The Post-Crescent

Aug. 25, 2026, 6:45 a.m. CT Before last season, ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky predicted Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love would win the NFL MVP. While that didn’t happen, the former NFL quarterback remains fully part of the Team Love fan club ahead of the new season. No MVP predictions were made yet, but Orlovsky isn’t letting up on his praise of Love, saying he has “insane” talent during a segment on ESPN’s “Get Up” on Aug. 24. “This dude is so good,” Orlovsky said.

GREEN BAY – When the Green Bay Packers embarked on this offseason, Brian Gutekunst made a point to prioritize special teams.

GREEN BAY – The Green Bay Packers defense looked ready for the Minnesota Vikings during its Monday, Aug. 24, practice. It treated the Packers offense like it was the team’s Week 1 opponent, even getting into a few after-the-whistle skirmishes.

GREEN BAY − It doesn’t take long for you to realize Cam Achord is at practice. Whether he’s tackling pads in practice or showing members of the media how to properly hold a football for a kicker, the Green Bay Packers’ new special-teams coordinator has been a major shot in the arm.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Aug. 25, 2026, 5:22 a.m. CT Wisconsin opens its 2026 football season against No. 5 Notre Dame at Lambeau Field on Sunday, Sept. 6, and there are a lot of big questions facing the Badgers. Can UW finish with a better record than its 4-8 mark last season? What are your expectations for the team and coach Luke Fickell after consecutive losing years? How do you feel about Colton Joseph starting at quarterback? Did the Badgers do enough to improve overall in the transfer portal?

As part of its "Fall Reset" series, USA TODAY Shopping offers tips for upgrading home entertainment systems. The article lists 15 items to enhance your viewing experience, including 4K TVs, soundbars, and projectors. Other suggested upgrades range from gaming consoles and streaming sticks to furniture like sofas and coffee tables. The "Fall Reset" is a month-long event in August to help shoppers prepare for the upcoming season.

The Post-Crescent is hosting a poll for its high school athlete of the week. Five football players from the area have been nominated for their recent performances. Nominees include players from Appleton West, Winneconne, Freedom, Fox Valley Lutheran, and Neenah. Voting is open to the public until 3 p.m. on August 29. Who was the area's top performer last week? You tell us. You can vote for the Cellcom Post-Crescent high school athlete of the week until 3 p.m. Aug. 29.

Meteorologist Emily Merz’s upcoming departure is just one of several changes ahead for the WBAY-TV weather team. After a year at the Green Bay station, weekend meteorologist Nolan Cain is also leaving, according to a Facebook post from WBAY chief meteorologist Steve Beylon on Aug. 24. Like Merz, Nolan has accepted a new position within Gray Media, which also owns WBAY. He’ll be working for Heartland News in Carterville, Illinois, and providing weather information for two TV stations, Beylon wrote.

In the aftermath of the Appleton-Menasha tornado, public works crews were working so many hours on the cleanup that they had to be told to stop working.

MADISON – Three months ahead of an election that could grant Democrats power they've lacked in Wisconsin for more than 15 years, it's Republicans who have a significant fundraising edge at the state party level. In 2026 alone, the Republican Party of Wisconsin and its associated legislative campaign committees have outraised their Democratic counterparts 2-to-1, bringing in $43 million compared to Democrats' $22.2 million.