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Monkey business: Wisconsin primate sanctuary running out of space
About six years ago, three rhesus macaque monkeys retired from research facilities to a 17-acre plot of grassy meadows and woods in central Wisconsin. These three monkeys, including 35-pound Mars, had likely lived their entire lives indoors before coming to the facility in Westfield called Primates Incorporated. “He (Mars) was...
Rock River Thresheree gets $3 million donation of massive power plant engines, new building to house them
The exhibit won’t be ready by this fall’s Rock River Thresheree at Edgerton’s Thresherman’s Park. But by next year, the Thresheree will have a huge upgrade in antique engine power added to its living-history park. In what is a $3 million gift to Thresherman’s Park, United...
Central Wisconsin Airport to Receive Federal Funding
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin is announcing that four Wis. airports are being awarded over $6 million in federal funding. According to a press release from U.S. Senator Baldwin, the funding is intended to be used to enhance safety, replace critical equipment, and upgrade facilities. The four airports set to receive funding are located in Milwaukee, Green Bay, Marathon County, and La Crosse.
Evers ordered raises for direct care staff, duration unknown
(The Center Square) – Most of Wisconsin’s direct care workers are going to see their paychecks jump come October, but there are questions as to how long those bigger paychecks will last. On Aug. 1, Gov. Tony Evers ordered the state’s Department of Health Services to use $285 million in leftover COVID-relief money to increase the minimum fee schedule for the people who take care of seniors and those with disabilities in the state. ...
The wife of Republican Wisconsin US Senate candidate Hovde takes aim at female Democratic incumbent
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The wife of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde is taking center stage in her husband’s campaign in the days after he secured the party nomination, directly attacking Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin in a television ad released Thursday about single mothers. The race between...
Steve Miklos and El Bandido Yankee with big powerboat win in Wisconsin!
Throttleman for the World Championship El Bandido Yankee Mod-V Powerboat, Steve Miklos joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Steve shares the excitement around the recent Midwest Challenge win in Sheboygan. Listen as Steve talks about the community, race prep and of course the celebrations with El Bandido Yankee Tequila. The Championship team of Steve Miklos and Steve Fehrmann edged out the competition in an amazing race and the first time the national series had raced there. Local officials including the Mayor were on hand to congratulate the El Bandido Yankee team on the historic win in Wisconsin. For more information on the team and series and to see the race and recap check out https://p1offshore.com/
Emmy and Golden Globe Winning Actress from Wisconsin Dies at 94
A legendary actress from Wisconsin, who was revealed to have been suffering from Alzheimer's for the past five years back in June, has died at the age of 94. Gena Rowlands was a titan of her time. A four-time Emmy award winner, two-time Golden Globes, and two-time Oscar nominee, Rowlands is probably best known for playing the elderly Allie in The Notebook. She passed away at her home in Indian Wells, CA surrounded by family. Ironically, her most famous role had her playing a woman who had also succumbed to dementia.
What's happening this week in farthest northern Illinois - Friday, Aug 16 - Friday, Aug 23
This week in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton: butterfly gardening, Rockton River Market, free summer picnic for seniors, no food truck on Friday but free lunch instead, teen book swap, live music, civic meetings, scrapbooking class, silent reading, artisan market, teen writers club, food pantry, and free paper shredding. 20...
Brodhead/Juda goes into season with standout coaching staff headed by Gus Wedig
BRODHEAD — Gus Wedig is not your average rookie high school head coach. And the Brodhead/Juda head man certainly doesn’t come equipped with your average coaching staff. Wedig, a former standout player at Walworth Big Foot, will have his father Rodney, a Wisconsin Football Coaches Association Hall of Famer, as his offensive coordinator. BJ Bockhop, a former successful Brodhead/Juda head coach, is on the staff. And for the off the...
Janesville 14U Babe Ruth squad eliminated from World Series
The 14U Babe Ruth World Series ended for Janesville on Thursday afternoon. The Alabama RawDogs erased a 4-0 Janesville lead by scoring a run in the fourth inning and five more in the fifth to defeat the Generals 6-4 in a championship bracket tournament game at Eagle Pass, Texas. The Generals finished 46-3 this season, with two of the losses coming in Eagle Pass. ...
Local Army Chief is honored after losing his life overseas
MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — A local Army Chief was honored by his community after being killed nearly four years ago overseas. Army Chief Warrant Officer Three Dallas Garza lost his life in a helicopter crash while on a peacekeeping mission in Egypt in November 2020. On Thursday, local police and the Vets-Roll Organization visited […]
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