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Wisconsin Rapids Will Soon Have a New Website
(Mike Leischner, WSAU) Residents in Wisconsin Rapids will soon have a new city website and new ways to get information from their elected leaders. According to Mike Leischner with WSAU, Mayor Matt Zacher says the revamped website has been one of his priorities since taking office and something that many city employees have been calling for.
She helped the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin revive its traditional ways, unwelcomed by many
Marj Stevens' quest in the 1970s to bring back Oneida traditions to the reservation in northeast Wisconsin after they had been lost due to assimilation ruffled some feathers at the time within the established Christian community. “I didn’t even know people were talking about me like that,” she recalled recently. Stevens said she...
Pointers Tab Jordan Elliott to Lead Men’s and Women’s Golf Programs
STEVENS POINT, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point director of athletics Brad Duckworth has named Jordan Elliott as the head men's and women's golf coach. "We are thrilled to welcome Jordan to the UWSP Athletics family," said Duckworth. "Jordan's experiences as a student-athlete, coach, and professional resonated with the committee, golfers, and administration. Central Wisconsin is a golf destination; we are blessed to have world-class facilities and three courses all within a few miles of our campus. Jordan recognized UWSP golf has great athletic recruiting advantages and first-class academics. I am confident we will continue to grow our programs under his leadership."
Humane Society of Waupaca County cuts ribbon on Well-Pet Center, offering affordable care
WAUPACA (WLUK) -- A ribbon cutting ceremony Monday celebrated the completion of the Humane Society of Waupaca County's expansion project. Officials broke ground on the new 1,700 square foot Well-Pet Center in Nov. 2023. It features an exam room, X-ray room, surgery/recovery room, pharmacy and kennel space. "We decided to...
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...
St John's Lutheran Church in Merrill wants to expand their daycare to meet childcare needs
In Merrill, the daycare at St. John’s Lutheran Church currently serves 24 kids, but their waitlist has over 40 children’s names on it. They want to eliminate that waitlist and expand the daycare to support 70 children. In Lincoln County, 75% of zip codes are considered child care...
Domino Bar loses liquor license
Despite the owner’s pledge to reopen by July 1, a once-popular Wausau bar remains shuttered and the tavern’s liquor license has expired, city officials confirmed last week. That means two regular licenses, which are typically in high demand, are now available in Wausau. The Domino Bar, 740 Washington...
Dreier Pharmacy named nation’s best
Shawano business earns 2024 Health Mart Pharmacy of the Year award. Dreier Pharmacy was recently named the nation’s best during a national conference of independent pharmacies, and now the country knows what generations of Shawano area residents have known for decades. Of nearly 4,500 independent pharmacies across the nation...
182nd version of Wisconsin's oldest county fair gets underway on Wednesday in Waukesha
WAUKESHA (CBS 58)--The Waukesha County Fair is both the oldest county fair in Wisconsin and the largest event in the county itself. It celebrates everything agriculture with barnyard animals and farm displays. But there's so much more like crafts, fair food, and last but not least the midway. The overall event is dedicated to supporting 4-H activities and education. All the fun starts Wednesday at noon. On the first day alone, there will be pig and duck races along with truck and tractor pulls. Click here for all the details about the 182nd edition of the fair.
DOT Revokes Beaver Dam Wholesaler’s License
(Beaver Dam) The state of Wisconsin has revoked the dealer license for a Beaver Dam area wholesaler for failing to follow administrative requirements. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles issued the order against Great Lakes Motors. The DOT lists the dealer’s address at 1645 North Spring Street...
Delegates explore areas outside Milwaukee
RIPON, Wis. — While the political action is in Milwaukee this week, some attractions outside that metropolitan area are also expecting an uptick from visitors. The Little White School House in Ripon recounts the background and formation of the Republican Party 170 years ago. Ron Wright is in Wisconsin...
Amber Rose slams Left’s ‘lies’: ‘Realize the truth. American families were better when Donald Trump was president’
Celebrity model and rapper Amber Rose touted a hopeful outlook when thinking about former President Donald Trump returning to the White House, calling on voters to “cut through the lies” of the Left. Rose spoke on the first night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, admitting that she was once against Trump. “I’m here […]
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