Wisconsin
The state of Wisconsin has 5 four-star recruits in the Class of 2027
In the new era of college basketball, the Wisconsin Badgers have primarily focused on the transfer portal, looking for ready-now players that fit their needs.
As a result, there hasn’t been as much of a focus on high school recruiting, with Wisconsin primarily focusing on certain in-state players and overseas connections. In their 2025 class, the Badgers got a top talent, four-star guard Zach Kinziger, who wanted to be at Wisconsin.
Three-star in-state center Will Garlock was a similar fit, while guard Hayden Jones and forward Aleksas Bieliauskas were overseas additions.
In the class of 2026, Wisconsin got in early on three-star in-state forward LaTrevion Fenderson, while also tapping into the overseas pool with guard Jackson Ball.
However, things could change in the 2027 class, where the in-state pool of talent is looking very good from the initial outlook.
There are already five four-star recruits from the state of Wisconsin in the Class of 2027: forward Donovan Davis, forward Dooney Johnson, guard Jalen Brown, forward Jack Kohnen, and forward Kager Knueppel.
They’re all top 115 players in the Class of 2027 according to the 247Sports composite, and everyone but Knueppel already has an offer from Wisconsin after this week.
Several were in town to camp with the Badgers this week, standing out amongst the pack as Wisconsin got to see the talented group in person.
Of course, when it comes to high school recruiting, fit and NIL will still be relevant, but the Badgers could be in for something with their 2027 class.
Wisconsin
Three missing after boat overturns on Lake Pepin late Saturday night
Minnesota and Wisconsin authorities are searching a lake along the Mississippi River Sunday morning for three missing people after a boat overturned the night prior.
The Pepin County Sheriff’s Office in Wisconsin says it received a 911 call at approximately 10:45 p.m. on Saturday reporting people screaming for help from the waters of Lake Pepin.
Upon arrival, first responders found an overturned pontoon boat just offshore from the YMCA Camp on Deer Island in Wisconsin. Three people were clinging to the boat and told responders that three additional occupants had been on the boat but could not be located.
Authorities initiated a large-scale search and rescue operation that included rescue boats, drones, helicopters and “other specialized search resources,” according to a joint release from the Wabasha and Pepin county sheriff’s offices.
As of 10:30 a.m. Sunday, search efforts are ongoing and a large emergency response presence remains on Lake Pepin.
While the boat was found near the YMCA Camp, law enforcement says no campers or camp staff were involved in the incident.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for July 11, 2026
Manuel Franco claims his $768 million Powerball jackpot
Manuel Franco, 24, of West Allis was revealed Tuesday as the winner of the $768.4 million Powerball jackpot.
Mark Hoffman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The Wisconsin Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at July 11, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from July 11 drawing
08-10-14-45-59, Powerball: 05, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from July 11 drawing
Midday: 2-3-2
Evening: 4-0-0
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from July 11 drawing
Midday: 6-3-0-0
Evening: 0-9-6-7
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning All or Nothing numbers from July 11 drawing
Midday: 02-08-09-12-13-15-17-18-20-21-22
Evening: 01-04-05-08-10-15-17-18-19-21-22
Check All or Nothing payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Badger 5 numbers from July 11 drawing
06-15-16-19-22
Check Badger 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning SuperCash numbers from July 11 drawing
09-12-17-19-22-31, Doubler: N
Check SuperCash payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Megabucks numbers from July 11 drawing
06-08-19-27-30-41
Check Megabucks payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
- Prizes up to $599: Can be claimed at any Wisconsin Lottery retailer.
- Prizes from $600 to $199,999: Can be claimed in person at a Lottery Office. By mail, send the signed ticket and a completed claim form available on the Wisconsin Lottery claim page to: Prizes, PO Box 777 Madison, WI 53774.
- Prizes of $200,000 or more: Must be claimed in person at the Madison Lottery office. Call the Lottery office prior to your visit: 608-261-4916.
Can Wisconsin lottery winners remain anonymous?
No, according to the Wisconsin Lottery. Due to the state’s open records laws, the lottery must, upon request, release the name and city of the winner. Other information about the winner is released only with the winner’s consent.
When are the Wisconsin Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10:00 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Super Cash: 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 3 (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 3 (Evening): 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 4 (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 4 (Evening): 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- All or Nothing (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- All or Nothing (Evening): 9 p.m. CT daily.
- Megabucks: 9:00 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Badger 5: 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
That lucky feeling: Peek at the past week’s winning numbers.
Feeling lucky? WI man wins $768 million Powerball jackpot **
WI Lottery history: Top 10 Powerball and Mega Million jackpots
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Wisconsin editor. You can send feedback using this form.
Wisconsin
Who should be Central Wisconsin’s girls soccer MVP for 2026? VOTE
Which Central Wisconsin high school girls soccer standout is most worthy of being called 2026 MVP for the area? You can be the judge right here.
Choose from a field of first-team and second-team all-conference honorees on the field across the Marshfield, Stevens Point, Wausau and Wisconsin Rapids areas.
Cast your vote for the local soccer star you feel is most deserving of the nod until the poll closes on Friday, July 17 at noon. Refresh the page if the poll does not populate.
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