving out allowing for a more southerly flow and more warm air advection. Temperatures today will be rising into the mid to upper 80s. Today’s humidity is fairly comfortable, but tomorrow our humidity will be higher, making us feel more like the mid-90s.
Smolinski scores 2 defensive TDs as Lake Mills beats Lakeside 21-12 in Slider Bowl
Kaden Smolinski's third quarter fumble return touchdown changed the complexion of the game, and his fourth quarter pick 6 put it on ice. Smolinski, a junior linebacker, produced a 39-yard scoop and score to give Lake Mills' football team the lead for good and added a late 48-yard touchdown as L-Cats won the 36th Annual Slider Bowl over host Lakeside Lutheran, 21-12 on Friday to open the season. "This feels...
Fundraiser On Going For Columbus’ Enerpac Park
(Columbus) Industrial tool maker Enerpac has teamed up with Pampered Chef for the month of August for an online fundraiser to help raise funds for the Columbus Recreation Department’s Warner Street Park shelter, also known as Enerpac Park. From now until August 31, every dollar that is donated will...
FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Surging heat and humidity Sunday and Monday
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - We may be in the later stages of the summer season, with meteorological fall just over a week away, but a round of high heat and humidity looks to bring dangerous heat indexes to Western Wisconsin by Monday. Temperatures will continue to rise, reaching around 90° on Sunday with readings in the low to mid-90s on Monday. Dew points will also be on the rise, climbing steadily through the 60s and into the 70s on Sunday. This will make for a tropical feel as heat indexes climb well into the 90s to finish out the weekend. These stifling conditions are expected to push heat index values above 100° by Monday, when a First Alert weather day has been declared. This may end up being the hottest feeling day of the summer so far. Heat related illness will be a concern, so it will be a day to limit your time outdoors and staying hydrated.
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