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Divers find 1893 wreck of ship that sank in Lake Michigan with captain's "faithful dog"
The wreck of a 130-foot ship has been found off the coast of Wisconsin more than 130 years after it plunged to the bottom of Lake Michigan with the captain's beloved dog on board, marking yet another discovery of a vessel that went down in the treacherous waters of the Great Lakes over a century ago. The historic Margaret A. Muir schooner was found on May 12 by a group of shipwreck hunters using historical records and high-resolution sonar, the Wisconsin Underwater Archeology Association said in a news release.The team, which included Wisconsin Maritime Museum executive director Kevin Cullen, noticed...
Crews prep the grounds as the Wisconsin Valley Fair is just one week away
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - One of the area’s biggest summer events the Wisconsin Valley Fair is now just one week away and as you can imagine, getting Marathon Park ready is no small feat. Crews spent Tuesday morning making improvements to the Midway, the set-up is underway for rides...
Peyton’s Promise breaks pop tab collection record, surpassing inaugural year by 800 pounds
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The final numbers from Peyton’s Promise’s pop tab collection event have been announced, revealing 1,000 pounds of pop tabs collected at the Concert on the Square event on July 10th. The organization sells the aluminum from the tabs and gives the proceeds to the...
Meet the Republican candidates running in the August primary for Wisconsin's 69th Assembly seat
Karen Hurd and Lori Voss will face off in the Aug. 13 partisan primary to represent the Republican Party in the November general election for Wisconsin's 69th Assembly District. The winner of the primary will face Democratic Party candidate Roger Halls and Independent Joshua Steven Kelly, who are both unopposed for their party's nomination. ...
Why earwigs are everywhere in Wisconsin this year
It's not just your house: there are more earwigs skittering around Wisconsin this year. Earwigs generally don't receive a lot of attention in terms of research and monitoring, so it's hard to pinpoint exactly how many more of the small, flat bugs we're seeing this year, according to P.J. Liesch, director of the...
What to know about constitutional amendment questions going to Wisconsin voters in August
Wisconsin voters next month will have the chance to weigh in on the authority of Wisconsin governors to spend federal funds, potentially upending how billions of dollars are spent in the state, according to a new nonpartisan analysis. Wisconsin's partisan primary election is Aug. 13, and voters will see two referendum questions on...
Wisconsin congressman calls for Harris to invoke 25th
(The Center Square) – A Western Wisconsin’s Republican congressman is pushing Vice President Kamala Harris to replace President Biden, immediately. Congressman Derrick Van Orden said Harris should invoke the 25th Amendment and remove President Biden from office. Also on Monday, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey renewed his call for Harris to invoke the amendment and take over as president. ...
Abbotsford Canucks Sign Layton Ahac To Boost Defensive Line for 2024-25 Season
The Abbotsford Canucks have signed Layton Ahac to a one-year contract for the 2024-25 season, adding depth to their defense. The 23-year-old defenseman from North Vancouver previously played for the Prince George Spruce Kings in the BCHL before being drafted by the Vegas Golden Knights. At 6'2" and 205 pounds, Layton recorded five assists in 69 games for the Henderson Silver Knights last season along with 31 penalty minutes.
White Lake home sees minor damage from fire
WHITE LAKE — A fleet of firefighting units responded to an attic fire in a White Lake home Monday afternoon, extinguishing it before the building sustained serious damage. The fire, which took place in what firefighters described as “an older home” at 536 Mill St., began due to tripping circuit breakers near a running air conditioner, according to Wolf River Fire Chief Alex Emerich. “It’s salvageable,” Emerich said of the...
Wisconsin State Fair Celebrating 100th Year Of Cream Puff
(Wisconsin) The Wisconsin State Fair is set to return next week. This year, State Fair CEO Shari Black says they will be celebrating a major milestone for one of their well-known treats. “This year is the one hundredth year of the cream puff…so, that’s going to be a big celebration...
Experts say a Chicago-area tornado outbreak is causing gas prices to spike in Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE — Gas price and oil experts attribute a sudden spike in Wisconsin gas prices to a Chicago-area tornado outbreak from July 15. According to AAA, gas prices rose an average of 28 cents in Milwaukee and Waukesha in the past week. Prices rose an average of 24 cents in Racine and an average of 32 cents in Kenosha County.
Marshfield’s Farrah Phillips Set to Compete at All-American Games
MARSHFIELD, WI (OnFocus) – Marshfield’s Farrah Phillips is set to compete in the 2024 USSSA Fast-pitch All American Games will take place on July 29 – August 4, 2024 in Viera, Florida. Phillips is understandably excited for the opportunity to compete and noted tryouts for the team were very competitive.
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