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Two Big Lots stores in Northeast Wisconsin to close
Big Lots announced it would close 149 stores in 28 states earlier this year and citing inflation and competitive difficulties as the cause. “While we made substantial progress on improving our business operations in Q1, we missed our sales goals due largely to a continued pullback in consumer spending by our core customers, particularly in high ticket discretionary items,” President and CEO Bruce Thorn announced in June.
Last peregrine falcon chick of 2024 takes flight from Weston Power Plant
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - A Wisconsin Public Service fan favorite is celebrating a medal-worthy moment just as the world’s greatest competition gets underway. “Champ,” the final peregrine falcon chick of the season, is learning to fly and will soon leave the Weston Power Plant nest box for good.
new neighborhood coming to Waupaca
Over the coming year a new neighborhood will emerge in Waupaca. More details about the new homes and apartments were revealed at an open house at the Waupaca County Club on July 29. The new neighborhood will be called River North Ridge and it will be situated in the large...
Wisconsin GOP: Buttigieg 'working to kill private investment in infrastructure'
(The Center Square) – Ahead of U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg's Wisconsin tour, Republican leaders in the state bashed his record and the transportation priorities of the Biden administration. During the press conference Tuesday, Rep. Bryan Steil said Buttigieg will “sugar coat” the major spending yet continuous transportation issues under the current administration, accusing them of killing private infrastructure. “I think it’s important to remember that on day one...
DOJ investigating Amherst incident resulting in death of wanted man
AMHERST, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Justice is conducting an investigation into the death of 32-year-old Jeffrey Miller, who died during an incident with law enforcement on July 25. Portage County Sheriff's Office law enforcement had a search warrant for a residence on Mill Avenue in Amherst as well...
Mid-State Roller Derby gears up for double header
STEVENS POINT – Mid-State Roller Derby will hold a roller derby double-header Aug. 3, followed by the launch of a new skater class beginning in September. Whether you’re a seasoned fan or new to the sport, these events offer an opportunity to join the roller derby community. The...
Start planning your costumes. Spirit Halloween will open store this week in Wausau
WAUSAU – We may be in the height of summer, but it’s time to start planning ahead for Halloween. Spirit Halloween is returning to Wausau this season and will open Friday at 1740 U.S. 51, in the former Nigbur’s Fine Furniture building, next to Taco Bell. ...
Tomahawk hosts 43rd annual Antique Boat & Motor Show
TOMAHAWK, Wis. (WJFW)- Get your motors running -- because it's time for Tomahawk's annual Antique Boat & Motor Show. The show is put on by the Northwoods chapter of the Antique Motor Club. It's been hosting the event in Sara Park since 1990. "Our family's been doing it for a...
New London seeks donations for fitness center
The New London School District is now ready to start collecting donations to renovate the current New London High School Fitness Center. The New London School Board received an update on the status of the renovation project when it met July 8. The renovation project was last discussed at a...
National water-ski tournament coming to Shawano
Ski Sharks will serve as hosts for individual, team competitions Aug. 2-4 The Shawano Ski Sharks will host the BankFirst Division 2 National Water-ski Tournament presented by Visit Central Florida on Aug. 2-4. Individual and team competitions will be held, with events kicking off at 7 a.m. Aug. 2. “Friday...
Well-Known Wisconsin Cheese Company Comes to Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. — One of Wisconsin’s oldest cheese companies just made their first step into Minnesota. Thursday, August 1, Burnett Dairy Cooperative will be opening Burnett Dairy Duluth Cheese Store at the base of Spirit Mountain next to the Ski Hut Adventure Center. The farmer-owned company will be...
Guide Star expands into Marquette and Wisconsin
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. (WLUC) - A Dickinson County cybersecurity company opened new locations. The Iron Mountain-based tech business Guide Star opened resource centers in Marquette and the Fox Valley region in Wisconsin. Each center can provide both remote and technical support to Guide Star customers in the region. Guide Star...
Wisconsin's first LGBTQ historic landmark to be dedicated in Milwaukee
Next week, Milwaukee buildings will glisten pink, blue and white as the Wisconsin Historical Society dedicates the first LGBTQ historic landmark in state history. The location is near the Black Nite tavern in Milwaukee, the site of Wisconsin's first LGBTQ uprising, in 1961. ...
If your family earns less than $75,000, tuition may be covered at Ripon College
Ripon College is offering free tuition to Wisconsin students whose families earn $75,000 or less, the latest Wisconsin institution trying to make pricing more transparent and college more affordable for lower-income students. For Wisconsin students whose families earn more than $75,000, Ripon will match the University of Wisconsin-Madison tuition rate of $11,606. ...
Packers Predicted to Part Ways With 26-Year-Old QB After Camp
The Green Bay Packers have their starting quarterback position figured out after signing Jordan Love to a four-year, $220 million contract extension last week. Their backup quarterback job, though? That’s another issue entirely. Love is now back on the field for the Packers at training camp after missing their...
Does Wisconsin Rank As One Of The Best School Systems?
It's almost time to send the kids back to school. But when they go back, will they be going to one of the best-run school systems in America?. A recent study shows where Wisconsin ranks in the nation. How The School State Rank Was Determined. The Wallethub study used different...