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Brass Differential playing on 400 Block in Wausau Wednesday for Concerts on the Square
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Brass Differential is bringing a diverse mix of music to the 400 Block Wednesday night for Concerts on the Square. The band says they are looking forward to seeing all of their fans Wednesday night. They are no strangers here, they’ve played at least 9 times in the city. They say Wausau is a friendly and welcoming crowd. Most of the band is from Green Bay, but some are from the Wausau area. Their sound is rooted in New Orleans tradition. They feature a spicy mix of musical styles, including funk, brass, soul, R&B, and blues, among others.
Wildwood Park Visitors Encouraged to Dispose of Litter to Prevent Wildlife Injuries
MARSHFIELD, WI (OnFocus) – Wildwood Park has recently seen an increase in litter, posing a threat to the local wildlife, particularly the park’s beloved geese. Park management is urging the community to help keep wildlife safe and Mother Nature happy by cleaning up all litter when enjoying time outdoors.
Crandon firearm business wins lawsuit against Google
CRANDON, Wis. - Northwoods Firearms in Crandon won a court case against Google in June. The two had been in court for over a year. The court ordered Google to pay $2,469.50 and associated fees to Northwoods Firearms on June 11. The business originally filed a lawsuit against Google on...
A half-mile stretch of Portage County HH will close for three weeks starting Monday
STEVENS POINT – Travelers on Portage County HH east of Portage County R/Brilowski Road will need to seek alternate routes as about a half mile of the road will close Monday, July 22. The closure is expected to last three weeks and only effects a short section of road...
Oshkosh ranked as a 'hidden gem' for startups
MarketBeat carried out a survey among 3,000 business executives to identify which cities are hidden gems for launching a startup, providing a lower cost of living and a supportive business environment. The results of this survey allowed MarketBeat.com to compile a comprehensive nationwide ranking, and Wisconsin had three cities near...
Henry Winkler Stops At Wisconsin Café For Breakfast
What a guy! Henry Winkler was in Wisconsin with “Happy Days” co-stars Anson Williams and Donny Most last week and made a stop for breakfast at a local café. This isn't the first time Henry Winkler has come to the Illinois and Wisconsin regions. A while back, he was in Illinois for a Conference he was speaking at, grabbed a drink at a local coffee shop, then went to a Children's Museum before heading home.
Missing Child Scam Circulating In Minnesota
All scams are terrible and there are plenty of them to go around these days. However, this one might be one of the worst thanks to the nature of the scam. There have been so many scams in Minnesota and Wisconsin lately that the Duluth Police Department recently shared some basic scam tips to help us all avoid becoming a victim.
Democrats funnel major investments into Wisconsin campaigns
(The Center Square) – The Democratic National Committee announced a $3 million investment into the Wisconsin Democratic Party to help fund the Biden campaign’s operations in the state. “With the Republican National Convention underway in Milwaukee this week, the Biden-Harris campaign and Wisconsin Democrats are doubling down on our critical work of reaching voters across Wisconsin,” Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison said Tuesday. “We’re going to win this election by engaging voters community-by-community, block-by-block, door-by-door. These investments show that commitment in action.” ...
'American Pickers' coming to Minnesota, Wisconsin in September
MINNEAPOLIS — The Pickers are coming!. Fans of the long-running and popular History Channel reality show "American Pickers" will be fired up to learn that the team will be rolling through the Midwest in September to film interesting finds and intriguing personal storylines. A post on the show's Facebook...
Out-of-State Police Officers Shoot and Kill Man, Wielding Knives Near Republican National Convention in Wisconsin
Out-of-State Police Officers Shoot and Kill Man, Wielding Knives Near Republican National Convention in Wisconsin. Five officers from the Columbus, Ohio Police Department fatally shot a man wielding two knives near the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. The incident occurred despite the man’s refusal to comply with police commands. Body camera footage released by Columbus PD showed the tense encounter. Residents expressed anger over the presence of out-of-state officers in their neighborhood. An autopsy is scheduled, and the Greenfield Police Department will lead the investigation. Police have not disclosed the man’s identity or further details.
Wisconsin man sentenced to prison for coercion of a minor in Michigan
MICHIGAN (WLUC) - U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten announced Wednesday that Todd Stafford, 60, of Baileys Harbor, Wis., was sentenced to 156 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release. Stafford is convicted of coercion and enticement of a minor and two counts...
Local advocacy group, Lincoln County board chair Boyd react to Pine Crest sale agreement’s termination
LINCOLN COUNTY – A local group that has advocated against the sale of Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, as well as the Chair of the Lincoln County Board of Supervisors, recently reacted to the termination of the facility’s sale agreement. A lawsuit brought against Lincoln County by...
Jeopardy Champ Awards Scholarships To NE Wisconsin Students
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – A local non-profit organization is teaming up with “Jeopardy!” champion Ben Chan to present college scholarships to high school seniors in Northeast Wisconsin. CollegeReady is awarding more than $485,000 in scholarships to approximately 180 students from 18 high schools in Brown and...
Wednesday elevated bacteria advisory for South Shore Beach, McKinley closed
MILWAUKEE COUNTY, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued an elevated bacteria advisory for South Shore Beach on July 17. The DNR also closed McKinley Beach on Wednesday due to elevated bacteria as well.
Purple Wisconsin: The Impact of ‘Fighting Bob’ La Follette
THIS STORY IS PART OF OUR ‘PURPLE REIGN’ FEATURE. Robert La Follette Sr. might not have seemed destined to become one of the nation’s most influential political reformers. As a UW-Madison undergraduate, La Follette was famous for pranks like “putting a farm animal on the balcony of...
Wisconsin congressman claims assault at RNC; others differ
(The Center Square) – Western Wisconsin’s congressman says he was assaulted at Milwaukee’s Republican National Convention, but a women’s group disagrees. Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden took social media Tuesday to say a protester with the group Code Pink assaulted him while he was standing in line at the RNC. “While standing in line to enter an event at the RNC today, I was assaulted by what appeared to be...
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