Interacting with the fans made the experience much better. Jay Wilkins wouldn't have shown the best version of Benny the Beaver if it wasn't interacting with the kids. Here's why it was Wilkins' favorite memory.
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The Trailways Conference hosted its league tournament on Saturday at the Madtown Junior Volleyball complex in Sun Prairie.
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Common Council members unanimously approved using $17,500 from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 on Thursday.
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Beaver Dam football took a step forward in becoming one of the better teams in the state, not just the area. The Golden Beavers earned a share of the Badger Small Conference title.
A three-peat for the Beaver Dam girls basketball team offered Benny the Beaver a chance to share in a historical moment.
Get to know Horicon senior Sarah Hodgson, who spent time to answer five questions about volleyball, her favorite sport and how she got started in girls volleyball.
A collection of photos from Nick Boyd's lone season with the Wisconsin men's basketball team. The point guard averaged 20.7 points and 4.3 assists during the 2025-26 season.
The Golden Beavers defeated the Crusaders 50-30 to earn a share of the Badger Small Conference title on Friday night.
Brock Hiley and the Golden Beavers used a high-octane offensive scheme to dominate Madison Edgewood for a share of the Badger Small crown.
Check out which plays from around the state made the cut.
Check out which plays from around the state made the cut.
Jay Wilkins had an opportunity to suit up as Benny the Beaver for the 2017 girls basketball state tournament. It provided an experience he won't soon forget.
Lee Sports Wisconsin reporter Sean Davis breaks down his three biggest takeaways from the latest WIAA preliminary playoff qualifying report.
Area teams riding win streaks continue to push for top seeds in the latest WIAA football playoff preliminary qualifying report. Here's where teams stand after Week 7.
Most communities this year are having trick-or-treating on Halloween itself, which falls on a Saturday, but hours vary.
A massive effort in goal, high scoring players and top-five finishes on the cross country course stood out among last week's top performances. Vote for your favorite as the Supernova.
Ball carries had too much speed for opposing defenses during Week 7. Check out five of the longest touchdown runs from around Wisconsin.
The Beavers' opened their scoring with a long house call during Week 7 action. Check out five of the longest kickoff return touchdowns from around Wisconsin.
Wide receivers took short passes the distance and ran onto long bombs for long touchdown catches in Week 7. Check out five of the best from around Wisconsin.
The initiative provides free copies of “Women of the Revolution” by Robert Dunkerly, and will hold discussions and events throughout October and November.
Richard Anderson returned to Sauk and Iowa Counties to celebrate his 80th birthday, including the derelict Baraboo hospital site.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrations in Sauk County date back to 2018.
A chance to perform alongside his wife during the annual homecoming celebration was always a highlight for Jay Wilkins. Here's why those moments meant so much to him.
Randolph hosted Cambria-Friesland in a girls volleyball game and swept the Hilltoppers.
This big-time goals by boys soccer teams were the highlight around Wisconsin during the week of Sept. 27.
These blocks were the highlight from around Wisconsin during the week of Sept. 27.