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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City of Wausau plows, salt trucks and sand trucks worked throughout the storm Sunday
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Facility features new gym, training center, wrestling room and music rooms
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‘Chase the Chill’ hangs hats, mittens and scarves throughout downtown Wausau for people to take
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The reasons for ambulance response are typically rooted in the need for medical care. However, a group of firefighters and medics from Wausau Fire Department know the needs of the people they help go beyond physical care.
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People are spending money on jewelry instead of trips and events, according to jewelers.
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Rodgers throws for 300 yards and two touchdowns in the victory
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Aaron Rodgers has thrown and ran for a touchdown in the first half
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The former Brewer outfielder led Milwaukee in home runs in 2021
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The former fifth-overall pick is reportedly joining Milwaukee on a non-guaranteed deal
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The annual light display in Marshfield is celebrating its 16th season this year
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Volunteers from around the area create a made from scratch meal for the community
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Johnny Davis averaged 23.7 points per game throughout the tournament
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Lexi Freiboth finished with 12 in the win for Mosinee
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Johnny Davis nets career high 30 points in win
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Recycling Christmas lights help keep them out of landfills and prevent damage to garbage trucks
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Medford senior Caleb Guden has signed a letter of intent to play baseball at the Air Force Academy. The ink on the paper was years of hard work paying off for a chance to compete at the next level.
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Entering Sunday’s game between the Packers and the Seahawks, there was a lot of anticipation about the return of Russell Wilson and Aaron Rodgers to the field. But coming out of the game, the story became the Packers’ defense.
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Fritz’s Mountain in Merrill has no shortage of trees for Christmastime
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For the first time since 2011, the Colby Hornets have punched their ticket to Camp Randall.
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National Signing Day is a day athletes work their entire career for, and many area athletes signed their letters of intent to take their athletic career to the next level in college.
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Cardinals take perfect record up against Luck on Saturday for the 8-player crown
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Tour takes passenger on original trolley route through the city
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Children ages 5-11 are approved to receive the Pfizer vaccine
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Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) says vaccine-or-test mandate is unconstitutional
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Fans are split on Rodgers’ diagnosis, united in excitement for Jordan Love
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The school is in the top 30% in the state according to U.S. News and World Report.
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Susan Reese was found dead Monday, person of interest remains at large
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The Wittenberg-Birnamwood offense has been electric this season, and they are led by a strong senior group. But in that senior group are two players who have made history along their run to the playoffs.
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Volunteers moved supplies to the center Friday
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Logging businesses are grappling with impacts of Wisconsin Rapids Verso mill closed in June 2020
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Experts recommend starting your holiday shopping as soon as possible
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Volunteers, meat and clothes are the primary needs
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Abbi Martin was a freshman the last time Mosinee Volleyball made it to state in 2018. While she wasn’t on varsity, she looked up to those that established a culture in the program.
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There are important steps to note when encountering a bear in the wild
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Wisconsin forces five turnovers in the 30-13 victory
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Tower near Little Chicago is part of the county’s Broadband Task Force’s plan to provide better service for rural communities
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Luke Fenhaus visited with students at Hewitt-Texas Elementary School Thursday
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Liberation and Freedom Committee heard plans on process from Ethiopian Community Development Council
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As a leader in limiting salt usage, the city of Wausau hosted open house Tuesday
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When SPASH’s Riley Pechinski won state, she became the first golfer from SPASH to win the individual state title. But Pechinski’s golf genes come from her family and a back-and-forth with her brother.
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16th annual event opens to the public the day after Thanksgiving
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Plants remain green in October when they’d usually be orange or yellow
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Co-founders of John’s Crazy Socks spoke to attendees at the annual Disability Service Provider Network conference in Rothschild
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Animal hospitals and veterinarians are seeing an influx of new patients while catching up on older patients
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