Seven injured after lightning strikes outside Tampa Bay football stadium
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Officials with Tampa Fire Rescue say seven people have been taken to the hospital with minor injuries after a lighting strike in a parking lot near the Tampa Bay Buccaneers stadium.Spokesman Jason Penny says it doesn't appear that anyone was directly struck by the lighting Sunday afternoon.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Officials with Tampa Fire Rescue say seven people have been taken to the hospital with minor injuries after a lighting strike in a parking lot near the Tampa Bay Buccaneers stadium.Spokesman Jason Penny says it doesn't appear that anyone was directly struck by the lighting Sunday afternoon.
Battle of the Bays: Packers, Buccaneers meet on the gridiron Sunday only on FOX6
TAMPA (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers play the team's final road game of the regular season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, December 21st.
TAMPA (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers play the team's final road game of the regular season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, December 21st.
"Touchdowns for Charity" campaign generates $52,000 for Hunger Task Force
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A special Green Bay Packers tailgate was held in Milwaukee on Tuesday, December 16th -- at Hunger Task Force.Sargento Cheese presented officials with Hunger Task Force with a check for $52,000.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A special Green Bay Packers tailgate was held in Milwaukee on Tuesday, December 16th -- at Hunger Task Force.Sargento Cheese presented officials with Hunger Task Force with a check for $52,000.
Marquette researchers team up with former Packers player to explore life after football
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette researchers Drs.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette researchers Drs.
On the road again: Packers, Bills face off in New York, see game only on FOX6!
NEW YORK (WITI) -- The 10-3 Green Bay Packers remain at the top of the NFC North standings as they head to New York Sunday, December 14th to take on the 7-6 Buffalo Bills.Kickoff is set for noon at Ralph Wilson Stadium.
NEW YORK (WITI) -- The 10-3 Green Bay Packers remain at the top of the NFC North standings as they head to New York Sunday, December 14th to take on the 7-6 Buffalo Bills.Kickoff is set for noon at Ralph Wilson Stadium.
A broken winning streak: Packers lose to Bills 21-13
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Bacarri Rambo intercepted two Aaron Rodgers passes and Marcus Thigpen scored on a 75-yard punt return, leading the Buffalo Bills to a stunning 21-13 upset over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.Defensive end Mario Williams also forced Rodgers to fumble, which led to running back Eddie Lacy being tackled in the end zone for a safety with 1:51 left.
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Bacarri Rambo intercepted two Aaron Rodgers passes and Marcus Thigpen scored on a 75-yard punt return, leading the Buffalo Bills to a stunning 21-13 upset over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.Defensive end Mario Williams also forced Rodgers to fumble, which led to running back Eddie Lacy being tackled in the end zone for a safety with 1:51 left.
Packers legend "Fuzzy" Thurston dies
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 1960's legendary Green Bay Packers guard, Fred "Fuzzy" Thurston, passed away on Sunday, December 14th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 1960's legendary Green Bay Packers guard, Fred "Fuzzy" Thurston, passed away on Sunday, December 14th.
Chris Banjo signed to Packers active roster, Jamari Lattimore placed on injured reserve
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers have signed Chris Banjo to the active roster from the practice squad and placed LB Jamari Lattimore on injured reserve.The transactions were announced Saturday by Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations Ted Thompson.Banjo, a 5-foot-10, 207-pound second-year player out of SMU, was originally signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as a non-drafted free agent on April 19, 2013.After being waived by the Jaguars in July of 2013, he was signed by Green Bay and went on to appear in all 16 regular season games with one start and the postseason contest as a rookie.Last season he finished second on the team with 10 special teams tackles.In 2014, Banjo was waived by the Packers following training camp and has spent the regular season on Green Bay's practice squad.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers have signed Chris Banjo to the active roster from the practice squad and placed LB Jamari Lattimore on injured reserve.The transactions were announced Saturday by Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations Ted Thompson.Banjo, a 5-foot-10, 207-pound second-year player out of SMU, was originally signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as a non-drafted free agent on April 19, 2013.After being waived by the Jaguars in July of 2013, he was signed by Green Bay and went on to appear in all 16 regular season games with one start and the postseason contest as a rookie.Last season he finished second on the team with 10 special teams tackles.In 2014, Banjo was waived by the Packers following training camp and has spent the regular season on Green Bay's practice squad.
Packers Demetri Goodson, Chris Banjo talk about the pressure to perform at their very best
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The ratings would indicate plenty of folks love to watch NFL football.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The ratings would indicate plenty of folks love to watch NFL football.
Pup's Picks: This week features Packers, Bills...and Bandit!
NEW YORK (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers face the Buffalo Bills this Sunday, December 14th after a short week!
NEW YORK (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers face the Buffalo Bills this Sunday, December 14th after a short week!
It's official! Badgers running back, Heisman Trophy finalist Melvin Gordon entering NFL draft
MADISON (AP) — Wisconsin running back and Heisman Trophy finalist Melvin Gordon made it official Wednesday, skipping his senior season to enter the NFL draft.Unlike the departure of coach Gary Andersen for Oregon State, this move was expected in Madison.Gordon has run for a Big Ten record 2,336 yards going into the Outback Bowl on Jan. 1, when the 17th-ranked Badgers will face No. 19 Auburn.When asked on the Dan Patrick radio show Wednesday morning if he was not returning to Wisconsin following the bowl game, Gordon laughed and just said "Yup."Andersen left the school later Wednesday.Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez said he thought that "everybody was well aware that Melvin was going to go into the draft," but that Andersen's departure was shocking to the team.
