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DNC mounts challenge to boot Green Party candidate from Wisconsin ballot
A Democratic National Committee employee has filed a complaint alleging that the Green Party is ineligible for the Wisconsin presidential ballot. David Strange, the DNC deputy operations director in Wisconsin, argues in the complaint that because the Green Party does not have a state officer who would qualify as a nominator, it cannot choose any […]
Wisconsin State Patrol plans aerial enforcement on Beltline
MADISON, Wis. -- The Wisconsin State Patrol announced Thursday it will monitor the Madison Beltline Highway in Dane County from the sky on Friday, Aug. 16, as part of its aerial enforcement initiative.
Eric Hovde’s wife takes on Tammy Baldwin as Wisconsin Senate battle gets messy
The fight for a Wisconsin Senate seat between Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Republican rival Eric Hovde is turning increasingly personal in the battleground state. Hovde has enlisted his wife, Sharon Hovde, in a new ad to rebuke criticism from the Baldwin campaign about past comments he made about single mothers and societal problems. The […]
Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts First Frost For Wisconsin
Sadly, the writing is on the wall. Fall is in the air and that means that winter will be here sooner rather than later. That is simply the Northland way. In true Old Farmer's Almanac fashion, they have some information handy to help us predict the frost dates for the season. Did that send a chill down your spine reading it like it did mine?
Drone business brings new technology to area farms
CADOTT — John Goodman showed off his two massive drones at Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, showing how new equipment can improve farming. Goodman said the large drones weigh about 300 pounds when the 40-liter tanks are fully loaded. “We can spray herbicide, fungicide and cover crops,” Goodman said. “We do inter-seeding into standing corn. You don’t transmit disease, and you don’t trample crops. It’s a form of technology that really...
Workers 'pretty nervous' after Harley-Davidson moves work from Wisconsin to Thailand
MENOMONEE FALLS — A lot of uncertainty for workers at the Harley Davidson plant in Menomonee Falls. The motorcycle maker announced it is moving some of its production to Thailand. “How are people feeling in there?” asked reporter Rebecca Klopf. “Pretty nervous,” said an unidentified worker. Watch:...
Machesney Park teacher embraces non-traditional learning space by redefining classroom
MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — Teaching is evolving at one Machesney Park school, and so is what a classroom looks and sounds like. On Thursday, Marquette Elementary third-grade teacher Sarah Jacobson welcomed students into a room that looked far different than the typical classroom most are familiar with. “It’s completely different from the way I […]
Loves Park Police Department wishes a happy first day of school to Harlem students
LOVES PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - As students in the Harlem School District head back to class, the Loves Park Police Department jumped in on the fun and excitement. The police department took to Facebook, wishing students good luck for their first day. It also introduced the community to School Resource...
Cornel West received help from Trump allies to get on Wisconsin ballot: Report
Liberal independent presidential candidate Cornel West reportedly used allies of former President Donald Trump to gain ballot access in the battleground state of Wisconsin. According to a report from USA Today, West received a boost from Republican operatives who helped him gather the required amount of signatures to be placed on the ballot. Documents from […]
Man who allowed his home to be used for cocaine distribution sentenced to two-and-a-half years
MADISON, Wis. -- The United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin announced Thursday Iyon Perkins, 42, of Beloit, was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in federal prison for using his house for cocaine distribution.
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