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Prominent election deniers draw complaints from Glendale mayor
The mayor of Glendale complained that two of Wisconsin’s most prominent election conspiracy theorists were disruptive while observing voting in the Milwaukee suburb of Glendale during Tuesday’s primary in the special election for the 4th Senate District. First reported by Fox 6, Glendale Mayor Bryan Kennedy said he thought the actions of the two election […] The post Prominent election deniers draw complaints from Glendale mayor appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Increased alcohol use during holiday periods can lead to risky behavior
People tend to drink a bit more during holiday periods, which can lead to problems. “Inhibitions start to decrease, your judgement starts to decrease. That makes us do things that we wouldn’t typically do whether that’s get behind the wheel of a vehicle, an ATV, UTV car, scooter… anything like that and drive when we’re impaired. Our reflexes are slowed, and we get in a crash”, said Monica Mynsberge, a Substance Use Intervention Coordinator with Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Rockers start second half in loss column
The Green Bay Rockers could not get the bats going to open the second half of their season with an 8-1 loss to the Wausau Woodchucks. The Rockers were down 4-0 when Cooper Kelly registered the lone RBI with a single to center to bring in Sam Miller. It was one of his two hits and seven total for the Rockers in the loss.
Wausau Downtown Airport may never take off again on secondary runway if FAA doesn’t approve updates
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The Downtown Wausau Airport is not having a smooth flight. The airport is trying to get funding for a new runway. So far the city has told the airport they are willing to help with the cost, but the Federal Aviation Administration isn’t convinced this project needs to happen now.
Wausau West High School Student Performs on Broadway Stage
(Shereen Siewert, Wisconsin Public Radio) A Wausau West High School junior last month realized his dream of performing on a Broadway stage, as one of two students representing Wisconsin in a national drama competition. Nolan Travis, along with Middleton High School’s Ava Greenberg, performed June 24 at the 15th annual...
Wausau dairy farm embraces technology and TikTok
Dairy farms are getting bigger and bigger. In the ‘90s, a fifth of the U.S. dairy herd was on farms with more than a thousand cows. Now it’s two out of every three cows. But one family in Wausau is proving small dairy farms are still viable, and spreading the word on social media.
2024 D1 WFSCA All State Team Includes Klismith(SPASH) Kluck(DCE) Roth(SPASH) Coushman(Wausau East)
2024 D1 WFSCA All State Team Includes Klismith(SPASH) Kluck(DCE) Roth(SPASH) Coushman(Wausau East) *********************************************************************. Know some top athletic performances? Seeing some great teams in action?. We can use your help, and it’s simple. Witness some great performances? Hear about top athletes and top teams in our area?. Athlete of the...
Copper Lake youth corrections officer accused of injuring 17-year-old girl
A corrections officer at the troubled Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake schools, the state’s youth prisons, is facing felony charges after a 17-year-old girl accused him of abusing her at the facility. Evan White, 44, made an initial appearance July 2 in Lincoln County Circuit Court, where he faces...
Wisconsin fugitive wanted for 30 years arrested in West Des Moines
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — A fugitive wanted for three decades out of Wisconsin was captured in West Des Moines last week. West Des Moines Police arrested George Hartleroad on June 26. He was homeless and living near the Valley Junction area. Court records show officers stopped him for having no rear reflector on his bicycle.
Firework sales decrease amid rain chances this year
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - As the holiday quickly approaches, many are out getting their last-minute supplies for parties, including fireworks. However, the continuous rain seems to have changed a lot of people’s minds about buying them this year. After last year’s drought, we all hoped this year would be...
Late Game Dramatics, Chucks Win a Nail Bitter at LakeShore
Late Game Dramatics, Chucks Win a Nail Bitter at LakeShore. The Woodchucks defeat Lakeshore using just two pitchers and finding two of their four runs from Trey Gambill. Their 4-3 win moves them to 23-6 on the season. It was a second straight game where the Woodchucks scored first. The...
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