Skating
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Rolling into empowerment: How Mid State Roller Derby fosters personal growth in central Wisconsin
For Amanda Heineck, roller derby offers a space where women can grow, support one another and push their physical limits.Â
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Wisconsin speedskating star ‘destined for great things,’ coach says amid award nomination
A speedskating phenom from Wisconsin is a semifinalist for an award given to the nation’s most outstanding collegiate or Olympic athlete. Jordan Stolz is one of 25 athletes vying for […]
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Wisconsin’s Jordan Stolz has record-breaking weekend at speed skating World Championships
Kewaskum native Jordan Stolz made speed skating history in the Netherlands over the weekend, becoming the first male skater to take gold in three different events at the World Championships. […]
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Wisconsin athletes competing at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing
A total of 222 athletes will be representing the United States at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing and 19 of them have ties to the Badger State. From reigning […]
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COVID-19 surge, omicron variant forcing changes for Wisconsin businesses and events
Some Wisconsin businesses are taking steps to address an ongoing surge of new COVID-19 cases and the spread of the virus’ omicron variant. Over the past week, a number of […]
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Change Your Mind, Clothes For More Comfortable, Enjoyable Treks Outdoors This Winter
Although getting outside during the warmer months was an easier option after COVID-19 forced the closure of stores, restaurants and other businesses, winter’s arrival brings more challenges to the realities […]
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UW-La Crosse Professor Added to US Speed Skating Hall Of Fame
A University of Wisconsin-La Crosse professor has been added to the U.S. Speed Skating Hall of Fame. Carl Foster ice skates with Jos de Koning, professor from Vrije Universiteit Ansterdam, […]
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Blair Cruikshank, Bonnie Blair’s Daughter, Skates In International Race At Pettit Center
Some of the world’s best speedskaters were at the Pettit National Ice Center in Milwaukee this weekend for the inaugural Four Continents Speed Skating Championship. The event brought together top […]
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Long-Track Speedskaters Finish Olympic Trials, Aim For Medals
After the U.S. Olympic long-track speedskating trials wrapped up Sunday night in Milwaukee, a U.S. coach said he thinks the U.S. men’s and women’s teams can win medals at the […]
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Olympic US Speedskaters Could Be Key To Increasing Sport’s Popularity
United States long-track speedskaters will continue to try to make the Olympic team at qualifying trials in Milwaukee through Sunday evening. The competition on the 400-meter oval at the Pettit […]