MADISON (AP) — Wisconsin running back and Heisman Trophy finalist Melvin Gordon made it official Wednesday, skipping his senior season to enter the NFL draft.Unlike the departure of coach Gary Andersen for Oregon State, this move was expected in Madison.Gordon has run for a Big Ten record 2,336 yards going into the Outback Bowl on Jan. 1, when the 17th-ranked Badgers will face No. 19 Auburn.When asked on the Dan Patrick radio show Wednesday morning if he was not returning to Wisconsin following the bowl game, Gordon laughed and just said "Yup."Andersen left the school later Wednesday.Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez said he thought that "everybody was well aware that Melvin was going to go into the draft," but that Andersen's departure was shocking to the team.
Famed Packers quarterback Bart Starr making slow, steady recovery
GREEN BAY (AP) — The son of one of the Green Bay Packers most beloved quarterbacks says his father is making slow, but steady progress after recently suffering two strokes, a heart attack and seizures.Bart Starr Jr.
GREEN BAY (AP) — The son of one of the Green Bay Packers most beloved quarterbacks says his father is making slow, but steady progress after recently suffering two strokes, a heart attack and seizures.Bart Starr Jr.
Packers defeat Atlanta Falcons 43-37 at Lambeau in Monday Night Football matchup
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Eddie Lacy ran for a touchdown and caught one of Aaron Rodgers' three TD passes, and the Green Bay Packers built a 24-point lead before holding off the Atlanta Falcons for a 43-37 victory Monday night.The Packers (10-3) earned their fifth consecutive victory to stay a game up on Detroit in the NFC North.
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Eddie Lacy ran for a touchdown and caught one of Aaron Rodgers' three TD passes, and the Green Bay Packers built a 24-point lead before holding off the Atlanta Falcons for a 43-37 victory Monday night.The Packers (10-3) earned their fifth consecutive victory to stay a game up on Detroit in the NFC North.
Brett Favre ventures to Green Bay, attends "Chalk Talk" luncheon with Steve Young
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre ventured to Green Bay on Monday, December 8th -- and attended a luncheon in Titletown."It's exciting to be back.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre ventured to Green Bay on Monday, December 8th -- and attended a luncheon in Titletown."It's exciting to be back.
Pup's Picks: Packers, Falcons and Monday Night Football! Who will "Baby" pick?!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers take on the Atlanta Falcons in a Monday Night Football matchup on Monday night, December 8th -- so who will "Baby" pick?!"Baby" is a tiny chihuahua available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society!CLICK HERE to check out all the animals looking for good homes!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers take on the Atlanta Falcons in a Monday Night Football matchup on Monday night, December 8th -- so who will "Baby" pick?!"Baby" is a tiny chihuahua available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society!CLICK HERE to check out all the animals looking for good homes!
BUY NOW: Tickets available for the Packers-Falcons game at Lambeau Field
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers announced on Friday, December 5th that tickets are still available for Monday night’s contest between the Packers and Atlanta Falcons.Apparently, the Falcons returned a portion of their allocated tickets for the game.Tickets can be purchased online by going to packers.com/tickets/single-game-tickets.html.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers announced on Friday, December 5th that tickets are still available for Monday night’s contest between the Packers and Atlanta Falcons.Apparently, the Falcons returned a portion of their allocated tickets for the game.Tickets can be purchased online by going to packers.com/tickets/single-game-tickets.html.
Packers, Falcons to meet in primetime Monday Night Football matchup for first time since 1971!
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Aaron Rodgers vs.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Aaron Rodgers vs.
Ever dreamed of catching a pass from Aaron Rodgers at Lambeau? Here's your chance!
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Ever dreamed of catching a pass from Aaron Rodgers?
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Ever dreamed of catching a pass from Aaron Rodgers?
Want to see the Packers take on the Falcons at Lambeau Monday night? Some tickets are available!
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- A limited number of tickets are available for the Monday night, December 8th contest between the Green Bay Packers and Atlanta Falcons, the Packers announced Monday, December 1st.The Falcons returned a portion of their allocated tickets for the game.Tickets can be purchased online by going to packers.com/tickets/single-game-tickets.html.A link to Ticketmaster information is available there, as is information for purchasing tickets over the phone or in person.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- A limited number of tickets are available for the Monday night, December 8th contest between the Green Bay Packers and Atlanta Falcons, the Packers announced Monday, December 1st.The Falcons returned a portion of their allocated tickets for the game.Tickets can be purchased online by going to packers.com/tickets/single-game-tickets.html.A link to Ticketmaster information is available there, as is information for purchasing tickets over the phone or in person.
Aaron Rodgers throws for two touchdowns as Packers fend off Patriots 26-21 in high-profile matchup
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers threw for two touchdowns, Eddie Lacy powered for key yards in the fourth quarter and the Green Bay Packers fended off the New England Patriots 26-21 Sunday in a high-profile matchup between Super Bowl contenders.Rodgers bested Tom Brady in the first meeting between the star quarterbacks as starters.
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers threw for two touchdowns, Eddie Lacy powered for key yards in the fourth quarter and the Green Bay Packers fended off the New England Patriots 26-21 Sunday in a high-profile matchup between Super Bowl contenders.Rodgers bested Tom Brady in the first meeting between the star quarterbacks as starters.