Ben Helwig
Multimedia Journalist
Wausau Wisconsin
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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.
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The Storm added their 15th win in the 6-0 contest
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|By Ben Helwig
Auburndale’s Annamarie Aue recorded reached 1,000th points in the Eagles’ win over Newman
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 9:35 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
The Medford senior set the school’s all-time scoring record last week.
Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 8:51 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
This year’s roster of 15 girls represents a growing trend in the sport throughout Wisconsin
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 11:15 PM CST
|By Noah Manderfeld and Ben Helwig
Athens and Phillips girls also nabbed wins Friday basketball action
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 3:48 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
Over 700 boys and girls wrestlers from around the state will descend on Wausau
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 10:42 PM CST
|By Noah Manderfeld and Ben Helwig
Wausau West and D.C. Everest hockey pick up wins while Marshfield wrestling wins a dual
Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 9:40 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
The Auburndale senior’s constant pursuit of improvement have the Eagles flying high.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 10:54 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
Pacelli outscored Chequamegon 9-0 in the win.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 8:59 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
The Pointers dropped both games of the two-game weekend series to the Falcons
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 10:51 PM CST
|By Noah Manderfeld and Ben Helwig
Assumption girls, Owen-Withee and Colby boys pick up wins
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 9:43 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
UWSP outrebounded the Falcons 49-34
Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 9:55 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
The Athens senior has been around wrestling her whole life, but this year she’s ending her high school career competing
Updated: Jan. 8, 2023 at 8:48 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
The 20-16 loss ends Green Bay’s season
Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 11:05 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
The Evergreens fell at home Saturday 9-4
Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 8:33 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
Fred and Eric Lehrke were honored at the invite named for Fred at D.C. Everest
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 5:41 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
Three Lakes track star Kallie Volk has signed National Letter of Intent to continue her track career at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 8:47 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
Nationally revered wrestling coach Jerry Wagner helped put Athens and the sport on the map. Now, his former school honored the late legend.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 10:00 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
The Warhawks outrebounded UWSP 37-24
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 2:53 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
The 19-year-old had one top-ten finish in the Xfinity Series in 2022
Updated: Jan. 1, 2023 at 4:56 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
The Packers forced four turnovers in the win.
Updated: Jan. 1, 2023 at 4:07 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
The Plover native signed a one-year extension Sunday.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 5:47 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
The former Edgar standout is a member of the University of Colorado football program
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 6:49 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
Columbus Catholic and Edgar girls pick up wins Wednesday
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 12:36 AM CST
|By Ben Helwig
Braelon Allen rushed for 116 yards and one touchdown in the 24-17 win.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 10:55 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
Newman Catholic topped Wausau East in girls' hoops as part of Tuesday's action.
Updated: Dec. 25, 2022 at 9:21 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
The loss snaps a three-game Christmas-win streak for Milwaukee
Updated: Dec. 25, 2022 at 1:31 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
The Packers outscored MIami 13-0 in the second half.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 3:31 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
The Marshfield alum hit .235 with 27 home runs for Arizona in 2022
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 2:01 AM CST
|By Ben Helwig
Green Bay sacked Rams’ quarterback Baker Mayfield five times in Monday’s win
Updated: Dec. 18, 2022 at 8:19 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
The nationally revered head coach passed away in September
Updated: Dec. 17, 2022 at 11:30 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
The loss snaps a three-game winning streak for the Pointers.
Updated: Dec. 17, 2022 at 11:29 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
The Tigers beat Saint Croix Central 61-41 Saturday
Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 10:56 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
The Panthers’ win snaps a 25-game conference winning streak for Wausau West
Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 10:49 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
Several kids off from school Thursday took advantage of the snow day at Granite Peak
Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 10:47 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
The Wildcats top Prentice, while the Bluejays topple Colby.
Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 9:49 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
Constantly battling in the postseason, the Edgar senior is focused on delivering in the moment
Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 2:42 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
The three-team trade involves Oakland and Atlanta.
Updated: Dec. 10, 2022 at 11:00 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
Pitt edged out the Badgers 3-2 to knock Wisconsin out of the tournament
Updated: Dec. 10, 2022 at 10:52 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
The Warriors topped Mosinee 4-1 Saturday to win the cup for the second straight year
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 8:55 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
For 120 years, Athletic Park has been a hub for baseball and community in the neighborhoods of Northern Wausau
Updated: Dec. 4, 2022 at 5:43 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
The three-year starter announced the decision via social media Sunday
Updated: Dec. 4, 2022 at 1:25 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
With the win, Green Bay becomes the NFL’s all-time leader in franchise wins
Updated: Dec. 3, 2022 at 11:15 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
The Warriors fell Saturday night 8-5
Updated: Dec. 3, 2022 at 10:33 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
Chucky Hepburn’s 19 points helped the Badgers top their rivals 80-77
Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 7:24 PM CST
|By Noah Manderfeld and Ben Helwig
The WIAA has voted to approve a plan to sanction boys and girls lacrosse starting in the spring of 2024.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 10:57 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig and Noah Manderfeld
Lakeland boys’ hockey, Mosinee and Columbus Catholic boys’ basketball pick up wins Thursday
Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 10:59 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
UWSP lost 64-58 at home to UW-Stout Wednesday
Updated: Nov. 27, 2022 at 8:59 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
Aaron Rodgers left the game in the third quarter with an oblique injury.
Updated: Nov. 27, 2022 at 11:25 AM CST
|By Ben Helwig
The Cincinnati head coach helped the Bearcats to the College Football Playoffs last season
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