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In a galaxy far, far away, Ojibwe was spoken
Boozhoo ("hello" in Ojibwe) and miigwech ("thank you") for reading the First Nations Wisconsin newsletter. Representation matters in mass media, and tribal members from Wisconsin are continuing to ensure that Indigenous peoples are seen and heard on big and small screens this year. For example, Ojibwe people of northern Wisconsin have just made their...
Many local college students named to dean's lists
During the 2024 spring semester, nearly 150 college and university students from Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton were named to their school's dean's list, chancellor's list, or president's list. Grades ranged from 3.5 to 4.0 on a 4.0 scale. We previously published the Dean's and President's lists from Rock Valley...
La Crosse ranked one of the top 50 cities in the nation
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - One of the highest-rated cities to live in is located in Western Wisconsin. The city of La Crosse has been ranked as one of the top fifty cities to live in according to Money, a finance website. La Crosse’s ranking had to do with its...
Gigantic Rick Nielsen Guitar Arrives in Illinois at Hard Rock Rockford
With the new Hard Rock Casino preparing to open on Labor Day weekend, everyone was wondering how the most dramatic feature of the casino would arrive in Rockford. Today we got the answer. Major Piece of Hard Rock Rockford Is Going Into Place. Rockford's newest landmark arrived on Wednesday morning...
Illinois, Iowa Preparing for Dangerous Storms and a Lot of Rain
It's been a while since we've had rain, but that's about to change over the next 48 hours. According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, the Rockford region could get severe storms late Wednesday night (8/14) that could continue through the start of the weekend. Storms and...
Wisconsin's Evers urges federal judge not to make changes at youth prison in wake of counselor death
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers asked a federal judge Wednesday not to impose any changes at Wisconsin's youth prison after an inmate was accused of killing a counselor during a fight earlier this summer, insisting conditions at the prison have been slowly improving despite the death. Evers, a Democrat, said in the letter to James Peterson, chief judge for the Western District of Wisconsin, that Republican lawmakers could soon ask him to give Lincoln Hills-Copper Lakes Schools more leeway in punishing incarcerated children....
Natural Resources Conservation Service awards grants to Wisconsin conservation projects
MADISON, Wis. -- The Natural Resources Conservation Service announced Wednesday it awarded $22 million to projects through the Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative, three of which are located in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin DOJ launches new Missing Child Alert
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced the new Missing Child Alert, that broadens options for alerting the public to missing children. Wisconsin Act 272, authored by state Senator LaTonya Johnson, state Senator Jesse James, Assemblywoman Shelia Stubbs and Assemblyman John Spiros, expands Wisconsin’s alerts to include the new Missing Child Alert.
Wisconsin Couple Celebrates Engagement with Kwik Trip-Themed Photoshoot
If you've never been to a Kwik Trip, you might find people's love for the convenience store a little strange. But there's a reason it's seen as the best gas station in the country. They offer great customer service and sell high-quality products, many of which are made at their La Crosse facility and delivered fresh to each store every day.
Spinning the State: Kohler, Neenah, Big Flats, Wausau
Stories you might have missed form across Wisconsin. Kohler: Whispering Pines to host three USGA events. Whistling Straits is on the verge of of hosting more national golf competitions. On Tuesday, the Untied States Golf association announced that the course in Kohler will host three upcoming events. The scheduled events are the the 2028 U.S. Amateur, the 2033 US Junior Amateur and the 2037 US Girls’ Junior. Whistling Straits hosted the Ryder Cup in 2021. Three PGA Championships have also been played on the course as well as the 2007 US Senior Open. Mark Hill, the USGA managing director of championships said in a statement, “The USGA is excited to reignite our commitment to Kohler, and look forward to a long and fulfilling relationship.” Fore! Full Story.
Latino Chamber of Southeast Wisconsin to host Latino Economic Unsummit Sept 20
The Latino Chamber of Commerce of Southeastern Wisconsin will host its Eighth Annual Wisconsin Latino Economic Unsummit, a prime networking and educational opportunity for entrepreneurs in Wisconsin, on September 20. The event will be at the Crowne Plaza 6401 South 13th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53221. “This Unsummit aims fostering an...
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