Wisconsin, Kentucky governors make friendly wager: Cheese, sausage & root beer vs. bourbon

MADISON (WITI) -- Governors Scott Walker and Steve Beshear offered up a friendly wager on Friday, April 3rd in anticipation of the NCAA Final Four men’s basketball game on Saturday.Governor Walker bet an assortment of Wisconsin cheese and sausage, and root beer, that the Wisconsin Badgers will win, while Governor Beshear wagered Kentucky bourbon for a University of Kentucky Wildcats victory.In a news release, Gov.

For a good cause: 5,000 Final Four commemorative Badgers basketballs to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation

INDIANAPOLIS (WITI) -- 5,000 Final Four commemorative Wisconsin Badgers officially licensed basketballs produced by Wilson will be released in an effort to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin.These basketballs are a salute to the winningest team in University of Wisconsin history as they go for their second national title in Indianapolis this weekend.

Sam Dekker's dad talks son's accomplishments, "From day one, we had basketballs in the crib"

SHEYBOYGAN (WITI) -- There's a lot of local excitement for this weekend's basketball game, that's in part because some of the Badgers are from southeast Wisconsin, including Sam Dekker, who hails from Sheboygan.Sam Dekker, or 'Slam Dekker' as he's sometimes called, especially after his game-winning shot against North Carolina.This Saturday, April 4th, his dad says he's out for those Kentucky Wildcats.Sheboygan Lutheran High School is where it all started, it is where Sam Dekker made a name for himself.Todd Dekker is Sam's coach and father."What an opportunity not too many Dads can do that," said Todd Dekker, Sam Dekker's father and high school coach.Todd coached Sam four years on this court, but his son's love for basketball started long before."From day one, we had basketballs in the crib and from when they could walk he was in they gym," said Todd Dekker.While in high school, Sam was named Gatorade Player of the Year, All-American and all-State, and given the Mr.

“We are ready to help fans:" For Badgers fans headed to Indy, some tips from AAA

INDIANAPOLIS (WITI) -- As the Badgers prepare for a return trip to the NCAA Final Four this weekend, AAA Wisconsin has some advice for fans that plan to travel with them to Indianapolis.“AAA Wisconsin is a proud supporter and sponsor of UW Athletics, and we wish the Badgers the very best of luck in the Final Four,” said Vicki Hanson, Regional President of AAA Wisconsin.  “We are ready to help fans who will be traveling to cheer on the Badgers in person prepare for a safe and enjoyable trip.”The drive from Madison to Indianapolis is approximately 330 miles along the most direct route, which is Interstate 90 to 294 in Illinois, then Interstate 94 to 65 in Indiana.