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Wisconsin’s new rules on ballot drop boxes create opportunity for election challenges and ‘vigilantes’
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Wisconsin’s free newsletter here.Voters using Wisconsin’s newly legalized drop boxes may return only their own ballots, except in special cases, according to new guidance from the Wisconsin Elections Commission. That means even a voter dropping off a spouse’s ballot along with their own could be considered as having cast a ballot improperly.The rule could be difficult for municipal clerks to enforce. But it leaves an opening for potential challenges from conservative election activists, who are already preparing to act on...
In young voters, Wisconsin GOP leaders see an opportunity in 2024
The door to the Republican Party of Dane County office. The uphill battle of conservative organizing in overwhelmingly Democratic Dane County does not deter Republican Party of Dane County chair Brandon Maly. His organization’s goal for the November election?. “Lose by less,” Maly, 24, tells Isthmus. “When you get...
Well Wisconsin Radio: Let’s Talk About Overcoming Addiction
If you are looking for well-being tips and advice from local experts, Well Wisconsin Radio is the podcast for you!. About one third of the population in the United States is directly impacted by addiction. Join in as Dr. Adi Jaffe, a nationally recognized expert on addiction, mental health, relationships and shame. Dr. Jaffe shares why talking about addictions is so important, the barriers people experience in seeking treatment, and the effectiveness of a variety of treatment methods. Also explore keys to overcoming addiction and the impact of Dr. Jaffe’s work withing Wisconsin.
Residents sound off on making Apostle Islands National Lakeshore a national park
Congressman Tom Tiffany wants to make the Apostle Island National Lakeshore Wisconsin’s first national park, but not everyone in the Bay Area is on board. Several people spoke out against the proposal Thursday during a Bayfield County Executive Committee meeting, concerned about what would happen to the Bay Area if it comes to fruition. Tiffany, R-7th District, has said the Bay Area would see increased tourism, bringing with it enhanced...
She helped the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin revive its traditional ways, unwelcomed by many
Marj Stevens' quest in the 1970s to bring back Oneida traditions to the reservation in northeast Wisconsin after they had been lost due to assimilation ruffled some feathers at the time within the established Christian community. “I didn’t even know people were talking about me like that,” she recalled recently. Stevens said she...
1 person dead following 2-vehicle crash in Trempealeau County
TOWN OF ARCADIA, Wis. (WEAU) - One person is dead following a two-vehicle crash in Trempealeau County. According to a press release from the Trempealeau County Sheriff’s Office, on July 16, 2024, around 1:26 a.m., authorities received a report of a two-vehicle crash on Highway 93 near Loesel Lane in the Town of Arcadia.
Winona Sportsman’s Club Youth Trap Shooting
The Winona Sportsman’s Club recently held its 16th annual Youth Trap Shooting Program on Wednesday nights during the beginning weeks of summer. Sixty-two participants and experienced coaches took part in the five-week program. Instruction and coached practice were a part of each week’s session. Thanks to all the...
GRSF’s Chill with Will
Fridays | July 19 & 26 | Workshop 12 pm | Performance 1 pm. WSU DuFresne Performing Arts Center | 450 Johnson St. The Great River Shakespeare Festival’s Chill with Will is a FREE program for students ages 11-18, offered every Friday in July. The event includes a theatre workshop at noon and a ticket to see the 1:00 matinee. Remaining dates are July 19th (Much Ado About Nothing) and July 26th (Hamlet).
Local Kid From Wisconsin shares experiences in his first summer performance tour
When the Kids From Wisconsin bus pulls up to Veterans Memorial City Park in Rice Lake on Thursday and the troupe of 22 singers and 14 band members disembarks, a familiar face will be among them. Drummer Nolan Tomesh, son of Kyle and Melissa Tomesh of Rice Lake, is welcoming the Kids to his hometown for the 6 p.m. free concert. The public is encouraged to fill the park for the Larger Than Life concert, a tribute to The Great Entertainers. ...
Lasher shatters CRBL record books as Bears continue to roll
Last week, Todd Lasher tied a CRBL record and on Sunday he one upped himself by shattering it. And now the Eau Claire Bears veteran outfielder stands alone in the League’s history books. During the Bears 9-1 rout of the Eau Claire Rivermen at Fairfax Field Sunday, Lasher became the Chippewa River Baseball League’s (CRBL) all-time leader in RBIs with a single up the middle in the top of the third inning to give the Bears a 3-1 lead. Lasher then hit a two-run homer...
Hundreds of locals object to expansion of Pierce Co. CAFO
For more than three hours on Thursday evening, residents of western Wisconsin and water quality advocates testified in opposition to a proposed expansion to a Pierce County factory farm, complaining the expansion could harm local water supplies and that the company operating the farm has misled the Department of Natural Resources in its applications. The […] The post Hundreds of locals object to expansion of Pierce Co. CAFO appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Make memories at the 2024 Barron County Fair
Come for the food, stay for the memories when the gates open Wednesday for the five-day run of the 148th annual Barron County Fair. Here is a sampling of events:The opening ceremony begins on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. Harness racing is held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday with a $5 admission. Cookies & Crowns begins at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, with the pedal pull starting at 4:30 p.m. ...
Attorney General Josh Kaul focuses on school safety during visit to West Salem
WEST SALEM, Wis. (WEAU) - Attorney General Josh Kaul is looking to secure funding for trainings that seek to prevent violence in schools. Kaul visited West Salem High School on Tuesday to spread the message. “Individuals who are planning to engage in targeted violence often display threatening or concerning behaviors...
New Minnesota Laws For Kids Riding In Cars Go Into Effect August 1st
A new child restraint law will come into effect for Minnesotans on August 1st. The new law includes a requirement that all children under 13 years old MUST sit in the back seat of any motor vehicle that has one. “Every driver who transports a child or children under the...
Delegates explore areas outside Milwaukee
RIPON, Wis. — While the political action is in Milwaukee this week, some attractions outside that metropolitan area are also expecting an uptick from visitors. The Little White School House in Ripon recounts the background and formation of the Republican Party 170 years ago. Ron Wright is in Wisconsin...
RNC comes to Milwaukee metro area with a new, more challenging political landscape
Republicans are holding their 2024 national convention in a swing-state metropolis where the political ground has been steadily shifting against them. The four-county Milwaukee metro area, home to more than a quarter of Wisconsin’s voters, voted Republican for president in 2000 and 2004. But not since. ...
It’s a busy summer at Rockport Pool in Janesville
Unlike years past, the City of Janesville doesn’t appear to be having any trouble staffing its pools this summer. Aquatics Supervisor Marcus Porchia says through returning lifeguards and word of mouth, they’ve been able to fully staff Rockport Pool this summer. There have been days its been at capacity.
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