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Jason Aldean to perform private event in Brillion
BRILLION – Country music star Jason Aldean will perform in Brillion on Thursday, Aug. 15 at Ariens Nordic Center in a leadup event to the 2025 NFL Draft. Ariens Nordic Center was selected by the NFL Draft Host Committee to host the event, known as NFL Draft Donor Summer Celebration. The event will be private for donors.
Chad Butz, Alex Stumpf among winners at WIR Thursday night
1. 35B-Ethan Beattie[6]; 2. 9X-Russ Lorbiecki[9]; 3. 99-Jordan Gracyalny[12]; 4. 17D-Jeff Danley[3]; 5. 18B-Matthew Bauer[10]; 6. 10-Joshua Anthony[7]; 7. 43-Danny Gracyalny[2]; 8. 12K-Craig Krueger[8]; 9. 17-Joe Munes[11]; 10. 32-Mike Meyerhofer Jr[5]; 11. 25-Mitchel Opsahl[4]; 12. 45-Tyler Vander Bloemen[1]. Sizzlin 4s 26 Entries. A Feature 1 20 Laps | 00:06:03.140. 1....
Reed faces second ACL injury, jeopardizing her final season
APPLETON (WLUK) -- After tearing the ACL in her right knee early during sophomore year, Haley Reed rebounded last season and was a first-team North Eastern Conference selection. The Freedom guard was looking to feed off that season going into the summer and not only get herself ready for her...
It was an easy decision for Dean to pick Wisconsin
NEENAH (WLUK) -- There was never a doubt for Grant Dean. The Neenah running back/defensive back had six Division I offers, but one stood out amongst all the others -- Wisconsin. So on April 17, Dean committed to the Badgers. But it was way before then he kind of knew...
Swimmer Aubrey Wierzba qualifies for state
13 WASP members compete in 25th Bird Bath Invitational in Appleton. Aubrey Wierzba, 12, achieved a state qualifying time at the 25th Bird Bath Invitational in Appleton. A member of the Wittenberg Area Swim Program (WASP), Wierzba achieved a state qualifying time in the 100-meter breaststroke July 13 and in the 200-meter breaststroke July 14.
Packers fans can fly nonstop from Green Bay or Appleton to half the team's away games
ASHWAUBENON - Green Bay Packers fans will be able to fly nonstop from Green Bay or Appleton to half of the eight away games during the Packers' 2024 season. Delta Air Lines and Allegiant Air both have added to their regular schedule nonstop flights from Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport...
2027 Basketball Recruit Gavin Valeri from Hortonville Making Waves with Team Haliburton
Wisconsin Basketball prospect Gavin Valeri, a 2027 recruit from Hortonville, is garnering attention from college programs despite not having any offers yet. Valeri, a versatile guard, is focused on improving his game and has expressed interest in playing for his dream school, UNC. He is known for his all-around skills on the court and his willingness to contribute in various aspects of the game.
Stingrays wrap up summer season at 'Bird Bath' invitational
APPLETON, Wis. — Fifteen members of the M&M Stingrays swimming team took part in the 25th annual Bird Bath Invitational at Erb Park over the weekend. Hot and humid temperatures alongside a field of over 800 swimmers made for a challenging three days of competition, but the Stingrays proved they were up to the task. The Stingrays collected seven top-ten finishes, 13 top-20 finishes and posted 40 new personal-best times...
Xavier wins second consecutive WSN Cup, but Hawks will move up a division in several sports due to WIAA's performance factor
APPLETON − A strong fall sports season helped carry the Xavier athletics program to the WSN Cup for the second consecutive school year. Xavier finished as the top Small School in the annual competition by Wisconsin Sports Network with 733.11 points. The Hawks' WIAA Division 2 state titles in girls volleyball and girls cross-country was supplemented by a fourth-place finish at state girls golf and a state quarterfinal berth by the football team.
Appleton Double Days slug past De Pere, win 10th straight
DE PERE – Make it an even 10 in a row for the Appleton Double Days Legion baseball team as they defeated De Pere 13-9 on Tuesday. Appleton (11-2) scored five runs in both the third and sixth innings, and added another in the seventh to go up 13-4 lead.
Cornerstone Community Center expects to break ground this fall on fourth ice rink
DE PERE (WLUK) – Groundbreaking is expected this fall for the addition of a fourth ice rink at the Cornerstone Community Center. The $22 million project includes a 3,000-seat arena, which will be used for tournaments as well as the St. Norbert College men’s and women’s hockey teams. It is expected to open in fall 2025.
Fast start helps De Pere demolish Post 39
MARINETTE — It was a case of strike early and strike often for the De Pere Legion baseball team in a 15-5, five-inning thumping of Marinette on Wednesday. De Pere got off to a rip-roaring start with a four-run outburst in the top of the first inning and never looked back, scoring two or more runs in four out of the five innings and forcing Marinette to play catch-up all evening long. ...
Milwaukee Brewers prospect Luke Adams finds all kinds of ways to help Wisconsin Timber Rattlers score runs
GRAND CHUTE – Wisconsin Timber Rattlers third baseman Luke Adams puts up interesting numbers. While he is batting just .239 in 75 games, he’s been getting on base. A lot. The...
The Spine Project Golf Outing set for Monday
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - A local non-profit will hold one of its large fundraisers on Monday. The Spine Project will hold its 4th Annual Golf Fore A Vet Outing at Royal St. Patrick’s in Wrightstown, all proceeds go to support this group that provides chiropractic and other health, both physical and mental, for veterans and their families.
Timber Rattlers Look to Build on Six Game Win Streak
Things are coming together for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. The Grand Chute-based Milwaukee Brewer High A affiliate entered the all-star break on a six-game win streak, sweeping the West Michigan White Caps last week. Over the unbeaten stretch, the Rattlers’ defense has been stellar, only allowing 10 runs, and notched...
De Pere holds off Appleton Post 38 Legion baseball
APPLETON – Appleton Post 38 pitchers held De Pere to two hits, but five walks and three errors proved pivotal as it dropped a 5-4 decision in an American Legion baseball game Thursday night at Don Hawkins Field. De Pere pulled out to a 5-0 lead after scoring twice...
Strong start pushes Appleton Post 38 Legion baseball past Green Bay Hornets
GREEN BAY – The Appleton Post 38 Legion baseball team started hot, scoring four times in the opening inning, and went on to a 6-2 victory over the Green Bay Post 11 Hornets on Wednesday at Joannes Park. The first five batters of the game reached base for Post...
American Legion Begins Regional Play for Younger Teams
16U and 17U American Legion baseball teams around the state are beginning their postseason runs today. Starting with the 16U Regional #3, eight teams have converged in Seymour for the opening day of the regional tournament. Oshkosh is opening up the day against Neenah and will be followed by Kaukauna...
'The pinnacle of rowing': Neenah woman excited for her 2nd Olympic appearance
PARIS (NBC 26) — A Neenah native is less than two weeks away from her second Olympic Games. Maddie Wanamaker, who graduated from Neenah High School in 2013 and the University of Wisconsin in 2017, is a member of the USA rowing team. Wanamaker was a part of the...
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