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Saturday local scores

Dustin Luecke — Sat, 18 May 2013 23:51:00 EDT

(WXOW) -- As the high school sports season winds down, find out who picks up key wins on Saturday, May 18th.

No Triple Crown: Oxbow upsets Orb at Preakness

Sat, 18 May 2013 21:13:00 EDT

Right from the start, a horse trained by one not so over-the-hill Hall of Famer and ridden by another took control of the Preakness. The result: a huge upset and the end of any hopes for a Triple Crown attempt at the Belmont...

Friday's local scores

Scott Emerich — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:41:00 EDT

Check out Friday's local scores.

Tailgate Tour Rolls into Tomah

Dustin Luecke — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:24:00 EDT

TOMAH, Wisconsin (WXOW) -- Tomah's Recreation Park marked the latest stop on the Packers Tailgate Tour, where the biggest draw was arguably wide receiver Randall Cobb.

WIAA looking to extend deal with girls basketball tourney

Scott Emerich — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:08:00 EDT

Stevens Point, WISCONSIN (WXOW) The first state girls basketball tournament in Green Bay was a resounding success in the eyes of many.

So it comes as no surprise that the WIAA Board of Control voted Friday to authorize it's executive staff to begin negotiations with the Resch Center on a long term agreement.

Big Ten announces 2014 football schedule

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:35:00 EDT

The 2014 Big Ten football season will be one of firsts. The conference will welcome new members, Maryland and Rutgers, into the fold and will change from the current Legends and Leaders Division format to East and West.

Former Logan High coach Lukas seeks 3 times the fun in the Realness

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:57:00 EDT

BALTIMORE (AP) - After being on this earth for 77 years, winning 13 Triple Crown races and totaling more than $100 million in purse money, Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas has earned the right to sit in an office and let his assistants do the grunt work in the stables.

Thursday's local scores

Scott Emerich — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:57:00 EDT

Check out Thursday's local scores.

Local racer remembers Dick Trickle

Scott Emerich — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 EDT

La Crosse, WISCONSIN (WXOW) Veteran stock car racer Dick Trickle has died of an apparent self-inflicted gun-shot wound.

The incident happened around 1pm Thursday afternoon according to the sheriff's department in Lincoln County, North Carolina where Trickle had lived.

Central takes home MVC softball title

Scott Emerich — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:53:00 EDT

La Crosse, WISCONSIN (WXOW) The Central softball team left no doubts as to who the best team in the MVC is for 2013.

They swept a doubleheader against second place Holmen Thursday, clinching the MVC title.

Sheriff: Ex-NASCAR driver Dick Trickle dead at 71

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:03:00 EDT

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Authorities in North Carolina say former NASCAR driver Dick Trickle has died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 71.

Packers to visit Wisconsin academy cadets

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:06:00 EDT

A group of current and former Green Bay Packers is set to visit cadets at the Wisconsin National Guard's Challenge Academy.

Backup Vikings stadium funding source to surface

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:59:00 EDT

A new plan for paying off Minnesota Vikings stadium debate is about to surface at the state Capitol as the legislative session nears its conclusion.

Wednesday's local scores

Scott Emerich — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:19:00 EDT

Wednesday's local scores HS Baseball La Farge 6, Kickapoo 5 Rush-Pete 8, Caledonia/SG 12 Ithaca 11, Wauzeka-Steuben 3 HS Softball Arcadia 5, Viroqua 4

Holmen golfers take momentum into the post season

Scott Emerich — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:37:00 EDT

Holmen, WISCONSIN (WXOW) The Holmen boys golf team is ready to take it's regular season momentum into the post-season.

The Vikings captured their first out-right MVC title Monday since 1996.

Cobb ready to embrace leadership role

Scott Emerich — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:37:00 EDT

Green Bay, WISCONSIN The Packers are set at their top three receiver spots, but the upcoming Organized Team Activities, minicamp, and training camp will help determine the two or three spots behind James Jones, Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb.

