Buy a commemorative Final Four Wisconsin Badgers basketball
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Badgers are in the 2014 Final Four -- and there's a cool way for you to mark the occasion.Nikco Sports Memorabilia is selling a limited edition basketball featuring statistics from Wisconsin's road to the Final Four for $99.Only 5,000 of the commemorative basketballs will be offered.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Badgers are in the 2014 Final Four -- and there's a cool way for you to mark the occasion.Nikco Sports Memorabilia is selling a limited edition basketball featuring statistics from Wisconsin's road to the Final Four for $99.Only 5,000 of the commemorative basketballs will be offered.
Badgers parties mean big business for party stores, bakeries
WAUWATOSA/WHITEFISH BAY (WITI) -- As some head to Texas to watch the Badgers in the Final Four, the rest of us staying behind are preparing for the game on Saturday night, April 5th.
WAUWATOSA/WHITEFISH BAY (WITI) -- As some head to Texas to watch the Badgers in the Final Four, the rest of us staying behind are preparing for the game on Saturday night, April 5th.
Bar owners in downtown Milwaukee hope for huge crowds Saturday
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Many in Wisconsin will be celebrating on Saturday night, April 5th as the Wisconsin Badgers face Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament's Final Four.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Many in Wisconsin will be celebrating on Saturday night, April 5th as the Wisconsin Badgers face Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament's Final Four.
UW students head down to North Texas to watch Badgers
MADISON (WITI) -- We're are just one day away for the Badgers' Final Four game -- and fans are making their way to Texas.
MADISON (WITI) -- We're are just one day away for the Badgers' Final Four game -- and fans are making their way to Texas.
Tucson officer to observe Madison crowd control
MADISON (AP) — A representative from the Tucson, Ariz., Police Department will be in Madison this weekend to watch how officers handle the crowds following Saturday's Final Four game.There were no major issues for Madison police when 10,000 fans poured onto State Street after the Badgers beat the Arizona Wildcats last Saturday to advance to the Final Four.
MADISON (AP) — A representative from the Tucson, Ariz., Police Department will be in Madison this weekend to watch how officers handle the crowds following Saturday's Final Four game.There were no major issues for Madison police when 10,000 fans poured onto State Street after the Badgers beat the Arizona Wildcats last Saturday to advance to the Final Four.
Germantown coach has several ties to the Wisconsin Badgers
GERMANTOWN (WITI) -- Steve Showalter has several ties to the Wisconsin Badgers!
GERMANTOWN (WITI) -- Steve Showalter has several ties to the Wisconsin Badgers!
Check out some of the fun activities taking place this weekend
Will the Badgers win it all!
Will the Badgers win it all!
Barry Alvarez weighs in on Badgers Final Four team
ARLINGTON (WITI) -- FOX6's Tom Pipines caught up with UW-Madison's Director of Athletics Barry Alvarez, who weighed in on the Badgers men's basketball team competing in the Final Four.
ARLINGTON (WITI) -- FOX6's Tom Pipines caught up with UW-Madison's Director of Athletics Barry Alvarez, who weighed in on the Badgers men's basketball team competing in the Final Four.
Otto Puls may be the Badgers good luck charm
MADISON (WITI) -- If you've been to a Badgers basketball home game within the last 50 years, you might know Otto Puls -- he's the guy keeping score, managing equipment and officiating practices."We get everything from the balls, to the equipment to the towels, to the opponents' jerseys, everything like that together so Coach Ryan is ready to go at 1:30.
MADISON (WITI) -- If you've been to a Badgers basketball home game within the last 50 years, you might know Otto Puls -- he's the guy keeping score, managing equipment and officiating practices."We get everything from the balls, to the equipment to the towels, to the opponents' jerseys, everything like that together so Coach Ryan is ready to go at 1:30.
Wis. gubernatorial candidates weigh in on NCAA unionization
MADISON (WITI) -- As the Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team prepares for the Final Four in Texas, college sports are in the headlines for another reason -- unionization.The discussion over whether college athletes should be paid and able to unionize has been a recent hot topic from locker rooms to classrooms to court rooms.
MADISON (WITI) -- As the Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team prepares for the Final Four in Texas, college sports are in the headlines for another reason -- unionization.The discussion over whether college athletes should be paid and able to unionize has been a recent hot topic from locker rooms to classrooms to court rooms.
UW-Platteville coaches are Backing Bucky and Bo Ryan
PLATTEVILLE (WITI) -- The Badgers are in Texas practicing and getting ready to take on the University of Kentucky Wildcats in the Final Four on Saturday -- but no matter where the team plays, there's a piece of Coach Bo Ryan that forever remains in Platteville.Ryan served as head coach of the UW-Platteville Division 3 men's basketball team from 1984 to 1999, and those still at the college say he's more than ready to take on the NCAA Tournament."You always want to call in and say, 'listen, this guy's been there five times to the Final Four and bringing back four national titles to Platteville," said Jeff Gard, who used to coach with Ryan at Platteville.Gard's brother, Greg, is currently serving as the Badgers assistant coach.
