April 2025

Kyle Beckwith, a Middleton High School graduate from the class of 2015 and an alumnus of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (2019), has been appointed as a Senior Policy Advisor in the Department of Labor’s Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP). His appointment, which took place in February 2025 under the Trump Administration, marks a significant step in his career in public service and regulatory policy.

Brett Favre or Aaron Rodgers?

Green Bay Packers fans could debate that topic until the end of time.

Back in the summer of 2008 — when the Packers opted to trade Favre and turn things over to Rodgers — the Favre vs. Rodgers debate divided Packer Nation like never before.

Finger Publishing Co. Sports Editor Rob Reischel — who has covered the Packers since 2001 for several media outlets — will appear on the television show ‘The Grudge’ to discuss the Favre-Rodgers debate.

‘The Grudge’ is a new weekly show on VICE TV, and the one-hour Favre vs. Rodgers episode will air Wednesday, April 9 at 9 p.m. CST.

There are 12 episodes in the series, and each episode unpacks one of sports most intense personal or team rivalries.

The series explores the egos, history, and high-stakes drama that turned ordinary interactions into unforgettable battles. The episodes dig into the grievances between teams and top sports personalities.

Wisconsin Heights’ baseball team might be too young to remember the 1980s television show ‘The Jeffersons.’

But Vanguards’ manager Ted Severson knows it well.

And much like dry-cleaning extraordinaire George Jefferson, Severson believes his Vanguards will be “moving on up” this spring.

Heights went 2-19 overall last year and was 0-10 in the Capitol South Conference.

The Vanguards didn’t have a senior on the roster, though, and welcomes back that entire group. Heights now hopes that having an experienced, veteran-laden team will lead to a dramatic improvement on the diamond.

“We are excited for the season, as we are in a unique position,” said Severson, whose team began its new season Tuesday by facing Sauk Prairie. “We had zero seniors last year, so we return all 15 players from last year’s roster, as well as six newcomers.”

Perhaps the most exciting thing to happen to the Vanguards’ program in several years is the rise in numbers.

Brent Jorgensen is beginning his seventh season as Middleton’s baseball manager.

He’s led the Cardinals to a state tournament appearance in 2023, top half finishes in the Big Eight Conference every year, and never had a losing season.

So when Jorgensen says the following, your ears naturally stand up.

“I absolutely believe in this group, perhaps more so than any other year that I've had as head coach,” Jorgenson said.

That’s saying a lot when you consider the success Middleton has had under Jorgensen. Then again, it’s easy to see why Middleton has every reason to be fired up about what lies ahead this spring.

The Cardinals return six all-conference players from last year’s team that went 16-10 overall, bring back several other key contributors and will add a group of newcomers with exciting potential.

Add it up and this could be one of Middleton’s better teams in years.