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Effects of global computer outages felt across Wisconsin
The effects of an internet outage are being felt across Wisconsin after an update from the cybersecurity company CrowdStrike caused a global tech meltdown. Some Wisconsin state agencies use CrowdStrike software, which left some state employees locked out of their workstations on Friday, a spokesperson for Wisconsin’s Department of Administration wrote in an email.
Mass die-off of freshwater mussels in Wisconsin leads to discovery of new parasite
Researchers have discovered a new parasite in freshwater mussels after investigating hundreds of mussels that died along the Embarrass River in Shawano County six years ago. The findings were recently published in the international, peer-reviewed journal Parasitologia. Researchers with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Geological Survey and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources were among agencies that collaborated to study the mass die-off in 2018. Biologists observed sick mussels lying on their sides on the surface of the river with open shells when they’re normally buried in the river bottom.
Common Sense Citizens to host candidate forum Monday, July 22, 2024 for 24th State Assembly seat
West Bend, WI – Common Sense Citizens of Washington County will host a candidate forum for the 24th Wisconsin Assembly seat between Dan Knodl and Janel Brandtjen on Monday, July 22, 2024. Washington County Insider on YouTube. The forum will begin at 7 p.m. at Bub’s Irish Pub, N116...
64-year-old Fond du Lac man arrested for 5th OWI
FOND DU LAC COUNTY (WLUK) -- A 64-year-old Fond du Lac man was arrested for his 5th OWI. A Wisconsin State Patrol trooper pulled the man over Saturday night. It was on I-41 near CTY HWY N near the village of North Fond du Lac for a traffic violation. After...
Pilots headed to air show in Oshkosh make annual stop at La Crosse airport
For over 100 pilots who travel to the EAA AirVenture show in Oshkosh every summer, the La Crosse Regional Airport becomes a popular gathering place on the way to the big event. Once again this weekend, the Bonanzas to Oshkosh club parked its planes near the Colgan Air Service in...
Wisconsin Whey Protein to pay $350K for violating state wastewater laws
DARLINGTON, Wis. (WFRV) – The Wisconsin Department of Justice and Wisconsin Whey Protein Inc. have settled a lawsuit alleging that the company violated state wastewater and stormwater laws. According to a release, Wisconsin Whey Protein will pay $350,000 to resolve the violations related to its operation of a cheese...
Watch: Staci Fritz of Calliope makes sweet corn ice cream
The July edition of Cooking with the Cap Times featured chef Staci Fritz of Calliope Ice Cream at the Kessenich's Innovation Center in Madison. Watch the demonstration below, hosted by food editor Lindsay Christians. Fritz demonstrated how to make one of Calliope's most loved summertime flavors, sweet corn. After churning...
New ALDI location opening in La Crosse
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – Starting on July 25, those who shop at ALDI’s grocery store now have a new location to go to in La Crosse. The store is located at 4344 Mormon Coulee Road, and will have its ribbon cutting ceremony July 25 at 8:00 a.m., with the store opening after the ceremony. The first 100 customers in line will receive a “Golden Ticket” that could be worth up to $100.
Mallards rally, score seven unanswered to beat Pit Spitters at home
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Madison Mallards beat the Traverse City Pit Spitters 7-4 at the Duck Pond on Friday night. Madison was down 4-0 in the bottom of the sixth, before they scored a pair of runs in the bottom of the sixth, then five runs in the bottom of the eighth.
Road to Week 1: Simulating Week 3 of the Badgers 2024 Season in CFB 25
Week 3: Wisconsin (1-1) vs No. 6 Alabama (2-0) A slow start compounded by mistakes in the secondary kept the Badgers from avenging their startling week one loss to Western Michigan by taking down a top-10 team in the Crimson Tide at Camp Randall. Offensively, Wisconsin couldn't find a rhythm,...
Brewers Outlast Twins, 5-Run 12th Inning
MINNEAPOLIS -- — Joey Ortiz hit the go-ahead sacrifice fly in the 12th inning after hustling home for the go-ahead run in the 11th, one of many players to give the Milwaukee Brewers a spark out of the All-Star break and help them beat the Minnesota Twins 8-4 on Saturday night.
Milwaukee Weather Alert: Thunderstorms Likely Today and Tuesday
Milwaukee, WI – Wisconsin residents should prepare for a mixed weather pattern over the next few days. The National Weather Service in Milwaukee has forecasted afternoon chances for showers and thunderstorms today and Monday, with a lake breeze developing each day. This breeze will reduce temperatures and storm chances near Lake Michigan.
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