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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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.
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The skies cleared up with plenty of winners across the board in Saturday’s Track and Field State action.
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On a rain-filled day, the stars shined in La Crosse for day one of state track and field.
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Assumption, Iola-Scandinavia, Pacelli and Stratford will all play at the state softball tournament next week
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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.
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All three squads are now just two wins away from trips to state
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Emmitt Kietlinski may be headed to state track this week, but he’ll also be headed to the Nike Outdoor Nationals in June
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Mick Smith of Australia and Bradley Lanning of Hortonville, Wis. qualified at Stevens Point Country Club Friday
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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.
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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.
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The Pointers downed Webster University 11-5 Sunday to claim the Regional crown
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After a 20-1 win over Webster, the Pointers need one more win to make the Super Regionals
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The Evergreens topped Wausau East 9-0, while the Chargers beat Tomahawk 11-1
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The Pointer topped Augustana College 6-4 Friday and will now play again Saturday afternoon
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Rosholt moves on to play Pacelli in D5 regionals
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A position she volunteered for as a freshman, the goalkeeper position is now home for the Assumption senior
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The Pointers will begin their tournament against Augustana on Friday
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Medford took game one 8-3 while Abbotsford/Colby won game two 11-5.
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The Pointes finish runners-up in the conference tournament
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Medford softball, Lakeland girls soccer and Wisconsin Valley Conference boys golf were in action Friday afternoon.
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Despite just four upperclassmen on the roster, the Cardinals have soared to an 18-0 start to their season
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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.
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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.
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The ever-competitive D.C. Everest senior has a balanced method when he competes in track and field.
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Eight athletes from north central Wisconsin were honored at the ceremony Sunday
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The Pointers will host the WIAC Tournament next week
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Rosholt bested Tigerton 11-1 on the baseball diamond.
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Marathon baseball won both games over Assumption, while just down the street, the Royals' softball squad bested the Red Raiders in a pair.
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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.
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Russell Gymnastics in Stevens Point is sending one athlete to Nationals, as well as two athletes to Westerns.
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The Titans took game one 6-1 while the Pointers secured game two 4-3
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Cleveland helped the USA’s U18 hockey team win the World Championships earlier this week
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Despite a busier-than-average schedule, the Gilman senior wouldn’t have it any other way
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The Packers selected Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford in the fifth round to highlight their day
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NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported the signing following the conclusion of the NFL Draft.
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Milwaukee finished just 3-19 from the field in the fourth quarter as Miami won the game 128-126 in overtime
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After an exceptional athletic career, Lopez bids goodbye on the diamond for Abbotsford/Colby
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The Pointers took game one in seven innings 22-0, while winning game two 8-1
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Giannis Antetokounmpo missed his second straight game with a back strain
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The Pointers took game one 14-4 in eight innings, while winning game two 6-5
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The Lumberjacks topped Pittsville, while Marathon baseball and softball got wins over Rhinelander and Chequamegon respectively.
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The Wolfpack picked up a road victory with the 17-5 win.
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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.
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The Rib Lake senior’s seven years dedicated to the program has laid the groundwork for more leaders like him in the future
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The SPASH graduate was inducted into the school’s athletic hall of fame Saturday
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Antetokounmpo left the game in the first half with a back strain
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The Warriors beat the Lumberjacks for the second straight day.
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