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Rafters pick up 'Fourth of July' win over Mallards
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (WSAW) - The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters celebrated Independence Day with a victory on Thursday, taking down Madison 12-4 at Witter Field. The Mallards scored first in the first inning before adding another run in the second. From there, the Rafters took over. The Rafters scored their first run in the second before a third inning on a three-run home run by Max McGwire. Cashel Dugger picked up a homer of his own two innings later on a two-run bomb to make it 6-2.
Beloit Sky Carp shutout in loss to Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
GRAND CHUTE — The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers’ Luke Adams brought the fireworks to Thursday night’s Fourth of July showdown against the Beloit Sky Carp. Adams launched a grand slam in the bottom of the third inning as the Timber Rattlers put on an offensive show for the 4,936 fans packed into Neuroscience Group Field and downed the Sky Carp 9-0. Felix Valerio walked to begin the big third frame before...
2026 in-state RB Anthony Liggins camps at Wisconsin, talks recruitment
The Wisconsin Badgers hosted 2026 in-state running back Anthony Liggins on a visit earlier this summer, where he got to camp with the program. Liggins, a native of Racine, Wisconsin, has a scholarship offer from Central Michigan, and was looking forward to showcasing his skills at the Badgers camp. “The...
Badgers top 2025 commit Zach Kinziger rising up Top 100 rankings
The Wisconsin Badgers are not done recruiting in the 2025 class, as they’re looking for a third player to pair with commits Zach Kinziger and Will Garlock. While Garlock, a 6’10 center from Middleton, Wisconsin, has been nursing a significant injury, Kinziger has continued to have an impressive year, which has seen him propelled to inside the Top 100 recruits in the Class of 2025.
Popular Wisconsin Attraction Featured as Jeopardy Question
Jeopardy continues to be a cultural icon, so whenever a question pops up with a local twist, it's always fun to take a look at what it was. This Wisconsin attraction was recently featured as a question on the popular game show Jeopardy. What is the Freshwater Fishing Hall of...
Owners of Mariner’s Inn, Betty Lou Cruises announce planned retirement
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The owners of Betty Lou Cruises and Mariner’s Inn announced their plans to retire in 2025, saying the future of the property is not certain at the moment. Bill and Jack von Rutenberg explained on social media that they plan to retire after Labor Day...
Brookfield Central and Brookfield Academy Earn 2024 WIAA Boys Team Tennis Titles
MADISON, Wis. – Brookfield Central and Brookfield Academy captured State Team Boys Tennis Championships Saturday at the Nielsen Tennis Stadium on the campus of UW-Madison. The top-seeded Lancers (25-2) won team championship with a 4-3 win over second-seeded Marquette (22-3) in the Division 1 championship match. Brookfield Central won all four singles matches. Surya Arvind won at #1 singles; Andrey Semin was victorious at #2 singles; Michael Li was the winner at #3 singles; and Noah Weitzer won his match at the #4 position.
Wisconsin home loans record, Tension over nursing schools in Madison and Milwaukee, Home kits modeled after Frank Lloyd Wright
We talk with a guest from the WHEDA about the high dollar amount of home loans extended last year. Then we learn about plans for Arizona College of Nursing schools in Wisconsin’s largest cities. And former professor at the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture talks about designing home kits.
Email Breaches Reported by SkinCure Oncology & the Wisconsin Department of Health Services
SkinCure Oncology has notified 13,434 patients about an email attack that occurred in June 2023, and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services has announced a breach of the personal information of 19,150 Medicaid recipients. SkinCure Oncology. SkinCure Oncology in Burr Ridge, IL, has issued individual notifications to 13,434 patients whose...
Where Wisconsin football is positioned in On3's team recruiting rankings for 2025
Wisconsin football currently sits at No. 21 in On3’s industry team recruiting rankings for the class of 2025. The program recently rose in the ranking after landing four-star lineman Hardy Watts earlier this week. The Badgers notably sit ahead of the Washington Huskies, Kentucky Wildcats, South Carolina Gamecocks and...
LOOK: Another Wisconsin playmaker will sport a single-digit jersey number in 2024
Wisconsin wide receiver Vinny Anthony will switch his jersey number from #86 to #8 this fall, according to The Zone’s Zach Heilprin. After starting in three of UW’s 13 contests a season ago, Anthony will likely play behind C.J. Williams as one of the backup outside receivers in 2024. Bryson Green and Will Pauling are poised to captain Wisconsin’s loaded wide receiver group as well.
Several former Wisconsin men's hockey players to participate in NHL development camps
Over 20 current, future and former Wisconsin men’s hockey players will take part in several NHL development camps this summer. Three undrafted current members of UW’s roster, along with seven drafted players or recruits will participate in the showcase events. Additionally, twelve Wisconsin alumni will represent the Badgers during drills both on and off the ice with multiple NHL franchises.
Injury diagnosis for Wisconsin volleyball All-American Sarah Franklin
MADISON – Sunday Wisconsin volleyball star Sarah Franklin injured her left ankle while competing for the United States national team at the NORCECA Pan American Cup Final Six in the Dominican Republic. Wednesday Badgers coach Kelly Sheffield said the 6-foot-4 outside hitter suffered a sprained ankle with a small...
Loaded up and truckin'...on the water? Portage Co. man builds semi-truck pontoon boat
CUSTER, Wis. -Summer's here, and that means a lot of Wisconsinites are getting their boats out on the water. But don't feel intimidated if you're pushing off from the dock and see a semi-truck making waves on the open water. John Yach of Custer spent the winter building a pontoon...
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