Tuesday's local scores

Scott Emerich — Wed, 15 May 2013 00:02:00 EDT

Check out Tuesday's local prep scores.

Green ready for RB competition

Scott Emerich — Tue, 14 May 2013 22:19:00 EDT

Green Bay, WISCONSIN Alex Green might be the most eager of the three current Packers on the tailgate tour to re-introduce himself to fans around the state.

$975M Vikings stadium unveiled

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:32:00 EDT

The big question that lingered over fans was will this stadium have a retractable roof or be open air. They got there answer Monday straight from the architect who said, "clear is the new retractable," Designer Bryan Trubey of Dallas-based HKS Architects.

Monday local scores

Dustin Luecke — Tue, 14 May 2013 00:08:00 EDT

(WXOW) - Scores and statistics from high school baseball and softball for Monday, May 13th

Holmen takes MVC golf title by slimmest of margins

Scott Emerich — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:43:00 EDT

Onalaska, WISCONSIN (WXOW) It took five golfers from each team playing 18 holes and all that separated Holmen and Onalaska was one measly stroke Monday.

Packers rookie WR's can look to Driver

Scott Emerich — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:37:00 EDT

Green Bay, WISCONSIN (WXOW) - Packers Rookie Camp is a wrap for 2013. Coach Mike McCarthy said Sunday it's one of the better camps he's seen during his time in Green Bay.

UW-L comes up short of WIAC Tourney Title

Dustin Luecke — Sun, 12 May 2013 23:55:00 EDT

WHITEWATER, Wisconsin (WXOW) -- UW-La Crosse baseball once again channeled the magic of May in the WIAC Tournament.

Wisconsin softball wins 1st B1G Title

Dustin Luecke — Sun, 12 May 2013 21:54:00 EDT

LINCOLN, Nebraska (WXOW) -- La Crosse Logan grad Michelle Mueller gave Wisconsin softball the go-ahead run in the team's first ever Big Ten Tournament Championship. The Badgers defeated rival Minnesota 9-3 on Sunday afternoon.

Saturday local scores

Dustin Luecke — Sat, 11 May 2013 22:44:00 EDT

(WXOW) -- High school scores from the diamond, pitch and fairways for Saturday, May 11th

Central boys win 4th straight MVC title

Dustin Luecke — Sat, 11 May 2013 22:30:00 EDT

LA CROSSE, Wisconsin (WXOW) -- Despite a trying spring, hope springs eternal for MVC track and field.

Brewers blasted by Reds

Sat, 11 May 2013 21:15:00 EDT

CINCINNATI (AP) -- Jay Bruce homered and doubled twice as the Cincinnati Reds delighted a sellout crowd by moving five games over .500 for the first time this season, battering the Milwaukee Brewers 13-7 on Saturday.

Friday local scores

Dustin Luecke — Fri, 10 May 2013 23:52:00 EDT

(WXOW) -- Scores and stats from high school baseball, softball and boys tennis

Thursday local scores

Dustin Luecke — Thu, 9 May 2013 23:59:00 EDT

(WXOW) -- Soggy weather could not keep a few local teams from battling the conditions.

Vikings shore up agreement to play at TCF Stadium

Thu, 9 May 2013 20:01:00 EDT

The Minnesota Vikings have wrapped up an agreement with the University of Minnesota to play their home games at TCF Bank Stadium while the new Vikings stadium is being built. And it's going to cost them.

Wednesday's local prep scores

Scott Emerich — Wed, 8 May 2013 23:49:00 EDT

Check out Wednesday's local prep scores.

Holmen squeaks by Ona. in tight boys golf match

Scott Emerich — Wed, 8 May 2013 22:42:00 EDT

La Crosse, WISCONSIN (WXOW) The Holmen boys golf team had all five of their players shoot 78 or better on their way to a tight two-stroke team win over Onalaska Wednesday at an MVC Meet at Forest Hills in La Crosse.

