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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Horicon junior Emily Bunkoski answered five questions with WiscNews about her favorite items, girls volleyball and her role model. Get to know her here.
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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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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.
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WiscNews will highlight five sports photos from our coverage area each week. We invite readers to vote for the Fan-Favorite Frame, the photo that most stood out to you.
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A three-peat for the Beaver Dam girls basketball team offered Benny the Beaver a chance to share in a historical moment.
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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.
The Sauk County Democratic Party, 502 Oak St., Suite 203, Baraboo, will meet with a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. Thursday followed by a short business meeting. Darin von Ruden, president of the Wisconsin Farmers Union, will speak at 6:30 p.m.
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.
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.
These kills were the highlight from around Wisconsin during the week of Sept. 27.
These saves in boys soccer were the highlight from around Wisconsin, during the week of Sept. 27.
Youth Services programming’s lineup features seasonal themes for elementary age students, and a farming motif for the preschool set, then RPL staff will host Susan Apps-Bodilly to present a program about one-room schools.
Benny the Beaver not only gained notoriety at Beaver Dam. The Mascot Hall of Fame recognized the work he was putting in and honored him multiple times.
Punt returners weaved through heavy traffic to find the end zone in Week 7. Check out five of the best punt returns from around Wisconsin.
A slipper quarterback draw to the end zone was among the best in Week 7. Check out five of the biggest touchdowns from around Wisconsin.