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Mina Kimes believes second-year Packers receiver is going to be 'something special'
The Green Bay Packers have built a deep and talented receiving corps that stresses defenses in ways most teams don't. Who is the Packers' best receiver? You could make a fair argument for Christian Watson, who has game-changing speed and athleticism. Or you could say Romeo Doubs, who consistently produces and led the team in targets last season. He caught eight touchdowns in the regular season and then put in an all-time playoff performance against the Dallas Cowboys.
FMM receives shipbuilding safety award
MARINETTE — The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) announced Fincantieri Marinette Marine received SCA’s annual “Excellence in Safety” Award for the 2023 calendar year. SCA, the national trade association representing the U.S. shipyard industry, honors companies with annual safety awards for the enhancement of operations and promotion of safety and accident prevention. Through proactive approaches and dedication to improving the safety of employees, Fincantieri Marinette Marine is one of 18...
Saturday in the Park concert raises money for Iron Mountain city park
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. (WLUC) - Iron Mountain’s Saturday in the Park Music Festival begins Friday. Five bands will play at the Iron Mountain City Park through the night and on Saturday. The event raises money for park improvements. Organizer Dale Alessandrini said the community shows up for the park.
REAL ESTATE | Big Lots! closing stores in West Bend, Menomonee Falls, Fond du Lac, & more
July 20, 2024 – West Bend, WI – Big Lots!, 1690 S. Main Street, in West Bend, WI, is closing. According to store management this is a corporate decision; managers were told on Friday,. The national retailer is the fourth of four stores in the former Shopko strip...
Iron Mountain Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament breaks record
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. (WLUC) - Almost a dozen basketball courts filled Carpenter Avenue in Iron Mountain Friday. On Saturday and Sunday, competitors from across the Midwest will fight to be the Iron Mountain Gus Macker Champion. 275 teams have registered, the highest number in the Iron Mountain tournament since 2021.
Marinette clips Angels' wings for victory in home finale
MARINETTE — After his team suffered a 10-run loss to De Pere on Wednesday, Marinette Legion baseball coach Brian Lesandrini believed that Post 39 was a solid pitching performance away from returning to its winning ways. Lesandrini’s hurlers delivered in spades for the final home game of the season on Saturday, as Post 39’s pitching staff held Kaukauna to just four hits in a 9-5 triumph over the Angels at Dale Minzlaff Field in Marinette. ...
Inside the MAGA Asylum: Four Days of Worship With the Cult of Trump
MILWAUKEE — On the floor of Donald Trump’s nominating convention Thursday night, a woman from Illinois in a cowboy hat handed out fake bandages for attendees to affix to their ears in solidarity with the former president who was grazed by an assassin’s bullet. These “bandages” weren’t the bright white of the original — they were printed with the American flag. The text on the reverse side read: “July 13, 2024. ‘We ALL Dodged the Bullet.’”Twitch Reinstates Donald Trump's Channel After Three-Year Ban As Trump took the stage to accept the GOP nomination, and recount his brush with death, a...
Humidity hangs around for the first half of the week, leading to more storm chances
The downpours that popped along the lake breeze this afternoon have been spotty, but extremely efficient rain producers! Storms were producing up to 2"/hr rainfall rates at times. Here are a few reports. Showers and storms are pushing west and will exit SE WI by 7pm at the latest as...
Small t-storm chance areas south/west today
The latest Northeast Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5…. It’s a rather quiet start to this final day of our weekend with partly cloudy skies. Low pressure to our west is pushing in these early morning clouds, and this system plus the warmer temps and touch of humidity we’re experiencing at this early hour are going to help fuel the chance for pop-up thunderstorms mostly south/west of Green Bay this afternoon.
Former Badger football specialist showcases his Wisconsin knowledge in recent Packers video
Former Wisconsin long snapper Peter Bowden showcased his knowledge of the state of Wisconsin in a recent social media video from the Green Bay Packers on Friday. In the video, Green Bay’s social team tests its rookie class’ knowledge of Wisconsin town names. While nearly every rookie in the video mispronounces the names, Bowden aces the test.
With GOP convention over, Milwaukee weighs the benefits of hosting political rivals
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Downtown Milwaukee turned red last week as thousands of Republican National Convention delegates and other party stalwarts gathered in Wisconsin’s largest Democratic stronghold to formally rally behind Donald Trump as their candidate for president in the pivotal swing state. Outside the security zone where the...
Wisconsin voters react to Biden dropping out, endorsing Kamala Harris
CHICAGO (CBS) — On Sunday, President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next month. He has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee. If Harris does get the position, she will have to choose a running mate, but the big challenge in this election will be winning the swing states. Wisconsin, where the Republican National Convention just wrapped up, is firmly in play as a swing state. People who spoke with CBS News Chicago's Marie Saavedra about the news had reactions that run the gamut. Most recent polling in Wisconsin is...
Central Wisconsin: Afternoon Showers and Thunderstorms Possible
Green Bay, WI – Morning fog is expected to burn off quickly today, giving way to clearer skies across northern and northeast Wisconsin. According to the US National Weather Service in Green Bay, cloudier conditions will persist from central into east-central Wisconsin. Afternoon showers and thunderstorms are possible, particularly...
Isolated Thunderstorms Predicted for Illinois-Wisconsin State Line Sunday
Chicago, IL – Isolated thunderstorms are expected near the Illinois-Wisconsin state line on Sunday, with a chance of storms continuing throughout the week. According to the US National Weather Service in Chicago, the region will experience near-seasonable temperatures with occasional showers. Sunday’s weather will feature isolated afternoon showers with...
Wisconsin Republicans to open new Hispanic outreach center
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans plan to open a new Hispanic outreach office in Milwaukee next month after GOP leaders let their lease on the old one expire. The state party said in a news release that the new office will open Aug. 3. The release didn’t offer any details about the location and party spokesperson Matt Fisher didn’t immediately respond to an email.
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