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Dairy Cares’ 2024 Campaign Raises a Record $453,000
DE PERE, WIS. (July 31, 2024) — Non-profit organization, Dairy Cares of Wisconsin, has raised a record setting $453,000 on behalf of the Children’s Wisconsin health system during this year’s campaign. That amount represents the best year in Dairy Care’s 14-year fundraising history. With that success, it...
Central Wisconsin Weather: Scattered Severe Storms and Heat Indices Near 100
La Crosse, WI – Central Wisconsin is set to experience significant weather changes, with heat indices near 100 degrees and the possibility of severe storms this evening. According to the US National Weather Service in La Crosse, the primary threat from these storms will be damaging winds, especially as they shift southeast from central Minnesota into northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. The most intense weather is expected between 7 p.m. and 1 a.m.
Wisconsin’s historic carferry, the SS Badger, seeks alternative fuel sources
The last coal-fired passenger steamship in the U.S. is attempting to become more green while maintaining its steam-powered charm as it travels to and from Wisconsin. Last year, the SS Badger received a $600,000 federal grant to study alternative fuel sources beyond coal in efforts to make the ship zero-carbon.
Governor best to decide how to spend pandemic money
Governor Tony Evers made a stop in La Crosse this week to urge voters to say no to two constitutional amendments that appear on the August ballot. The amendments, if approved by voters, would limit the power of the Wisconsin Governor to spend certain federal funding. Under state law, a governor can accept federal money without the Legislature’s involvement, as long as the spending complies with the federal laws which made the money available. That is what Governor Evers did when accepting federal money to help combat the pandemic. The money went to cities and towns and day cares and small businesses and others affected by the pandemic. The money was not improperly allocated nor was it squandered. But the Legislature thinks it should have to sign off on the Governor’s spending plans and that is what the constitutional amendments being put to voters would do. But is that efficient? Our state representatives don’t typically move quickly. A pandemic required a prompt response, something unlikely if the entire Legislature had to agree to a spending plan. During natural disasters or public health crisis Wisconsin should be able to provide help quickly, which wouldn’t happen if we require more unnecessary red tape.
Meet the Republican candidates running in the primary for Wisconsin's 87th Assembly seat
Brent Jacobson and Cory Sillars will face off in the Aug. 13 partisan primary to represent the Republican Party in the November general election for Wisconsin's 87th Assembly District. The winner of the primary will face Democratic Party candidate William Switalla, who is unopposed for the party's nomination. The 87th Assembly District covers entirely...
15 News+: Disability Pride in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) -You may be asking yourself, what is Disability Pride Month?. Disability Pride emerged as a way for the disability community to demonstrate pride in their identity and to break down stigmas about disability. The movement initially began in 1990, the year the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)...
Marie Kohler's BOSWELL Has Been Published By Dramatic Publishing
Award-winning Wisconsin playwright Marie Kohler has announced that her play BOSWELL has just been published by Dramatic Publishing and is now available to individuals and theaters everywhere to produce. What began in an earlier iteration as BOSWELL DREAMS and produced by Milwaukee’s Renaissance Theaterworks, was later reworked into BOSWELL. The updated play went on to have a successful, critically acclaimed three-week run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2019. It was at the Fringe that the play was scouted by Off-Broadway’s 59E59 Theaters, a company that specializes in premiering select Off-Broadway theatrical productions. Subsequently, in late-2022 BOSWELL was produced at 59E59 Theaters and enjoyed a sold-out run. Now the journey of BOSWELL continues with its recent publication by Dramatic Publishing.
Wisconsin Man Charged with Theft of 450 Cattle from Missouri
If the charges prove to be true, this is a massive theft of 450 head of cattle that originated in Missouri, but ended up in Wisconsin. The result is allegations that a Wisconsin man received this herd without paying for them. This new press release from the Missouri Highway Patrol...
Early voting in Wisconsin begins Tuesday for August primary
Most Wisconsin voters can begin to cast ballots for the upcoming partisan primary beginning Tuesday, July 30. The primary election will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 13, but voters have just under two weeks to vote early in-person. Some voters in the Milwaukee area, where there is a special election...
Keter Storage Shed Review: This Handy Storage Solution Is Perfect for Small Yards
Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. Here in Wisconsin, there’s no such thing as too much outdoor storage space. Between patio furniture, grills, yard tools, lawnmowers, snow blowers, gardening supplies and all the related odds and ends, it can be tough to find a home for all your gear. Especially when said home needs to offer protection from snow, wind, ice and other damaging weather conditions.