Ben Helwig
Multimedia Journalist
Wausau Wisconsin
Ben Helwig joined the NewsChannel 7 team in July 2021 as a multimedia journalist.
Ben previously worked as sports director at KLMJ radio in Hampton, Iowa. Ben graduated from the University of Nebraska-Omaha, where he earned a degree in journalism media communication.
While born in Wisconsin, Ben grew up in Omaha, Nebraska.
A member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, Lehrke died Sunday at the age of 89
The SPASH junior appreciates any opportunity to get out on the ice, whether it be practice or the game
The Packers continued belief leads to a win over the Kansas City Chiefs, and a continued push to make the playoffs.
Both SPASH and Lakeland boys hockey would play in overtime games on Saturday.
Multiple area hoops opened conference play Friday night as the basketball season ramps up in December.
The Packers hope to remain in the playoff hunt and prove they are a force to be reckoned with against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday night.
The win gives the Chargers a win in their first game of the season.
Hagen has coached at Colby for 33 years, the last seven as head coach
The foreign exchange student from Germany made his first career field goal to help Stratford win a state title
Jayden Reed's 37-yard rushing touchdown was the longest of his career.
The 24-17 win gives Wisconsin bowl eligibility for the 22nd straight year
The Pointers stormed by Edgewood College 80-54 Saturday in Stevens Point
After leading 1-0 after the first period, UWSP went on to lose the game 5-1
Edgar won a conference game over Marathon, while Pittville topped Northland Lutheran.
The 2023 State Football title games kicked off at Camp Randall in Madison.
Thorp’s one-two punch in the backfield helped guide Thorp to their first state championship appearance since 1994
Rhinelander’s Abi Winnicki and Karis Francis signed their National Letters of Intent to swim at Division 1 schools on Monday. Winnicki will swim at UCLA, while Francis will swim at Liberty.
The Packers scored a touchdown on their opening possession for the first time since week one.
UWSP improves to 2-0 with the win on Saturday
UW-Stevens Point fell 41-7 to UW-La Crosse to end the season 1-9
The Bobcats won 32-30 to claim their first-ever state title
Stratford and Edgar football are moving on to state after wins in their respective level four playoff games Friday night.
It’s the state semifinals of the High School Football Playoffs with two area teams remaining who are looking for a trip to Camp Randall in Madison.
18 north central Wisconsin athletes signed their National Letters of Intent to play collegiate sports at the Division 1 or Division 2 level Wednesday on National Signing Day.
The win snaps a four-game losing streak for Green Bay.
The Cardinals fell in five sets to Wonewoc-Center Saturday.
Edgar and Stratford are moving on to Level 4 of the high school football playoffs after wins Friday night. Thorp also won and will play in the 8-Player State Championship game next Saturday
State volleyball is off to a “spike”-tacular start in Green Bay as Newman Catholic defeated Prentice in the Division Four Playoffs.
UW-Stevens Point men’s basketball fell to the Wisconsin Badgers 87-44 in an exhibition game at the Kohl Center on Wednesday.
Battling through adversity to start his career, Harrison Graveen has turned into a multi-faceted part of Edgar football
The game is the Packers' first at home since September.
The Cardinals topped Valley Christian in the sectional finals while Prentice edged out Frederic.
Braelon Allen and Chimere Dike both left the game with injuries for the Badgers
Five area teams won Friday to move on to level three of the playoffs.
The senior has aided Almond-Bancroft's transition from eleven-man to eight-man, helping put the Eagles in position to grab the conference title this season
Columbus Catholic volleyball and soccer are on to the sectional finals, as well as Lakeland soccer
A record-breaking career at Rhinelander is leading Winnicki west to swim collegiately at UCLA
SPASH and Lakeland boys, Medford girls qualified for the state cross country meet as teams
The Badgers erased a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit to win 25-21
The Pointers fell 75-14 at Goerke Field on Saturday
SPASH erased a 17-point deficit to top Wausau West 32-31 in level one of the high school football playoffs.
In games NewsChannel 7 covered Thursday night, Edgar, D.C. Everest and Mosinee volleyball won their respective matches to advance, while Lakeland and Northland Pines boys soccer moved on.
After growing up in the race scene in central Wisconsin, Plover native Gabe Sommers took home the 2023 ASA Midwest Tour title earlier this month.
The Marshfield native earns a nomination for the second straight year
The Mosinee quarterback-receiver combo has connected for over 500 yards and seven touchdowns this season.
Wisconsin quarterback Tanner Mordecai left the game with a hand injury in the second quarter.
The high school football postseason begins Oct. 20.
