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Arizona man with outstanding Wisconsin warrants arrested for alleged threats against Trump
BISBEE, Ariz. (AP) - A southern Arizona man was arrested for allegedly making death threats against Donald Trump on social media, authorities said Thursday, as the Republican former president and 2024 candidate was in the area to visit the U.S.-Mexico border. The Cochise County Sheriff's Office identified the suspect as...
Wisconsin Supreme Court agrees to expedited hearing on Green Party ballot ban
(The Center Square) - Following the Wisconsin Election Commission's dismissal of a complaint from a Democratic National Committee staffer, who seeks to remove Green Party candidate Jill Stein from the ballot, the plaintiff has doubled down and filed an expedited appeal with the state’s Supreme Court. Court documents reveal it accepted the case Thursday and is requesting that the plaintiff provide additional information, actions that have caused two Supreme Court justices to dissent. ...
Trinity Pesko is Miss Czech-Slovak US
PHILLIPS — After serving as Miss Czech-Slovak Wisconsin for 2023, Trinity Pesko is now Miss Czech-Slovak U.S. after winning the two-day national competition at Wilbur, Nebraska on Aug. 4. In addition to the title of Queen, Pesko also won other competitions at the national event including the Oratory Award, the Grand Talent Award, the Kroj Family Story Award, and the Sokol Award. The total prize package comes to $3,600 in cash, and $2,500 travel stipend fortravel to Czechia (Czech Republic) and Slovakia. ...
Marquette University's Max Lyons holds off handful of challengers to win State Open
The final 36 holes of the Wisconsin State Open began on Wednesday with three players tied atop the leaderboard and the traffic jam only built throughout the day, with five players sharing the lead in the early 18 holes and four players sharing the lead late into the afternoon’s final 18. The jockeying...
CF business plans expansion into business park
CHIPPEWA FALLS — A business in downtown Chippewa Falls is preparing to move into a new manufacturing facility in the Lake Wissota Business Park, as the local company continues to see growth. The Chippewa Falls City Council approved a rezoning request Tuesday for property in the business park along County Highway I. The land adjacent to the highway had been zoned for commercial use, but was rezoned for light industrial use. ...
Parks department reminds visitors to pick up litter at the zoo
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WEAU) - Zookeepers at Irvine Park Zoo helped untangle a guinea hen today. A social media post from the Chippewa Falls Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department on Aug. 22 shared that one of the guinea hens at Irvine Park Zoo had its feet tangled in discarded fishing line.
Man charged in Taylor Co. mental health facility homicide sentenced to life in prison
GILMAN, Wis. (WSAW) - A 38-year-old man charged with strangling and killing his roommate at a mental health facility has been sentenced to life in prison. Court records show that Cory Carlson pled guilty to first-degree murder in Taylor County Court on Thursday in the death of 61-year-old Joseph Bonney. The remaining charges against him were dismissed as part of a plea agreement.
Milwaukee, WI Weather: Warm Weekend Ahead, Storms Likely on Saturday Night
Milwaukee, WI – Wisconsin residents should prepare for a warm and potentially stormy weekend as temperatures rise and humidity increases across the state. The National Weather Service predicts a warming trend, with daytime highs nearing 90°F by Monday. Friday brings partly cloudy skies with a comfortable high near...
Marcus & Millichap Lists La Quinta Inn in Minneapolis for Sale
Marcus & Millichap announced the exclusive listing for sale of the La Quinta Inn & Suites Bloomington-Minneapolis, a 17-story hotel property located in Bloomington, Minnesota. Joseph Ferguson and Jon Ruzicka, investment specialists in Marcus & Millichap’s Minneapolis office, are marketing the property on behalf of the seller. La Quinta...
Minnesota couple betting big on crickets as a food of the future
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. — A big part of the Minnesota State Fair is the food.A lot of it is deep fried, sugary goodness. So where do bugs fit into all of that?Believe it or not, the insect protein market could be worth 8 billion dollars by 2030.While it isn't common in the U.S. yet, one Minnesota company is expanding palates at the fair and beyond with edible insects.Meet the couple cultivating unique snacks with a chirping bug."We're trying to make products that people can use for every meal, every day," Claire Simons said.Inside a commercial kitchen in St. Louis...
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