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One injury update to note for Wisconsin’s potential NCAA Tournament matchup against BYU

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11 months ago

March 18, 2025

One injury update to note for Wisconsin’s potential NCAA Tournament matchup against BYU

Wisconsin basketball will look to ignite its first deep NCAA Tournament run in seven years when it takes the court against No. 14-seed Montana on Thursday.

The Badgers enter the first-round matchup as prohibitive favorites. It would be a shock if they failed to advance to Saturday’s second round, where they would play the winner of No. 6 BYU vs. No. 11 VCU.

Wisconsin fans may want to keep the television tuned to TNT after Wisconsin’s opening game, that is if the Badgers advance. BYU and VCU will tip off from Denver, Colorado, less than an hour after the Badgers-Grizzlies game concludes. Notably, both teams are ranked better than their seed lines indicate. No. 6-seed BYU is No. 24 in KenPom and No. 11-seed VCU is No. 30. Wisconsin’s potential second-round matchup against the winner projects to be a significant challenge.

As we begin to peek ahead to what may follow, it’s worth noting both BYU and VCU’s health entering Thursday’s first round.

VCU has a clean injury report after its run to the A-10 Tournament title. BYU, meanwhile, has been without freshman forward Kanon Catchings (knee injury) since March 1. BYU coach Kevin Young told reporters on Sunday, as shared by KSL Sports, that Catchings remains ‘day to day’ entering the NCAA Tournament. His status is worth monitoring when the Cougars take the court on Thursday.

Catchings has missed BYU’s last four games, including its statement Big 12 Tournament quarterfinal win over Iowa State. The former top recruit, who entered the year with some NBA draft consideration, is averaging 7.6 points, 2.3 rebounds and 0.7 assists on 41.2% shooting in 29 games (15 starts) this season. His signature performances include 23 points in an overtime win over Baylor on Jan. 28 and 14 in a win over Arizona on Feb. 22.

BYU is primarily led by forward Richie Saunders (16 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.2 steals per game) and likely NBA first-round draft pick guard Egor Demin (10.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, 5.4 assists per game). The team boasts KenPom’s No. 11-ranked offensive efficiency — two spots ahead of the high-powered Wisconsin Badgers. A potential matchup between the two teams could be a fast-paced, high-scoring battle between two of the top offenses in the sport, led by several NBA hopefuls.

Wisconsin fans should monitor Catchings’ status as BYU takes the court against VCU on Thursday afternoon. His potential return to the lineup would give Young yet another high-ceiling scoring option on what is already a dynamic offense.

The Badgers will take the court against No. 14-seed Montana on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. ET, followed by No. 6 BYU vs. No. 11 VCU at 4:10 p.m. ET. Both games will be broadcast on TNT, with the winners set to meet on Saturday (time TBD).

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Polaris to lay off 200 Wisconsin workers, close facility in Osceola

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January 27, 2026

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Polaris to lay off 200 Wisconsin workers, close facility in Osceola

The move comes after Polaris announced it was separating from Indian Motorcycle.

Powersports company Polaris has announced it plans to wind down the operations at its facility in Osceola which specializes in manufacturing Indian Motorcycle.

The move impacts roughly 200 Wisconsin workers at the facility.

On Jan. 27, during a fourth quarter and full year earnings call for 2025, Polaris said the company expects to sell Indian Motorcycle by the end of the first quarter of 2026 to Carolwood, a private equity firm based in Los Angeles. However the company plans to maintain some stake in the company.

Polaris officials said called the sale of Indian Motorcycle was a “difficult decision” and added it was a “move that we believe is best for Polaris and Indian Motorcycle.”

In a post on X, Wisconsin Democrat Sen. Tammy Baldwin said:

“We have seen this story in Wisconsin too many times – a private equity firm buys a company, hollows it out, & fires its workers, all to pad their profits. It’s simply wrong.”

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Prison ordered in western Wisconsin child porn case

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January 27, 2026

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Yuengling beer now officially available across Wisconsin

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January 26, 2026

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Yuengling beer now officially available across Wisconsin

The drought is over.

Yuengling beers are now officially available across Wisconsin, as America’s oldest brewery continues its efforts to expand its reach into the Midwest and bring its nearly two-century legacy to the state.

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Yuengling beer now available in Wisconsin

“For years, Wisconsinites have been asking when they’d finally be able to enjoy a cold Yuengling close to home — often smuggling our beer back from eastern states and sharing their excitement with us on social media,” said Debbie, a sixth-generation Yuengling family member. “That day is finally here. We are so excited that our Wisconsin fans will no longer have to fill their car trunks with six-packs of Lager and can simply order one at their favorite neighborhood bar!”

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Monday’s announcement comes just under two months after the brewery said the family-owned company would be expanding into Wisconsin and Iowa in its latest effort to grow production and distribution in the Midwest.

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The Yuengling Co. was established in 2020 with Molson Coors Beverage Co. as a separate joint venture to lead its expansion efforts. Once distribution begins in Iowa, Yuengling will be available in 30 states.

The brewery’s lineup includes Traditional Lager, Light Lager, Black & Tan, Golden Pilsner, Flight, Premium, Premium Light, Dark Brewed Porter, Lord Chesterfield Ale, Oktoberfest, Bock and Bongo Fizz.

To kick off the statewide celebration, Yuengling will host an official launch party at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, at Wolski’s in Milwaukee.

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The brewery has provided a locator on its website for fans eager to try it.

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