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Valkyries rule WNBA SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — In just their second year of existence, Gabby Williams, Veronica Burton, Tiffany Hayes and the Golden State Valkyries won an improbable championship even owner Joe Lacob is amazed by. The Valkyries claimed the second seed out of the regular ...

Lions pin first defeat on Vikings; Campbell injured

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions handed the Minnesota Vikings their first loss of the season and had a muted celebration because All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell was taken to a hospital with a neck injury. "It's a little bittersweet," Detroit coach Dan Campbell said after a 19-15 win on ...

Prep scores

Saturday, Oct. 31 VOLLEYBALL WIAA Playoffs Sectional Final Division 5 Green Bay NEW Lutheran 3, Florence 1 FOOTBALL MHSAA Playoffs District Semifinal Division 7 Menominee 48, Lakeview 0 Division 5 Kingsford 35, Howard City Tri-County 24 Division 6 Traverse City St Francis 35, Calumet 14 8-Player Division 2 Lake Linden-Hubbell 44, North Central 25 Friday, Oct. 30 FOOTBALL MHSAA Playoffs Division 8 Bark River-Harris 59, L'Anse 30 East Jordan 42, Iron Mountain 35 Division 5 Negaunee 34, Shepherd 26 Division 3 Cadillac 31, Marquette ...

Wisconsin hunters harvest nearly 4,300 bears

Bear hunters in the Wisconsin management zone that includes Florence and neighboring counties had a success rate of 52% during the 2026 season, according to preliminary results reported by the Department of Natural Resources. Hunters harvested 4,275 bears statewide during the 35-day season, ...