Eagles sweep Stout

Scott Emerich — Wed, 8 May 2013 19:08:00 EDT

La Crosse, WISCONSIN (WXOW) The UW-La Crosse baseball team picked up a crucial doubleheader sweep over UW-Stout Wednesday, winning game one 9-3 and then game two 5-4.

Coach cleared of charges no longer at MSU, Mankato

Wed, 8 May 2013 14:11:00 EDT

The former head football coach for Minnesota State University, Mankato, who was cleared of child pornography charges, is no longer employed by the university.

Tuesday's local scores

Scott Emerich — Tue, 7 May 2013 23:57:00 EDT

Check out Tuesday's local prep scores.

Hehli, UW-L Tennis enjoy big year

Scott Emerich — Tue, 7 May 2013 22:43:00 EDT

La Crosse, WISCONSIN (WXOW) The UW-La Crosse tennis teams were not able to qualify for the division three national meet as they had hoped.

But it certainly doesn't take away from the milestone season for the men's and women's teams and their head coach.

Ron Dayne elected to College Football Hall of Fame

Tue, 7 May 2013 18:48:00 EDT

Former UW running back Ron Dayne becomes the 11th Badgers' player or coach to earn enshrinement in the College Football Hall of Fame.

Aaron Rodgers makes prime-time TV debut this week

Tue, 7 May 2013 09:37:00 EDT

Green Bay Packers' quarterback Aaron Rodgers is making his prime-time television acting debut.

Monday local scores

Dustin Luecke — Mon, 6 May 2013 23:52:00 EDT

(WXOW) -- Scores from a plethora of high school baseball and softball doubleheaders

WIAA recognizes Westby student as a 2013 scholar athlete

Mon, 6 May 2013 12:12:00 EDT

Wausau, Wisconsin (WXOW) -- Allyson Daines of Westby has seen plenty of success on the track fields and basketball courts in her four years of high school Now she's being recognized for her academic excellence.

Twins pick up 4-2 win over Indians

Dustin Luecke — Sun, 5 May 2013 21:05:00 EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Mike Pelfrey pitched six effective innings, Trevor Plouffe hit a two-run homer and the Minnesota Twins beat Cleveland 4-2 on Sunday to stop the Indians' six-game winning streak.

Cardinals crush Brewers for series sweep

Dustin Luecke — Sun, 5 May 2013 21:01:00 EDT

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Jaime Garcia pitched eight innings and Allen Craig drove in four runs to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 10-1 win over Milwaukee and the franchise's first four-game sweep of the Brewers.

Tom Brokaw offers advice to Mayo Medical School graduates

Sun, 19 May 2013 02:50:00 EDT

Mayo Medical and Graduate School students earned their diplomas Saturday after years of hard work, and they also received words of wisdom from a Mayo Clinic trustee; former NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Brokaw.

Renewed search for Wis. girl missing since 1996

Sun, 19 May 2013 02:37:00 EDT

Washburn County sheriff's officials say they consider the case of a 15-year-old girl missing for 17 years still open and active.

Wis. not likely to take up gay marriage again soon

Sun, 19 May 2013 02:35:00 EDT

Wisconsin's neighbor Minnesota may have become the 12th state in the country to legalize same-sex unions on Tuesday, the same likely won't be happening soon in the Badger State.

Minn. National Guard launches new drone facility

Sun, 19 May 2013 02:28:00 EDT

The Minnesota National Guard has officially launched its new $3.9 million Unmanned Aircraft Operations Facility at Camp Ripley.

DNR identifies logging company responsible for starting fire

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:39:00 EDT

Department of Natural Resources law enforcement officials have identified the owner of the land where the Germann Road Fire originated as well as the logging operation responsible for unintentionally igniting the fire.

Lawmakers claim oversight in forgiving state taxes for those killed in combat

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:30:00 EDT

This week, Wisconsin lawmakers unanimously approve forgiving state taxes for those military members killed in combat.

