Woodchucks walk it off in dramatic fashion
The Woodchucks swept their two game home series with the Kenosha Kingfish, coming back from a one-run deficit in the bottom of the 8th inning with a walk-off home run.…
Does Wisconsin’s agriculture agent shortage herald the end of an era for rural America?
The University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension has reduced its fleet, bought out ranks of rural agents, and cut the number of positions across the state. Now farmers stand to lose…
Packers’ Matthews needs surgery after line drive hits nose
GRAND CHUTE, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews says he needs surgery on his nose after getting hit in the face with a line drive during a…
Woodchucks bounce back, give Kingfish first loss
The Woodchucks returned home Saturday to get their second win of the season. The pitching was sharp all night long as the Chucks allowed just one run against the hot…
Public, politicians pushing Wisconsin to enact nonpartisan redistricting to strengthen democracy
Most counties have approved resolutions calling for a fairer way to redraw electoral districts. Does Iowa offer an effective model? By Cathleen Draper Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism No matter…
High stakes for elections — and democracy — as U.S. Supreme Court nears decision on Wisconsin redistricting case
Justices consider: When does partisanship cross the line? By Cathleen Draper Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism Prior to 2011, Milwaukee-area residents Marla Stephens and Kris Lennon felt that their votes…
10 Democrats file to run for governor by deadline
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s fall ballot took shape on Friday, with candidates filing nomination papers ahead of the state Elections Commission’s end-of-the-day deadline. Republican Gov. Scott Walker’s bid for…
Woodchucks fall in first road game of the season
The Wisconsin Woodchucks hit the road Friday for the first time this season, taking on the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters at Witter Field. The Woodchucks kept the game close but the…
Concerts on the Square lineup released
WAUSAU — This summer’s Wednesday night Concerts on the Square series will kick off June 13 featuring a dance and party rock band, Big Mouth. This year marks the 25th…
Rib Mountain Golf: Thursday night men’s league
Scores from Rib Mountain Golf Course Thursday night men’s league for May 31, 2018: Team Scores Wausau Coin Machines 26 Callon Street Pub 25.5 Champan Insurance 24 Rib Mountain Golf…
Guest Column: Re-imagining what we know
By Keene Winters Sometimes the things that “we know” need to be refreshed with a round of scrutiny. What we think we know, becomes a mental rut. For example, we…
What the new sports betting decision means for states and sports leagues
By Rui Kaneya/The Center for Public Integrity It’s game on for the race to cash in on sports betting. The U.S. Supreme Court sided in May with New Jersey in…
Wisconsin candidates file nomination signatures
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s fall ballots started to take shape on Friday, with candidates filing nomination papers ahead of the state Elections Commission’s end-of-the-day deadline. Candidates for state and…
Police investigating deaths of Madison couple
MADISON — A man and a woman were found dead Thursday night in a home on Madison’s east side, police said. The man and woman, both in their 50s, were…
Woodchucks fall to Rafters in high scoring battle (with standings)
In a classic battle of the bats, the Wisconsin Woodchucks fell to the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters on Thursday at Athletic Park by a score of 8-4. The Woodchucks were right…
WEDC hires consultant for Wausau Center reuse plan
By Shereen Siewert WAUSAU — The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. will provide $20,000 in consulting services to help determine the best use for the struggling Wausau Center Mall, according to…
Golf scores: Tribute men’s Monday league results and standings:
Tribute Golf Course men’s Monday league team results: Monday men’s league standings: Editor’s note: Recreational golf league scores and standings are published free of charge. Email scores to editor@wausaupilotandreview.com.
Wausau seeks new proposals for Riverlife development
By Shereen Siewert WAUSAU — City leaders are seeking a new developer to spearhead the troubled Riverlife development project, which has become mired in a legal snag that ground the…