PLATTEVILLE (WITI) -- The Badgers are in Texas practicing and getting ready to take on the University of Kentucky Wildcats in the Final Four on Saturday -- but no matter where the team plays, there's a piece of Coach Bo Ryan that forever remains in Platteville.Ryan served as head coach of the UW-Platteville Division 3 men's basketball team from 1984 to 1999, and those still at the college say he's more than ready to take on the NCAA Tournament."You always want to call in and say, 'listen, this guy's been there five times to the Final Four and bringing back four national titles to Platteville," said Jeff Gard, who used to coach with Ryan at Platteville.Gard's brother, Greg, is currently serving as the Badgers assistant coach.
Badgers Final Four apparel a hot seller, hard to find
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Getting your hands on Final Four gear is not unlike a competitive sport as Wisconsin fans are Backing Bucky and the Badgers men's basketball team.Hot merchandise has been hard to come by, requiring many fans to do some leg work."I've been calling Monday, Tuesday and today they finally came in," said Jane Frish, who scored the same Net Worthy shirts the Badgers wore on the court after their last win.Even former Badger basketball great Michael Finley was looking to upgrade his wardrobe when he tweeted a photo showing off his school spirit but proclaiming "I need some new Wisconsin gear."Employees at Name of the Game say Final Four items aren't staying in stock for long as many shoppers are showing their support by buying a t-shirt instead of a plane ticket to Texas.The more games the Badgers win, the more shoppers want to show their Wisconsin spirit and Frisch is ready to keep spending."We're gonna have to come back if they win it all.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Getting your hands on Final Four gear is not unlike a competitive sport as Wisconsin fans are Backing Bucky and the Badgers men's basketball team.Hot merchandise has been hard to come by, requiring many fans to do some leg work."I've been calling Monday, Tuesday and today they finally came in," said Jane Frish, who scored the same Net Worthy shirts the Badgers wore on the court after their last win.Even former Badger basketball great Michael Finley was looking to upgrade his wardrobe when he tweeted a photo showing off his school spirit but proclaiming "I need some new Wisconsin gear."Employees at Name of the Game say Final Four items aren't staying in stock for long as many shoppers are showing their support by buying a t-shirt instead of a plane ticket to Texas.The more games the Badgers win, the more shoppers want to show their Wisconsin spirit and Frisch is ready to keep spending."We're gonna have to come back if they win it all.
Germantown coach played for Bo Ryan, now cheers on son
GERMANTOWN (WITI) -- Germantown boys basketball coach Steve Showalter is one of the Badgers biggest fans.
GERMANTOWN (WITI) -- Germantown boys basketball coach Steve Showalter is one of the Badgers biggest fans.
Excitement over Final Four game ramps up in Madison
MADISON (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Badgers face the Kentucky Wildcats on the court in the NCAA Tournament's Final Four in just three days!
MADISON (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Badgers face the Kentucky Wildcats on the court in the NCAA Tournament's Final Four in just three days!
Marquette Univ. hires Steve Wojciechowski as men's basketball coach
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University has hired Duke associate head coach Steve Wojciechowski to coach its men's basketball team.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University has hired Duke associate head coach Steve Wojciechowski to coach its men's basketball team.
FOX6 News is 'Backing Bucky,' presents special on Friday, April 4th
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News is "Backing Bucky" as the team ventures to North Texas and the Final Four.FOX6's Tom Pipines is heading down to Arlington, Texas -- and will have live coverage from the Lone Star State on Thursday evening, April 3rd.Then on Friday, April 4th, we invite you to tune into FOX6 News at 9 p.m. when we present "Backing Bucky" -- a FOX6 special about the Badgers and their run to the Final Four.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News is "Backing Bucky" as the team ventures to North Texas and the Final Four.FOX6's Tom Pipines is heading down to Arlington, Texas -- and will have live coverage from the Lone Star State on Thursday evening, April 3rd.Then on Friday, April 4th, we invite you to tune into FOX6 News at 9 p.m. when we present "Backing Bucky" -- a FOX6 special about the Badgers and their run to the Final Four.
Excitement contagious in Josh Gasser's hometown of Port Washington
PORT WASHINGTON (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Badgers are gearing up for their big Final Four game vs.
PORT WASHINGTON (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Badgers are gearing up for their big Final Four game vs.
Retailers benefit from Badgers' trip to Final Four
ADISON (AP) — The Wisconsin Badgers' trip to the Final Four is generating additional revenue for some retailers.Sales of Wisconsin apparel are brisk this week as the Badgers prepare to take on the University of Kentucky in Arlington, Texas Saturday night.
ADISON (AP) — The Wisconsin Badgers' trip to the Final Four is generating additional revenue for some retailers.Sales of Wisconsin apparel are brisk this week as the Badgers prepare to take on the University of Kentucky in Arlington, Texas Saturday night.
Prices for flights to Texas to watch Badgers going up by the minute
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Bo Ryan and the Wisconsin Badgers have logged thousands of miles this season, and they are about to rack up a few more with a trip to Texas to play in the NCAA Tournament's Final Four!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Bo Ryan and the Wisconsin Badgers have logged thousands of miles this season, and they are about to rack up a few more with a trip to Texas to play in the NCAA Tournament's Final Four!
UW students: Head down to North Texas on coach bus to watch Badgers
MADISON (WITI) -- The University of Wisconsin is offering a "Final Four Bus Trip" for UW students.
MADISON (WITI) -- The University of Wisconsin is offering a "Final Four Bus Trip" for UW students.