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Wisconsin HC Luke Fickell reflects on year one with the Badgers, changes for year two
Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell was a center of focus at Big Ten media days this week in Indianapolis, Indiana. He still carries the air as one of the top up-and-coming coaches in college football. He also currently leads a brand in Wisconsin that has been a staple toward the top of the Big Ten for the last 30 years, though has slipped significantly in recent seasons. Fickell and the Badgers’ trajectory entering 2024 is a significant discussion point around Big Ten circles as the conference expands to 18 members. Related: The 6 most likely scenarios for Wisconsin’s 2024 football season The decorated...
The case for two former Wisconsin hockey stars to make the Hockey Hall of Fame
Joe Pavelski's retirement Monday from the NHL brought to a close a career that took him into the top 100 in league history for career games played, goals and points. The former University of Wisconsin men's hockey star and Plover native bumps into the top 50 for games and goals when the playoffs are included.
PHOTOS: Former Wisconsin RB Braelon Allen's first NFL training camp
Former Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen officially began his first season of professional football this week as the New York Jets kicked off their training camp in preparation for the 2024 NFL season. The Badger great was the No. 134 overall selection by the Jets in the fourth round of...
Sun Prairie non-profit plans for new birth center facility in Tanzania
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - While most Americans have access to quality health care in the United States, that’s not the case globally. In Tanzania, an estimated 45,000 newborns and 8,100 mothers die every year. But a local nurse is looking to change those statistics. Karen Klemp, founder of the...
Black Wisconsin voters weigh in on Harris' candidacy
MADISON, Wis. — As Vice President Kamala Harris continues to gain the support of delegates and looks toward a potential Democratic presidential nomination at next month’s convention in Chicago, supporters said they hope the campaign will have new energy. What You Need To Know. More than 91% of...
Spring Tournament Sportsmanship Award Winners Selected
STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association, in partnership with Rural Mutual Insurance Company, has selected the team Sportsmanship Award winners for the 2024 Spring State Team Tournaments. The winners of the prestigious award are Oak Creek High School in baseball, Laconia High School in softball, Rice...
Wisconsin football promotes three key staffers to assistant coach roles
Wisconsin football elevated staffers Jack Cooper, Casey Rabach and Eric Raisbeck to assistant coaching roles on Thursday, per a release from the program. Cooper will become Wisconsin’s assistant secondary coach this fall after working as a senior defensive analyst in 2023. He joined UW’s program in the spring of 2023 after a successful three-year stint as the defensive coordinator at the University of Rhode Island.
‘History and Taste’: Wollersheim Winery’s French roots run deep in Wisconsin
PRAIRIE DU SAC, Wis. (WMTV) - There are some Wisconsin ties to the host country of the Paris 2024 Olympics. French wine, food and culture can all be found year-round at Wollersheim Winery & Distillery in Prairie du Sac. For owner and head winemaker, Philippe Coquard, it’s about carrying on...
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