1. Home
  2. Rick Solem

Rick Solem

Sports, news journalist since 2002. | Hometown: Greenville, Wis. | Avid noonball basketballer and sand volleyballer in La Crosse | Two-time Waupaca Boatride first-round playoff loser | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point graduate | Cut from UW-SP's basketball team in 2000 on Midnight Madness as a junior walk-on | Went on to become UW-SP intramural basketball champion | Then UW-SP club lacrosse defenseman with two career goals (on two shots).

Victim recounts sex abuse to ex-doctor: “Little girls don’t stay little forever. They grow into strong women that return to destroy your world.”

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — One after one, gymnasts and other victims of a disgraced former sports doctor stepped forward in a Michigan courtroom Tuesday to recount the sexual abuse and […]

Jags ‘threw a tantrum’ when Marrone started making changes

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville’s locker room was abuzz late last season. Four guys played table tennis while others crowded around a small table for dominoes. Two 80-inch televisions were […]

Central boys third in latest basketball poll with Onalaska just behind

Central High School’s boys basketball team moved up one spot to third in the latest polls. While the Red Raiders (11-1) are third in Division 2, Onalaska (10-1) stayed at […]

Undefeated Aquinas girls still on top of latest poll

Aquinas High School girls basketball team, of course, remains on top of the polls this week. The Blugolds are No. 1 in Division 4 with a 12-0 record in the […]

A Tecmo Bowl Minneapolis Miracle

I still don’t like Paul Allen’s call but it sounds way better to Tecmo Bowl music. Related posts: Vikings have plenty more to play for in rematch vs. Bears Hopes […]

OK, last Vikings TD post but this one is good

Vikings sideline cam sort of takes your breath away … but they’re still probably pumping in crowd noise. 🎥 #MinneapolisMiracle Sideline Cam#BringItHome pic.twitter.com/fRe9CZTlwt — Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) January 15, 2018 […]

If you love to hate the Ball brothers, check out LaMelo’s “dunk”

In their pro debuts, LiAngelo and LaMelo Ball went scoreless, combining to shoot 0 of 7. And then there’s LaMelo doing this … LaMelo Ball tries the self alley-oop and misses […]

It’s official, Danica Patrick and Aaron Rodgers sitting in a tree

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Danica Patrick’s heart is racing for Aaron Rodgers. Patrick, a Chicago Bears fan, confirmed Monday she is dating the Green Bay Packers quarterback. “Yes, Aaron and I […]

Blue 18, Green 19 … set, hut. WATCH Giannis snap one to Middleton for the score

WASHINGTON — In a 104-95 win over the Washington Wizards, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo had 27 points, 20 rebounds and this one of six assists Monday. 60 CHEETAH! HUT HUT!@Giannis_An34 […]

LeBron reflects on MLK’s legacy, criticizes Trump on holiday

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) LeBron James says honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. is more important than ever because “we’re trying to be divided right now by somebody.” James […]

Public Inspection File FCC EEO Public File Report - Employment Opportunities at Our Stations