Minn. Senate backs U of M, MNSCU tuition freezes

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:23:00 EDT

The Minnesota Senate has voted to freeze tuition rates at the state's public colleges and universities for the next two years.

Jogger who fell to his death in Red Wing identified

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:12:00 EDT

Authorities say a jogger fell to his death from a Mississippi River bluff in Red Wing.

Wis. DNR lifts statewide burning ban

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:46:00 EDT

The state Department of Natural Resources has lifted a statewide burning ban.

Minnesota begins 2013 gypsy moth trapping program

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:58:00 EDT

Officials will set more than 14,000 gypsy moth traps across Minnesota this spring as part of the state's annual monitoring program for the destructive tree pest.

News Minute: Here is the latest Wisconsin news from The Associated Press

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:37:00 EDT

Washburn County sheriff's officials say they consider the case of a 15-year-old girl missing for 17 years still open and active. The Duluth News Tribune reports crews took part in a ground and water search in Washburn...

Sports Minute: Here is the latest Wisconsin sports news from The Associated Press

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:37:00 EDT

Jeff Bianchi drove in two runs with a 10th-inning single up the middle, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 last night. Joe Kelly allowed runs for the first time in five appearances and took the loss....

Bianchi's single in 10th lifts Brewers over Cards

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:25:00 EDT

Jeff Bianchi drove in two runs with a 10th-inning single up the middle, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 on Saturday night.

Freese hits slam, Cardinals hold off Brewers 7-6

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:24:00 EDT

David Freese hit a grand slam for his first homer of the season, and the St. Louis Cardinals used a five-run first inning to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-6 on Friday night.

Cardinals pitcher gets another injection

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:35:00 EDT

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jake Westbrook has received another elbow treatment, the Associated Press has learned, likely pushing back his return.

This Hour: Latest Wisconsin sports

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:35:00 EDT

Travis Snider homered for the first time in nine months and drove in three runs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates past the reeling Milwaukee Brewers 7-1 on Thursday night.

Snider powers Pirates past Brewers 7-1

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:25:00 EDT

Travis Snider homered for the first time in nine months and drove in three runs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates past the reeling Milwaukee Brewers 7-1 on Thursday night.

Woodson meets with Broncos, leaves without deal

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 EDT

Charles Woodson met with the Denver Broncos on Wednesday, then left town without a contract.

Rodriguez, Pirates silence Brewers 3-1

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:00:00 EDT

Wandy Rodriguez allowed one run over seven strong innings and Neil Walker hit a two-run single as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1 on Wednesday night.

McCutchen homers in 12th as Pirates top Brewers

Tue, 14 May 2013 23:39:00 EDT

Andrew McCutchen homered leading off the bottom of the 12th inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night.

Sports Minute: Here is the latest Minnesota sports news from The Associated Press

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:36:00 EDT

David Ortiz homered twice and drove in six runs to torment his former team once again, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 12-5 victory at the Minnesota Twins last night. Scott Diamond gave up six runs on eight hits and walked...

News Minute: Here is the latest Minnesota news from The Associated Press

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:33:00 EDT

The Legislature has sent Governor Mark Dayton a $11 billion package of spending on health and assistance programs that includes a 5-percent pay increase for nursing home workers. The Senate passed the Democratic-crafted bill...

American Association

Sat, 11 May 2013 17:03:00 EDT

By The Associated Press Central Division W L ...

Ortiz powers Red Sox past Twins, 12-5

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:12:00 EDT

David Ortiz homered twice and drove in six runs to torment his former team once again, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 12-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night.

Post wins 3rd straight BMX title

Sat, 18 May 2013 21:36:00 EDT

Alise Post race to her third straight victory in the USA Cycling Elite BMX National Championships on Saturday, and fellow 2012 Olympian Nic Long won his second men's title.

Backed-out Mauer, Victorino sit Twins-Sox opener

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:07:00 EDT

Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer has a stiff back, keeping him out of the lineup for the series opener against Boston.

