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.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 10:55 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
The 1-2-3 of the Athens volleyball team have the Bluejays knocking on the door of an historic season
Updated: Oct. 2, 2022 at 6:16 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
According to reports, Jim Leonhard will take over head coaching duties.
Updated: Oct. 2, 2022 at 4:50 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
Mason Crosby hits the game-winner with four seconds left in overtime.
Updated: Oct. 1, 2022 at 11:02 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
Newman wins in upset fashion over Athens while Merrill football cruises on Homecoming
Updated: Oct. 1, 2022 at 5:55 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
The Fighting Illini pick up their first win in Madison since 2002
Updated: Sep. 25, 2022 at 4:38 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
The Packers stop a late two-point conversion to hang on and win.
Updated: Sep. 24, 2022 at 10:59 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
The Royals grabbed a road win at Pacelli, while the Cardinals topped Almond-Bancroft in Wausau
Updated: Sep. 24, 2022 at 10:08 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
The Buckeyes beat the Badgers for the ninth straight time.
Updated: Sep. 24, 2022 at 6:41 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
The all-pro tackle has played one game since December 2020
Updated: Sep. 24, 2022 at 12:48 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
Watkins will miss at least the next four games
Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 7:42 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
When it comes to facing the legendary quarterback, as difficult as the matchup is, each Packers defensive player looks forward to it.
Updated: Sep. 18, 2022 at 8:44 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
Aaron Jones finished with 170 yards of total offense and two touchdowns
Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 10:39 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
The #21 Pointers grabbed a home win over the Blue Devils in four sets
Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 10:51 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
The Tigers edge the Hornets 3-0 in Colby
Updated: Sep. 11, 2022 at 11:01 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
Justin Jefferson and the Vikings’ offense ran rampant against the Packers’ defense for the second straight game at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2022 at 11:26 PM CDT
|By Noah Manderfeld and Ben Helwig
Week four of the Hilight Zone brought our first win at the buzzer with Amherst knocking off Wittenberg-Birnamwood on a last second field goal.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 10:13 PM CDT
|By Noah Manderfeld and Ben Helwig
Former UWSP player and coach Jake Dickert coaches Washington State who plays Wisconsin Saturday
Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 10:51 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
Pacelli boys’ soccer picked up a win as well, topping Northland Lutheran
Updated: Sep. 4, 2022 at 9:35 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
Julie Giese has been the president of Phoenix Raceway since 2018
Updated: Sep. 3, 2022 at 11:04 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
Pacelli grad Brycen Cashin scored two touchdowns in the 31-24 loss.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2022 at 10:55 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
Braelon Allen scored two touchdowns in the 38-0 victory.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2022 at 10:49 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
The Warriors and Evergreens picked up conference wins in their respective sports
Updated: Sep. 1, 2022 at 4:10 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
The Dons are off to a 10-2 start after falling in the sectional final to end last season.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2022 at 7:06 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
Mosinee lost eight seniors from a conference and regional champion team
Updated: Aug. 27, 2022 at 10:56 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
The Red Raiders topped Phillips in three sets to win their home tournament
Updated: Aug. 26, 2022 at 11:13 PM CDT
|By Noah Manderfeld and Ben Helwig
The Hilight Zone comes back for week two with action from ten area games, including our game of the week: Stratford versus Edgar.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 at 10:57 PM CDT
|By Noah Manderfeld and Ben Helwig
Wausau West and Wisconsin Rapids picked up wins, while SPASH and D.C. Everest lost in Thursday night Valley Football Association action.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 at 10:47 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
The Hodags used a three-goal first half to propel themselves past the Lumberjacks
Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 at 12:00 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
Green Bay receives an undisclosed draft pick
Updated: Aug. 21, 2022 at 12:44 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
The all-pro tackle appeared in just one game last season
Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 10:43 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
Kalamazoo came from behind to top Wisconsin Rapids 8-6 in 10 innings
Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 4:48 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
Rodgers said he wants young receivers to be ‘More consistent’
Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 10:50 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
Love throws two touchdowns, three interceptions in 28-21 loss to San Francisco
Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 5:27 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
Luke Venne takes over as camp begins this week
Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 9:51 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
The Cardinals will have injured running back Thomas Bates return this season.
Updated: Jul. 31, 2022 at 10:00 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
The Miklesh family has three women playing Division 1 softball
Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 5:41 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
Green Bay drafted three receivers, signed Sammy Watkins in the offseason
Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 1:49 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
The Celtics forward hosted the ‘Sam Hauser Basketball Camp’ Monday and Tuesday at SPASH
Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 10:34 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
Nik Levensteins belted his fourth homer of the year in the loss
Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 5:44 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
Comer helped UWSP to a College World Series berth in June
Updated: Jul. 24, 2022 at 4:39 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
Caden Skinner played in the annual Brick Invitational Tournament in Edmonton earlier this month
Updated: Jul. 22, 2022 at 2:34 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
The camp has taken place annually at the Portage County Youth Soccer complex since 2012
Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 10:49 PM CDT
|By Noah Manderfeld and Ben Helwig
At Witter Field in Wisconsin Rapids, the Great Plains Division team bested the hometown Great Lakes team, 4-2, in the Northwoods League All-Star Game.
Updated: Jul. 18, 2022 at 10:40 PM CDT
|By Noah Manderfeld and Ben Helwig
Wisconsin Rafters All-Stars Ben Ross and Brendan Bobo tied for second place in the Northwoods League Home Run Challenge in Wisconsin Rapids on Monday.
Updated: Jul. 17, 2022 at 9:18 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
The Cal State Fullerton product leads the Northwoods League in home runs
Updated: Jul. 16, 2022 at 10:08 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
Williams is selected as an All-Star for the first time.
Updated: Jul. 16, 2022 at 5:53 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
The University of Evansville product leads Wausau in hits and doubles
Updated: Jul. 15, 2022 at 9:51 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
Teams combine for seven home runs in the win for Wausau
Updated: Jul. 15, 2022 at 5:39 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
Wausau has won six of their last seven games
Updated: Jul. 14, 2022 at 4:22 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
The stop was a part of the annual ‘Packers Road Trip’ featuring six former players.
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