Ben Helwig
Multimedia Journalist
Wausau Wisconsin

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: 13 hours ago
|By Ben Helwig
A member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, Lehrke died Sunday at the age of 89
Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 9:48 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
The SPASH junior appreciates any opportunity to get out on the ice, whether it be practice or the game
Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 1:59 AM CST
|By Noah Manderfeld and Ben Helwig
The Packers continued belief leads to a win over the Kansas City Chiefs, and a continued push to make the playoffs.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2023 at 11:07 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
Both SPASH and Lakeland boys hockey would play in overtime games on Saturday.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 10:53 PM CST
|By Noah Manderfeld and Ben Helwig
Multiple area hoops opened conference play Friday night as the basketball season ramps up in December.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 7:26 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
The Packers hope to remain in the playoff hunt and prove they are a force to be reckoned with against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday night.
Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 10:52 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
The win gives the Chargers a win in their first game of the season.
Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 9:29 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
Hagen has coached at Colby for 33 years, the last seven as head coach
Updated: Nov. 20, 2023 at 9:53 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
The foreign exchange student from Germany made his first career field goal to help Stratford win a state title
Updated: Nov. 19, 2023 at 1:31 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
Jayden Reed's 37-yard rushing touchdown was the longest of his career.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2023 at 9:54 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
The 24-17 win gives Wisconsin bowl eligibility for the 22nd straight year
Updated: Nov. 18, 2023 at 6:55 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
The Pointers stormed by Edgewood College 80-54 Saturday in Stevens Point
Updated: Nov. 18, 2023 at 6:55 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
After leading 1-0 after the first period, UWSP went on to lose the game 5-1
Updated: Nov. 17, 2023 at 10:37 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig and Noah Manderfeld
Edgar won a conference game over Marathon, while Pittville topped Northland Lutheran.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2023 at 5:43 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
The 2023 State Football title games kicked off at Camp Randall in Madison.
Updated: Nov. 13, 2023 at 10:45 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
Thorp’s one-two punch in the backfield helped guide Thorp to their first state championship appearance since 1994
Updated: Nov. 13, 2023 at 4:39 PM CST
|By Noah Manderfeld and Ben Helwig
Rhinelander’s Abi Winnicki and Karis Francis signed their National Letters of Intent to swim at Division 1 schools on Monday. Winnicki will swim at UCLA, while Francis will swim at Liberty.
Updated: Nov. 12, 2023 at 1:27 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
The Packers scored a touchdown on their opening possession for the first time since week one.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2023 at 7:07 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
UWSP improves to 2-0 with the win on Saturday
Updated: Nov. 11, 2023 at 7:00 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
UW-Stevens Point fell 41-7 to UW-La Crosse to end the season 1-9
Updated: Nov. 11, 2023 at 6:53 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
The Bobcats won 32-30 to claim their first-ever state title
Updated: Nov. 10, 2023 at 10:40 PM CST
|By Noah Manderfeld, Ben Helwig and Nolan Bulmahn
Stratford and Edgar football are moving on to state after wins in their respective level four playoff games Friday night.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2023 at 6:49 PM CST
|By Nolan Bulmahn and Ben Helwig
It’s the state semifinals of the High School Football Playoffs with two area teams remaining who are looking for a trip to Camp Randall in Madison.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2023 at 5:55 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
Contreras won the award for the first time in his career.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2023 at 7:27 PM CST
|By Noah Manderfeld and Ben Helwig
18 north central Wisconsin athletes signed their National Letters of Intent to play collegiate sports at the Division 1 or Division 2 level Wednesday on National Signing Day.
Updated: Nov. 5, 2023 at 1:31 PM CST
|By Ben Helwig
The win snaps a four-game losing streak for Green Bay.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2023 at 9:00 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
The Brewers acquire pitching prospect Blake Holub as a result.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2023 at 3:06 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
The Badgers have now lost three of their last four games.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2023 at 11:08 AM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
The Cardinals fell in five sets to Wonewoc-Center Saturday.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2023 at 10:58 PM CDT
|By Noah Manderfeld, Nolan Bulmahn and Ben Helwig
Edgar and Stratford are moving on to Level 4 of the high school football playoffs after wins Friday night. Thorp also won and will play in the 8-Player State Championship game next Saturday
Updated: Nov. 3, 2023 at 12:11 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
State volleyball is off to a “spike”-tacular start in Green Bay as Newman Catholic defeated Prentice in the Division Four Playoffs.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2023 at 8:51 PM CDT
|By Noah Manderfeld and Ben Helwig
UW-Stevens Point men’s basketball fell to the Wisconsin Badgers 87-44 in an exhibition game at the Kohl Center on Wednesday.
Updated: Oct. 30, 2023 at 9:02 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
Battling through adversity to start his career, Harrison Graveen has turned into a multi-faceted part of Edgar football
Updated: Oct. 29, 2023 at 1:32 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
The game is the Packers' first at home since September.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2023 at 10:59 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig and Nolan Bulmahn
The Cardinals topped Valley Christian in the sectional finals while Prentice edged out Frederic.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2023 at 10:09 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
Braelon Allen and Chimere Dike both left the game with injuries for the Badgers
Updated: Oct. 27, 2023 at 11:25 PM CDT
|By Noah Manderfeld, Ben Helwig and Nolan Bulmahn
Five area teams won Friday to move on to level three of the playoffs.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2023 at 4:31 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
The senior has aided Almond-Bancroft's transition from eleven-man to eight-man, helping put the Eagles in position to grab the conference title this season
Updated: Oct. 26, 2023 at 10:45 PM CDT
|By Noah Manderfeld and Ben Helwig
Columbus Catholic volleyball and soccer are on to the sectional finals, as well as Lakeland soccer
Updated: Oct. 23, 2023 at 9:34 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
A record-breaking career at Rhinelander is leading Winnicki west to swim collegiately at UCLA
Updated: Oct. 21, 2023 at 7:16 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig and Nolan Bulmahn
SPASH and Lakeland boys, Medford girls qualified for the state cross country meet as teams
Updated: Oct. 21, 2023 at 6:13 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
The Badgers erased a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit to win 25-21
Updated: Oct. 21, 2023 at 4:54 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
The Pointers fell 75-14 at Goerke Field on Saturday
Updated: Oct. 20, 2023 at 11:24 PM CDT
|By Noah Manderfeld, Ben Helwig and Nolan Bulmahn
SPASH erased a 17-point deficit to top Wausau West 32-31 in level one of the high school football playoffs.
Updated: Oct. 19, 2023 at 10:13 PM CDT
|By Noah Manderfeld and Ben Helwig
In games NewsChannel 7 covered Thursday night, Edgar, D.C. Everest and Mosinee volleyball won their respective matches to advance, while Lakeland and Northland Pines boys soccer moved on.
Updated: Oct. 19, 2023 at 2:24 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
After growing up in the race scene in central Wisconsin, Plover native Gabe Sommers took home the 2023 ASA Midwest Tour title earlier this month.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2023 at 2:09 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
The Marshfield native earns a nomination for the second straight year
Updated: Oct. 16, 2023 at 9:36 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
The Mosinee quarterback-receiver combo has connected for over 500 yards and seven touchdowns this season.
Updated: Oct. 14, 2023 at 6:30 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
Wisconsin quarterback Tanner Mordecai left the game with a hand injury in the second quarter.
Updated: Oct. 14, 2023 at 4:49 PM CDT
|By Ben Helwig
The high school football postseason begins Oct. 20.