This Hour: Latest Minnesota sports

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:35:00 EDT

Minnesota Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom has undergone sports hernia surgery.

ACL tears behind her, Gemelos chases place in WNBA

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:16:00 EDT

Jacki Gemelos has a sharp 3-point shot and a deft passing touch to offer the Minnesota Lynx as they set the 11-player roster for this season.

Wild goalie Backstrom has sports hernia surgery

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:20:00 EDT

Minnesota Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom has undergone sports hernia surgery.

Joe Coleman to transfer from Minnesota

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:47:00 EDT

Guard Joe Coleman is the first Minnesota player to transfer after the coaching change this season.

Saturday's Iowa Track Results

Sat, 18 May 2013 17:28:00 EDT

Girls 800 Sprint Medley 1A Finals

Friday's Iowa Track Results

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:40:00 EDT

Girls Distance Medley 4A Finals

Friday's Iowa Track Results

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:40:00 EDT

Girls Distance Medley 2A Finals

Friday's Iowa Track Results

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:40:00 EDT

Girls Distance Medley 3A Finals

Friday's Iowa Track Results

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:36:00 EDT

Girls Distance Medley 1A Finals

Thursday's Iowa Track Results

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:13:00 EDT

Girls 4x100 Meter Shuttle Hurdle 1A Preliminaries 1, Winfield-Mt. U 1:06.73q. 2, Central, Elkader 1:09.09q. 3, E Buchanan, W 1:09.73q. 4, Stanton 1:10.26q. 5, Valley...

Thursday's Iowa Track Results

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:44:00 EDT

Boys 4x110 Meter Shuttle Hurdle 2A Preliminaries

Thursday's Iowa Track Results

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:57:00 EDT

Girls 4x100 Meter Shuttle Hurdle 4A Preliminaries

Thursday's Iowa Track Results

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:48:00 EDT

Boys 4x110 Meter Shuttle Hurdle 3A Preliminaries

Tuesday's Iowa Track Results

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:42:00 EDT

North Carolina 2, Appalachian St. 0

Belmont Stakes: Oxbow vs. Orb in the cards

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:23:00 EDT

Another year, another Triple Crown hopeful unable to come through.

Ferguson's managerial career ends with 5-5 draw

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:33:00 EDT

After 1,500 matches in charge of Manchester United, Alex Ferguson was denied a final victory Sunday to cap the most successful managerial career in British soccer history.

Nadal beats Federer, Serena wins at Italian Open

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:03:00 EDT

After all these years, Rafael Nadal still knows how to dominate Roger Federer.

Slim, broadcasters take fight to soccer field

Sun, 19 May 2013 13:43:00 EDT

Mexicans often feel that billionaire Carlos Slim owns everything in their country, from telephone and Internet companies to banks and chain stores, but his latest acquisitive foray is meeting resistance after touching a...

McDowell beats Jaidee to win World Match Play

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:03:00 EDT

Graeme McDowell made amends for last year's defeat to capture the World Match-Play Championship on Sunday, defeating Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee 2 and 1 in the final on the Thracian Cliffs course.

Couture's OT goal gives Sharks 2-1 win over Kings

Sun, 19 May 2013 01:33:00 EDT

The Los Angeles Kings are now the team bemoaning a late penalty while the San Jose Sharks celebrate a dramatic win.

Jimmie Johnson races to record 4th All-Star win

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:53:00 EDT

Cross another milestone off of Jimmie Johnson's list. He stands alone in All-Star history.

Red Wings beat Blackhawks 4-1, even series

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:43:00 EDT

In case they weren't aware already, the Chicago Blackhawks now know they're going to have to earn it if they want to get past Detroit.

Pacers knock out Knicks with 106-99 win in Game 6

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:33:00 EDT

Indiana spent the entire season perfecting its defense.

Coach K return to US team no longer ruled out

Sat, 18 May 2013 22:53:00 EDT

By The Associated Press Mike Krzyzewski is no longer ruling out a return as coach of the U.S. Olympic men's basketball team.