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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|By Ben Helwig and Noah Manderfeld
Iola-Scandinavia won their first-ever game at state softball, while Pacelli scored five runs in the 7th inning to comeback and win in the state semifinals.
Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 9:11 PM CDT
|By Noah Manderfeld and Ben Helwig
The skies cleared up with plenty of winners across the board in Saturday’s Track and Field State action.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 11:07 PM CDT
|By Noah Manderfeld and Ben Helwig
On a rain-filled day, the stars shined in La Crosse for day one of state track and field.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 10:47 PM CDT
|By Noah Manderfeld and Ben Helwig
Assumption, Iola-Scandinavia, Pacelli and Stratford will all play at the state softball tournament next week
Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 10:01 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
Macey Kilty has battled through a pair of shoulder injuries in her wrestling career but now feels better than ever ahead of a push for the Olympics.
Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 10:48 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig and Noah Manderfeld
All three squads are now just two wins away from trips to state
Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 10:56 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
Emmitt Kietlinski may be headed to state track this week, but he’ll also be headed to the Nike Outdoor Nationals in June
Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 5:36 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
Mick Smith of Australia and Bradley Lanning of Hortonville, Wis. qualified at Stevens Point Country Club Friday
Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 10:45 PM CDT
|By Noah Manderfeld and Ben Helwig
Numerous north central Wisconsin track and field athletes qualified for state track and field, while D.C. Everest softball beat Wisconsin Rapids to win their regionals and advance to sectionals.
Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 5:20 PM CDT
|By Noah Manderfeld and Ben Helwig
Greg Gard visited Stevens Point on Thursday to announce an exhibition game to be held between Wisconsin and UW-Stevens Point on Nov. 1. It will mark the second-ever game between the two schools.
Updated: May. 21, 2023 at 7:22 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
The Pointers downed Webster University 11-5 Sunday to claim the Regional crown
Updated: May. 20, 2023 at 5:44 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
After a 20-1 win over Webster, the Pointers need one more win to make the Super Regionals
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 10:41 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
The Evergreens topped Wausau East 9-0, while the Chargers beat Tomahawk 11-1
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 3:10 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
The Pointer topped Augustana College 6-4 Friday and will now play again Saturday afternoon
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 10:43 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig and Noah Manderfeld
Rosholt moves on to play Pacelli in D5 regionals
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 10:59 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
A position she volunteered for as a freshman, the goalkeeper position is now home for the Assumption senior
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 3:51 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
Ruf played for the Woodchucks in 2007
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 12:08 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
The Pointers will begin their tournament against Augustana on Friday
Updated: May. 13, 2023 at 6:47 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
Medford took game one 8-3 while Abbotsford/Colby won game two 11-5.
Updated: May. 13, 2023 at 3:48 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
The Pointes finish runners-up in the conference tournament
Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 9:40 PM CDT
|By Noah Manderfeld and Ben Helwig
Medford softball, Lakeland girls soccer and Wisconsin Valley Conference boys golf were in action Friday afternoon.
Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 9:57 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
Despite just four upperclassmen on the roster, the Cardinals have soared to an 18-0 start to their season
Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 9:43 PM CDT
|By Noah Manderfeld and Ben Helwig
Mosinee softball gave Pacelli their first loss of the season on Thursday with a strong offensive performance, while Marathon baseball beat Auburndale in extra innings.
Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 4:18 PM CDT
|By Noah Manderfeld and Ben Helwig
The UW-Stevens Point Pointers fell to UW-Oshkosh in the opening game of the WIAC Tournament on their home field on Thursday in a 5-3 loss.
Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 9:40 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
The ever-competitive D.C. Everest senior has a balanced method when he competes in track and field.
Updated: May. 7, 2023 at 5:41 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
Eight athletes from north central Wisconsin were honored at the ceremony Sunday
Updated: May. 6, 2023 at 10:59 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
Mosinee won both games by a score of 10-0
Updated: May. 6, 2023 at 6:42 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
The Pointers will host the WIAC Tournament next week
Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 10:43 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
Rosholt bested Tigerton 11-1 on the baseball diamond.
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 10:50 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
Marathon baseball won both games over Assumption, while just down the street, the Royals' softball squad bested the Red Raiders in a pair.
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 5:16 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
According to ESPN NBA Insider Adrian, Wojnarowski, the Milwaukee Bucks have dismissed Head Coach Mike Budenholzer following their first-round ousting in the 2023 NBA Playoffs.
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 3:03 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
Russell Gymnastics in Stevens Point is sending one athlete to Nationals, as well as two athletes to Westerns.
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 10:53 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
The Titans took game one 6-1 while the Pointers secured game two 4-3
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 6:08 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
Cleveland helped the USA’s U18 hockey team win the World Championships earlier this week
Updated: May. 1, 2023 at 9:33 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
Despite a busier-than-average schedule, the Gilman senior wouldn’t have it any other way
Updated: Apr. 29, 2023 at 6:44 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
The Packers selected Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford in the fifth round to highlight their day
Updated: Apr. 29, 2023 at 6:09 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported the signing following the conclusion of the NFL Draft.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 11:44 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
Milwaukee finished just 3-19 from the field in the fourth quarter as Miami won the game 128-126 in overtime
Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 9:53 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
After an exceptional athletic career, Lopez bids goodbye on the diamond for Abbotsford/Colby
Updated: Apr. 23, 2023 at 11:06 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
The Pointers took game one in seven innings 22-0, while winning game two 8-1
Updated: Apr. 22, 2023 at 9:08 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
Giannis Antetokounmpo missed his second straight game with a back strain
Updated: Apr. 22, 2023 at 6:51 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
The Pointers took game one 14-4 in eight innings, while winning game two 6-5
Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 10:41 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
The Lumberjacks topped Pittsville, while Marathon baseball and softball got wins over Rhinelander and Chequamegon respectively.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 10:51 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
The Wolfpack picked up a road victory with the 17-5 win.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 10:42 PM CDT
|By Noah Manderfeld and Ben Helwig
Marathon’s Adam Jacobson was named the 2023 NewsChannel 7 Boys Basketball Coach of the Year, while Neillsville’s John Gaier was named the 2023 NewsChannel 7 Girls Basketball Coach of the Year.
Updated: Apr. 17, 2023 at 9:38 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
The Rib Lake senior’s seven years dedicated to the program has laid the groundwork for more leaders like him in the future
Updated: Apr. 16, 2023 at 9:39 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
The SPASH graduate was inducted into the school’s athletic hall of fame Saturday
Updated: Apr. 16, 2023 at 7:20 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
Antetokounmpo left the game in the first half with a back strain
Updated: Apr. 15, 2023 at 10:12 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
The class is the first to be inducted in three years
Updated: Apr. 14, 2023 at 11:25 PM CDT
|By Noah Manderfeld and Ben Helwig
The Warriors beat the Lumberjacks for the second straight day.