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Heavy Metal Summer Experience gives students foray into the trades
A dozen high school students completed a course working alongside union trades workers in the mechanical, sheet metal and electrical construction fields. It’s the first program of its kind held in the state of Wisconsin. De Pere-based Tweet/Garot Mechanical hosted its first-ever Heavy Metal Summer Experience and invited high...
Suspects in Shooting, Chase Linked to Statewide Fraud Spree, Face Court in Winnebago Co.
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – The suspects allegedly involved in a shooting and subsequent chase of a moving van were involved in a series of fraud attempts across the state, according to the mother of one of the suspects, a criminal complaint states. Police arrested Omah Brown and Shakierra Ray...
'An entirely new energy': Black voters see jolt of enthusiasm with Kamala Harris' rise
MADISON – As Vice President Kamala Harris effectively replaces President Joe Biden at the top of the Democratic ticket, Sabrina Madison sees an opportunity for "a Black woman to do what Black women have historically done, forever, in America." "When we improve things for ourselves we, in essence, improve things for everyone else, too,"...
Wisconsin Music Festival Surprises Fans with Drone Show
It's music festival season, and Wisconsin is home to several huge festivals that draw tens of thousands of fans for several days of music and fun, one of these festivals just surprised fans with a high-tech show to end the day. Rock Fest in Cadott, Wisconsin, just celebrated its 30th...
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...
New restaurant opens Wednesday morning on Kaukauna’s north side
KAUKAUNA — A new restaurant is set to open first thing Wednesday morning on Kaukauna’s north side. 3 Brothers Family Restaurant has taken over the location of the former Rico’s Restaurant. The restaurant will open its doors at 6:30 a.m. at 215 W. Wisconsin Ave., in Kaukauna.
Big Lots is closing in Sheboygan and could be among several Wisconsin stores to close
SHEBOYGAN – Big Lots in Sheboygan could be among a handful of Wisconsin locations to close. The discount store, 3426 Kohler Memorial Drive, is expected to close but doesn’t have a final timeline yet, according to staff at the Sheboygan location. ...
Packers' Kicker Competition Has Surprise Early Frontrunner
The Green Bay Packers brought in multiple kickers this offseason to give Anders Carlson some competition in minicamp and training camp. The Packers added James Turner and Greg Joseph over the last few months after Carlson struggled noticeably as a rookie this past season. To kick off the first full...
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. ...
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. ...
Pulaski's Super Ron's Food Center is to be sold next month | Streetwise
PULASKI — A third generation, family−owned grocery store will be sold next month. Hometown Grocers will become the new owner of Super Ron's Food Center, 960 Brown County B, on Aug. 6. Nicole Milach, operations manager for Hometown Grocers, said the goal is to keep the store focused on employees, the community, and...
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.
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